US Navy "not intimidated" by China's "aircraft carrier killer" show-off
A news report in China claimed that the South China Sea is fully within grasp of the Chinese army. The US Navy responded by tweeting pictures of the two aircraft carriers, captioning: "Not intimidated"
Weather forecast Jul 7: Heatwave continues to hit northern and central Vietnam
The northern and central regions will experience a new long heat wave with a highest temperature of over 40 degrees.
Iran - China negotiating 25-year strategic accord
Iranian media have highlighted the possibility that agreement would see Iran benefit from China’s robust economy though Iranian FM Zarif insists ‘nothing secret’ about the prospective deal with Beijing.
European cities facing second lockdown as COVID-19 breaks out again
Some European countries including Spain are facing another outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic.
World news today July 6: Two planes collide in the US, 8 dies
World news today July 6: Two planes collided Sunday over Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, leaving at least 8 people to die. Meanwhile, two ex-spies are accused of working for China, up to 34 deaths in flooding in Japan, China issues the third-level alert of bubonic plague, and gold prices also make headlines today (July 6).
Who is Kanye West - new candiature for US presidency 2020
It is yet to know whether Kanye West is really serious about his candidacy for the US presidential election this year or he has completed filing for nomination or not. The 43-year-old American has been well-known all over the world as a successful rapper, songwriter, and fashion designer, the spouse of reality TV show star Kim Kardashian and long-running feud with Taylor Swift.
COVID-19 Updates (July 6): Number of Indian detected cases surpasses Russia
According to the Worldometers, 11,543,419 COVID-19 cases are reported, including 536,344 deaths and 6,526,679 people recovered.
China’s new claim on Bhutan land and “third party”
In yet another new move to claim land in Bhutan, China opposed funding to a project for the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary in Bhutan, saying it was “disputed” territory.
US- Canada weather forecast (July 6): Another heatwave of summer for Monday in the US
In the US, meteorologists warn that an extended heatwave is expected to bring highs in the 90s to much of the country's midsection into mid-July which could result in dangerously hot conditions for some areas. Similarly, in Canada, the hot weather is expected to be over regions of the country, where highs will be well into the 80s to around 90 degrees in some spots.
UK and Europe weather forecast, July 7: Sunshine before torrential rain
Temperature in UK may go through 21C sunshine before torrential rain and gales for 3 days while Europe may have more rain and wind.
India fell into unprecedented "pincer" position in history while border's rising water put Chinese soldiers in danger
The Indian military has long expressed concern about the dangers of dealing with "pincers" from China and Pakistan at the border now really occurring while Chinese soldiers gathering a large number of 5 km from the disputed area in the Galwan valley are in danger as rising water on the banks of the Galwan River floods.
Vietnamese tycoons buys iconic building overlooking Sydney Opera House?
The Sydney Morning Herald has conducted an investigation on former banker Jean-Dominique Huynh, the reclusive buyer of the controversial Sirius building which is located in a prime location at the foot of Habour and overlooks the iconic Sydney Opera House. The businessman was revealed to have a family connection with Vietnamese billionaires and an Instagram influencer.
Weather forecast Jul 6: Rainfall forecast to increase across Vietnam in July
Rainfall is forecast to increase across Vietnam in July, especially during the last ten days of the month.
Weird Covid-19 style: Indian man wears gold face mask to shield from coronavirus
Shankar Kurhade, a businessman living in Pune city, western India spent around US $4,000 for his tailor-made gold face mask, which he wears every time he goes out to ward off the novel coronavirus.
World news today July 5: WHO records world’s largest one-day COVID-19 cases increase
World news today July 5: Over 212,000 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide within 24 hours on Saturday. Meanwhile, WHO halts hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 treatment, China has fired back at Canada for criticizing Beijing's national security law for Hong Kong and gold price also make headlines today (July 5).
Worldwide COVID-19 Updates (July 5): US and Indian positive cases continues to jump
COVID-19 Updates on July 5: A huge jump of new cases have been discovered in the US and India in the last 24 hours, making the world's total reported cases to reach 11,371,646, according to worldometers.info
Horseshoe crab blood utilised for COVID-19 vaccine, conservationists worry
Swiss-based Lonza will begin manufacturing a COVID-19 vaccine with horseshoe crab blood for human clinical trials this month.
US- Canada weather forecast (July 5): Blistering heat wave to ramp up in southwestern, central US in July
US- Canada weather forecast (July 5): In the US, meteorologists warn that ongoing heat and drought in portions of the Southwest and Plains states are likely to get worse, while intermittent heat and rounds of thunderstorms are forecast for portions of the Midwest and Northeast for the middle of July. While the weather in Canada a prolonged period of hot weather is expected through the weekend into next week.
UK and Europe weather forecast (July 6): Scorching heat ahead of thunder stoms showers
The scorching heat is on the way for the UK this month, a welcome return for many Britons who are craving the highs of the end of June. Now up to 26C (80F) could hit the UK by next week. While both west, central and eastern Europe will see some hot temperatures over the next few days, and thunderstorms are expected to visit the area the week after.
Cambodia postpones ASEM 13 to mid-2021
Cambodia has officially postponed the upcoming Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM 13) due to difficulties regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in a press release issued on July 4.
