Chinese warplanes fly toward Taiwan for 2nd straight day
World
October 3, 2021
Chinese warplanes fly toward Taiwan for 2nd straight day
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China flew more than 30 military planes toward Taiwan on Saturday, the second large display of…
Global COVID-19 deaths hit 5 million as Delta variant sweeps the world
World
October 3, 2021
Global COVID-19 deaths hit 5 million as Delta variant sweeps the world
Oct 1 (Reuters) – Worldwide deaths related to COVID-19 surpassed 5 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, with…
“I am not weak”: Qatari women unsuccessful in first legislative elections
Middle East
October 3, 2021
“I am not weak”: Qatari women unsuccessful in first legislative elections
A, Oct 3 (Reuters) – Voters chose none of the 26 women who stood for election in Qatar’s first legislative…
Turkish Red Crescent sending aid to feed displaced Afghans
Middle East
October 2, 2021
Turkish Red Crescent sending aid to feed displaced Afghans
ISTANBUL, Oct 1 (Reuters) – The Turkish Red Crescent is sending aid to Afghanistan to feed internally displaced people in…
New Zealand reports 27 COVID-19 cases amid anti-lockdown protests
World
October 2, 2021
New Zealand reports 27 COVID-19 cases amid anti-lockdown protests
Oct 2 (Reuters) – New Zealand officials reported 27 new cases of the highly infectious Delta coronavirus variant in Auckland…
Japan’s incoming PM to retain defence, education ministers – report
World
October 2, 2021
Japan’s incoming PM to retain defence, education ministers – report
TOKYO, Oct 2 (Reuters) – Japan’s incoming prime minister, Fumio Kishida, is set to keep current Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi…
Afghan pavilion at Dubai world fair stays shut after Taliban takeover
Middle East
October 2, 2021
Afghan pavilion at Dubai world fair stays shut after Taliban takeover
DUBAI, Oct 1 (Reuters) – Hours after the world expo fair opened in Dubai on Friday, Afghanistan’s exhibition remained closed…
Taiwan angered after largest ever incursion by Chinese air force
World
October 2, 2021
Taiwan angered after largest ever incursion by Chinese air force
TAIPEI, Oct 2 (Reuters) – Taiwan sharply criticized China on Saturday after Beijing marked the founding of the People’s Republic…
Israel reports very few myocarditis cases after Pfizer boosters
Middle East
October 1, 2021
Israel reports very few myocarditis cases after Pfizer boosters
JERUSALEM, Oct 1 (Reuters) – Israel’s Health Ministry has identified fewer than 10 cases of heart inflammation following a third…
China gorges on American grain-fed beef amid shrinking supplies from Down Under
Food
October 1, 2021
China gorges on American grain-fed beef amid shrinking supplies from Down Under
BEIJING/CHICAGO, Oct 1 (Reuters) – As Australian beef exports to China wither amid diplomatic tensions, demand there for U.S. grain-fed…