Biden says push for energy production ‘not inconsistent’ with climate goals

US President Joe Biden speaks during a press conference at the G20 leaders' summit in Rome, Italy on Oct 31, 2021. Reuters   US President Joe Biden said on Sunday (Oct 31) it was "not inconsistent" for him to push energy-producing nations to increase the output of fossil fuels while also urging countries to commit to an...

Is North Korea’s move to cut ties with Malaysia a ‘test’ for Joe Biden?

Twitter/imnormgoh A move by Pyongyang to sever ties with Malaysia, following the extradition of a North Korean national to the United States on money-laundering charges, could be aimed at testing the administration of US President Joe Biden, according to analysts. Pyongyang announced on Friday that it was cutting diplomatic ties after a Malaysian Federal Court panel earlier...

US sets record as coronavirus cases top 5 million

The United States set a record for coronavirus cases on Saturday, with more than 5 million people now infected, according to a Reuters tally, as the country’s top infectious diseases official offered hope earlier this week that an effective vaccine might be available by year-end. With one out of every 66 residents infected, the United States...

US coronavirus cases surpass 59,000 in a single day, setting record

The United States reported more than 59,000 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, the biggest increase ever reported by a country in a single day, according to a Reuters tally. The United States faces a bleak summer as infections surge and many states are forced to close bars and popular beaches to try to curb the rise. In...