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Discover The Unique Whipped Coffees Around The World
Coffee is an indispensable drink in the lives of many people, and the whipped coffee craze has to be one of the most appealing to caffeine lovers.
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China called out for destructing coral reefs in South China Sea
The global appeal to save vulnerable coral reefs against the backdrop of global warming is getting stronger, but the actions of the Chinese government and fishermen appear rather working in the opposite direction-- aggravating the loss of crucial underwater ecosystems. Land reclamation activities and illegal ornament trade by the Chinese have destroyed thousands of acres of coral reefs in the South China Sea.
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Mass Afghan Deportation from Pakistan: A Brewing Crisis for Regional Stability and Development
From April 15, right after Ramadan, Pakistan will begin the quest to send about 850,000 documented Afghan refugees back to their country of origin
U.S. to Pay $1 Billion for 100 Million Doses of a COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
The United States government will pay Johnson & Johnson over $1 billion for 100 million doses of its potential coronavirus vaccine, its latest such arrangement as the race to tame the pandemic intensifies, the drugmaker said on Wednesday (August 05).
Australian PM says Indo-Pacific alliance 'critical priority', warning militarisation in region
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on August 5 said that establishing an Indo-Pacific alliance will be a "critical priority" for his government, warning the pace of militarization in the region was unprecedented, reported Reuters.
Beirut explosion: One Vietnamese citizen injured
Two huge explosions rocked Lebanon’s Beirut capital on August 4, killing 100 and wounding nearly 4,000, including a Vietnamese citizen, according to VNS.
UK and Europe weather forecast August 6: Torrential rain to battle UK before temperature rockets
Hot weather is forecasted to bake Europe, meanwhile, torrential rain will battle the UK before temperature rockets.
World breaking news today August 5: US planning for the “highest-level visit” to China
World breaking news today August 5: U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar will visit Taiwan in the coming days. Meanwhile, WHO urges Russia to follow the established guidelines on virus vaccines, Senior Polish MEP under investigation over travel expenses, and gold price also make headlines today.
In Photo: Dead-end aftermath of the massive Beirut explosion
Huge flames engulf the whole area, the nearby port is flattened, deaths and injuries flooded local hospitals after the incredibly massive and out-of-expectation mushroom blast.
Chinese media decries US's forced buy TikTok "theft"
Chinese media responded fiercely against the US move to ban TikTok and called this as a robbery.
Deadly explosion in Beirut shocks the world, Trump said it “looks like a terrible attack”
A large blast rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut on Tuesday at 6:07 p.m. after a major fire broke out near the city's port, killing at least 78 people and injuring more than 4,000 others
US and Canada weather forecast August 5: Tropical Storm Isaias ravages US East Coast, killing at least four
US and Canada weather forecast August 5: At least four people were killed as Tropical Storm Isaias triggered tornadoes and heavy rain Tuesday along the US east coast. Meanwhile, Environment Canada has issued rainfall warnings as Isaias closes Quebec.
Explosion at ammonium nitrate warehouse in Lebanon: 4,000 injured, nearly 80 died
A massive explosion rocked Beirut with the force of an earthquake, followed by a shock wave that blew out windows and caused widespread damage across the Lebanese capital. At least 78 people were killed and more than 4,000 wounded, The Guardian reported.
Hagupit lashes eastern China with flooding rain, strong winds as it creates rough seas
Typhoon Hagupit crashed into eastern China on August 3 night, sending flooding rainfall, strong wind gusts and storm surge into the region before eyeing the Shanghai region.
Fireball Blazes After Lightning Hit High-Voltage Power Lines
A lightning bolt has ignited a massive fireball over a Chinese city after it struck high-voltage power lines on 4th of August.
Indian man tests COVID-19 positive after stolen protective suit from hospital, thinking it is raincoat
An injured drunken man admitted to a hospital in India allegedly stole an used personal protective equipment (PPE) kit, thinking that it was a raincoat, and later tested positive for COVID-19 infection.
Trump gives Microsoft 45 days to clinch TikTok deal
President Donald Trump only agreed to allow Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) to negotiate the acquisition of popular short-video app TikTok if it could secure a deal in 45 days, three people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, August 5: Scorching to bake Britain with the high 30s temperatures
Temperature is forecasted to soar in Britain with the high 30s this week and thunderstorms battle Europe before scorching hot air in Europe hits 45.7C.
Germany warns of ‘no business as usual” between EU and China
German Minister of State Michael Roth has said that the relationship between the European Union (EU) and China would no longer a “usual business” following the assertive political moves on Hong Kong.
New evidence cast doubt on China to deploy bombers near the disputed border with India
The Chinese Air Force is believed to have deployed six H-6 bombers to Kashgar airport in Xinjiang autonomous region near the disputed Chinese-Indian border in the Himalayas.
COVID-19 Updates (August 4): Groundwork in China for virus origin probe complete
The World Health Organization also warned Monday that there might never be a "silver bullet" for the new coronavirus, despite the rush to discover effective vaccines.
World breaking news today August 4: Trump asked 45 days for Microsoft to buy TikTok
World breaking news today August 4: Trump urges Microsoft to buy TikTok in its entirety. Meanwhile, Spain's former King Juan Carlos, under investigation for corruption, said he was quitting the country, Typhoon Hagupit in China and oil price also make headlines today.
Coronavirus crisis: WHO warns of no perfect vaccine helping stop the Covid-19
Given the Covid-19 vaccine-related warning, WHO calls for enhanced precautions such as masks, social spacing, handwashing and testing to prevent the Covid-19 spreading.
