Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Malaysian firms facing U.S. bans over forced labour summoned by ministry
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry said on Sunday it would call in all companies facing U.S. import bans over suspected forced labour practices to discuss immediate action to...
Jan 29, 2022
Hillsong Church founder steps down to prepare defence against Australian charges
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston said on Sunday he is stepping down from all ministry responsibilities to prepare to "vigorously defend" against Australian police charges th...
Jan 29, 2022
Israeli President Herzog departs to UAE for first visit - spokesman
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli President Isaac Herzog left for the United Arab Emirates on Sunday on the first such visit, his office said, seeking to strengthen Gulf ties at a time of heightened regio...
Jan 29, 2022
Olympics-Ski jumping-Kobayashi soars to World Cup win in last event before Beijing
(Reuters) - Japan's Ryoyu Kobayashi geared up for the Winter Olympics in style, clinching his seventh World Cup win of the season in a large-hill event at Willingen, Germany, on Saturday to soar to th...
Jan 29, 2022
China reports 34 new COVID-19 cases among Olympics-related personnel
BEIJING (Reuters) - Thirty-four new COVID-19 infections were detected among Olympics-related personnel, the Beijing 2022 Winter Games organising committee said on Sunday, including Poland's short trac...
Jan 29, 2022
Tennis-Champion Barty praised after ending 44-year drought
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Ash Barty cracked open her first beer as Australian Open champion live on television after the world No. 1 ended the nation's 44-year wait for a home-grown champion at the first ...
Jan 29, 2022
China Jan factory activity growth slows, demand wanes as COVID surges
BEIJING (Reuters) - Growth in China's factory activity slowed in January as a resurgence of COVID-19 cases and tough lockdowns hit production and demand, but the slight expansion offered some signs of...
Jan 29, 2022
Trump says he would pardon Jan. 6 rioters if he runs and wins
(Reuters) - U.S. former President Donald Trump said on Saturday if he were to run for president and win in 2024, he would pardon people charged with criminal offenses in connection with the deadly Jan...
Jan 29, 2022
Australia anxious as schools back in full swing amidst Omicron wave
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Thousands of Australian students return to school on Monday after a summer break, as the country remains anxious about the spread of COVID-19, which on Sunday killed at least 88 ...
Jan 29, 2022
New Zealand PM Ardern isolating, journalist case highlights tough COVID curbs
(Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stayed in self-isolation on Sunday, as the country recorded 103 new COVID-19 infections and its tough border controls were highlighted by a pregna...
Jan 29, 2022
