President Joe Biden announces America return to global audience
Joe Biden first appeared as US President at an international summit and a major transatlantic security policy conference, declaring "America is back, the transatlantic alliance is back", after four years of "America First" policies under former-President Donald Trump.
World breaking news today (Feb 20): Argentina health minister resigns after reports of VIP vaccine access
World breaking news today (Feb 20): Argentina health minister resigns after reports of VIP vaccine access. Meanwhile, China's rise to define transatlantic ties, U.S. 'saddened' by death of Myanmar protester and gold prices also make headlines today.
India daily weather forecast latest, February 20: A fresh spell of rainfall and snowfall to sweep Western Himalayan region
India is forecasted to cope with a fresh spell of rainfall and snowfall covering the Western Himalayan region for the next five days. Besides, dense fog is also expected in isolated pockets Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi in the morning hours of February 20.
UK and Europe daily weather forecast latest, February 20: Heavy rain threatens weekend while temperatures expected to rise
The UK is forecasted to cope with "concerning" heavy rain across the country while temperatures could rise to as high as 17C. Meanwhile, fine and warm conditions set to cover central and southern Europe, wind and rain are expected in the west.
Japanese contractors charged in U.S wastewater dumping scheme by Justice Department
U.S Justice Department has charged three Japanese nationals for defrauding the Navy in a 13-year scheme to illegally dump untreated ship wastewater they were hired to decontaminate.
China confirmed 4 Chinese soldiers died in bloody India border clash last year
China has revealed that four of its People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers were killed during a bloody hand-to-hand battle with Indian troops on the two countries' disputed border high in the Himalayas in June 2020.
Satellite near China-India disputed border shows China emptied military camps
According to satellite images, China has withdrawn its troops, military camps and infrastructure from from the banks of Pangong Tso, a glacial lake in the Ladakh region, that became a flashpoint in the prolonged border dispute, just one week after India and China came to a mutual disengagement.
Ivanka Trump has no plans competing with Marco Rubio in run for Senate in 2022
Ivanka Trump, daughter to former President Donald Trump and one of his top advisers in office, called Marco Rubio to let him know he doesn’t have to worry about a primary challenge from her in 2022, according to reports.
Beijing released new conspiracy about US amid WHO's Covid investigation in China
As World Health Organization (WHO) investigators rush to finish their work on discovering the origin of coronavirus in Wuhan next month, Chinese officals say they hope US will "act in a positive, science-based and cooperative manner."
World breaking news today (Feb 19): U.S. send $2 billion to WHO's COVAX program
World breaking news today (Feb 19): U.S. send $2 billion to WHO's COVAX program. Meanwhile, US says it is willing to sit down for talks with Iran on nuclear deal, Norway freezes aid to Myanmar and gold prices also make headlines today.
Vietnam’s consistent commitment to promoting women’s role and potential
Ambassador Le Thi Hong Van, head of the Vietnamese Permanent Delegation to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), reaffirmed Vietnam’s consistent commitment to promoting women’s role and potential during a virtual launch of the Paris Hub of the International Gender Champions.
India daily weather forecast latest, February 19: Scattered rains and thunderstorms to cover Maharashtra, Telangana, Kerala
Dry northerly winds and moist easterly winds are expected to converge over Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh in India, resulting in active thunderstorms.
UK and Europe daily weather forecast latest, February 19: Gales and heavy rain to hit as temperatures rise
The UK is forecasted to cope with gales and heavy rain due to a new weather front moving into the country. Meanwhile, fine and warm conditions are expected in Mediterranean, colder ones in Scandinavia and eastern Europe.
China continues building illegal structures in Vietnam's Truong Sa archipelago
China continues construction on one of its occupied features in Vietnam's Vanh Khan (Mischief) Reef in the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago, satellite images showed.
South China Sea: US ship sails by Spratly Islands
A US Navy warship sailed by Spratly Islands on February 17 in a freedom of navigation operation, marking the latest move by Washington to challenge Beijing’s territorial claims in the South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea).
World breaking news today (Feb 18): Prince Philip admitted to hospital as precautionary measure
World breaking news today (Feb 18): Prince Philip admitted to hospital as precautionary measure. Meanwhile, US charges three North Korean hackers over $1.3bn cryptocurrency attacks, Trump greets supporters in 1st public appearance since Senate acquittal and gold prices also make headlines today.
India daily weather forecast latest, February 18: Moderate showers and thunderstorms to cover some areas
Parts of Central and adjoining Western and Southern India are forecasted to experience wet conditions with moderate showers and thunderstorms over the next 24-48 hours.
UK and Europe daily weather forecast latest, February 18: Freezing temperature warnings in Britain after weeks of warm weather
The UK is forecasted to cope with a new sub-zero blast to return after weeks of warm weather. Meanwhile, the long-range outlook warns of a "very cold easterly blast" during the first week of March in Europe.
UK's The Guardian features Vietnamese's braised fish and pagoda in Lunar New Year article
Two photos captured the best moment of Vietnamese celebrating Tet holiday, which was taken in nothern Vietnam, were chosen by The Guardian in its global best collection of Lunar New Year celebrations around the world.
Laos to open new international checkpoint with Vietnam
Laos plans to open a new international border crossing with Vietnam in March to ease the movement of goods and people between the two countries.
