French president tests postive for Covid-19, World News,PARIS – French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19, the French Presidency said on Thursday, although it was not clear at this stage where he had contracted the virus. “The President of the Republic has been diagnosed posi
Murders of land activists spike under Philippines' Duterte: Watchdog, Asia News,MANILA – Murders of environmental activists and land defenders in the Philippines have risen sharply under President Rodrigo Duterte, an international rights watchdog said on Tuesday (Sept 24), alleging his speeches
Ex-Foxconn chairman Terry Gou drops Taiwan presidential bid in surprise move, Asia News,TAIPEI – Terry Gou, founder of Apple supplier Foxconn, in a surprise move on Monday (Sept 16) said he will not contest in Taiwan’s 2020 presidential election. Gou, Taiwan’s richest person with a net worth of US$7
Trump declares end to US 'policeman' role in surprise Iraq visit, World News,President Donald Trump used a lightning visit to Iraq — his first with US troops in a conflict zone since being elected — to defend the withdrawal from Syria and to declare an end to America's role as the g
Donald Trump, America's oldest first-time president, turns 72, World News,WASHINGTON – United States President Donald Trump turned 72 on Thursday (June 14), having returned to the fray of Washington politics after his gruelling trip to Singapore for the summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong
