Outgoing WTO head says “much remains to be done”
The outgoing chief of the World Trade Organization (WTO) said on Thursday that the body was facing "tremendous pressure," urging that new rules, reforms and multilateralism could pave the way…
UN calls for talks on Caucasus hostilities
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for an "immediate and full de-escalation" and "a return to negotiations" between Azerbaijan and Armenia after recent clashes on the border between the…
S.Korea enters recession as exports plunge by most since 1963
South Korea plunged into recession in the second quarter in its worst economic decline in more than two decades as the coronavirus pandemic battered exports and social distancing curbs paralyzed…
Fearful Papua New Guinea calls for WHO virus help
Papua New Guinea has asked the World Health Organization for help after a rapidly spreading new coronavirus outbreak sparked preparations for large-scale community transmission in the under-resourced country. Having mostly…
Jobless and desperate: the post-lockdown reality for many
Many workers' lives have been abruptly upended by the coronavirus pandemic, as job losses in tourism, air travel, food and drink or other industries hit those both on fixed contracts…
Microbes lead way to methane seep
Potent greenhouse gas long trapped beneath frozen Antarctic continent Scientists have discovered an active methane seep from Antarctica's sea bed that could shed light on the potent greenhouse gas trapped…
Caseloads notch 15 million
Outbreaks spring back to life amid global economic chaos The number of novel coronavirus infections around the world passed 15 million Wednesday, with Latin America and the Caribbean, one of…
Polls predict Trump’s defeat
US President strikes more sombre tone despite public mistrust Reeling from polls predicting defeat in November's election, US President Donald Trump struck a newly serious tone on the coronavirus crisis…
New study shows airborne novel coronavirus infectious
Scientists have known for several months the new coronavirus can become suspended in microdroplets expelled by patients when they speak and breathe, but until now there was no proof that…
Global exam grading algorithm under fire for suspected bias
When Colorado high school student Isabel Castaneda checked her final grades for the International Baccalaureate program in July, she was shocked. Despite being one of the top-ranking students in her…