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If Biden wins, China wins: Trump

Seeking a second term, Mr. Trump said the people know the ‘terrible damage’ that the former U.S. vice president has inflicted on the economy in his near-50 years in politics.

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President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Swanton, Ohio.

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Pak using terror groups to change status quo in J&K, US diplomat tells lawmakers

Indian government continue to face a difficult challenge of border security, says Barrack Obama-era diplomat Alyssa Ayres

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Alyssa Ayres, US South Asia expert

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75th U.N. anniversary: Surplus of multilateral challenges, deficit of multilteral solutions, says Gutteres

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193 members of the United Nations adopted a Commemorative declaration marking 75 years since the victors of World War II met in San Francisco

File photo of United National Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York. File

Donald Trump to reveal Supreme Court pick by Saturday

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Mr. Trump said he was zeroing in on one or two candidates among five who are under consideration.

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Dayton international airport, Ohio, on September 21, 2020.

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President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Swanton, Ohio.

If Biden wins, China wins: Trump

Alyssa Ayres, US South Asia expert

Pak using terror groups to change status quo in J&K, US diplomat tells lawmakers

File photo of United National Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York. File

75th U.N. anniversary: Surplus of multilateral challenges, deficit of multilteral solutions, says Gutteres

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Dayton international airport, Ohio, on September 21, 2020.

Donald Trump to reveal Supreme Court pick by Saturday

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Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street in London on September 21, 2020.

U.K. raises coronavirus alert as infections rise ‘exponentially’, heightened curbs from Thursday

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Coronavirus | U.S. closes in on 2 lakh deaths weeks before election

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People walk on the street, as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues, in Mexico City, Mexico September 21, 2020.

Mexico's confirmed coronavirus cases surpass 700,000 Reuters

Over 200 deaths were reported on Monday

Myanmar rejects calls to postpone election despite virus surge

Coronavirus | Czech health minister resigns as cases surge

Mainland China reports 12 new COVID-19 cases

Coronavirus | WHO clears protocol for herbal medicine trials

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Pak using terror groups to change status quo in Kashmir, U.S. diplomat tells lawmakers
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Mount Everest's legendary 'snow leopard' Ang Rita Sherpa dies at 72
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Pakistan record on 26/11 under scanner ahead of FATF meet
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U.K. raises coronavirus alert as infections rise ‘exponentially’, heightened curbs from Thursday
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U.K. foreign secretary’s bodyguard suspended after leaving gun on plane
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Amal Clooney quits UK envoy role over ‘lamentable’ Brexit plan
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Israel to extradite sex crime accused
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No support for reimposing Iran sanctions now, says UN chief
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Pak using terror groups to change status quo in Kashmir, U.S. diplomat tells lawmakers

Airbus unveils concepts for hydrogen-powered plane

If Biden wins, China wins: Trump

Mount Everest's legendary 'snow leopard' Ang Rita Sherpa dies at 72

Mexico's confirmed coronavirus cases surpass 700,000

Donald Trump to reveal Supreme Court pick by Saturday

U.K. raises coronavirus alert as infections rise ‘exponentially’, heightened curbs from Thursday

U.K. might impose a 10 pm closing deadline for all pubs, bars and restaurants as part of plans to control crowds.

Coronavirus | U.S. closes in on 2 lakh deaths weeks before election

US has had the world’s highest official death toll for months, ahead of Brazil and India, with 136,895 and 87,882 deaths respectively.

Hundreds of whales stranded in Australia

Over 250 are stuck on a sand bar

Israel to extradite sex crime accused

The ruling delighted her alleged victims as “a victory for justice”, although some steps remain in the extradition process as well as a possible appeal.

Bacteria behind deaths of 330 Botswana elephants

‘They had consumed poisoned water’

Support for Taiwan independence doomed to fail: China

Taiwan has been ruled separately from China since the end of a civil war in 1949, but Beijing considers the island part of its territory awaiting reunification.

Trump to pick Supreme Court nominee by Saturday

He rejects the view that the Senate should wait to vote on the candidate until the Nov. 3 presidential poll

75th U.N. anniversary: Surplus of multilateral challenges, deficit of multilteral solutions, says Gutteres

193 members of the United Nations adopted a Commemorative declaration marking 75 years since the victors of World War II met in San Francisco

Pakistan record on 26/11 under scanner ahead of FATF meet

Last week, a meeting of the Asia Pacific Joint Group (APJG) of the FATF reviewed actions taken by Islamabad against terror-financing and money laundering.

EU weighs Alexander Lukashenko sanctions, meets his Belarus opponent

The EU has drawn up a list of around 40 people it could hit with asset freezes and travel bans in response to irregularities in the August 9 elections that gave Mr. Lukashenko a sixth term in office.

Myanmar rejects calls to postpone election despite virus surge

Analysts say the November 8 election is a test of the extent of Myanmar's democratic reforms.

Coronavirus | Czech health minister resigns as cases surge

The country coped well with infections in the spring but has been facing a record surge of new confirmed cases over the past week.

China to lose access to Australian space tracking station

The Swedish state-owned company told Reuters it would not enter into any new contracts at the Australian site to support Chinese customers after its current contract expires.

Pak Opposition join hands to oust Imran Khan

A 26-point joint resolution was adopted on Sunday by the All Parties Conference, which was hosted by the PPP and attended by PML-N, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) and several other parties.

Japan's Yoshihide Suga holds first phone talks with Trump as PM

‘We agreed to continue to coordinate closely,’ said the new PM after the call with the U.S. President

Plaque symbolizing Thai democracy removed in less than a day

It was unclear who ordered the removal of the plaque, and when it was removed.

China rolls out fresh policies to boost hydrogen vehicle sales

It is world's largest market for new energy vehicles.

No support for reimposing Iran sanctions now, says UN chief

The Trump administration declared Saturday that all U.N. sanctions against Iran have been restored, a move most of the rest of the world rejects as illegal and is likely to ignore

Mainland China reports 12 new COVID-19 cases

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in mainland China now stands at 85,291

Joe Biden blasts Trump’s plan to push Supreme Court nominee ahead of election

Joe Biden said that if he wins the November 3 election, he should have the chance to nominate the next Supreme Court justice.

Coronavirus | WHO clears protocol for herbal medicine trials

It came months after a bid by the President of Madagascar to promote a drink based on artemisia, a plant with proven efficacy in malaria treatment, was met with widespread scorn.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: a warrior for gender parity

The passing of the pre-eminent advocate for women’s rights is a big loss for progressive movement in the U.S.

U.S. Judge blocks govt. order to remove WeChat

She rules the action affects users’ rights.

Witnesses claim Afghan government airstrikes killed 24 civilians

The Afghan Defence Ministry, however, said the airstrikes killed 30 Taliban fighters but added an investigation was being held for details regarding civilians,

Hefty fines for COVID-19 quarantine breaches in England

Downing Street said the new requirements, which will be enforced from September 28, also come with support payments of 500 pounds for those on lower incomes who cannot work from home.

Court weighs allowing courtroom cameras in George Floyd case

Supporters of audio and visual coverage say the high-profile nature of Floyd’s death, and courtroom restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic make this the right time and case to allow cameras in court

Hong Kong’s first CBD cafe opens its doors to customers

One Found customer, Killian Hussey, who works in finance in Hong Kong, said that consuming CBD coffee is relaxing.

Explained: U.S. says U.N. sanctions on Iran have now been reimposed. What does that mean?

The remaining parties to the nuclear deal have said they are committed to maintaining the agreement.

Protesters reinstall 'democracy plaque' during anti-government protest in Thailand

“At the dawn of September 20, here is where the people proclaim that this country belongs to the people,” read part of the inscription on the plaque.

Belarus protests: 73-year-old opposition activist among hundreds detained in Minsk

Lukashenko's crackdown on the protests has prompted the European Union to weigh fresh sanctions against his government.

U.S. will delay TikTok U.S. app store ban by one week

The U.S. Commerce Department on Saturday announced a one-week delay until September 27 in an order issued Friday that was set to require Apple Inc

Envelope with deadly poison ricin addressed to White House intercepted

The envelope was intercepted at a government mail center before it arrived at the White House.

TikTok confirms proposed deal with Oracle, Walmart for US business

Donald Trump had earlier touted a “fantastic” deal between TikTok, Oracle and Walmart, saying he had given the deal his “blessing.”

Former Canada PM John Turner, who was in office for just 11 weeks, dies aged 91

John Turner resigned as Liberal leader in 1990 and was replaced by Jean Chretien, who led the Liberals to victory in 1993.

Donald Trump says he approves TikTok Oracle deal ‘in concept’

Trump told reporters that he was giving the deal with Oracle “my blessing” and that it had addressed U.S. national security concerns.

Supreme Court nominee will be a woman: Trump

Any nomination would require approval in the Senate, where Mr. Trump's Republicans hold a 53-47 majority.

TikTok says it already committed to government oversight of U.S. data security

Commerce Department officials said they were taking the extraordinary step because of the risks posed by the apps' collection of data.

Yoshihide Suga — the self-made Prime Minister

The new leader has worked for decades as a shadow power in Japan’s politics

Taliban — the rise, retreat and resurgence of jihadists

The insurgents, driven out of power by the U.S. in 2001, are now on the brink of entering Afghan political mainstream as talks are under way

Bangladesh mourns Islamistleader’s death

Tens of thousands of people gathered to mourn the controversial leader of Bangladesh's largest Islamist group as his funeral was held on Saturday in a

Minister climbs tree to meet media

Fernando wants ‘to utilise every available plot for the cultivation of coconuts’

Abe visits controversial war shrine

Former PM’s visit to the symbol of Japan’s militaristic past sparks concerns

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The updated guidance by CDC on September 18 says that the virus most commonly spreads through “respiratory droplets or small particles, such as those in aerosols, produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, sings, talks, or breathes”. Representational image.

52K | CDC acknowledges aerosols as ‘main way’ of coronavirus spread

President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurates the Visitor’s Conference on Implementation of National Education Policy 2020 on September 19, 2020. Photo: Twitter/@EduMinOfIndia

18K | National Education Policy 2020 | New curriculum, assessment system to roll out from academic year 2021-22

A transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles. Photo: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases via AFP

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The Lok Sabha on September 20, 2020.

15K | Parliament proceedings | September 20, 2020

14K | Explainer | Why are the Agriculture Bills being opposed

Construction workers on a building site in Dubai, 2006

12K | Indian migrant workers in Gulf countries are returning home without months of salary owed to them

Rajeev Sharma, who has been arrested by the Delhi Police in connection with a case under the Official Secrets Act. Photo: Delhi Police via PTI

12K | Arrested Delhi journalist Rajeev Sharma was passing info to the Chinese

BJD's Bhartruhari Mahtab speaks on the Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Bill, 2020.

11K | Parliament proceedings | September 21, 2020

TMC MP Derek O'Brien attempts to tear the rule book as ruckus erupts in the Rajya Sabha over agriculture-related bills, during the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi on September 20, 2020. Photo: RSTV/PTI

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