Samsung to shut down its last computer-producing factory in China
Samsung Electronics Co has announced on Saturday that they would halt operations of its last computer factory in China.
Apple removed nearly 30,000 applications from China store
Apple removed nearly 30,000 applications from its Chinese app store on Saturday, including more than 26,000 games according to new data from Qimai Research Institute, reported by Reuters.
COVID-19: WHO warns of 'lengthy' pandemic as cases surge
The coronavirus pandemic is expected to be "lengthy", the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Saturday as many countries worldwide have reported an increase in cases.
US and Canada weather forecast August 2: Isaias forecast to regain hurricane strength as it approaches Florida
US and Canada weather forecast August 2: Isaias lashed the Bahamas as a Category 1 hurricane, making landfall over Andros Island around midday Saturday, before it approaches the Florida coast this weekend and then eyes the southeastern U.S. coast early in the week. In Canada, heat warning has been issued for B.C.’s Boundary and West Kootenay regions.
Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea and win FA Cup
Arsenal's talisman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to help his side sink 10-man Chelsea and lift the trophy for 14th time in the FA Cup Final 2020.
Covid-19 treatment by Hydroxychloroquine/chloroquine is ineffective, retracted by Lancet
Lancet, the leading weekly peer-reviewed general medical journal did retract its publication on hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine, which is often in combination with a second-generation macrolide used as Covid-19 treatment due to potential harms and the absence of convincing data.
Trump to ban Tiktok from the U.S over concerns on data collection
The U.S President Donald Trump said to ban TikTok from operating in the U.S. over concerns about user data collection by the popular social Chinese application.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, August 2: The hottest day over and temperature plunges by 15C across the UK
After the hottest day ended, temperature in the UK is forecasted to plunge by 15C across the country. Meanwhile, schorching heatwave in Europe will be interrupted by thundery downpours.
World breaking news today August 1: Hong Kong delays legislative elections for one year due to COVID-19
World breaking news today August 1: Hong Kong is delaying the region's legislative elections by a year, citing a resurgence in coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, Philippines President recommends petrol to disinfect face masks, founder of Shincheonji Church of Jesus arrested, drunken soldier shoots dead 12 civilians and gold prices also make headlines today.
China massive flood update: Water levels in many rivers and lakes above alarming levels
Reached water level in all the middle and lower of Yangtze River has receded to a safe level by July 30. However, the levels in many other rivers and lakes still remain above the alarming level. Meanwhile, Xi'an city is heavily stricken by severe flooding.
US and Canada weather forecast August 1: Hurricane Isaias heads toward Bahamas and Florida
US and Canada weather forecast August 1: Heavy rain and winds are forecast to hit the Bahamas and the eastern shores of Florida this weekend as Hurricane Isaias barrels through the Caribbean and into the southeastern US. Meanwhile, in Canada, heat warnings continue for B.C.’s Southern Interior, 40 C forecast for Grand Forks.
A Japanese island keeps growing ten times in size
An island named Nishinoshima in Japan has been going through some growing pains and doubled in a little over 7 years. The eruption is mostly basaltic lava flows like those in Hawai'i, but a cinder cone has also grown on the island.
China warns: US – Australia’s attempt to pressure Beijing will ‘never succeed’
Responding to US – Australia’s recent military cooperation, China has warned Canberra that it should not “go further on the road of harming relations", stating that "any attempt to pressure China will never succeed".
US spends US$1.2 bln buying vaccines for 50 million people and testing
GlaxoSmithKline and Sanofi said that the U.S. government will pay them $2.1 billion for COVID-19 vaccines to cover 50 million people and to underwrite the drug makers’ testing and manufacturing in 31 July
Facebook and Google possibly required to pay for news content in Australia
Australia plans to introduce a new royalty-style system, requiring the two tech giants U.S. Facebook Inc (FB.O) and Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google pay for their news content.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, August 1: An intense heatwave to bake Britain with temperatures soaring to 95F
An intense heatwave with 95F is forecasted to melt the UK and the same trend is set to rage across Europe.
Borders under strigent control to contain the coronavirus
Municipal and provincial border guard forces and agencies are cracking down on travel via border gates, in a bid to prevent further spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam.
COVAX-19, coronavirus vaccine from Australia, clears first phase of human trials
A COVID-19 vaccine that has been developed by Australian scientists has been shown to be safe in phase 1 trials, and has generated a positive immune response in human subjects.
World breaking news today July 31: Hong Kong blocks 12 democrats from election
World breaking news today July 31: Hong Kong blocks 12 democrats from election as China security law shadow looms. Meanwhile, Malaysia rebukes Beijing as South China Sea, Herman Cain died of coronavirus, TikTok and Zoom's ties to China investigation in US, and gold prices also make headlines today.
COVID-19 Updates (July 31): WHO: No seasonal trend for the spread of SARS-CoV 2 virus
The latest figures on the Worldometers show that, globally, there are 17,445,391 cases of Covid-19 infection, including 675,452 deaths and 10,918,302 recovered.
