Brazil’s Bolsonaro rejects China's Covid-19 vaccine
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday rejected the announced purchase of 46 million doses of a potential vaccine against the coronavirus being developed by a Chinese company and tested in a state governed by a political rival, prompting some to question if he was allowing politics to steer public health decisions.
World breaking news today (October 23): Trump gets last chance to claw back Biden lead at final presidential debate
World breaking news today (October 23): FDA approves Gilead’s remdesivir as coronavirus treatment. Meanwhile, Trump and Biden have the last presidential debate, nearly 5,000 people killed in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and gold prices also make headlines today.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 23: Unexpected sunshine comes in Britain as heavy showers escape
Britain is forecasted to have unexpected sunshine as showers escape. Meanwhile, rain and showers set to smash in western Europe, drier and warmer to hit in the east.
India hands over missing Chinese soldier
The Chinese soldier who strayed across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Demchok sector on October 18 has been returned, both India and China confirmed while both sides are preparing to hold another round of senior military commander talks likely later this week.
Barack Obama mocks Donald Trump for the “secret Chinese bank account”
Following the news of Trump’s secret Chinese bank account, Barack Obama on Wednesday said the circumstances would be far different if the same revelation was made about him.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 22: Freezing temperatures and snow to hit Britain amid remnants of Storm Barbara
Temperature in the UK is forecasted to plummet while Europe continues to cope with heavy rain.
Vietnam hightlights important role of rule of law at national, int’l level
Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, head of the Vietnam mission to the UN, emphasised the important role of the rule of law at national and international levels in socio-economic development, human rights assurance, and maintenance of international peace and security.
World breaking news today (October 22): Volunteer in Oxford University's Covid-19 vaccine trial dies
World breaking news today (October 22): Volunteer in Oxford University's Covid-19 vaccine trial dies. Meanwhile, Thai protesters give PM three days to quit, At least 11 Afghan women killed in stampede and gold prices also make headlines today.
Trump maintains Chinese bank account through his tax records
President Donald Trump's tax records show he has pursued expansive business projects in China for years and even maintains a Chinese bank account, The New York Times reported Tuesday.
Sweden bans Chinese firms Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks
Sweden has banned telecoms equipment from Huawei and ZTE in its 5G network, joining other European nations that have restricted the role of Chinese suppliers on security grounds.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies pledges aid for central Vietnam
On October 20, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has approved a grant of 297,349 Swiss Francs (equivalent to USD 324,853) to support the relief activities for five million people in central Vietnam of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VNRC).
World breaking news today (October 21): The US will improve missile defense system to confront Russia and China
World breaking news today (October 21): The US will improve missile defense system to confront Russia and China. Meanwhile, U.S. Navy F/A-18E crashes near China Lake, Brazil health minister is suspected of constracting COVID-19, and gold prices also make headlines today.
Captured Chinese soldier by India along disputed mountain border, updates
The Indian military revealed on Monday that its forces had captured a Chinese corporal who had strayed across the disputed, unmarked high-altitude border that zigzags between the two nations, the first time a soldier had been reported captured. Despite requests from Beijing, the PLA corporal will only be released after ‘formalities’ are completed.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 21: Storm Barbara threats Britain with strong winds and torrential rain.
Heavy snow is forecasted to batter Europe while storm Barbara set to threat Britain with strong winds and torrential rain.
Australia joins ‘Quad’ drill with US, Japan, India
Military exercises set to take place in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
World breaking news today (October 20): Boris Johnson plans to resign as he "can’t survive on £150k salary"
World breaking news today (October 20): Boris Johnson plans to resign as he 'can’t survive on £150k salary'. Meanwhile, Indian captures Chinese soldiers, Alaska earthquake triggers tsunami warning and gold price also make headlines today.
Indian Army captures Chinese PLA soldier in Ladakh, China reports in soften voice
Indian army says it apprehended the PLA soldier after he strayed across a contested de facto border in the western Himalayan region.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 20: Surging temperatures bring a milder week for the UK
A milder week with rising temperatures is forecasted to feel across the UK. Meanwhile, particularly unsettled with heavy and prolonged rain across western Europe to start the week.
China will fulfil its promise to make its vaccines a global public good, FM says
Beijing will also ‘contribute to the accessibility and affordability of the vaccines in developing countries’, Wang Yi says.
Trump and Biden confront in the final presidential debate
The second debate between the presidential candidates, which should have been the third, will be held at Nashville's Belmont University on 22 October.
