Two US Aircraft Carriers Underway to South China Sea
The United States is reportedly sending two aircraft carriers and several warships to the South China Sea despite China's warning of US interference in China's military drills in the region.
Confederate Monument Removed amid Protests in Virginia
The Democratic mayor of Richmond, US state of Virginia, invoked his emergency powers on Wednesday to remove multiple Confederate monuments in the city, including a statue honoring Confederate Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, from the city's historic Monument Avenue.
Saudi Warns Nigeria, Angola about OPEC Output Cut Agreement
Saudi Arabia warned OPEC members Nigeria and Angola that it would ignite an oil-price war with them unless they toe the line.
Russians Vote for Putin
Russians have overwhelmingly backed constitutional reforms that will allow President Vladimir Putin to extend his rule, the Central Elections Commission said Thursday.
New Zealand’s Health Minister Resignation after Coronavirus Criticism
New Zealand's embattled Health Minister resigned on Thursday after security slip-ups at quarantine facilities where the coronavirus was detected just days after officials declared it had been eliminated from the country.
Johnson: Britain Won’t Recognize Israel Annexation
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson cautioned Israel on Wednesday against annexation in the occupied West Bank, saying it would illegal.
Hamas Says All Palestinian Factions United against Annexation
The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas and all the other Palestinian factions “are united” against planned Israeli annexation of large parts of the occupied Palestinian West Bank, Hamas says.
Having Cold Could Protect People from COVID-19
Having endured a common cold could protect people from getting severe COVID-19, according to scientists.
Venezuela to See Parliamentary Elections in December
The president of Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE), Indira Alfonzo, reported on Tuesday that Venezuelans must prepare to elect 277 deputies in parliamentary elections that will take place in December.
Sinopharm Completes New COVID-19 Vaccine Plant
China National Biotec Group (CNBG) said on Wednesday it has completed construction of a new plant for COVID-19 vaccines.