News Archives for World - 2020-10-16

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Paris urges EU to impose WTO state aid sanctions over Boeing

The World Trade Organization ruled Tuesday that Brussels could impose tariffs worth $4.0 billion on US imports in retaliation for illegal American aid to Boeing.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 06:08pm

World

Coronavirus toll at 1100 GMT Friday

At least 38,965,020 cases have been registered. Of these, at least 26,884,800 are now considered recovered.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 05:58pm

World

"Even Pakistan and Afghanistan handled COVID better than India", criticises Rahul Gandhi

On Friday, former President of the Indian National Congress, criticised the Modi-led BJP government over its abysmal handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact on the Indian economy.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 05:44pm

Europe

Macron says UK 'in particular' needs more effort for Brexit deal

"It's the United Kingdom that wanted to leave the European Union and which needs a deal more than we do," he told reporters, after an EU leaders' summit.

Updated 16 Oct, 2020 05:58pm

Europe

Reported Russian COVID vaccine disinformation 'reprehensible': UK's Raab

"We know that Russia has a track record in this area," he told Sky News when asked about a Times newspaper report that there was a Russian campaign to undermine an Oxford University vaccine trial.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 04:49pm

South Asia

China hopes to work with Philippines on South China Sea energy projects

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has lifted a moratorium on petroleum exploration in the South China Sea, paving the way for three projects to resume.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 04:42pm

South Asia

Philippines confirms 3,139 novel coronavirus cases, 34 more deaths

In a bulletin, the ministry said total confirmed cases had reached 351,750, while deaths had increased to 6,531, with the Philippines recording the second highest number of casualties in Southeast Asia.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 04:34pm

Asia

Indonesia reports 4,301 new coronavirus cases, 79 more deaths

The country also reported 79 more COVID-19 deaths, with total fatalities at 12,347, also the region's highest.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 04:26pm

Europe

Croatia daily COVID-19 infections exceed 1,000 for first time

In the last 10 days the number of new infections has accelerated from around 300 a day to reach 793 on Thursday, part of a surge in infections across Europe with the approach of winter.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 04:14pm

Europe

Brexit drama: British PM Johnson to answer EU's demand to give ground

The EU's 27 members, whose combined $18.4 trillion economy dwarfs the United Kingdom's $3 trillion economy, say a deal is still possible but that Johnson must give ground.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 04:11pm

South Asia

Japan PM wants interim growth strategy report by year-end: Economy Minister

Main issues that will be discussed at the panel include how to improve labour mobility and productivity, as well as business restructuring in a post-coronavirus world.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 04:09pm

Europe

Britain moves closer to COVID-19 vaccine trials that infect volunteers

The UK government's department for business, energy and industrial strategy (BEIS) was not immediately available for comment.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 04:04pm

Europe

Poland reports new daily record of 132 coronavirus-related deaths

The government urged Poles to travel outside of the country only if absolutely necessary, following another daily record of 8,099 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Thursday.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 04:00pm

World

WHO defends data after concluding Gilead's remdesivir flopped COVID trial

Gilead has questioned the findings that concluded remdesivir does not help patients who have been admitted to hospital, saying the "emerging (WHO) data appears inconsistent".

Published 16 Oct, 2020 03:43pm

Europe

Ukraine's president urges people to support cutting number of lawmakers

Zelenskiy came up with the idea of a special vote asking people to express their views on the size of parliament alongside other issues when local polls are held on Oct. 25.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 03:37pm

Europe

Swiss daily coronavirus cases increases by 3,105 cases, highest daily rise

The agency reported a total of 74,422 confirmed cases in Switzerland and neighbouring principality Liechtenstein.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 03:33pm

Europe

EU leaders agree to hold frequent COVID video-conferences

Underlining those risks, the head of the European Commission and the Finnish prime minister have had to leave a two-day EU summit that ends on Friday as a COVID-19 precaution.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 03:31pm

USA

Taliban agree to reduce violence in Afghanistan, according to Ambassador Khalilzad

In a recent announcement from Zalmay Khalilzad, the United States Special Representative in Afghanistan, the Taliban has come to an agreement to reduce casualties and violence in the country, promising to adhere to the terms of the peace agreement with the Trump Administration.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 02:44pm

World

A much-hyped 'Remdesivir' fails to reduce mortality, hospital stay of COVID-19 patients: Study

The study was conducted in 30 counties on more than 11,000 people.

Updated 16 Oct, 2020 02:40pm

World

Jacinda Ardern expected to cruise to victory, as New Zealand braces for a historic election

New Zealand’s young progressive Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is projected to comfortably win her second term in office, with polls giving her a significant double-digit lead over her electoral rival in the center-right National Party.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 12:16pm

World

India denies desire for talks with Pakistan, terms SAPM Yusuf’s remarks 'misleading & fictitious'

"As regards the purported message that was referred to, let me make it clear that no such message was sent from our side,” Indian foreign ministry spokesman said.

Published 16 Oct, 2020 10:59am

Europe

Sweden to ramp up defence spending by 40 percent

STOCKHOLM: Sweden said Thursday it would boost military spending by 40 percent over the next four years as it seeks...

Updated 16 Oct, 2020 04:09am

South Asia

Five sentenced to death in Bangladesh for gang rape

DHAKA: A Bangladesh court sentenced five men to death Thursday for the 2012 gang-rape of a 15-year-old girl, amid...

Updated 16 Oct, 2020 04:09am

Europe

Britain 'disappointed' at EU leaders Brexit conclusions

LONDON: Britain's chief Brexit negotiator David Frost on Thursday said London was "disappointed" at European ...