Democrat Joe Biden wins US presidential race

When the former vice president enters the White House on Jan. 20, the oldest person to assume the office at age 78, he likely will face a difficult task governing in a deeply polarized Washington, underscored by a record nationwide voter turnout in a fight to the finish. His projected victory came after four days … Read more

Democrat Joe Biden nears victory in U.S. Presidential polls

Amid these assertions, US saw contrasting images of celebrations by Biden supporters and protests by Trump supporters. Trump team is hoping legal challenges would turn the tide in their favour but Team Biden is reasonably sure of being in striking distance of Presidency. Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden said on Friday that he was going … Read more

Death toll due to calamitous storm Eta in Central America soars to 100

Many of the dead were buried in their homes in the remote Queja village, where about 150 houses had been swallowed by mudslides. Meanwhile, rescue operations have been slowed by destroyed roads and bridges, forcing authorities to draft in the military and use helicopters and speedboats to rescue people stranded on top of their houses. … Read more

French President senses opportunity to market France as Europe’s next business destination

Macron organised a conference call with the chief executives of Tata, Unilever, Coca-Cola and Zalando, among others, to seek to secure new investment.  Despite France and much of Europe being in the midst of the coronavirus epidemic’s second wave, Macron is betting that investors will prefer the “upside risk” of his 100 billion euro recovery … Read more

Thousands of passengers set sail from Singapore on “cruise to nowhere” aboard World Dream liner

The cruise, although allowed to operate, was quite different from the pre-pandemic times. Before boarding the ship, all passengers were tested for the coronavirus. In addition, all crew members working on the cruise ship have had to quarantine for 14 days and undergone six coronavirus tests. Also, the cruise ship, owned by Hong Kong company … Read more