In a massive power play that is shaking up the video game industry, Microsoft has announced the acquisition of ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion. The deal will give it control of popular gaming franchises like Doom and...
French President Macron’s temper
During his three-year tenure, French President Macron has perfected the art of Gallic blunders, highlighted by a series of gaffes, outlandish statements and PR stunts that have backfired. He has frequently found himself...
In full: Boris Johnson’s coronavirus address to the nation
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged Britons to ‘summon the discipline and the resolve’ to avoid a second national lockdown after warning there had been ‘too many breaches’ of coronavirus rules...
China makes pledge to be carbon neutral by 2060
China, the world’s worst polluter, has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2060. President Xi Jinping, in a virtual speech at the United Nations General Assembly, made the announcement after insisting it would hit...
Putin gives Russia’s address at UN’s 75th General Assembly
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin told the 75th session of the UN General Assembly that global trade needs to be released from illegitimate sanctions. He also decried a “lack of humanity” in international affairs in the...
We cannot turn a blind eye on violations of Turkish Cypriots’ rights – Erdogan at UNGA75
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has addressed the tensions in the eastern Mediterranean region at the 75th annual UNGA meeting.
Brand-new chance | Russia is ready to test another COVID vaccine on volunteers
Russia’s Health Ministry has given its blessing to yet another home-made coronavirus vaccine trial. The new formula is considered to be ‘low-risk’ for those with compromised immune systems, who may be...