In Iceland’s election, political stability again at stake
Icelanders ended voting late on Saturday in an election that could have a messy outcome with a record nine parties likely to enter parliament, making it difficult to find common…
Ireland ends hotel quarantine for inbound travelers
Ireland on Saturday stopped its system of mandatory hotel quarantine for travelers arriving in the country, as coronavirus curbs continue to wind down in the Republic. Since late March travelers…
More record high cases in Australia’s Victoria
Australia's Victoria state reported 779 new COVID-19 infections and two deaths on Sunday, off the previous day's record high as the country's prime minister presses state leaders to be ready…
Russia calls on US to ‘be more active’ to revive Iran nuclear deal
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called Saturday on the US to take a more active approach to help resume stalled talks aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal. "It seems…
CDC overrules its own panel of health experts for wide public use of shots
Some 60 million people in the US are now eligible for a Pfizer booster shot against COVID-19, President Joe Biden said Friday as a regulatory marathon laying bare divisions within…
Three dead after US train derailed: rail operator
At least three people were killed and multiple others injured when a US train derailed Saturday, rail operator Amtrak said, with rescuers rushing to evacuate passengers and crew. Approximately 141…
Public case
Gabby Petito’s disappearance captivated the world. Why? An avalanche of online coverage and high-profile television broadcasts: The death of young adventurer Gabby Petito sparked immense US and worldwide interest -…
Speculations rise that DPP’s ‘online army’ may have targeted Taiwan entertainers to create cross-Straits antagonism Backstage manipulator
Actress Chang Chun-ning from the island of Taiwan Photo: VCG By GT staff reporters The latest farce in which entertainers from the island of Taiwan, represented by Janine…
Xi emphasizes inclusiveness, rejects zero-sum game at UN
By Yang Sheng Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed a Global Development Initiative in his speech at the 76th general debate of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), injecting confidence and calling…
North Korea slams US’ nuclear-powered submarine deal with Australia
The Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Monday slammed the US and UK's move to provide Australia with the technology to build nuclear-powered submarines, and said…