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Act East Policy : India, Indonesia vow to expand collaboration in defence, maritime security
India and Indonesia, driven by their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, have agreed to intensify their defence, maritime security and multilateral cooperation under the Act East Policy.
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The cost of dominance: China's evironmental destruction in the South China Sea
In the midst of geopolitical tensions, a simmering environmental crisis is brewing beneath the surface of the South China Sea. While countries in the region, such as China, are busy strengthening their control, the delicate marine ecosystem is collapsing due to human actions. Decades of intense fishing, dredging to create new land, and the harvesting of giant clams have devastated the unique populations of the South China Sea, pushing many species towards extinction.
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Vietnam Reunification Through the Lenses of Latin American Friends
In the early morning of April 30, 1975, Latin American time, 11-year-old Jesús Germán Faría Tortosa woke up to the sound of "Vietnam ganó, Vietnam ganó" from outside.
Covid-19 vaccine update: Controversial Russia’s ‘Sputnik V’ and its availability
Russian business conglomerate Sistema has said it expects to put the vaccine, developed by Moscow’s Gamaleya Institute, into mass production by the end of the year while experts expressing concerns and doubt.
Dog slaughterhouse in Cambodia for Vietnamese import culinary preference shut down
FOUR PAWS and animal rights activists in Cambodia have gained a small victory in their effort to end the trade in dog meat, convincing a canine slaughterhouse in one village to abandon the business.
Trump postpones G7 summit after US election, demand to 'replicate' massive row between world leaders
President Donald Trump said Monday that he weighed to postpone the G7 meeting until after the US election in November after many previous postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, August 13: Upgraded warnings for thunderstorm as 'danger to life' to battle UK
Met Office has upgraded warnings for thunderstorm to strike the UK. Meanwhile, Europe is forecasted to go through increasingly unsettled conditions till the end of this week.
TikTok: Potential buyers to ease Trump's concerns as ByteDance to fight back
Microsoft and Twitter are reported as potential buyers for Tiktok, whichs is known as a possible way to avoid Trump's ban. However, experts cast doubt on success of these deal as ByteDance has no plans to accept.
World breaking news today (August 12): Joe Biden chooses Senator Kamala Harris for White House running mate
World breaking news today (August 12): Joe Biden on Tuesday picked Senator Kamala Harris as his choice for vice president. Meanwhile, US has reached deal for 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine, China vice foreign minister says Sino-U.S. relations must not derail and oil price also make headlines today.
Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine pre-ordered by 20 nations for a billion doses
Several Latin American, Middle Eastern and Asian countries have expressed an interest in purchasing the Russian vaccine named Sputnik, while several contracts have been finalised, says Kirill Dmitriyev, the head of the RDIF which finances the vaccine project.
WHO: Russian COVID-19 vaccine requires rigorous safety data evaluation
Any WHO stamp of approval on a COVID-19 vaccine candidate would require the rigorous safety data assessment, a WHO spokesman said on Tuesday after Russia announced its “'world first” COVID-19 vaccine approved for use.
Europa League: Sevilla and Shakhtar Donetsk book the last two places for semi-finals
On the morning of August 12, Sevilla defeated Wolverhampton 1-0, while Shakhtar Donetsk stormed Basel 4-1 to win the last two tickets to the Europa League semi-finals.
China alarmed as coronavirus found on frozen seafood packaging
Authorities in China have found the novel coronavirus on the packaging of imported frozen seafood that arrived from the port city of Dalian, which recently battled a surge of COVID-19 cases, Reuters cited a local government said on August 11.
How nursery children in Thailand keep strictest social distancing during Covid-19?
Wat Khlong Toey School in Bangkok, Thailand enhanced the world's strictest social distancing at school when it reopened to recieve 250 students amid Covid-19 pandemic.
Russia unveils COVID-19 vaccine before completing trials
Russia has become the first to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, developed by the Gamaleya Institute in Moscow, with production and tens of thousands of inoculations to follow, President Vladimir Putin announced Tuesday.
Daily overview horoscope for August 12: Astrological Prediction for Zodiac Signs
August 12 Horoscope: The Taurus moon forms a trine with Saturn this morning, giving comfort through daily rituals and routine. Staying on task should come easily now, and you're likely to feel a sense of satisfaction for striking this efficient rhythm.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, August 12: Thunderstorms to rock many areas cross the UK
Thunderstorms are forecasted to rock many areas in the UK and the same weather conditions also sweep Europe before temperatures running into the mid-highs 30s widely.
Lebanon explosion: Government steps down, experts fear of dangerous chemicals remain
Lebanon's government stepped down on Monday night after tens of thousands of demonstrators poured into central Beirut calling for "revenge" against the ruling class of politicians widely held responsible for the explosion in the city.
World breaking news today (August 11): Lebanese PM steps down in wake of Beirut explosion
World breaking news today (August 11): Lebanon's Prime Minister stepped down from his job Monday in the wake of the catastrophic explosion in Beirut. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson has insisted schools are safe to re-open next month, China imposes sanctions on 11 US officials over Hong Kong related tensions and oil price also make headlines today.
In photo: Houses Destroyed After Major Explosion In Baltimore, USA
The major explosion in Baltimore, USA killed at least 1 woman, left seven others in serious condition and destroyed houses in the neighbourhood.
COVID-19 Updates (August 11): 97,000 US children positive for coronavirus in two weeks
The report published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association was released as many schools across the US are prepping to return to in-person classes in the fall with an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
Europa League: MU, Inter Milan book places in semi-finals
Manchester United and Inter Milan have secured the first two places in the semi-finals of the 2019/20 UEFA Europa League on Monday night's clashs.
China imposes sanctions on 11 US officials over Hong Kong related tensions
China imposed sanctions on Rubio, Cruz, and other US citizens including legislators on Monday over the US's moves towards Hong Kong.
