Senate Democrats pass budget package, a major victory for Biden
Estimated $740bn economic package aims to slow climate change, control medicine costs, and tax corporations....
Israel, Palestinian Islamic Jihad declare truce in Gaza
Egypt-brokered truce holding in Gaza after three days of Israeli bombardment that killed at least 44 Palestinians....
China’s casino hub orders testing days after easing COVID curbs
Macau tells 700,000 residents to undergo testing after man tests positive after travelling to neighbouring city....
Gustavo Petro: Ex-rebel fighter sworn in as Colombia’s president
Gustavo Petro takes office promising to achieve peace with armed groups and fight inequality and climate change....
Hong Kong cuts hotel quarantine to 3 days as city’s image dives
Announcement comes amid mounting frustration with international financial centre's isolation as world lives with COVID....
Biden remains in isolation despite negative Covid test
The US leader tested negative for Covid on Saturday, but “in an abundance of caution” will stay in...
Culprit for possible iPhone 14 rollout delay named – media
China-Taiwan tensions in the wake of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit may delay introduction of Apple’s iPhone...
Colombia’s first leftist president will bring historic change, if the US lets him
Colombia has inaugurated its first leftist president, Gustavo Petro, who now faces the challenge of standing up to...
Palestinian militants confirm truce – media
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad confirmed on Sunday night that it had reached a ceasefire deal with Israel, media...
Americans see bleak economic outlook – poll
A new poll shows that Americans believe their economy is getting worse, and most see President Joe Biden...