TikTok’s latest response towards the US’ ban
In the lastest response to the US’ mulling to ban Chinese social media apps, including TikTok, the platform serving around 500 million active users globally said it had “never provided user data to the Chinese government, nor would we do so if asked”.
COVID-19 Updates (July 8): Spain experts dismiss community immunity to corona virus
As of 6am on 8/7, Worldometers recorded 11,937,388 people globally infected with acute respiratory tract infection, Covid-19, including 545,505 deaths and 6,837,928 patients recovered.
World news today July 8: Trump to officially withdraw from WHO in July 2021
World news today July 8:The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the WHO. Meanwhile, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has confirmed his positive result for coronavirus. China opened a new office for its security agents to operate openly in Hong Kong. TikTok, Zoom and Microsoft quit Hong Kong and oil price also make headlines today (July 8).
US and Canada weather forecast, today July 8: Heat will stay stuck on extra high for July in most of US
US and Canada weather forecast, today July 8: According to meteorologists, the hot weather will stay on through the rest of the month and maybe longer in most of America. Similarly, in Canada, there are still hotter days in Ontario today and the next several days.
UK and Europe weather forecast, today July 9: Blistering heatwave sweeps across the UK
UK and Europe weather forecast, today July 9: After a tropical plume blasts, the UK will bear massive heatwave by the end of the week as temperatures soar. Meanwhile, Europe may experience fine in the central and southern areas, but showers and rain in the north.
China: Terrible flood came, miracle baby boy is born on top of floating tyre
A woman in a town in Southwest China's Yunnan province recently gave birth while atop of a tyre floating in floodwater, after the ambulance was blocked by a flash flood.
7 fuel stealers burnt to death as gasoline truck explodes in Colombia
At least 7 people were confirmed dead and over 40 others injured while gathering around, trying to siphon off fuel from the overturned tanker as it burst into flames in the northern town of Pueblo Viejo, Colombia.
The US heading to ban TikTok and other China's social media apps
TikTok, the world’s most popular short video app, and other Chinese social media apps are reviewed to be banned by the US government.
Facebook joins hands with Google and other tech companies to suspend processing Hong Kong government data requests
Some giant tech companies, including Facebook Inc, Google Inc, and Twitter Inc, are reviewing a new security law that gives China power to strictly control voices on social media platforms.
Most populous state in Australia closes border for the first time in 100 years
Australia closes the border between Australia's two most populous states from July 7 without a proposed schedule time for reopening as this country is scrambling to prevent the coronavirus outbreak in Melbourne.
World news today July 7: Conservative MPs threatens to thwart Boris Johnson’s government over Huawei dispute
World news today July 7: Around 60 Conservative MPs are threatening to thwart Johnson's legislative agenda if he doesn’t accelerate the removal of Huawei from the UK's 5G network. Meanwhile, India pulls back troops from one disputed border by at least a km, Wuhan has raised its emergency flood response level from level III to level II, oversea students must leave the US if classes go online, and gold price also make headlines today (July 7).
US-Canada weather forecast, July 7, tracking another hot day, then a soggy stretch in the US
US-Canada weather forecast, July 7: In the US, it is tracking another hot day, then a soggy stretch. Meanwhile, in Canada, Environment Canada warned that hot weather is extended and humidex could reach the high 30s, low 40s
COVID-19 News Update (July 7): US death tolls passes 130,000, Australia closes state border
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) News Updates (July 7): The world's hardest hit, both in cases and deaths, the US has experienced a resurgence of the disease since June. For the first time in 100 years, Australia announces to close the border between its two most populous states.
UK and Europe weather forecast, July 8: Storm Edouard heading straight to UK
Storm Edouard is heading straight for UK while boiling 40C heatwave emerges despite thunderstorm showers across the Europe.
China - India Border Conflict: Both starts withdrawing troops from Galwan Valley
China and India began withdrawing its troops along the disputed area with India in Galwan, following last month's clash, said Indian officials.
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).
