Trump: Biden Must Take ‘Drug Test’ before Presidential Debate
US President Donald Trump (pix) said Wednesday he will call for a “drug test” for himself and Joe Biden before the first presidential debate.
UNICEF: No Access to Remote Learning for A Third of Students
The UN children’s agency says at least a third of children couldn’t access remote learning when the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools, creating “a global education emergency.”
In Travelling Earth, Mars, Bacteria Survives
Tanpopo mission addresses the possibility of natural interplanetary transport of microbial life called panspermia.
China Literature Goes Online with 17.5 Committed Authors
Over 17.5 million writers were engaged in the creation of online literary works since the advent of Internet-oriented novels over two decades ago in China.
Protest against Coronavirus Curbs Banned in Berlin
The city of Berlin has banned demonstrations planned for this weekend to oppose measures imposed to stem the coronavirus pandemic.
51 Detained in August 25 Belarus Mass Protests
At least 51 people were detained during protests in Belarus on August 25, which were attended by 4,800 citizens, the country’s Interior Ministry said on Wednesday.
No Support Bounce after Biden Democratic Gathering
US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden saw no bounce in popular support after last week’s Democratic National Convention.
Russia, China Enhance Ties in Fight against COVID-19
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country is keen to enhance cooperation with China in different fields, including in the battle against the coronavirus.
UNSC President Dismisses US Sanctions Bid on Iran
The president of the UN Security Council, Indonesia, said on it was “not in the position to take further action” on a US bid to trigger a return of all UN sanctions on Iran.
Iraqi Army Repel ISIS Attack in Diyala
The Iraqi army thwarted an attack by the ISIS terror group north of Khanaqin district in Diyala.