Annabelle Alonzo

Xi Jinping Honours COVID-19 'Heroes', Lauds China's Resilience Amid The Pandemic

Chinese President Xi Jinping recognised the country's 'COVID-19 heroes' during a lavish ceremony held on Tuesday. The said event had been an avenue for Xi to position China's success in fighting the pandemic amidst a continuously rising death toll in other parts of the world.

Pope Prays For Lebanon After Making First Public Appearance In 6 Months

For the first time since the coronavirus lockdown began, Pope Francis held a public audience on Wednesday to call for a universal day of prayer on Sept. 4 in solidarity with the victims of the massive explosion in Lebanon.

Netflix And Russia's NMG Will Be Launching A Localised Version Of The Service

A statement by Russia's National Media Group (NMG) said that Netflix, Inc. will be launching a Russian-language version of the service.

Taiwan Set To Redesign Passport To Avoid Confusion With China

In a statement released on Wednesday, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that has redesigned its passport to ensure that it will no longer be confused with that of China's.

New Research Suggests That Face Masks With Valves Are Not Effective In Preventing The Spread of COVID-19

A recent report has found that face masks with exhale valves or vents is not as helpful as regular masks when it comes to curbing the spread of invisible aerosol droplets - making it ineffective at stemming transmissions of the coronavirus disease.

South Korean Prosecutors Indict Samsung Heir Jay Y. Lee Over Controversial 2015 Merger

Samsung Group's Jay Y. Lee has been indicted on Tuesday over allegations pertaining to a 2015 merger wherein South Korean prosecutors said that he played a role in accounting fraud and manipulated stock prices.

COVID-19 Vaccines From Russia And China Share A Potential Downfall, Says Scientists

Scientists have found that recently-approved coronavirus vaccines from Russia and China share a potential downfall. This would be in terms of their effectiveness due to the fact that they are developed based on a common cold virus that many people are already exposed and immune to.

China Has Detained Australian CGTN News Anchor, Cheng Lei In Beijing

A prominent Australian news anchor working for one of China's television networks has been detained in Beijing, China amid the tensions rising between the two countries.

Second Stimulus Check Update: Congress Has Not Yet Reached A Deal Due To Differing Views

Weeks have passed but lawmakers still have not yet reached an agreement regarding a second stimulus package with one out of five Americans believing that the Congress will never reach a deal and instead underpin further spending to lessen the implications of the coronavirus pandemic on the U.S. economy.

coronavirus covid 19 japan stocks stock exchange

Renewed Hopes On US-China Trade Deal Boost Asian Stocks

Asian stocks have been boosted on Tuesday after talks between the United States and China emanated positively and news of coronavirus vaccines are being laid out.

Chinese Doctors, Medical Workers And Border Inspectors Have Been Using An Experimental Vaccine Since July

An interview with China's National Health Commission said that Chinese workers who belong to occupations considered to be at a "high risk" of contracting the coronavirus disease are being given an experimental vaccine by its government since July.

British PM Boris Johnson May Be At Risk Of Not Lasting Until 2024 Election

Prime Minister Johnson may be at risk of being kicked out before the 2024 Election as criticism come flooding in regarding his performance and attitude towards his position as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Conservative Party.

Coronavirus COVID-19, Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Donald Trump

Dr. Anthony Fauci Warns: COVID-19 Symptoms Could Run For Months Even In Healthy Individuals

The Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci, has given a warning that the symptoms of the deadline coronavirus disease could run for months even in young and healthy individuals.

Ex-CIA Officer Arrested, Charged For Allegedly Leaking State Secrets To China

A former officer of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been taken into custody on Friday after being accused of conspiring with and communicating valuable information to aid a foreign government.

Biden Overtakes Trump By Nine Points On Eve of Conventions

A CNN Poll of Polls published on Monday revealed that Presidential Candidate Joe Biden remains ahead of President Donald Trump by nine points nationwide.

UNC-Chapel Hill Detects 4th COVID-19 Cluster Among Students After A Week of Classes

On Sunday, a campus alert reported that another cluster has been detected within the student housing of University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.

Moscow Court Orders Arrest Of Russian YouTuber Accused Of Breaking Law On State Secrecy

A Russian YouTuber deemed prominent in the video-sharing arena has been arrested and charged over accusations of unlawfully obtaining and disseminating state secrets in the previous week, authorities said on Wednesday.

Brazil's Bolsonaro Belies Blazing Amazon Wildfires

Despite reports released by Brazil's government on the existence of wildfires in the Amazon rainforest, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro contradicted data that said there are thousands of fires blazing throughout the area.

WHO Reports Europe Has Surpassed 3.6 Million Mark In COVID-19 Cases

The latest report from the World Health Organization records that the current number of coronavirus cases in the European Union has gone over 3.6 million raising fears of a potential second wave.

China Retaliates, Imposes Sanctions On US Legislators Over Actions On 'Hong Kong-related Issues'

China followed through with its plans of imposing sanctions on 11 U.S. citizens involving six lawmakers who "behaved badly" on Hong Kong's political matters.

Massive Explosion Near Port Area Of Beirut

Entire Cabinet Of Lebanon Government Set To Resign Amid Protests Over Beirut Blast Tragedy

The prime minister of Lebanon was set to announce the resignation of the entire cabinet of his government on Monday as protests go untamed following a tragic explosion in Beirut.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia President Vladimir Putin

White House Denies Investigation Which Claimed Russia Is Interfering In Trump's Campaign

An investigation reported that the Trump administration had pushed the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to delete part of a report which claimed Russia aimed to help President Donald Trump win the 2020 vote.

'These Aren't Just Numbers': Activists Move To Raise Awareness As Brazil Hits 100,000 COVID-19 Deaths

A scientist who has been imploring Brazilians to take the coronavirus pandemic seriously clings to hope as the country hits 100,000 deaths on Saturday, while another commemorates the lives of those lost in a move to emphasize the pandemic's "human cost."

US Imposes Sanctions On Carrie Lam And Other Officials Over Hong Kong Policy

On Friday, the United States has imposed sanctions on a number of Chinese and Hong Kong officials including Chief Executive Carrie Lam amidst rising tensions between the two countries.

ACLU Files 400 Lawsuits Against Trump Administration Over Civil Rights Violations

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) remarked this week that it has already filed about 400 lawsuits against the Trump Administration for cases pertaining to civil liberties and rights.

China Sentences Another Canadian To Death For Making Ketamine

Amid a steep decline in China-Canada relations, China has convicted another Canadian citizen to death on drug charges backed by evidences acquired by the police.

Angelina Jolie Shuts Down 'Indecent Proposal' From Tom Cruise: Report

A baffling story from a certain tabloid suggested that Angelina Jolie may have received a proposal from Tom Cruise to become his "fourth bride" but later rejected it.

Democrats, White House Negotiators Are In Talks Of A New Coronavirus Stimulus Deal

An agreement on a new coronavirus stimulus package may be arrived at before this week ends as concerned Democrats and negotiators from the White House extensive discussions. After the previous stimulus package expired on Friday, the said relief package could be approved in week's time to aid millions of Americans who have been out of work since the start of the pandemic.

Pyongyang Never Denuked And Could Hit US With Compact Warheads, Suggests New North Korea ICBM Report

A new United Nations report suggests that there is a high posibility that North Korea already has the ability to mount compact nuclear warheads on intercontinental ballistic missiles. This resulted to a troubled Trump administration as it is also likely that Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal has the United States within its range.

Pig parasite may help treat autoimmune disorders

WHO Caps 3-Week Mission in China, Readies Full-Scale Investigation On Virus Origins

A two-person team from the World Health Organization has completed the foundation for an investigation into the animal origins of the novel coronavirus.