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Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges 'reunification' with Taiwan on party's birthday

He vows to "smash" any attempts at formal independence for the island.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping waves next to former President Hu Jintao, right, during a ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Chinese Communist Party at Tiananmen Gate in Beijing Thursday, July 1, 2021.

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Delta variant to become dominant strain of COVID-19 in coming months: WHO

The World Health Organization said the Delta variant of COVID-19 is now present in nearly 100 countries.

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Pakistan appears to step up lobbying efforts in U.S. amidst withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan

Adnan Jalil is lobbying for the passage of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Economic Development Act, a bipartisan bill from Senators Chris Van Hollen, Todd Young and Maria Cantwell.

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Former U.S. Defense Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, dies at 88

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On his watch, the U.S. invaded Afghanistan and later Iraq.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping waves next to former President Hu Jintao, right, during a ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Chinese Communist Party at Tiananmen Gate in Beijing Thursday, July 1, 2021.

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges 'reunification' with Taiwan on party's birthday

Delta variant to become dominant strain of COVID-19 in coming months: WHO

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Pakistan appears to step up lobbying efforts in U.S. amidst withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan

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Former U.S. Defense Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, dies at 88

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U.S. needs to send critical medical supplies to India: Raja Krishnamoorthi PTI

The Indian-American Congressman supports efforts to mitigate the pandemic on a global scale, especially in countries most impacted, such as India

Relief for Bhutan as E.U. likely to offer vaccines

India’s Covaxin effectively neutralises Delta variant of Covid, says U.S.' health research institute

U.S. House Passes Resolution in Support of India’s COVID-19 Fight

Brazil to suspend vaccine deal with India as graft allegations probed

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Relief for Bhutan as E.U. likely to offer vaccines
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Over 200 rare marine animals died due to chemical leak from sunk ship, hears Sri Lankan court
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Pakistan under pressure from U.S., Western powers over close ties with China: Imran Khan
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Pakistan appears to step up lobbying efforts in U.S. amidst withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan
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Joe Biden nominates Indian-American Shalina D. Kumar as federal judge
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Former U.S. Defense Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, dies at 88
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Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges 'reunification' with Taiwan on party's birthday
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Domestic considerations always come first for China’s Communist Party: Rana Mitter on the CPC at 100
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Xi honours PLA Galwan soldier ahead of CPC 100th anniversary
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Pakistan appears to step up lobbying efforts in U.S. amidst withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan

Delta variant to become dominant strain of COVID-19 in coming months: WHO

Joe Biden nominates Indian-American Shalina D. Kumar as federal judge

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges 'reunification' with Taiwan on party's birthday

U.S. needs to send critical medical supplies to India: Raja Krishnamoorthi

Freedoms guaranteed under security law, says Hong Kong's acting chief executive

Former U.S. Defense Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, dies at 88

On his watch, the U.S. invaded Afghanistan and later Iraq.

Bill Cosby’s sex assault conviction overturned by court

The comedian has served more than two years of a three- to 10-year sentence at a state prison near Philadelphia.

Relief for Bhutan as E.U. likely to offer vaccines

Prescribed gap between the first and second doses at 16 weeks runs out in mid-July

Israel seeks to build wider ties across West Asia

UAE visit opens road to peace: Lapid

Domestic considerations always come first for China’s Communist Party: Rana Mitter on the CPC at 100

‘Xi Jinping has staked out a greater global role for China even while championing a message of assertive nationalism at home’

Over 200 rare marine animals died due to chemical leak from sunk ship, hears Sri Lankan court

At least 176 turtles, 20 dolphins and four whales have perished due to a resultant chemical leak

U.S. aircraft involved in Black Sea incident: Putin

U.S. aircraft's apparent mission was to monitor the Russian military's response to the British destroyer, says the Russian President

U.S. to require crash reports for driver-assistance autos

The new policy comes as auto safety experts have been calling on officials to more tightly regulate driver-assistance systems such as Tesla's Autopilot following a number of crashes.

Australian regulator seeks feedback on managing 'risky' crypto assets

The regulator is proposing to establish good practices with regard to the pricing, ownership, risk management and disclosure of these instruments to protect retail investors and maintain fair market practices.

Matera Declaration by G20 reflects Indian concern for farmer welfare, agri-diversity: EAM Jaishankar

In the Matera Declaration, the G20 ministers recognised that poverty alleviation, food security and sustainable food systems, are key to ending hunger.

Hong Kong security law is 'a human rights emergency': Amnesty

The report of the international human rights group comes a year after the law was implemented

Tourism losses could cost World $4 trillion in 2020 and 2021: UN report

Sandra Carvao said that it would be a “very diverse recovery”, varying by region and by country.

Many dead as heatwave grips parts of Canada, US

Scores of deaths in Canada’s Vancouver area are likely linked to a grueling heat wave, authorities said on Tuesday, as the country recorded its

Pakistan under pressure from U.S., Western powers over close ties with China: Imran Khan

Pakistan had always had a very special relationship with China, says the Pak PM

India’s Covaxin effectively neutralises Delta variant of Covid, says U.S.' health research institute

The National Institute of Health said results of two studies of blood serum from people who had received Covaxin suggest that the vaccine generates antibodies that effectively neutralise the B.1.1.7 and B.1.617 variants of SARS-CoV-2.

China certified malaria-free after 70-year fight, says WHO

Countries that have achieved at least three consecutive years of zero indigenous cases can apply for WHO certification of their malaria-free status.

Saudi Arabia plans new national airline as it diversifies from oil

Prince Mohammad has been spearheading a push for Saudi Arabia to boost non-oil revenues to about $12.00 billion by 2030.

U.S. House Passes Resolution in Support of India’s COVID-19 Fight

As per official estimates the U.S. had provided over $100 million in government assistance and a total of over $500 million in assistance including individual and private sector contributions.

Brazil to suspend vaccine deal with India as graft allegations probed

Brazilian federal prosecutors have opened an investigation into the deal, citing comparatively high prices, quick talks and pending regulatory approvals as red flags for the contract signed in February.

U.S. sending Bangladesh 2.5 mn vaccine doses: White House

‘No strings attached, free in all senses’

Tigray forces say they are in control of capital

Federal soldiers, govt. officials flee

Iraqi fighters mourn those killed in U.S. strikes

Baghdad’s Green Zone was sealed off

Israeli Foreign Minister Lapid inaugurates Embassy in UAE

‘We’re here to stay’, he says, urging others to ‘recognise that’

Xi honours PLA Galwan soldier ahead of CPC 100th anniversary

A People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldier who died in the June 15, 2020 clash in Galwan Valley was among 29 people honoured by China’s President and

Seasoned South Asia diplomat Atul Keshap appointed next U.S. Chargé D’affaires in India

White House is yet to send to the U.S. Senate the nomination of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, whose name has been doing the rounds for the Ambassador role in New Delhi.

EU airlines, airports warn digital COVID certificate roll-out risks chaos

The digital certificates are designed to show, via QR codes, whether passengers are fully vaccinated, have immunity due to recent recovery from COVID-19 or have had a negative test.

Mexico says cryptocurrencies are not money, warns of risks

The joint statement by the Bank of Mexico, finance ministry and banking regulator comes after Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego on Sunday said his banking business, Banco Azteca, may begin using bitcoin.

Former South African president Jacob Zuma sentenced to 15 months in jail for contempt of court

Mr. Zuma walked out of hearings of the Commission of Enquiry into State Capture in November last year and refused to return to it

Nine of 11 U.S. Spelling Bee finalists this year are Indian-Americans

Over the past 20 years, Indian-Americans have been dominating the Spelling Bee contest even though they comprise only about 1% of the U.S. population

Coronavirus | U.S. announces $41 million additional COVID-19 assistance to India

USAID announced an additional $41 million in support to help India respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen the country’s preparedness for COVID-19 and future health emergencies

Possible use of weaponised drones for terrorism calls for serious attention: India at UN

India has told the UN General Assembly, a day after two explosives-laden drones crashed into the IAF station at Jammu airport.

Chip shortage could hit debit and credit cards supply, industry body says

The widely reported bottlenecks in chip supply have become so critical that payment card manufacturers face increasing difficulties in obtaining chips needed to produce cards.

Myanmar junta gains hold on jade profits as fighting flares

A flareup in fighting around the mines in Hpakant, in remote Kachin state, also is adding to instability in the border region, independent research group Global Witness said in its report.

Deep-sea mining rules to be fast-tracked in push from Nauru

The so-called "two-year rule" would compel the ISA to allow seabed mining to go ahead within two years, effectively setting a deadline for the body to finalise mining regulations.

Mobile World Congress tech fair, pandemic version, kicks off

Mobile World Congress was cancelled at the last minute last year because of COVID-19 concerns. Its 2021 revival makes it one of the few big trade shows to attempt a comeback even as the coronavirus pandemic continues to simmer in many parts of the world.

Xi Jinping hands out medals amid Communist Party centenary celebrations

Over his nine years as party head, Mr. Xi has established himself as China’s most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong

Red Cross warns Indonesia faces coronavirus catastrophe

Indonesia has seen more than 2.1 million cases since the pandemic began and more than 57,500 deaths, both the most in Southeast Asia.

NASA looks at Louisiana delta system, eyes global forecasts

NASA is using high-tech airborne systems along with boats and mud-slogging work on islands for a $15 million, five-year study of these adjacent areas of Louisiana

Greece recovers Picasso painting stolen in 2012: police

‘Head of a Woman’, gifted by Pablo Picasso to Greece in 1949, was recovered in the rural area of Keratea, some 45 km southeast of Athens.

Man faces 20 years in prison after jumping from plane in LA

Luis Antonio Victoria Dominguez of La Paz, Mexico, broke his leg on June 25 when he opened the plane’s emergency exit and jumped to the tarmac.

World Bank raises China growth outlook to 8.5%

The report adds to positive signs for China, the first major economy to rebound from the pandemic.

Hong Kong to ban passenger flights from U.K. to curb virus

Under the classification, people who have stayed in the U.K. for more than two hours will be restricted from boarding passenger flights to Hong Kong.

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