China’s Chang’e 5 is bringing back the first moon rocks in 44 years
By Leah Crane An illustration of China’s Chang’e 5 landerShutterstock/Axel Monse Chang’e 5 is on the last leg of its mission on the moon. After […]
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China completes lunar sample collection ahead of schedule
China’s Chang’e-5 lunar vehicle has finished collecting samples of lunar rocks and soil more than a day ahead of schedule in the first lunar sample […]
Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker asks Europe to provide ‘safe haven’
A Hong Kong pro-democracy activist who is visiting Denmark urged European nations on Wednesday to allow protesters in Hong Kong “a safe haven from the […]
Taiwan shrinks the words ‘Republic of China’ on new passports slated to be issued from next year
People in Taiwan will be able to apply for passports with the new cover design, highlighting the country’s name, starting January 11, 2021, according to […]
Austria to allow Christmas skiing but many restrictions stay amid coronavirus
Austria will allow skiing to start on Dec. 24, but will limit the capacity of ski lifts and keep restaurants, bars and hotels largely closed […]
Coronavirus pandemic: Swiss plough ahead with skiing despite neighbours’ fears
Swiss ski resorts are ploughing ahead with preparations for the year-end holiday season despite pressure from neighbouring Italy, France and Germany to shut until the […]
China says it hopes US won’t erect barriers to cooperation after blacklist report
China said on Monday that it hoped the United States will not erect barriers and obstacles to cooperation, in response to reports Washington is poised […]
More than 100 Indian companies set to list abroad: Vishesh Chandiok, Grant Thornton Bharat
Mumbai: After India relaxed regulations for domestic companies to raise capital abroad, at least 100 companies are looking to raise billions from listing in foreign […]
5G prospects compelling for India; adequate, affordable spectrum can spur growth: Qualcomm
India has a big market that needs to upgrade and set up for 5G offtake, and the government and policy makers can trigger growth of […]
Kim Jong Un likely to let his missiles do the talking with Joe Biden
North Korea has greeted the last two US presidents with tests of missiles or nuclear bombs within weeks of taking office. And experts see the […]
China, South Korea top diplomats pledge to work on North Korea, COVID-19
By: Reuters | Seoul | November 26, 2020 1:27:33 pm The bilateral ties have overcome the COVID-19 ordeals and are showing their strength and ever […]
China’s Chang’e 5 probe is the start of a new era of lunar exploration
Chang’e 5 is set to bring moon rocks back to Earth for the first time in more than four decades – and China has even […]
Tokyo urges shorter times for bars and restaurants, officials warn of coronavirus spread
The Japanese capital will urge shorter working hours for bars and restaurants and ask residents to stay indoors as much as possible in “tough, concentrated […]
Dutch DJs spinning tunes from home to beat coronavirus lockdown blues
In normal times, Dutch disc jockey Oliver Heldens performs for thousands of fans at electronic dance shows around the world. But with festivals cancelled due […]
Caribbean resorts get starring role in US airlines’ Covid-19 holiday playbook amid coronavirus pandemic
U.S. airlines are adding flights, and in some cases Covid-19 testing programs, for travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, a region central to carriers’ strategies […]