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U.S. presidential elections | Michigan certifies Biden win despite Trump’s GOP overtures

The move is another setback in Mr. Trump’s efforts to use unconventional means to undermine the results of the November 3 election

China calls launch a success as robotic spacecraft heads to moon

The original mission, planned for 2017, was delayed due to an engine failure in the Long March 5 rocket.

Sri Lanka is hopeful but sceptical about a Biden presidency

Experts say the U.S. is keen on deepening ties in Asia, but Colombo needs to explore new interactions at the highest levels, both at the White House and on Capitol

China prepares probe to bring back lunar rocks

Mission aims to aid scientists in tracing the origin of moon.

Taliban rigging drones to drop bombs, says Afghan spy chief

NDS says it wants to stop the import of the popular device.

Donald Trump refusal to concede may inspire ‘copycat leaders’

South Asians for Human Rights flags concerns over U.S. elections

China’s media show new Bhutan border village built in disputed territory

Global Times confirms that the village of Pangda had been newly built and residents moved there in Sept.

Battling second wave of coronavirus, Pakistan to close educational institutions again

The decision was taken at a meeting of Pakistan’s education ministers.

Eminent Indian-American physician Ajay Lodha passes away due to COVID-19 complications

He is survived by his wife Smita, son Amit and daughter Shweta.

2 dead in stabbing at church in San Jose, California

The stabbing happened at Grace Baptist Church in San Jose, where police said on Twitter that no services were taking place.

Israeli media say PM met MBS; Saudi Arabia denies

Riyadh denies reports, says no such meeting took place.

Yemen rebels claim attack on Saudi oil facility in Jiddah

The kingdom did not immediately acknowledge any attack as videos on social media suggested a fire struck a Saudi Arabian Oil Co. facility in Jiddah before dawn.

Four Indian-Americans among 32 students chosen as Rhodes Scholars from U.S.

Out of the 32 students, 22 are of colour; 10 are Black, the greatest number ever elected in one year in the United States, nine are first-generation Americans or immigrants and one is a Dreamer with active Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status.

Alibaba CEO says China's draft anti-monopoly rules ‘timely and necessary’

Speaking at the World Internet Conference, Zhang said Chinese internet companies have moved to the forefront of the global industry with the help of government policies, but regulations need to evolve.

Facebook introduces new AI systems to detect misinformation

Facebook said it had displayed warnings on more than 180 million pieces of content viewed on Facebook by people in the US that were debunked by third-party fact checkers, between March 1 and U.S. Election Day 2020.

Former French President Sarkozy stands trial for corruption

Nicolas Sarkozy is being accused of having tried to illegally obtain information from a magistrate about an investigation involving him in 2014.

Co-founder of ALS Ice Bucket Challenge dies at 37

Pat Quinn was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong detained for 2019 illegal assembly

He pleaded guilty to charges of organising and inciting protesters.

Joe Biden appoints Antony Blinken as Secretary of State

John Kerry has been appointed as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate

Many Americans flying for holiday despite CDC pleas

More than 2 million people were screened at U.S. airports on Friday and Saturday, according to the Transportation Security Administration.

South African great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi succumbs to COVID-19

Dhupelia was renowned for assisting the needy in all communities and was active in a number of social welfare organisations.

Coronavirus vaccine | Pfizer could get U.K. approval this week, says Telegraph

U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday that it would meet on December 10 to discuss whether to authorise the vaccine.

Joe Biden to unveil first Cabinet picks on Tuesday, envisions scaled-down inauguration

Joe Biden, working in his home state of Delaware, has announced a series of selections for White House posts.

Coronavirus | First Americans ‘could get vaccine on December 11 or 12’, says White House vaccine chief

The U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that coronavirus cases are “rapidly rising” across the country.

Israel strikes Hamas sites in Gaza Strip

Israeli aircraft on Sunday struck multiple sites in the Gaza Strip in response to a rocket fired earlier from the Palestinian territory, Israel’s

Pak. Minister deletes tweet after taking jibe at Macron

France had condemned her remarks

Maldives to receive Japanese grant to strengthen Coast Guard

The Maldives and Japan on Sunday signed an agreement for a Japanese grant of $ 7.6 million to be extended to the Maldives Coast Guard and the Maritime

132 countries attend 4th Global meet on criminal finances

Representatives discuss cross-sector solutions against the criminal use of cryptocurrencies

Nawaz Sharif’s mother passes away in London

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s mother Begum Shamim Akhtar died in London on November 22. She was 91.Begum Akhtar was not well for

Watch | Pakistan to restore Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar's dilapidated houses

A video on Bollywood stars' dilapidated homes in Pakistan being brought back to life

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