US ends waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal The United States said on Wednesday it was ending waivers in its sanctions for nations that remain in the Iran nuclear accord, bringing the deal further to the verge of collapse.

FIFA suspends Haiti football chief accused of rape FIFA on Monday suspended the president of Haiti's football federation for 90 days pending an investigation into allegations he sexually abused teenage girls at the national training centre.

Trump urges quicker US reopening from virus lockdown President Donald Trump on Thursday pressed for a broader reopening of the United States as coronavirus-related job losses mounted, while parts of Europe embraced post-lockdown life.

WHO reports record virus cases as Trump proposes face-to-face G7 summit The World Health Organisation on Wednesday reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases, as US President Donald Trump proposed hosting world leaders for the annual G7 summit as a sign of "normalization."

Party Central Committee handles personnel matters on fourth working day of 12th plenum

Chaired by Party General Secretary, President Nguyễn Phú Trọng, the PCC elected an additional two members to the PCC’s Inspection Commission, 12th tenure.

Pompeo visits Israel on eve of new govt amid West Bank violence US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Israel on Wednesday, a day before its new government was to be sworn in, to discuss plans to annex much of the occupied West Bank into the Jewish state.

Taliban say ready to fight attacking Afghan forces The Taliban on Wednesday said they were prepared to battle Afghan forces after the president told troops to resume offensive operations following grisly attacks that have further unravelled a fragile peace process.

Europe, New York start emerging from lockdown as fresh cases hit Asia Swathes of Europe as well as New York began the long process of reopening from coronavirus lockdowns on Monday, but a resurgence of infections in China and South Korea offered a sobering reminder of the dangers of a second wave of cases.

Biden ramps up digital footprint, still trails omnipresent Trump

Joe Biden is rapidly scaling up his digital campaign as he scrambles to compete with Donald Trump's formidable online operation, but Democrats say the presidential hopeful must move beyond flat speeches delivered from his basement.

Party leader outlines key tasks for 12th plenum of Party Central Committee He stressed personnel selection is an extremely important task that involves the fate of the Party and the nation