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Nirav Modi further remanded in custody until August 27, trial begins in September

He was told the next hearing in the case will be a case management hearing ahead of a trial set for five days from September 7

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Nirav Modi. File

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Seven dead, 60 infected by new infectious disease in China, says media reports

Virologists believe that the infection may have been passed on to humans by ticks and that the virus can be transmitted between humans.

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Virologists believe that the infection may have been passed on to humans by ticks

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Coronavirus | North Korea's escalating virus response raises fear of outbreak

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An exchange between Pyongyang and the United Nations is providing new clarity about what might be happening in the North, which has closed its borders and cut travel by outsider monitors and journalists.

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In late July, State media reported that Kim Jong-Un had ordered a total lockdown of Kaesong city and imposed its “maximum emergency system” to guard against the virus spreading after finding a person with COVID-19 symptoms there.

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Michelle Obama says she is suffering from "low-grade depression"

She said it was important to remember that "we've been through tough times in this nation" before

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Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama

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Nirav Modi. File

Nirav Modi further remanded in custody until August 27, trial begins in September

Virologists believe that the infection may have been passed on to humans by ticks

Seven dead, 60 infected by new infectious disease in China, says media reports

In late July, State media reported that Kim Jong-Un had ordered a total lockdown of Kaesong city and imposed its “maximum emergency system” to guard against the virus spreading after finding a person with COVID-19 symptoms there.

Coronavirus | North Korea's escalating virus response raises fear of outbreak

Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama says she is suffering from "low-grade depression"

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Bride Israa Seblani poses for a picture in the same place where she was taking her wedding photos yesterday at the moment of the explosion that occurred at Beirut's port area, in Beirut, Lebanon August 5, 2020.

‘Am I going to die?’: Lebanese bride’s wedding video captures Beirut explosion

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C) bows in front of the Memorial Cenotaph after delivering a speech during the 75th anniversary memorial service for atomic bomb victims at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on August 6, 2020.

Japan marks 75th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing

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COVID-19

Testing times: People waiting to enter a laboratory to get tested for COVID-19 near Paris on Tuesday.

Countries tighten measures as coronavirus death toll tops 7,00,000 AFP

France and the Netherlands impose stricter mask-wearing

Compared to India and China, U.S. doing ‘very well’ against COVID-19, says Trump

24 million may drop out of school due to COVID-19 impact: U.N.

COVID-19: Mainland China, Hong Kong report fewer new cases

Antibody tests show 1.5 million Italians had coronavirus

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Sri Lanka sees 71% turnout in parliamentary polls
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Pakistan’s new map an expression of “political absurdity”
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Rajapaksas aim for victory as Sri Lanka goes to polls on August 5
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Ahead of FATF meet, India to highlight Pakistan inaction
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Europe

Former king Juan Carlos decides to leave Spain amid corruption allegations
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UK envoy to India Philip Barton promoted as new Foreign Office minister
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U.K. to issue coin to honour Gandhiji
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Chief of U.S.-based ‘terror group’ arrested, says Iran
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Nirav Modi further remanded in custody until August 27, trial begins in September

Coronavirus | North Korea's escalating virus response raises fear of outbreak

Michelle Obama says she is suffering from "low-grade depression"

Seven dead, 60 infected by new infectious disease in China, says media reports

Japan marks 75th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing

‘Am I going to die?’: Lebanese bride’s wedding video captures Beirut explosion

'Concerned over Kashmir restrictions', U.S. Congressmen write to EAM Jaishankar

Congressmen write to EAM Jaishankar

China-backed attempt by Pak to raise Kashmir issue at UNSC fails yet again: Indian diplomat

India has been telling the international community that the scrapping of Article 370 was its internal matter

Facebook, Twitter pull Trump posts over coronavirus misinformation

Facebook has taken heat from lawmakers and its own employees in recent months for not taking action on inflammatory posts by Trump.

World Bank says ready to mobilise financing for Lebanon blast recovery

In June, the multilateral development lender announced that it would reallocate $40 million for Lebanon to help the country fight the coronavirus pandemic

Trump says nobody can say whether Beirut explosion was an attack

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a call with Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab on Wednesday reiterated “steadfast” commitment to assist the Lebanese people

17 killed as boat capsizes in Bangladesh

A passenger boat carrying more than 40 people capsized on Wednesday at a marshy wetland in Netrokona district of northern Bangladesh, killing at least

Countries tighten measures as coronavirus death toll tops 7,00,000

France and the Netherlands impose stricter mask-wearing

U.S. plan for highest-level Taiwan visit angers China

The U.S. announced on Wednesday its highest-level visit to Taiwan since it switched diplomatic recognition to China in 1979, a move Beijing blasted as

Macron to visit Beirut as France pushes reconstruction

It has sent rescuers, medical equipment and a mobile clinic

Sri Lanka sees 71% turnout in parliamentary polls

Though many feared that the voter turnout might drop due to the pandemic, voters came out to exercise their franchise, recording a 71 % turnout, about 6 percentage points lower than the turnout in the general elections of 2015.

U.S. will continue to invest in strategic partnership with India, says proposed Democratic Party Platform

The four-day convention from August 17 to 20 will formally nominate former Vice-President Joe Biden as its candidate for the November 3 Presidential elections.

Beirut blast: Lebanese PM Hassan Diab appeals for help

Major downtown streets were littered with debris and damaged vehicles, and building facades were blown out.

Watch | Massive explosion in Beirut

A video on the massive blast in Beirut, Lebanon

Video suggests explosions in North Korean city near China

The Seoul-based Daily NK, which specializes in North Korea news, on Wednesday cited unidentified sources in North Korea as saying that the explosions left 15 people dead and the death toll could rise.

Virgin Atlantic airline files for U.S. bankruptcy protection

The airline had cut more than 3,500 jobs to contend with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lebanon explosion: What is ammonium nitrate, which authorities claim to be behind the blast

Under normal storage conditions and without very high heat, it is difficult to ignite ammonium nitrate, says expert.

Trump call for slice of TikTok deal draws fire

Trump lacks authority for this demand, critics said, adding that if carried out it would be bad for business and international relations

Lebanon blast, reactions | World offers support, condolences

Lebanon's Prime Minister Hassan Diab called on "friendly countries" to support a country already reeling from its worst economic crisis in decades and the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump says Beirut explosion seems to be 'bomb of some kind,' cites generals

Two U.S. officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said it was unclear where Trump was receiving his information but that initial information did not appear to show that the explosion was an attack

Gen. Charles Q. Brown sworn in as first Black Air Force chief

Donald Trump, who hosted the ceremony, called the moment special and praised Brown

Mnangagwa vows to ‘flush out’ critics

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday warned he would “flush out” opponents as rights groups reported dozens of activists had been

Beirut blast | Lebanon's President calls for two-week state of emergency

Lebanon's powerful Hezbollah movement said all of the country's political powers must unite to overcome the ‘painful catastrophe’

Timeline of blasts in Lebanon

Here is a timeline of some blasts in Lebanon since former Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri was assassinated on Feb. 14, 2005

China accuses U.S. of ‘bullying’ over TikTok

‘Washington is acting against the principles of market economy by forcing sale of app’s local operations’

Pakistan’s new map an expression of “political absurdity”

These ridiculous assertions have neither legal validity nor international credibility: MEA

Rajapaksas aim for victory as Sri Lanka goes to polls on August 5

196 legislators in the 225-member House are to be elected

Microsoft could divest China holdings: WH adviser

U.S. officials say TikTok, under its Chinese parent, poses a risk because of the personal data it handles

Ahead of FATF meet, India to highlight Pakistan inaction

It will cite Pulwama, 26/11 Mumbai attack, Daniel Pearl cases

Kerala doctor may have been among Afghan jail attackers

NIA official says the agency is pursuing leads with other security agencies

Massive blast sends seismic shock across Beirut, killing at least 135 and injuring thousands

The blast occurred in the city's port area, where there were warehouses housing explosives

ByteDance founder defends TikTok’s U.S. strategy in staff letter

His comments in a letter to ByteDance's Chinese employees came after the company and Mr. Yiming were heavily criticised on Chinese social media for entering into talks with Microsoft Corp to sell TikTok's U.S. operations.

Watch | Dogs, cats and COVID-19

A video on researchers finding neutralising antibodies to the SARS CoV-2 virus in cats and dogs

Pak court appoints three senior lawyers as amici curiae in Jadhav’s case

Jadhav, the 50-year-old retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism in April 2017.

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi confirms contesting for second term

After decades of military rule, Ms. Suu Kyi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for campaigning for democracy, took the reins in 2016 after an electoral landslide, but has been forced to share power with the generals.

Watch | UAE launches first nuclear power plant

A video on Barakah, Arab world's first nuclear plant

Eid ceasefire: 2 of 3 Indian hostages held by Taliban released

Negotiations on for the last hostage, part of group of 7 kidnapped in 2018

Compared to India and China, U.S. doing ‘very well’ against COVID-19, says Trump

While India is having a “tremendous problem” battling the disease, China is witnessing a “massive flare up” in infections, says the U.S. President

Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in North Carolina

Isaias killed two people in the Caribbean and roughed up the Bahamas but remained at sea as it brushed past Florida over the weekend

24 million may drop out of school due to COVID-19 impact: U.N.

Girls and young women are likely to be disproportionately affected, it says

Alleged murder of former bodyguard of Sheikh Hasina rocks Bangladesh

Country’s government orders panel to submit report

COVID-19: Mainland China, Hong Kong report fewer new cases

Out of the 36 cases, 28 were in the northwestern region of Xinjiang and two in Liaoning province in the northeast

Former king Juan Carlos decides to leave Spain amid corruption allegations

Juan Carlos' departure comes at a difficult time for Spain, hit by one of Europe's worst coronavirus outbreaks at a moment when local politics is tense and polarised

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