The medicine prize carries particular significance this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has highlighted the importance of medical research.
Malaysian PM to self-quarantine after minister tests positive for COVID-19
The south-east Asian country has seen a steady climb in cases in the past week in the aftermath of an election in the state of Sabah in Borneo on September 26.
Beijing changes tactics on Australia, looks to ‘reset’ diplomacy
Geoff Raby believes China is presenting itself as a responsible major power by making fresh overtures and not taking advantage of Trump’s virus diagnosis.
‘We’re in crazytown’: Trump’s disruptive leadership is doing Xi’s job for him
Donald Trump makes it a lot easier for Xi Jinping to portray China’s model as the better option.
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The Proud Boys were emboldened by Trump’s words. Then, LGBTQ couples reclaimed the group’s hashtag
Thousands of people have adopted the the Proud Boys hashtag and posted images and messages of love and support, all with the intent to take over a moniker linked to hate.
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany tests positive for COVID-19
McEnany said she had tested positive for COVID-19, days after US President Donald Trump’s diagnosis, but was not experiencing any symptoms.