After California Wildfire, Thousands of Trees to be Removed
In the wake of California wildfires, upwards of 10,000 trees weakened by fires, drought, disease or age must be removed, work that will keep a nearby highway closed to visitors … Read More
China expects new Covid-19 cases to rise in coming days, affected areas to expand
BEIJING (BLOOMBERG) – China’s new Covid-19 infections will increase in coming days and the areas affected by the epidemic may continue to expand, a health official said. The current outbreak … Read More
UK Says Substantial Differences Remain With EU Over Northern Ireland Trade
LONDON—The United Kingdom said on Saturday that talks with the European Union over post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland had been constructive, but substantial differences remained. Goods moving between Britain … Read More
HK Marathon runners forced to change, cover up ‘political’ slogan: Reports
HONG KONG (AFP) – Hong Kong Marathon participants ran into trouble on Sunday (Oct 24) over clothes – and even a tattoo – that bore a Cantonese slogan popular with … Read More
Australia’s National party gives preliminary nod for net zero emissions target
MELBOURNE (REUTERS) – The junior partner in Australia’s coalition government said on Sunday (Oct 24) it will provisionally support a net zero emissions target by 2050, giving Prime Minister Scott … Read More
Sri Lanka bans contaminated Chinese fertiliser
COLOMBO (AFP) – Sri Lanka has barred a Chinese ship carrying desperately needed organic fertiliser that experts have found to be tainted with harmful bacteria, officials said on Sunday (Oct … Read More
Bollywood stars, Indian celebrities launch NFTs amid global craze
MUMBAI(REUTERS) – Indian celebrities from the world of Bollywood and cricket are increasingly launching digital memorabilia through non-fungible tokens (NFT), hoping to rake in thousands of dollars by cashing in … Read More
Wuhan Marathon postponed after China Covid-19 surge
BEIJING (AFP) – The Wuhan Marathon, which had been due to take place on Sunday (Oct 24), has been postponed at short notice as worries increase over a coronavirus resurgence … Read More
Victoria premier says ‘fundamental change’ to curbs when 80-90% vaccinated
SYDNEY(XINHUA) – Authorities of Australian state of Victoria outlined on Sunday (Oct 24) what life would look like when the state reaches vaccination rates of 80 and 90 per cent. … Read More
US Nuclear Envoy Visits South Korea Amid North Korea Missile Tension, Stalled Talks
Sung Kim, U.S. Special Envoy for North Korea, speaks during trilateral meeting between Japan, the United States, and South Korea, to discuss North Korea, in Tokyo, Japan, on Sept. 14, … Read More