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Researchers are preparing 10,000 doses of the experimental vaccine for human trials in November. If successful, it will be ready ‘for Thailand’ in the third or fourth quarter of next year.
Researchers are preparing 10,000 doses of the experimental vaccine for human trials in November. If successful, it will be ready ‘for Thailand’ in the third or fourth quarter of next year.
At one point, doctors said Stephen Cameron had just 10 per cent of his lung capacity and was in critical condition.
At one point, doctors said Stephen Cameron had just 10 per cent of his lung capacity and was in critical condition.
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains swept away homes and forced rescuers to pluck at least 50 people to safety using helicopters.
Flash floods triggered by heavy rains swept away homes and forced rescuers to pluck at least 50 people to safety using helicopters.
President says executive order will involve DACA, the programme that protects those who arrived in US illegally as children.
President says executive order will involve DACA, the programme that protects those who arrived in US illegally as children.
President, who says rivals are exploiting pandemic by refusing to reopen schools and businesses, tweets that children must be ‘educated, not indoctrinated’.
President, who says rivals are exploiting pandemic by refusing to reopen schools and businesses, tweets that children must be ‘educated, not indoctrinated’.
Turkey’s top court cancelled a 1934 government decree that had turned the 6th century building from a place of Muslim worship into a museum.
Turkey’s top court cancelled a 1934 government decree that had turned the 6th century building from a place of Muslim worship into a museum.
China’s banks extended a record 12.09 trillion yuan (US$1.73 trillion) of new loans in the first half of 2020, beating a previous peak of 9.67 trillion yuan in the first half of 2019.
China’s banks extended a record 12.09 trillion yuan (US$1.73 trillion) of new loans in the first half of 2020, beating a previous peak of 9.67 trillion yuan in the first half of 2019.
Thailand is Washington’s oldest ally in Asia but relations were strained by a 2014 military coup led by Prayuth Chan-ocha, now prime minister.
Thailand is Washington’s oldest ally in Asia but relations were strained by a 2014 military coup led by Prayuth Chan-ocha, now prime minister.
Beijing continues its PR push for Taiwanese to embrace the idea of ‘reunification’ with video conferences and programmes aimed at engaging young people.
Beijing continues its PR push for Taiwanese to embrace the idea of ‘reunification’ with video conferences and programmes aimed at engaging young people.
Canadian leader under investigation for conflict of interest after government awarded US$660 million contract to WE Charity.
Canadian leader under investigation for conflict of interest after government awarded US$660 million contract to WE Charity.
Hollywood star denies violently attacking Amber Heard and accuses her of cutting his hand by throwing bottle at him.
Hollywood star denies violently attacking Amber Heard and accuses her of cutting his hand by throwing bottle at him.
Top US expert Dr Fauci says it’s a ‘reasonable assumption’ that aerosol transmission does occur, which is why health officials are pushing for use of face masks.
Top US expert Dr Fauci says it’s a ‘reasonable assumption’ that aerosol transmission does occur, which is why health officials are pushing for use of face masks.
But in a short-term win for Trump, the court prevented the House of Representatives from obtaining similar documents.
But in a short-term win for Trump, the court prevented the House of Representatives from obtaining similar documents.
Any company that uses products from the five Chinese firms will no longer be able to sell to the US government without getting a federal waiver.
Any company that uses products from the five Chinese firms will no longer be able to sell to the US government without getting a federal waiver.
Pollution dropped during Covid-19 lockdowns but environmental groups warn that efforts to restart the economy may be damaging.
Pollution dropped during Covid-19 lockdowns but environmental groups warn that efforts to restart the economy may be damaging.
Blackened wooden sculpture of US first lady removed after incident near her hometown of Sevnica.
Blackened wooden sculpture of US first lady removed after incident near her hometown of Sevnica.
Alexander Vindman had been removed from White House post after testifying that Trump’s request for Ukraine leader to investigate Joe Biden and son was improper.
Alexander Vindman had been removed from White House post after testifying that Trump’s request for Ukraine leader to investigate Joe Biden and son was improper.
Hollywood star denies kicking and slapping actress Amber Heard in drunken rage during private flight from Boston to Los Angeles.
Hollywood star denies kicking and slapping actress Amber Heard in drunken rage during private flight from Boston to Los Angeles.
China’s car sales in June dropped 6.5 per cent, but a 2.6 per cent increase from May offers some encouragement after demand had slumped amid the coronavirus outbreak.
China’s car sales in June dropped 6.5 per cent, but a 2.6 per cent increase from May offers some encouragement after demand had slumped amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Hong Kong-based activist group Liberty Shared says it found presence of labour abuse in Sime Darby plantations in a probe
Hong Kong-based activist group Liberty Shared says it found presence of labour abuse in Sime Darby plantations in a probe
The rapper plans to run for president and will do so under the banner of ‘the Birthday Party’.
The rapper plans to run for president and will do so under the banner of ‘the Birthday Party’.
Senior Chinese diplomat says Washington’s invitations to US-Russia New START negotiations ‘nothing but a ploy’.
Senior Chinese diplomat says Washington’s invitations to US-Russia New START negotiations ‘nothing but a ploy’.
When Deutsche Bank sought out Jeffrey Epstein as a client, he was a convicted Florida sex offender with a publicised taste for young women and girls.
When Deutsche Bank sought out Jeffrey Epstein as a client, he was a convicted Florida sex offender with a publicised taste for young women and girls.
A number of high profile players including Rory McIlroy have said a Ryder Cup without fans is not a Ryder Cup.
A number of high profile players including Rory McIlroy have said a Ryder Cup without fans is not a Ryder Cup.
Brazil could suffer years of delay in deploying 5G and higher costs if it succumbs to the Trump administration’s pressure to snub Huawei, its director of cybersecurity and solutions Marcelo Motta warns.
Brazil could suffer years of delay in deploying 5G and higher costs if it succumbs to the Trump administration’s pressure to snub Huawei, its director of cybersecurity and solutions Marcelo Motta warns.
High score helped president gain admission to prestigious Wharton business school at University of Pennsylvania, Mary Trump adds
High score helped president gain admission to prestigious Wharton business school at University of Pennsylvania, Mary Trump adds
Comments follow open letter from 239 scientists saying disease can be transmitted via floating particles and urging UN health body to update its guidance
Comments follow open letter from 239 scientists saying disease can be transmitted via floating particles and urging UN health body to update its guidance
Pirates of the Caribbean star is suing The Sun’s publisher over 2018 article which called him a ‘wife beater’.
Pirates of the Caribbean star is suing The Sun’s publisher over 2018 article which called him a ‘wife beater’.
China’s foreign exchange reserves – the world’s largest – rose US$10.64 billion in June to US$3.112 trillion, central bank data showed on Tuesday.
China’s foreign exchange reserves – the world’s largest – rose US$10.64 billion in June to US$3.112 trillion, central bank data showed on Tuesday.
Major powers should safeguard multilateralism, Chinese ambassador Zhang Jun says as China signs treaty regulating cross-border arms trade.
Major powers should safeguard multilateralism, Chinese ambassador Zhang Jun says as China signs treaty regulating cross-border arms trade.