Celebrating nation’s birth, Biden urges Americans to help end COVID-19 pandemic
US President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., celebrated the nation’s 245th birthday on Sunday by opening the gates of the White House and calling on Americans to do their part to end the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic once and for all.
White House reaching out with assistance to latest ransomware victims
WASHINGTON — The White House said on Sunday it was reaching out to victims of a wide-ranging ransomware outbreak that is centered on a Florida-based information technology company and has had an impact on hundreds of businesses worldwide.
Queen Elizabeth honors Britain’s health service for pandemic work
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth has awarded Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) the George Cross — the highest civilian gallantry award — in recognition of 73 years of dedicated service, including during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Saudi Arabia pushes back on UAE opposition to OPEC+ deal
DUBAI — Saudi Arabia’s energy minister pushed back on Sunday against opposition by fellow Gulf producer the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to a proposed OPEC+ deal and called...
Canada’s Hong Kong diaspora helps new arrivals with jobs, housing, psychotherapy
OTTAWA — Hong Kongers in Canada are banding together to help the latest wave of immigrants fleeing Beijing’s tightening grip on their city.
Networks across the country,...
Vatican cardinal among ten indicted for financial crimes
VATICAN CITY — A prominent Italian cardinal was among 10 people sent to trial in the Vatican on Saturday for financial crimes including embezzlement, money laundering, fraud, extortion and abuse of office.
Afghans rue decades of war as US quits Bagram
KABUL — As American troops left their main military base in Afghanistan on Friday, marking a symbolic end to the longest war in US history, locals living in the shadow of the base and in nearby Kabul were left ruing the past and bracing for what comes next.
UN warns of worsening famine, more clashes in Ethiopia’s Tigray
UNITED NATIONS — Top UN officials warned the Security Council on Friday that more than 400,000 people in Ethiopia’s Tigray were now in famine and that there was a risk of more clashes in the region despite a unilateral cease-fire by the federal government.
S.Korea’s COVID-19 cases spike as Delta variant spreads
SEOUL — South Korea’s daily count of coronavirus cases topped 800 on Thursday, the highest in nearly six months, due to new cluster infections and the...
Serious tax charges test loyalty of longtime Trump ally
The sweeping tax-fraud indictment unsealed on Thursday against Donald J. Trump’s longtime accountant Allen Weisselberg threatens the 73-year-old executive with years in prison and puts heavy pressure on...
US calls build-up of China’s nuclear arsenal ‘concerning’
WASHINGTON — The United States said on Thursday China’s rapid build-up of its nuclear forces was concerning and called on Beijing to engage with it “on practical measures...
France investigates fashion retailers for concealing crimes against humanity in Xinjiang
PARIS — French prosecutors have opened an investigation into four fashion retailers suspected of concealing crimes against humanity in China’s Xinjiang region, a judicial source said...
