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Trump threatens China ties, says in no mood for Xi talks
AFP, Published on 14/05/2020
» WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump further hardened his rhetoric towards China on Thursday, saying he no longer wishes to speak with Xi Jinping and warning darkly he might cut ties over the rival superpower's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
'It's a dream': Sainz to succeed Vettel at Ferrari as Ricciardo heads to McLaren
AFP, Published on 14/05/2020
» PARIS - Spanish driver Carlos Sainz will replace four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari next season, while Daniel Ricciardo has signed a "multi-year" deal with McLaren from 2021.
US jobless claims higher than expected
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/05/2020
» The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits remained in the millions for an eighth straight week as the economy continued to reel from the coronavirus pandemic.
Pandemic hampers Philippines typhoon evacuation
Reuters, Published on 14/05/2020
» MANILA: The coronavirus pandemic is complicating Philippine efforts to move hundreds of thousands of people into evacuation centres where social distancing is hard to enforce as a strong typhoon pummelled through its eastern provinces.
Relief funds to monks approved
Post Reporters, Published on 14/05/2020
» A relief fund will be allocated to monks troubled by dwindling public donations and alms because of Covid-19, according to Prime Minister's Office Minister Tewan Liptapallop.
CPF expects record year for profits
Reuters, Published on 14/05/2020
» Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF), the country's largest agribusiness, expects to have its best year ever due to soaring pork prices and plans to expand in North America, its chief executive said on Thursday.
For Europe's strongmen, pandemic is opportunity and risk
AFP, Published on 14/05/2020
» PARIS - Europe's strongmen leaders want to use the coronavirus pandemic to tighten their grip while touting their prowess in overcoming crises, but their authority risks being badly undermined if the outbreak is mishandled.
Malaysia to allow mass prayers ahead of Eid
Reuters, Published on 14/05/2020
» KUALA LUMPUR: Muslim-majority Malaysia will ease a ban on mass prayers in mosques, starting from Friday and ahead of this month's Eid festival, the government said, as it gradually relaxes curbs that have helped rein in the coronavirus.
Typhoon forces risky evacuations in virus-hit Philippines
AFP, Published on 14/05/2020
» MANILA: A powerful typhoon hit the central Philippines Thursday, forcing a complicated and risky evacuation for tens of thousands of people, many of them heading to cramped shelters without proper safety gear to guard against the coronavirus.
Vietnam struggles to save British pilot, avoid first Covid death
Reuters, Published on 14/05/2020
» HANOI: Vietnam has mounted an all-out effort to save the life of its most critically ill coronavirus patient, a British pilot who works for Vietnam Airlines, the national carrier.