Solomon Islands’ first COVID case a repatriated citizen from PH, says PM
SOLOMON Islands on Saturday reported its first COVID-19 case when a student who flew into the country from the Philippines tested positive for the...
A lonely otter at a sanctuary finds love online through a dating site built...
A seal sanctuary in England made a dating profile for a lonely otter who lost his mate — and now he's found love again.
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US President Trump, Melania test positive for COVID-19
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and wife Melania have tested positive for COVID-19.
"Tonight, @FLOTUSand I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and...
Chinese vlogger dies after ‘set on fire during live stream’
A CHINESE influencer has died after her ex-husband allegedly doused her in petrol and set fire to her as she was attempting to live...
Super-spreaders caused most Indian COVID-19 cases
NEW DELHI – A small group of super-spreaders were responsible for almost two-thirds of India's coronavirus cases, according to new research into how the...
US puts China at top of forced labor list
THE United States on Wednesday identified China as the global hotspot for goods made with forced labor, highlighting growing concern over treatment of Uighur...
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine won’t be ready by US election
WASHINGTON – US biotech firm Moderna won't seek an emergency use authorization for its coronavirus vaccine before November 25, its CEO told the Financial...
Gang rape victim’s death fuels more outrage in India
NEW DELHI – A teenager from a north Indian village who was reported to have been dragged from a field and raped by a...
Disney to cut 28,000 jobs at US theme parks
WALT Disney has announced it will lay off 28,000 employees, mostly at its U.S. theme parks.
Disney cited the parks' limited visitor capacity and uncertainty...
Chinese teacher sentenced to death for poisoning pupils
HONG KONG – A court in central China has sentenced a kindergarten teacher to death for poisoning 24 pupils and killing one after a...