Speech signals Beijing's determination to assert more control

Request comes as critics say his administration is trying to hamper future Biden govt’s efforts to revive 2015 nuclear deal

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou has been fighting extradition to the United States, where she faces fraud and conspiracy charges

94.5% efficacy ‘spectacular’, overwhelmingly beats expectations

88,000 claims filed to date, says attorney

Authorities rush to evacuate thousands throughout Central America

No tsunami threat to Malaysia, says Met Dept

Slaughter comes days after outbreak in the Netherlands triggered similar exercise

AG opens preliminary probe into ex-president Manuel Merino over 2 protester deaths

Objective is to have at least 70% of population receive jab, says health minister

However, religious organisations and members of clergy allowed to refuse to conduct weddings

US president-elect says immediate coordination on fighting Covid-19 pandemic needed

Second vaccine by Moderna found to be nearly 95% effective