Ocean 100: Profits from world’s seas dominated by 100 companies
Just 100 companies account for most of the profits from the world’s seas, researchers said on Wednesday, calling on them to help save the oceans from over-fishing, rising temperatures, and pollution.
COVID-19 infection gives some immunity for at least 5 months, UK study finds
LONDON — People who have had COVID-19 are highly likely to have immunity to it for at least five months but there is evidence that those with antibodies may still be able to carry and spread the virus, a UK study of healthcare workers has found.
US House impeaches Trump for a second time; 10 Republicans vote yes
WASHINGTON — Donald J. Trump on Wednesday became the first president in US history to be impeached twice, as 10 of his fellow Republicans...
Scientists raise doubts about AstraZeneca vaccine efficacy
SYDNEY — Australian scientists have raised questions over the efficacy of the AstraZeneca coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine in establishing herd immunity, calling for a pause on its widespread rollout as the country recorded one new coronavirus case on Wednesday.
Indonesia starts vaccination drive as COVID-19 deaths hit record
JAKARTA — Indonesia launched one of the world’s biggest COVID-19 vaccination campaigns on Wednesday with President Joko Widodo getting the first shot of a Chinese vaccine as his country fights one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks in Asia.
With some Republicans on board, US House Democrats press forward on impeachment vote
WASHINGTON — With at least five Republicans joining their push to impeach President Donald Trump over the storming of the US Capitol, Democrats in the House of Representatives stood poised for a history-making vote to try to remove the president from office.
He was one of Asia’s richest men, now he’s fending off debt collectors
In just five years, Hong Kong property tycoon Pan Sutong has gone from ranking among Asia’s wealthiest people to having his company’s flagship skyscraper seized by creditors chasing more than $1 billion of debt.
US to require negative COVID-19 tests for arriving international air passengers
WASHINGTON — Nearly all air travelers will need to present a negative coronavirus test to enter the United States under expanded test testing requirements announced on Tuesday.
Global investors call for end to seafarers marooned at sea due to coronavirus
LONDON — A group of leading investors on Wednesday called for an end to a crisis involving hundreds of thousands of seafarers stuck on ships for many months due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), warning that the situation was creating bigger risks every day.
Pandemic cut traffic congestion in most countries last year — report
NEW YORK/LONDON — Coronavirus-induced lockdowns caused annual traffic congestion to fall in most countries for the first time in at least 10 years, disrupting long-held traffic patterns like the dreaded morning commute to work, a report released on Tuesday showed.
New Brazil data shows disappointing 50.4% efficacy for China’s CoronaVac vaccine
SAO PAULO — A coronavirus vaccine developed by China’s Sinovac Biotech was just 50.4% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in a Brazilian trial, researchers...
Malaysia declares state of emergency to curb virus
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s king declared a nationwide state of emergency on Tuesday to curb the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a move that bolsters Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s precarious hold on power, and forestalls any attempt by opponents to force an early election.