Bloomberg The Philippines and China held talks on the South China Sea through a bilateral online forum set up by both nations to promote dialogue and cooperation over the disputed waters. “The two sides had friendly and candid exchanges on the general situation and specific issues of concern in the South China Sea,” according to a statement released by the ...

Bloomberg The Biden administration has prepared economic sanctions against Ethiopia that could halt financing from the US and loans by international financial institutions, according to two people familiar with the matter. The action, if confirmed, would set back relations between two longtime allies in the fight against extremism in the Horn of Africa. They’d add pressure to Ethiopia’s state finances ...

Bloomberg Germany will impose fresh restrictions on travellers from the UK starting on Sunday due to the rapid spread in Britain of the coronavirus strain first identified in India. Travellers from the US will have to spend two weeks in quarantine upon arrival in Germany even if they test negative for the virus, according to the foreign ministry. In addition, ...