World news today July 3: Russia referendum: Vladimir Putin now able to extend his rule until 2036
World news today July 3: With 77.6% of voters have approved Vladimir Putin’s proposed amendments to the 1993 constitution, the Russian President now could hold power until 2036. Meanwhile, the US reported record one-day increase, US soldiers landed on trees in a parachuting and oil prices also make headlines today (July 3).
Mekong river facing severe drought amidst serious flooding in China
Mekong water remains at a significantly low level, while Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand call for a reconsideration of the Sanakham hydroelectric dam project in Laos.
ASEAN, China agree to go ahead with negotiations on Code of Conduct in East Sea
ASEAN and China have reaffirmed their commitments to fully and seriously implementing the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC) and soon resuming negotiations on the Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC).
Hong Kong National Security Law: 5 must-know takeaways
Hong Kong national security law, which was voted unanimously by an elite body within China's legislature on Tuesday, was adopted in a rushed, secretive process.
A Huge Wendy's and Pizza Hut franchise filed for bankruptcy due to Covid-19
NPC International, the operator of 1,200 Pizza Hut and nearly 400 Wendy's restaurants in the United States, has filed for bankruptcy as coronavirus pandemic puts pressure on the struggling restaurant industry.
Protest against security law in Hong Kong: 370 people arrested
370 people were arrested as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowds protesting against Hong Kong security law.
Study figures out the most effective non-medical face mask for COVID-19 prevention
Scientists at Florida Atlantic University have experimented with different materials and styles of non-medical masks and discovered that the most effective face mask made from two layers of quilting fabric can prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Kim Jong Un infuriated by "soiled" images of his wife in South Korean leaflets
Kim Jong Un exploded a liaison office and threatened to take military action after "soiled and insulting" photoshopped pictures of his wife from South Korea were dropped into North Korea.
Wedding in India emerges as super-spreader of COVID-19: groom dead, 113 positive
A wedding in India reportedly sparked a surge of COVID-19 infections and even led to the death of the groom.
World news today July 2: Indian grooms passed away after infecting over 100 wedding guests
World news today July 2: A wedding in India turned out to be a COVID-19 super-spreader after nearly 100 guests contracted the virus from the groom. Meanwhile, hundreds of elephants found dead in Botswana, the China-sanctions bills are passed on Hong Kong law by US Senate, and oil prices also make headlines today (July 2).
The full of water reservoir of China's Three Gorges Dam can slow down Earth's rotation
The reservoir of China's Three Gorges Dam is so large that when it is full of water, the Earth's rotation will slow down and the daytime will be extended.
BioNTech and Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine trial show positive results
A coronavirus vaccine from the drug giant Pfizer and the biotech firm BioNTech has shown positive trial results, producing immune defenses in healthy patients, according to initial data released by the company.
Canada Day: Big event go virtual due to coronavirus pandemic
Canadians are celebrating Canada Day (July 1), one of the biggest events of the year, but in a different way as under the impact of coronavirus.
Australia to boost defense spending with focus on Indo-Pacific
Australia will invest AUD 270 billion (USD 186.5 billion) over the next decade to upgrade its defense forces, buying long-range military assets that will be focused on the Indo-Pacific region, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on July 1.
US coronavirus cases rise by 47,000, the biggest number of one-day spike
Coronavirus cases rise by 47,000 but California and Florida are taking different approaches toward reopening and combating coronavirus.
Alison Brie appologies for playing Vietnamese-American character in Bojack Horseman
American actress Alison Brie regretted to voice for a Vietnamese – American character in Bojack Horseman, a well-known adult animated web series in Netflix, saying she unwittingly made Asian people in general or Vietnamese in particular lost their opportunities to portray the characters of their community.
World news today July 1: Chinese President Xi signs Hong Kong national security law into effect
World news today July 1: President Xi Jinping on Tuesday signed into effect a Hong Kong national security law, EU recommends lifting travel restrictions on 15 countries from July 1, Regulators have barred Pakistan International Airlines from the European Union for six months, and gold prices are making headlines today (July 21).
China's new National Security Law looms over Hong Kong, Trump Administration put new restrictions on the territory
The US will end the exports of US-origin defense equipment to Hong Kong, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Monday after China set to pass a law controlling Hong Kong's national security.
ASEAN, Australia coordinate closely to develop COVID-19 vaccines, medicine
Foreign ministers of ASEAN member countries and Australia agreed to coordinate closely to develop and produce COVID-19 vaccines and medicine.
Thailand disperses international travel restrictions starting from July 1 1
Reuters cited aviation regulators in Thailand as saying that the country is slated to lift a ban on international flights in July.
