Power Out After Hurricane Isaias Hits US East Coast
Hundreds of thousands of people are without power after Hurricane Isaias made landfall in the US.
Japan Hiroshima Survivors Mark 75th Year
As Japan marks 75 years since the devastating attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the last generation of nuclear bomb survivors are working to ensure their message lives on after them.
UN Chief Warns of Global ‘Generational Catastrophe’ on Education
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on Tuesday that the world faces a “generational catastrophe” because of school closures amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Kuwait Bans Flights to 31 Countries due to Pandemic
Kuwait has expanded its ban on inbound and outbound commercial flights to 31 countries due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic, the civil aviation authority said.
Decreasing Purchasing Power in Turkey, Pushes for ‘Syrian Gold’
The escalating price of gold in Turkey, in tandem with the global market and the decrease of purchasing power, has led to an influx of products from Syria.
Asian Shares Rise After Strong Data Lifts Confidence
Asian shares rose on Tuesday after strong US manufacturing data and gains in tech stocks helped investors look past broader worries about the coronavirus and global economy.
Spanish Firefighters, Troops Battle Wildfire outside Madrid
Spanish firefighters and military emergency personnel battled amid blistering heat on Monday to control a wildfire in the Madrid region.
China Opposes to US Actions against Chinese Software Firms
China's Foreign Ministry on Monday said it firmly opposed any US actions against Chinese software companies.
Russia: Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines To Be Made by 2021
Russia will manufacture several million doses of COVID-19 vaccines per month by the beginning of next year.
New Fencing Put Up on North Korea Border
Daily NK has obtained video footage showing North Korean soldiers putting up new fencing near Hyesan recently amid the country’s efforts to strengthen control over the border to prevent the spread of COVID-19.