Indonesia to expand fiscal deficit to 5.2% of GDP in 2021
Indonesia's government will propose expanding its 2021 fiscal deficit assumption to 5.2% of GDP.
Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors faces doubts about quick recovery after dismal sales
Japan's Mitsubishi Motors faced doubts about a quick recovery after posting dismal quarterly sales in its key Southeast Asia market.
Six U.S. mayors call on Congress to halt deployment of federal forces to their cities
Six U.S. mayors on Monday called on Congress to halt President Donald Trump's deployment of federal forces to their cities.
U.S. Senate proposes $1 trillion coronavirus relief package
The Republican leadership of the U.S. Senate has introduced its proposal for the next coronavirus relief package.
Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou fighting extradition to U.S.
Meng Wanzhou is fighting against extradition to the United States.
Senate Republicans propose $1 trillion coronavirus aid package
Senate Republicans proposed a $1 trillion coronavirus aid package hammered out with the White House.
Pfizer and Moderna launch vaccine trials
Both vaccine candidates rely on a new technology that allows for faster development and manufacturing than traditional vaccine production methods.
Egypt and Sudan criticize Ethiopia for filling Blue Nile dam
Sudan and Egypt both fear the $4 billion hydroelectric dam could lead to water shortages in their own countries.
Hezbollah denies infiltration attempt near Lebanese frontier
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces thwarted an attempt by Hezbollah to infiltrate across the Lebanon frontier.
IMF approves emergency financing for South Africa
The IMF said the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) loan will help fill urgent balance of payments needs from pandemic-caused fiscal…