WASHINGTON – The United States is deeply conflicted along political and racial lines, while Singapore stands out as one of the least divided societies despite its ethnic and religious diversity…
WHO panel on origins of new pathogens includes Wuhan probe members
GENEVA (REUTERS) – The World Health Organisation on Wednesday (Oct 13) proposed 26 experts to form its new Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (Sago), including several…
Russia excluded from 30-country meeting to fight ransomware and cyber crime
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – Russia was not invited to attend a 30-country virtual meeting led by the United States that is aimed at combating the growing threat of ransomware and other…
Canadian William Shatner ready to travel to space on Blue Origin flight
Actor William Shatner counted down Wednesday to his wildest role yet: riding a rocket into space, courtesy of “Star Trek” fan Jeff Bezos. Best known for his role as Captain…
Joe Biden to sign bill increasing debt limit as U.S. avoids default
The House has approved a short-term increase to the nation’s debt limit, ensuring the federal government can continue fully paying its bills into December and temporarily averting an unprecedented default that…
White House pushes 24-hour service to relieve US port snarls
NEW YORK (AFP) – The Port of Los Angeles and its longshoreman union will provide 24-hour service to alleviate backlogs that have exacerbated global supply chain problems, senior Biden administration…
EU envoy to visit Iran amid push to revive nuclear talks
TEHERAN (AFP) – The European Union envoy charged with coordinating talks on reviving a troubled nuclear deal between Iran and major powers is to visit Teheran on Thursday (Oct 14),…
US calls ransomware summit, but leaves out Russia
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Washington has called about 30 nations together on Wednesday (Oct 13) and Thursday to boost the international fight against ransomware, a senior White House official said, noting…
EU to propose easing checks on British trade to Northern Ireland
BRUSSELS (REUTERS) – The European Commission will put to Britain on Wednesday (Oct 13) a package of measures to ease the transit of goods to Northern Ireland, while stopping short…
Countries adopt ‘Kunming Declaration’ to boost biodiversity, China says
KUNMING, CHINA (REUTERS) – Representatives from more than 100 countries have adopted the “Kunming Declaration” to create momentum for a new global biodiversity pact, China’s environment minister Huang Runqiu said…