US to earmark $1.9bn to replace Huawei, ZTE telecoms gear: Report
Virus relief bill reportedly has funds to replace Chinese phone equipment that US says poses national security risk.
Category Archives: News
UK cut off over fears of new COVID strain: Live news
France, Germany, Italy, Austria among countries to freeze travel links with UK due to fears over new coronavirus strain.
Chile, Canada join growing list of nations banning travel to UK
Canada, South American nations ban UK travel as British official warns the 'new variant is out of control'.
Asian stocks falter on concerns about new virus strain
Asian stocks dip over fears of a new virus strain in the UK, offsetting gains from news of a new US stimulus bill.
China aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait raising alarm
The Shandong was accompanied by four other ships and led Taiwan to deploy aircraft and vessels to monitor the convoy.
Seoul caps gatherings at four as S Korea logs record COVID deaths
South Korea's capital area limits gatherings to four people as authorities struggle to control COVID-19 spike.
Japan sets record military budget with stealth fighters, missiles
Japan aims to develop an advanced stealth fighter and longer-range missile amid concerns about China's power.
US Congress seals deal to provide $900bn in COVID aid
Long-awaited deal would give $600 direct payments to individuals and boost unemployment payments by $300 a week.
Chicago’s top lawyer resigns after botched police raid
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot accepts Corporation Counsel Mark Flessner's resignation, vows a 'full review' of incident.
China slaps visa curbs on US diplomats, NGOs visiting HK, Macau
Beijing accuses Washington of 'meddling' in Hong Kong and interfering in China's affairs amid new US sanctions.
Two Canadians in China have ‘not yet gone on trial’, Canada says
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who are accused of espionage, have been detained in China for two years.
US Congress still deadlocked on new COVID-19 aid bill
Republicans and Democrats continue to bicker as terms of a $900bn economic relief package have not yet been finalised.
US advisory panel endorses Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
The critical decision opens the door for the US Food and Drug Administration to formally approve the COVID-19 vaccine.
In the red: US deficit up 25% in first two months of budget year
The United States Treasury reported that just two months into the new budget year, the deficit is already $429.3bn.
Travelling far and wide: Airbnb’s IPO smashes 2020 records
Airbnb made a comeback as coronavirus-wary travellers showed a preference for renting private homes over hotel rooms.
US lawmakers denounce Saudi court’s sentencing of US-Saudi doctor
A Saudi court this week sentenced Dr Walid Fitaihi to six years in prison on charges US legislators say are 'baseless'.
Virgin Galactic poised for launch from Spaceport America
The upcoming flight will be the first powered launch from Spaceport America, where Virgin Galactic is now headquartered.
Italy moves to charge Egyptian agents over student killing
Prosecutors investigate four agents of the Egyptian National Security Agency for the murder of Giulio Regeni.
What we know about the Hunter Biden investigation
Federal investigators are probing the finances and foreign business dealings of Joe Biden’s son.
France says stance on ‘radicalism’ distorted, not anti-Islam
French foreign minister says France's policies have been 'misrepresented as part of a campaign against our country'.