LONDON: The government has reversed policy on wearing facemasks in schools in England, sparking fresh criticism about its handling of the coronavirus outbreak. Ministers had insisted face coverings were not necessary when children go back to school from next week after nearly six months out of the classroom amid concern […]
Year: 2020
U.S. companies based in the financial hub of Shanghai said Washington’s planned ban on Chinese messaging app WeChat could badly hit their competitiveness and revenue should it apply to U.S. firms and citizens in China, a survey showed on Wednesday. SHANGHAI: U.S. companies based in the financial hub of Shanghai […]
Xiaomi Corp reported a 3.1per cent rise in second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, as overseas demand for its premium smartphones rose even while key markets struggled with the pandemic. SHENZHEN, China: Xiaomi Corp reported a 3.1per cent rise in second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, as overseas demand for its premium smartphones rose […]
NEW YORK: Serena Williams likened the frustration she felt in yesterday’s shock defeat by Maria Sakkari at the Western and Southern Open to that of being stuck in a bad relationship. Williams’ 5-7 7-6(5) 6-1 loss in the round of 16 was a big blow to her preparations for next […]
A group of protesters walked toward a fence that was put in place Tuesday around the courthouse and started shaking it. Police behind it moved toward protesters as some threw water bottles and fireworks over the fence. Armoured vehicles then rolled in and tear gas was fired into the crowd. […]
Authorities in the capital cited a rally against Covid-19 restrictions on August 1 during which participants ignored mask-wearing and distancing rules and other conditions imposed on the protest. Authorities in Berlin on Wednesday banned several protests planned for the weekend against coronavirus pandemic measures. The protests have drawn support from […]
KENOSHA: Police firing tear gas clashed with protesters in a second night of unrest and arson in Kenosha, Wisconsin, triggered by the wounding of a Black man who was shot in the back by officers as his three young sons looked on. Protesters defied a dusk-to-dawn curfew last night as […]
BANGKOK: The owner of Burger King’s franchise in Thailand became the latest company on Wednesday (Aug 26) to bow to boycott calls by protesters who accused it of advertising on a television network they brand pro-government. The protesters seek the departure of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, a former military leader, […]
SYDNEY: Footballing minnows Adelaide United issued a long-shot bid to entice superstar Lionel Messi to join its ranks today, touting the remote South Australian city as a coronavirus safehaven for playing and raising his family. Writing a “Dear Lionel” letter after news Messi wanted to quit his long association with […]
Wang Xining, deputy head of mission for the Chinese Embassy in Australia, is seen at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia August 26, 2020. SYDNEY: A top Chinese diplomat in Australia warned against a “shadow” over the two nations’ ties today, saying that Beijing was disappointed by a […]