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Singapore gives parents $3,000 for pregnancy during COVID-19 pandemic

October 11, 2020 | 08:13

Singapore will give couples a US$3,000 (AUD$3,083) grant for any child born over the next two years, the government says.

UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 11: Torrential rain leading to weekend of flooding to hit Britain

October 10, 2020 | 17:11

This weekend, Britain sets to face up with flooding resulting from torrential rain. Meanwhile, heavy showers across northern Europe but fine to the south with sunny spells.

US campaign to cut China out of the tech supply chain - comments from Nikkei Asia

October 10, 2020 | 17:01

Apple, Google and others shift production to prepare for 'decoupled' global market, said Nikkei Asian Review.

Vietnam reaffirms support for Mali's sovereignty and territorial integrity

October 10, 2020 | 16:16

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese permanent mission to the United Nations, speaking also for Indonesia, reaffirmed their support for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Mali, taking note of the recent appointments of the President and Prime Minister of the Transitional Government.

Vietnam comes second within ASEAN on tackling inequality before COVID-19

October 10, 2020 | 07:45

Vietnam has come second within ASEAN, and ranking 77 out of 158 countries on the Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index (CRII) index this year.

Vietnamese youth spreads message of encouragement for girls across the world

October 10, 2020 | 07:43

Vietnamese youth representative speaked in ASEAN forum in the Online Launching of the Asia Girls Report 2020: Introducing the Girls’ Leadership Index.

UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 10: Freezing air as "first snow" to batter Britain

October 10, 2020 | 07:32

Britain is to face up with freezing air as "first snow" while low pressure brings cool, unsettled conditions to northern and western parts of Europe.

Japan defense chief & U.S. commander share concerns over China's maritime activities

October 09, 2020 | 14:27

Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi and U.S. military's top general Kevin Schneider expressed concerns over China's expanding maritime activities in the East and South China Sea in the recent meeting.

World breaking news today (October 9): Trump won't do next debate after it goes virtual

October 09, 2020 | 10:01

World breaking news today (October 9): Trump won't do next debate after it goes virtual. Meanwhile, the highrise fire in South Korea, Chile keeps eyes on Chinese fishing fleet along South American Coast and gold price also make headlines today.

UK lawmakers warns Huawei about being axed for colluding with Beijing

October 09, 2020 | 08:05

British lawmakers is calling the government for banning Huawei from next generation mobile phone networks earlier than planned due to "clear evidence of collusion" between this giant technology company and China.

UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 9: Heavy rain to drench Britain with thunder and hail

October 08, 2020 | 13:42

Britain is forecasted to face up with heavy rain with thunder and hail warning. Meanwhile, areas of low pressure continue to bring unsettled conditions into northern and western Europe.

World breaking news today (October 8): Medical journal calls for Donald Trump administration’s removal over coronavirus

October 08, 2020 | 11:15

World breaking news today (October 8): Medical journal calls for Trump administration’s removal over coronavirus, U.S. warns China against Taiwan attack, stresses U.S. 'ambiguity', Russia explosion and fire at munitions depot and gold price also make headlines today.

Conflict in DR Congo: Vietnam promotes dialogue and reconciliation

October 08, 2020 | 07:51

Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, stressed that constructive dialogues and reconciliation efforts will help settle conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) while attending the United Nations Security Council (UNSC)’s video teleconference on October 6.

UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 8: Extreme weather blasts Britain as temperatures plummet

October 07, 2020 | 14:01

Throughout the rest of the week, Britain sets to face up with extreme weather as temperatures plunge. Meanwhile, showers and outbreaks of rain affect northern parts of Europe.

Your dog may love and understand you, but not like your face's sight, study finds

October 07, 2020 | 08:38

You may think your dog is excited at the sight of your face, but research published Monday suggests that unfortunately, she probably isn’t though she loves and understands you.

UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 7: A storm causes torrential rain and unsettled conditions for Britain

October 06, 2020 | 17:00

The UK sets to face up with a storm battering during a week with torrential rain and unsettled conditions. Meanwhile, heavy showers is forecasted to cover northern Europe but fine to the south with sunny spells.

North Korea reportedly moving intercontinental ballistic missile to prepare for parade

October 06, 2020 | 15:04

North Korea is preparing for a massive military parade in its capital to mark the 75th anniversary of its ruling party.

World breaking news today (October 6): Nobel Prize in Medicine: Joint award goes to scientists discovered Hepatitis C virus

October 06, 2020 | 11:17

World breaking news today (October 6): Joint Nobel Prize Award goes to scientists discovered Hepatitis C virus. Meanwhile, two Katyusha rockets land near Baghdad’s Green Zone, White House press secretary contract nCoV and gold price prediction also make headlines today.

Trump discharged from hospital after three days, leaving stock market on the rise

October 06, 2020 | 08:54

President Donald Trump was discharged from Walter Reed medical center on Monday evening, three nights after he was admitted Friday to the military hospital for coronavirus treatment.

East China Sea: Japan asks China to take down digital museum on disputed island

October 06, 2020 | 07:20

The Japanese government has lodged a protest against China's new digital "museum" that underscores Beijing's claims to the Senkaku Islands or Diaoyudao Islands called by Chinese in the East China Sea.