Why The ‘Trump Court’ Won’t Be Like Trump
Harlan's Presbyterian faith guided him throughout his life, and he spent decades on the board of Washington's New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. His final mis
Biden Admin Reveals Plans For First 25 Million Donated Vaccine Doses
"We're sharing these doses not to secure favors or extract concessions," President Joe Biden said in a statement Wednesday. "We're sharing these
Moderna's Vaccine 94.5% Effective, Interim Data Finds
Moderna's experimental vaccine was 94.5 per cent effective in preventing Covid-19, based on interim data from a late-stage trial, the company said yesterday as
New York City Marathon Canceled, But Runners Stride On - On Their Own
NEW YORKIn Central Park or along the Hudson River, runners will complete the storied New York City Marathonjust not along the same course. The annual race, orig
As US Local News Dies, A Pay-for-play Network Rises In Its Place
The instructions were clear: Write an article calling out Sara Gideon, a Democrat running for a hotly contested US Senate seat in Maine, as a hypocrite. Angela
Nigeria Is Only African Country Barred From 2022 US Visa Lottery
Nigerians have been barred from participating in the United States' visa lottery in 2022. This was disclosed in a document titled 'Instructions for the 2022 div
18 Revelations From A Trove Of Trump Tax Records
The New York Times has obtained tax-return data for US President Donald Trump and his companies that covers more than two decades. Mr Trump has long refused to
Asean Voices Concern Over Activities In South China Sea
Asean foreign ministers urged self-restraint and non-militarisation in the South China Sea in a joint communique that came at the end of their annual meeting, w
US Remains Committed To Asean Amid China's 'escalating Aggression', Says Pompeo
WASHINGTONThe United States remains devoted to supporting Asean in championing the rule of law, respect for sovereignty, and transparency in the South China Sea
Piracy, Other High Seas Crimes Rise In Asia: Report
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, piracy and other crimes have surged in Asian waters in the first seven months of the year, several committed by a Philippines-
Beijing Objects To Tighter Curbs On Its Diplomats In US
China yesterday objected to further restrictions on its diplomats in the United States shortly after they were announced by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, s
US Determines 11 More Firms To Be Under PLA Control
The Trump administration has determined that another 11 Chinese firms, including China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), are owned or controlled by th
Google, Facebook Drop US-Hong Kong Undersea Cable Plan After Trump Govt Raises Security Alarm
Google and Facebook dropped plans for an undersea cable between the United States and Hong Kong after the Trump administration said Beijing might use the link t
US Targets Chinese Individuals, Firms Amid South China Sea Dispute
The United States on Wednesday (Aug 26) blacklisted 24 Chinese companies and targeted a number of individuals it said were part of construction and military act
Philippine Officials Say It Is Not The New Covid-19 Hot Spot, Numbers Higher Because Of More Testing
MANILAPhilippine officials on Friday (Aug 7) disputed data that showed the country had the most Covid-19 cases in East Asia, insisting that previous "hot s
Coronavirus: Unemployment In The Philippines Reaches Record High Of 17.7 Per Cent
MANILAThe Philippines reported its highest-ever unemployment rate on Friday (June 5), after the Covid-19 pandemic shuttered companies and wiped out millions of
Philippines' Duterte Renews Threat To Kill Drug Dealers After Big Bust
MANILA (REUTERS)Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday (June 5) renewed a threat to kill drug dealers after police seized 756kg of methamphetamines, a h
'Near Impunity' For Drug War Killings In Philippines: UN Report
GENEVA • Tens of thousands of people in the Philippines may have been killed in the war on drugs since mid-2016 amid "near impunity" for police and
As Asia's Tropical Storm Season Arrives, Grounded Airplanes At Risk Of Damage
SYDNEY/TAIPEI (REUTERS)Airlines, airports and insurers across Asia are bracing for the prospect of unusually high damage as the region's tropical storm season b
Covid-19 Response Should Be Prioritised Over Anti-terror Bill: Inquirer
MANILA (PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER/ASIA NEWS NETWORK)With the nation seemingly stuck in crisis mode, lurching from one disaster to another since the year began,