GOP senator calls on China to repay $1.6T of century-old debt

Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution calling on China to repay U.S. bondholders more than $1.6 trillion of sovereign debt, including interest, that pre-dates the country's Communist government.

US says no bailout for Lebanon, calls for change

A U.S. official says there can be no financial bailout for Lebanon, calling on the country’s political leaders to heed popular calls for change, real reform and an end to endemic corruption.

Australian casino fined $64,000 after 12-year-old caught on camera gambling

The Star Casino in Sydney, Australia was hit with a fine of $64,500 after a series of incidents involving minors, one of which involved a 12-year-old girl gambling on the premises.

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A casino in Australia was fined $64,500 after a 12-year-old girl was caught on camera gambling on the premises. Credit: Liquor & Gaming NSW via Storyful

500-plus warned after Toronto strip club employee gets coronavirus

Public health officials on Friday said as many as 550 people may have been exposed to COVID-19 at a Toronto strip club last week and urged them to self-isolate for 14 days.

Palestinians say United Arab Emirates deal with Israel hinders quest for Mideast peace

From the Palestinian perspective, the UAE not only failed to stop annexation, which would dash any remaining hopes of establishing a viable, independent state.

Iran briefly seizes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz, US says

The U.S. military says the Iranian navy boarded and briefly seized a Liberian-flagged oil tanker near the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the U.S.

FBI to join Beirut explosion investigation, according to US official

U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale said during a visit to one of the impacted neighborhood in Beirut on Thursday that the FBI will take part at the invitation of Lebanese authorities.

3 dead, 6 in hospital after passenger train derails in Scotland

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon described the derailment as a “major″ incident and said she would be convening an emergency response meeting.

Food delivery company in India offers 'period leave' for female employees

A major food delivery service in India is offering its female employees extra days off for a specific reason. According to the company, women no longer need to make excuses for missing work due to their cycle.

Russia approves coronavirus vaccine despite scientific skepticism

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.