Philippines refuses to withdraw ships from Bien Dong sea amid tensions with Beijing
With pressure building on Manila’s relationship with Beijing he warns this could be where ‘our friendship ends’, said Philippines president.
U S Embassy in Moscow temporarily resumes consular services
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow will temporarily resume consular services following the Russian government's move to postpone a ban on employing foreign nationals.
People fully vaccinated can stop wearing masks CDC says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday that fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks and staying 6 feet away from others in public and most settings in updated public health guidance.
U S vows to stand by Australia in Australia China economic coercion
On Thursday, U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at a press conference with Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne that U.S will not leave Australia alone its worsening trade and other disputes with China.
Top scientists uncertain about the need for Covid 19 booster shots
Covid-19 vaccine developers are planning to do yearly booster shots and new vaccines to tackle new coronavirus variants, but the questions made by top scientists that whether or not the booster shots are needed, and the uncertainty remains.
Life in a Covid free idyllic Italian island
As Europe plans to reopen tourisms, Capri, one of Italy's idyllic islands has welcomed visitors with an exciting invitation: The island without Covid-19.
WHO Seychelles Covid 19 data reviewed after fully vaccinated people test positive
On Tuesday, World Health Organization (WHO) said it was reviewing COVID-19 data from Seychelles, the world’s most vaccinated country, after a third of people who tested positive for COVID-19 in the last week despite being fully vaccinated.
World News Today May 12 Moscow says Putin and Biden should talk arms control at possible summit
World breaking news today (May 12): Moscow says Putin and Biden should talk arms control at possible summit. Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth II's return to stage, dozens of dead bodies found floating in India's Ganges River and gold price also make headlines today.
Russia the West tension soars Putin vows to defend Russian interests
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will "firmly" defend national interests, as he denounced the return of “Russophobia” and warning of a revival of Nazism.
South Korean president calls for action on North Korea
In a speech marking his fourth year of presidency, South Korean President Moon Jae-in said that "it was time to take action", and sees his final year in office as the last chance to achieve peace with North Korea.
Norway should exclude J J and AstraZeneca Covid 19 vaccines over potential side effects
According to a government-appointed commission on Monday, Norway should consider excluding Covid-19 vaccine made by AstraZeneca and Johnson&Johnson from inoculation programme due to its potential and halmful health side-effects, even though they were said to be rare.
Russia shows off its military might in Victory Day Parade
On Sunday, Russia has staged its biggest ever military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany, with more than 12,000 troops and 120 pieces of hardware moved across the Red Square.