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China frustrated over joint naval and air drills in the Indo-Pacific region
China may find its aggressive push in the Indo-Pacific region being met with firm opposition from Japan, the Philippines, and the US as they have not only vowed to “resolutely respond” to any attempt by Beijing to unilaterally change the status quo in East and South China Seas, they have also agreed to “strengthen security and defense cooperation through dialogue among defense authorities.”
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Washington-New Delhi Strategic Partnership Continues To Grow: US Envoy Says ‘If You Want To See The Future, Come To India’
Lauding India’s development strides, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti recently said if anyone wants to see the future they should come to India.
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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.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai released after 2 days on bail
Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong pro-democracy media mogul, was free on bail Wednesday and received a hero's welcome upon his return to his paper, Apple Daily.
Vietnam calls for lifting of sanctions during COVID-19
Vietnam calls for the lifting of sanctions which can undermine countries capacity to respond to COVID-19, said Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh at the High-level Open Debate of the United Nations Security Council on Pandemics and Challenges to Sustaining Peace, held in form of online meeting on August 12.
Top US expert Fauci has doubts about Russian coronavirus vaccine
Concocting a vaccine is not the same thing as proving a vaccine is safe and effective, said Anthony Fauci, Director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
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.
