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Amid rising tensions, Donald Trump rules out second phase of trade deal with China

11 Jul 2020 16:42 PM IST

Donald Trump has ruled out a second phase trade deal with China. He said that due to Beijing's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the relationship between the 2 nations has been severely damaged.

Virology specialist from HK exposes China’s Covid-19 cover-up

11 Jul 2020 12:56 PM IST

Specialist in virology and immunology from Hong Kong School of Public Health who fled China to the US after the outbreak of Covid-19 claimed that China violated its WHO obligations, had hidden the outbreak of a novel coronavirus from very early on, when it had the potential to be contained.

Singapore General Elections 2020: People’s Action Party retains power

11 Jul 2020 11:06 AM IST

In snap general polls conducted amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Singapore's People's Action Party has won 61% popular vote and retained power in 90% of contested seats, but the opposition also records historic high as support for PAP takes a slight plunge.

US-EU alliance against China: Mike Pompeo dials German Foreign Minister

11 Jul 2020 10:33 AM IST

US Secretary of State on Friday discussed the possibility of strategic collaboration between US and the European Union in talks with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, transatlantic ties, and role of the two global giants in combating Covid-19 challenges.

China warns US of reciprocal measures over sanctions on CCP officials

11 Jul 2020 10:20 AM IST

China calls US' move to impose visa restrictions on officials over human rights violations "detrimental to US-China relations", warns talks are on to impose similar restrictions on US officials reckless on policies concerning China.

Rajnath Singh dials South Korean counterpart to discuss security concerns

10 Jul 2020 17:14 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Jeong Kyeong-Doo discussed defence cooperation and mutual security concerns in the South-East Asian region, agreed on extending ties in defence industry and technology, amid rising tensions with China and challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic.

US suspends all PIA flights over pilots’ suspicious licenses

10 Jul 2020 17:04 PM IST

After European Union and Malaysia, the US in a statement has announced that it wouldn't allow entry of any flight undetaken by the Pakistan International Airlines over security concerns after allegations surface against the flight-carrier on pilots holding suspicious licenses.

US sanctions 3 CCP officials over ‘gross violation of human rights’

10 Jul 2020 14:07 PM IST

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Thursday that the nation was imposing sanctions and visa restrictions on CCP officials for conducting human right violations against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang. Officials along with immediate family members will face the brunt as allegations on brutality against minorities level-up.

US Envoy to India lays stress on FTA to realise US-India trade potential

10 Jul 2020 13:49 PM IST

Ambassador Ken Juster said in India Global Week, via virtual conferencing, that he was worried India and US do not have a big vision to extend trade ties; laid stress on bilateral relationship in healthcare, energy and knowledge partnership to rebuild ties in a post-Covid world.

UN lauds India’s efforts in the field of renewable energy

10 Jul 2020 11:30 AM IST

In a 13-second video, UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, can be seen praising India's efforts in striding towards clean energy, says, India can show the world a way ahead.