U S in competition with China to win the 21st century Biden says
In President Biden's joint to the Congress, he urged Americans to "win the 21st century" in the great power competition against China and other countries.
World breaking news today May 1 Biden to restrict travel from India to US
World breaking news today (May 1): Biden to restrict travel from India to US. Meanwhile, Russia imposes entry ban on 8 EU officials, Cambodia police general among 3 jailed for violating COVID-19 curbs and gold price also make headlines today.
India's Serum Institute plans to start vaccine production outside India - The Times
The Serum Institute of India, which manufactures the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is planning to start vaccine production in other countries as it struggles to meet supply commitments, its chief executive officer told The Times.
US CDC estimates 1 in 3 Americans infected with COVID-19
About 35 percent of all Americans have been infected with COVID-19 over the past year, according to a new study of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
World News in Brief: April 23
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday called for a robust price on carbon to fight climate change, warning that without it, "we will not reach our climate stabilization goals."
Time running out for missing Indonesian submarine as US joins search
Rescue teams from several countries were battling against time on Friday to find a missing Indonesian Navy submarine lost in the Bali Sea with 53 crew, which would be rapidly running out of oxygen if not already crushed by water pressure.
Indonesia to restrict foreign travellers coming from India over coronavirus
Indonesia will stop issuing visas for foreigners who have been in India in the past 14 days to prevent the spread of different coronavirus strains, its chief economic minister Airlangga Hartarto said on Friday.
2020 was Europe's hottest year on record - EU scientists
Europe experienced its hottest year on record last year, while the Arctic suffered a summer of extreme wildfires partly due to low snow cover as climate change impacts intensified, the European Union’s observation service said on Thursday.
UN chief says China-US cooperation vital, expects net zero emissions by mid-century
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday said that the cooperation between China and the United States is important and expressed the hope that big countries will commit to net zero emissions of greenhouse gases by the middle of this century.
World News in Brief: April 18
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla has agreed to Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide's request to supply additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, the vaccine minister of Japan said on Sunday.
Asian economy to grow 6.5 pct in 2021: report
The growth rate of the Asian economy in 2021 is expected to reach at least 6.5 percent, according to a report released by the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Sunday.
Vaccinated Australians to have greater int'l travel freedom: minister
The Australian government has flagged greater freedoms for those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
