As DR Congo marks 60 years of independence from brutal colonial ruler Belgium, some are lamenting how little progress has been made since in a country caught in a “vicious cycle of instability and poverty”. Belgium’s King Philippe took the unprecedented step this week of expressing his “deep regrets” for the abuses suffered under his […]

The United States is marking its Independence Day in a somber mood, as a record surge in coronavirus cases, widespread anti-racism protests, and an angry speech from President Donald Trump have cast a shadow over what normally are festive celebrations. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted the closing of popular beaches — normally packed on the July […]

North Korea does “not feel any need” to resume talks with Washington, a senior diplomat for the country said Saturday, days after Seoul called for a summit as it seeks improved ties with Pyongyang. The statement by the North’s vice foreign minister Choe Son Hui came after former US national security advisor John Bolton on […]

The girlfriend of President Donald Trump’s eldest son has tested positive for coronavirus, US media reported Friday. Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former Fox News television personality who is dating Donald Trump Jr, had traveled to South Dakota to see the US president’s Fourth of July speech and celebration fireworks at Mount Rushmore. Guilfoyle, 51, was immediately […]

Thailand on Thursday said it would prohibit online sales of alcohol in a clampdown on underage drinking after a rise in sales during the coronavirus outbreak. The Southeast Asian country scrapped a three-week ban on the sale of alcohol in shops in May when it lifted other restrictions, following progress in containing the coronavirus. The […]