News Archives for World - 2020-09-23

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World - 2020-09-23

Middle East

Saudi King Salman targets Iran during debut at United Nations

He said Iran has exploited a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers "to intensify its expansionist activities.
A comprehensive solution and a firm international position are required.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 11:57pm

USA

US CDC reports 200,275 coronavirus deaths

The CDC reported its tally of cases of the respiratory illness known as COVID-19.
The CDC figures do not necessarily reflect cases reported by individual states.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 11:50pm

Currency

US business activity slows, house price inflation accelerates

Business activity moderates in September.
Manufacturing activity rises; services slip.
House prices increase 1.0%; up 6.5% year-on-year.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 11:45pm

USA

Canada's Trudeau to unveil plan to address coronavirus outbreak, revive economy

Trudeau, who has consistently vowed to do more to combat climate change, is paring down talk of a green revolution.
The three prongs of what we are doing are fighting COVID-19, supporting Canadians, and a resilient recovery.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 11:37pm

IMF official sees coronavirus crisis dampening growth in some countries for years

The Fund has provided some $90 billion in emergency financing to almost 80 countries.
We're trying to preserve our financial firepower," Okamoto said, adding, "We're talking about a ... return to growth that's going to take a few years.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 11:25pm

USA

Pompeo warns local US politicians to be alert to Chinese 'influence and espionage'

Know that when you are approached by a Chinese diplomat, it is likely not in the spirit of cooperation or friendship.
The latest swipe at Beijing comes in the run-up to the November presidential election, in which US President Donald Trump has made a tough approach to China an important foreign policy platform.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 11:20pm

Europe

Bulgaria expels two Russian diplomats accused of spying

EU and NATO member Bulgaria, which usually maintains good ties with Russia, has kicked out three other Russian diplomats over espionage allegations.
Bulgaria's foreign ministry has declared two Russian diplomats 'personae non gratae' and has informed the Russian embassy with a diplomatic note.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 11:18pm

USA

Fed's Quarles sees long recovery, says he'll be 'more patient' on inflation

Although we have seen the beginnings of a strong recovery, even optimistic forecasts suggest.
I likely will be even more patient in reacting to small upward deviations, given the (Fed's) move to focus on shortfalls of employment from maximum employment rather than deviations,

Published 23 Sep, 2020 11:13pm

Europe

UK's Sunak to offer lifeline to furloughed workers

Sunak to set out future of furlough around 1130 GMT on Thursday.
Crisis scheme that supported 9 mln jobs due to end next month.
Future support to be aimed at workers who return part-time – BBC.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 11:05pm

Middle East

UAE, Israel discuss energy, infrastructure cooperation

The United Arab Emirates and Israeli energy ministers have discussed possible cooperation and investment opportunties in oil, gas and green energy.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 09:14pm

Europe

No-deal Brexit is in nobody's interest: Gove

"No-deal is in nobody's interests," Gove told parliament.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 08:51pm

USA

US FDA head tells Senate hearing COVID-19 vaccine safety comes first

Career scientists working at the FDA will decide on a vaccine, US FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 08:35pm

Europe

UK reports 6,178 new COVID-19 cases, highest figure since May 1

The number of coronavirus cases has been soaring in Britain, prompting the government on Tuesday to announce a series of new restrictions in a bid to curb a second wave of the outbreak.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 08:34pm

In U.N. debut, Saudi king calls for comprehensive solution on Iran

King Salman says Iran has exploited a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers "to intensify its expansionist activities

Published 23 Sep, 2020 07:30pm

Asia

India's coronavirus infections surge again after dip

Its 5.6 million infections rank second only to the United States, and more than 90,000 people have died.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 05:53pm

Europe

Russia reports 6,431 new coronavirus cases, 150 deaths

The authorities said 150 people had died in the day, bringing the official death toll to 19,799.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 05:08pm

U.S envoy William Todd terms Pakistan as an “essential partner” in the region

Ambassador William Todd stated in his Senate confirmation hearing that Pakistan is an “essential partner” in the region, adding that the United States’ close ties with India should not come at the expense of their relationship with Pakistan.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 04:49pm

Europe

Poland's unemployment rate flat at 6.1pc in

The statistics office also said that the number of registered unemployed was 1.028 million last month.

Updated 23 Sep, 2020 04:58pm

Asia

Indonesia reports biggest daily rise in coronavirus cases

The data added 140 new deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities to 9,977, the biggest death toll in Southeast Asia.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 03:55pm

Europe

Slovakia reports highest daily COVID-19 tally

Slovakia has one of Europe's lowest COVID-19 death tolls, but cases have spiked this month, like elsewhere on the continent.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 03:49pm

Asia

Malaysia's PM says Anwar Ibrahim must prove he has a majority

Earlier in the day, Anwar declared he has secured a "strong, formidable" majority and that Muhyiddin "has fallen as PM".

Published 23 Sep, 2020 03:34pm

South Asia

China to allow foreigners with valid residence permits to enter from Sept 28

Foreigners whose residence permits expired after March 28 can apply for visas at Chinese embassies and consulates for entry, the ministry said in a statement on its website.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 03:29pm

Europe

EU chief negotiator ‘determined’ to get Brexit deal

The EU says because of Britain's proximity to the bloc, London must agree to a so-called level playing field of fair competition guarantees.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 03:22pm

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 31.58 million, death toll at 968,599

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 03:02pm

Exchange

Palestine exits Arab League amidst mounting protests over Israel deal

The Palestinian Authority has formally stepped down from a key role in the Arab League, and widely rejected President Trump’s proposals, stating that it would destroy their hopes of attaining a viable independent state.

Updated 23 Sep, 2020 12:53pm

Exchange

COVID-19 may wipeout Indian, Mexican and Brazilian economies, UNCTAD warns

The developing world will be hit hard by the economic fallout as levels of informality are high in these regions.
The crisis may wipe over USD 6 trillion globally.
Any premature measures in the road to recovery may prompt a “double-dip recession a real possibility in many countries in 2022.”

Published 23 Sep, 2020 11:05am

Middle East

'28 dead' as IS, govt forces clash in Syria's Raqa

Since its defeat in Syria in March 2019, IS has carried out regular deadly attacks on the army and Kurdish forces.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 03:09am

Europe

Putin vaunts Russian coronavirus vaccine at UN

He also vaunted Russia's speed in "developing a line of test systems and medications for diagnosing and treating coronavirus."

Published 23 Sep, 2020 03:07am

South Asia

India, China agree to 'stop sending more troops' to contested border

They also agreed to "avoid misunderstandings and misjudgements" and hold the next meeting "as soon as possible".

Published 23 Sep, 2020 03:06am

USA

US passes 200,000 virus deaths, weeks before election

Trump has previously stated that by April of next year, most Americans who want to be immunized will have a vaccine.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 03:04am

Exchange

Europe 'will not compromise' with US over Iran sanctions: Macron

Washington says it can reimpose the sanctions because it is still a "participant" in the accord.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 03:03am

Middle East

Rouhani says next US leader must cede to Iran demands

French President was unambiguous in his opposition to Trump's assertion.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 03:00am

Europe

World should not be dominated by China-US 'rivalry': Macron

"This pandemic must be an electric shock for our organization," he said.

Published 23 Sep, 2020 02:49am

Luckin Coffee, associated firms fined $9m over scandal

BEIJING: Embattled Chinese chain Luckin Coffee is among a raft of 45 companies hit with a combined fine of nearly $9...

Updated 23 Sep, 2020 03:20am

Exchange

Spain moves to ensure firms cover homeworking costs

MADRID: Businesses cannot force employees to work from home and for those that do, they must cover the costs...