The Chinese-developed Coronavac Covid-19 vaccine has demonstrated a 50 percent efficacy following tests in Brazil, the organization in charge of its production in the South American country said on Tuesday.
Metal detectors installed at doors of US House
Metal detectors were installed at the entrances to the US House for the first time Tuesday in response to last week’s riot and after a first-term Republican said she would bring her gun to Congress.
Sister of N. Korea’s Kim slams South’s ‘idiot’ authorities: KCNA
The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un slammed authorities in Seoul over their tracking of a possible military parade in Pyongyang at the weekend, the North’s state media reported Wednesday.
Defiant Trump rejects Congress riot responsibility ahead of impeachment
On the eve of his likely impeachment, President Donald Trump on Tuesday denied responsibility for the storming of Congress by a mob of his supporters, and warned of “tremendous anger” across the country.
Invoking 25th Amendment to oust Trump
US Vice President Mike Pence told House leaders Tuesday he does not support invoking the 25th Amendment process to remove Donald Trump, all but guaranteeing an impeachment vote against the besieged president.
Malaysia declares virus emergency and suspends parliament
Malaysia’s king declared a nationwide state of emergency Tuesday to fight a coronavirus surge and parliament was suspended, with critics charging it was a bid by the unstable government to cling to power.
Two US lawmakers test positive for Covid-19 after Capitol riot
Two members of the US Congress have tested positive for the coronavirus, with one on Tuesday accusing Republicans of refusing to wear masks and mocking those who did during a riot at the legislature last week.
Trump breaks isolation with Texas trip, but 2nd impeachment looms
Donald Trump emerges from isolation at the White House on Tuesday for a trip to Texas on the eve of likely becoming the first US president in history to be impeached twice, this time over his instigation of a riot against Congress.
Thai king sweeps prison floors alongside consort
Thailand’s king has visited prisons, sweeping floors alongside his official consort in the latest round of a charm offensive following unprecedented criticism of the monarchy during street protests.
Russia says 1.5 million vaccinated globally with Sputnik
Russia announced Monday that 1.5 million people around the world had received its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine as part of an initiative Kremlin critics have described as a geopolitical push.
Malaysia imposes virus curbs, warns hospitals at ‘breaking point’
Malaysia will impose strict new curbs in over half the country to fight a coronavirus surge, the prime minister said Monday, warning the country’s healthcare system was at “breaking point”.
Seoul city under fire for sexist advice to pregnant women
The Seoul city government is facing a popular backlash after advising pregnant women to cook their husbands several meals and ensure they have a supply of clean underwear before going to hospital to give birth.
Portuguese president tests positive for coronavirus
Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has tested positive for coronavirus and cancelled all public engagements, his office announced late Monday just two weeks before a presidential election he is expected to win.
Melania Trump breaks silence on Congress invasion — and complains
First Lady Melania Trump broke her silence Monday on last week’s invasion of Congress by her husband’s supporters, complaining that she has been unfairly treated.
Democrats introduce Trump impeachment article in House
Democrats began the process of impeaching President Donald Trump for a second time on Monday if Vice President Mike Pence and the cabinet do not remove him from office.
Diehard fan: Bolsonaro’s son changes Twitter profile picture to Trump
The lawmaker son of Brazil’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has changed his Twitter profile picture to one of Donald Trump to protest the platform’s decision to ban the US president.
Despite vaccines, no Covid herd immunity in 2021: WHO
Despite vaccines against Covid-19 being rolled out in a number of countries, the World Health Organization warned Monday that herd immunity would not be achieved this year.
Digital oligarchy: Twitter’s ‘problematic’ Trump ban troubles Europe
Twitter’s decision to impose a permanent ban on US President Donald Trump’s account has sparked some consternation in Europe, with German Chancellor Angela Merkel calling it “problematic”.
US Homeland Security chief resigns ahead of inauguration
Chad Wolf, the acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, announced he was resigning Monday as worries rose over more violence during President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week.
Pacific’s Micronesia records first Covid-19 case from crew o ship from PH
The remote Pacific nation of Micronesia recorded its first case of Covid-19 on Monday, ending its run as one of the few places on Earth without the coronavirus.
North Korea’s Kim assumes late father’s mantle
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has had his official party title changed, state media reported Monday, assuming a position previously held by his late father in what analysts said was a move to bolster his authority.
Merkel finds Twitter halt of Trump account ‘problematic’
German Chancellor Angela Merkel believes that the decision by social media giants to permanently suspend Donald Trump’s accounts is problematic because freedom of opinion should not be determined by such online platform bosses, her spokesman said Monday.
Conservative site Parler, banned by tech giants, is headed offline
Tech giants Amazon, Apple and Google have all cut ties with Parler, the social media platform popular with some conservatives, potentially leaving it without an internet home as of midnight Sunday even as its usership has recently been soaring.
Schwarzenegger compares Capitol attack to Nazi violence
Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appealed for unity Sunday after the violent attack on the US Capitol, which he described as an attempted coup by President Donald Trump, drawing comparisons to Nazi Germany.
