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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.
North Korea’s ‘sun-rising’ building blocking views of China completed
The odd high-rise building that looks like a reddish disk stands near the river that defines the national border between North Korea and China has recently completed by the side of Sino-Korea Friendship Bridge in Sinuiju.
US unveils extensive plans to provide free COVID-19 vaccine for all Americans
The Trump administration on September 16 has announced a strategy to provide safe, effective, and free COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans as soon as possible.
US Secretary of State: The world increasingly regards China as a threat
Mike Pompeo's remarks, some say, contribute to a growing risk of a misstep as communication between the two nations falters.
Yoshihide Suga officially named as Japan's new Prime Minister, replacing Shinzo Abe
Yoshihide Suga became the country’s 99th Prime Minister on September 16, putting an end to the administration led by his predecessor Shinzo Abe — the longest in modern Japanese history.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 17: Wet and cooler weather covers all parts of the UK
Temperature is forecasted to plummet to single figures for many parts in the UK. Meanwhile, thundery showers affect central Europe as well as southern Italy and western Greece.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3 comes in a US$600 titanium model
Samsung Electronics on September 15 announced the Titanium model of Galaxy Watch3, with all the favorite smartwatch features, in a new distinguished design.
US Presidential election: How to vote by mail?
All voters in at least 45 states will be able to vote by mail in the elections in November as absentee voting was expanded for safety reasons during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tencent to open regional hub in Singapore, following India, US bans
Gaming giant Tencent Holdings Ltd said on September 15 it would develop a regional hub for Southeast Asia in Singapore, opening a new office and becoming the latest Chinese tech firm to invest in the citystate.
A potential drug against SARS-CoV-2 was discovered by the University of Pittsburgh Scientists
University of Pittsburgh scientists have isolated a bio-molecule that “completely and specifically” neutralizes the virus that causes coronavirus.
Facebook launches climate change information center and planing to become carbon neutral
Facebook admits that climate change “is real” and that “the science is unambiguous and the need to act grows more urgent by the day” so they launch climate change information center. It also targets to achieve net zero carbon emissions and be supported fully by renewable energy in its own operations this year.
Some disagreements dominate EU-China summit
EU and Chinese officials are meeting on Monday, but it will not be the grand ceremony they had hoped for. The European Union’s chairman told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday that the bloc would no longer be taken advantage of and demanded a fairer relationship in trade.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 16: Hot air from Africa with level 2 heat alert to bake Britain
Britain is forecasted to brace for scorching due to hot air from Africa, while temperatures will be up to 10 degrees higher than normal across Europe.
Zhenhua Data leak: China tech company harvests personal details of millions around the world
Leaked data show that personal details of millions around the world has been harvested by a China tech company.
Phosphine, possible sign of alien life detected on Venus
Researchers have spotted phosphine, a rare and toxic gas, in the atmosphere of our neighboring planet, suggesting that it may be home to alien life.
World breaking news today (September 15): U.S. State Department eases China travel advisory for Americans
World breaking news today (September 15): US eased a travel advisory for Americans considering travel to China or Hong Kong from “Do Not Travel” to “Reconsider Travel". Meanwhile, US ambassador to China Terry Branstad steps down, WHO warns of surge in COVID-19 cases in Europe, and gold price prediction also make headlines today.
US Ambassador to China to retire next month
US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad will retire from his position as US envoy and depart Beijing in early October.
Who is Japan's new Prime Minister officially?
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga was elected as Liberal Democratic party (LDP)'s chairman with a high number of votes to replace former PM Shinzo Abe.
Oracle chosen instead of Microsoft in deal for TikTok’s U.S operations
TikTok and Oracle will become business partners in the United States — a deal meant to satisfy the Trump administration's national security concerns. Microsoft said Sunday that ByteDance had chosen not to sell it TikTok’s U.S. assets.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 15: Britain to go through a two-day heatwave with 30C temperature
Britain is forecasted to cope with a two-day heatwave with 30C temperature. Meanwhile, high pressure brings largely dry conditions, although expect some rain in western Europe and west Scandinavia.
World breaking news today (September 14): Japan's Suga poised to win party race, headed for premiership
World breaking news today (September 14): Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga was poised to win a ruling party leadership election on Monday. Meanwhile, Putin apologises to Serbian leader, WHO reports record one-day increase in global coronavirus cases and gold price prediction also make headlines today.
