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US formally announces onset of Cold War with China

US formally announces onset of Cold War with China

22-05-2020  comments

New Delhi/Washington (IANS) With its new vision document on China, the US has formally announced the onset of its Cold War with the Asian giant, accusing it of exploiting rule-based world order and re-shaping international system in favour of Chinese…

Biden holds 11-point lead over Trump: Poll

Biden holds 11-point lead over Trump: Poll

21-05-2020  comments

Washington (IANS) Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is currently holding a 11-point lead over sitting President Donald Trump in this year's race for the White House, according to a poll.

The former Vice President leads…

Took HCQ after valet tested Covid positive, says Trump

Took HCQ after valet tested Covid positive, says Trump

20-05-2020  comments

New York (IANS) President Donald Trump says he began taking hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) "as a frontline defence" after his valet and Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary tested positive for COVID-19.

After the two of them tested positive,…

Trump threatens to pull out of WHO over subservience to China

Trump threatens to pull out of WHO over subservience to China

19-05-2020  comments

Washington (IANS) Accusing the World Health Organization (WHO) of "alarming lack of independence from" China, US President Donald Trump has threatened to pull out of the agency and end its funding if it did not institute reforms within a month and…

Chinese power scams under CPEC cause loss of $630mn to Pak

Chinese power scams under CPEC cause loss of $630mn to Pak

19-05-2020  comments

New Delhi/Islamabad (IANS) In an effort to explore the causes for the steep cost of electricity in Pakistan, the Imran Khan government has unearthed a scam of over $630 million involving power projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Iran approves creation of 'virtual embassy' in Palestine

Iran approves creation of 'virtual embassy' in Palestine

18-05-2020  comments

Tehran (IANS) A Commission of the Iranian Parliament on Monday tasked the government to create a "virtual embassy" in Palestine.

Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission approved a previously drafted motion bill, which…

Thailand extends ban on int'l flights until June end

Thailand extends ban on int'l flights until June end

17-05-2020  comments

Bangkok (IANS) Thailand has extended a ban on international passenger flights again for another month until June 30 in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19.

"No passenger flights originating outside the country may land at Thai airports…

B'desh raises storm alert as cyclone nears

B'desh raises storm alert as cyclone nears

17-05-2020  comments

Dhaka (IANS) Bangladesh on Sunday raised the storm alert to local cautionary signal No. 4, as cyclone Amphan moved further to the country's north-west.

The cyclonic storm has intensified gradually and is moving towards the bay of West Odisha…

US working with India on Covid-19 vaccine project: Trump

US working with India on Covid-19 vaccine project: Trump

16-05-2020  comments

New York (IANS) Launching "Operation Warp Speed" to ready a vaccine against Covid-19 by the end of the year, President Donald Trump said on Friday the US was working with India on the project.

"We are working very closely also with India,"…

Trump hails India's 'great scientists' in race for COVID-19 vaccine

Trump hails India's 'great scientists' in race for COVID-19 vaccine

16-05-2020  comments

New York (IANS) Donald Trump hailed India's "great scientists and researchers" working on speeding up a COVID-19 vaccine at a time when the world's medical community is coming together in an unprecedented global effort to deliver a breakthrough…

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