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Trump says does not want US to withdraw from Nato
Former White House National Security Adviser John Bolton has claimed in his recent book, ‘The Room Where It Happened’, that Trump wanted to threaten Nato leaders at the 2018 summit with a US withdrawal from the alliance if other Nato members did not pay contributions of 2 percent of their GDPs.
Go back to work, try to lead more normal lives: Boris Johnson
Addressing People’s Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) on social media, the UK prime minister urged people to start going back to work if they can and feel confident to return to shops and restaurants as they begin opening up by following the social distancing guidance.
US sanctions Chinese officials over repression of minorities in Xinjiang; Beijing vows to retaliate
The three senior officials named by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a statement were: Chen Quanguo, the communist party secretary of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and a member of the powerful Politburo; Zhu Hailun, party secretary of the Xinjiang political and legal committee; and Wang Mingshan, party secretary of the Xinjiang public security bu […]
Japan battered by more heavy rain, floods, nearly 60 dead
Pounding rain that already caused deadly floods in southern Japan was moving northeast Wednesday, battering large areas of Japan’s main island, swelling more rivers, triggering mudslides and destroying houses and roads. At least 58 people have died in several days of flooding. By Wednesday morning, parts of Nagano and Gifu in central Japan were flooded […]
In risky bid, Trump stokes racial rancor to motivate voters
‘Trapped’ illegal workers in Saudi look to virus for escape
Chinese law professor who criticised leadership is detained, friends say
Xu Zhangrun, 57, a professor at the prestigious Tsinghua University, came to prominence in July 2018 for denouncing the removal of the two-term limit for China President Xi Jinping. According to a text message circulated among Xu’s friends he was taken from his house on Monday morning by more than 20 policemen who also searched his house and confiscated […]
Pakistan to avail Rs 335 billion debt relief from G20 to mitigate negative effects of pandemic
Pakistan to avail Rs 335 billion debt relief from G20 to mitigate negative effects of pandemic
Singapore reports 136 new Covid-19 cases
Among the new Covid-19 infections, 18 are from the community. Twelve of the 18 cases from the community are foreigners on work passes but living outside the dorms. The other six cases are Singapore citizens or permanent residents (foreigners), the ministry of health (MOH) said.
Touch The Sky: Kanye West announces 2020 presidential run
“We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States! #2020VISION,” the born-again billionaire rapper tweeted as Americans marked Independence Day.
Coronavirus cases rising in Saudi Arabia, UAE after curfews lifted
Restrictions had been in place in both countries since mid-March and their gradual lifting has allowed commercial businesses and public venues to reopen.Other Gulf countries have also moved to ease restrictions, although Kuwait has maintained a partial curfew and Qatar, Bahrain and Oman did not impose one at all.
China says G4 swine flu virus not new; does not infect humans easily
China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Saturday that the so-called “G4” strain of swine flu virus is not new and does not infect or sicken humans and animals easily, rebuffing a study published earlier this week.
Pubs and restaurants reopen in England as lockdown eased
In addition to the reopening of much of the hospitality sector, couples can tie the knot once again, people can go and see a movie at their local cinema and many of those who have had enough of their lockdown hair can finally get a trim. In all cases, social distancing rules have to be followed.
Residents of eastern Ukraine vote on extending Putin’s rule
Residents of separatist-controlled regions in eastern Ukraine who have Russian citizenship are travelling to Russia to vote on constitutional amendments that would allow President Vladimir Putin to remain in power until 2036. Polls opened in Russia last Thursday for a week-long vote on a slew of constitutional amendments proposed by Putin in January.
Six security force members killed in Taliban attack
bout six security force members were killed in a Taliban attack in northern Kunduz province on Saturday night. TOLO news reported that the attack took place in Imam Sahib district when Taliban terrorists attacked the security checkpoints.
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