An undersea train tunnel between Finland and Estonia is a step closer to becoming a reality, with a protocol of intent to build set to be signed by both countries on April 26.
Covid-19 has claimed the lives of more than 119,000 people in Italy, the highest number of deaths in the European Union, according to John Hopkins University. Though the country started its vaccination program back in December, critics say regional authorities have failed to prioritize the elderly for vaccines.
Worst drought in decades hits Taiwan Taiwan is facing its worst drought in more than half a century. Rainfall has been less than 40 per cent of the usual rate during the first three months of 2021.
‘Pride of Chinese’: Beijing residents congratulate Chloe Zhao on historic Oscar win Beijing residents congratulate Beijing-born director Chloe Zhao on her history-making win at the Oscars. Zhao’s “Nomadland” about marginalised Americans roaming the West in vans was honoured for best picture, director and actress for Frances McDormand, who now is in elite company with her …
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Indonesian authorities confirm missing submarine found, 53 crew dead Debris from the missing Indonesian Navy submarine, KRI Nanggala 402, has been on the seabed in waters off Bali, military officials say as they confirm all 53 crew members are dead.
NASA helicopter completes third flight on Mars Video released by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory shows the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter completing its third successful flight on the Red Planet.
India’s virus crisis escalates The healthcare system in India is struggling to cope with a huge surge in coronavirus cases, with severe oxygen and medicine shortages, and patients’ families pleading for help on social media.
Chloe Zhao's “Nomadland” won best picture at the Academy Awards and she became the first woman of color to win best director as a historically diverse group of winners took home awards. (April 25)
Chia-yi County (Taiwan) (AFP) – Taiwan is facing its worst drought in more than half a century. Rainfall has been less than 40 per cent of the usual rate during the first three months of 2021.
A senior official from China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region says he expects foreign media can avoid biases, prejudices and negative preconceptions when reporting on the autonomous region, adding that Xinjiang welcomes all international visitors to come.
Best supporting actress winner Youn Yuh-jung waved off questions about Brad Pitt backstage at the Oscars, but shared her longtime admiration for the actor, whose Plan B company backed her film "Minari." (April 26)
With diversity at center stage, minority Oscar nominees took home many coveted golden statuettes, but the three major awards for best actor, best actress and best cinematography went to white nominees.
