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India on U.S. Treasury Currency Monitoring List Again

Sriram Lakshman

India was on the list in the previous report from December 2020 as well.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

Raul Castro confirms he's resigning, ending long era in Cuba

AP

His retirement means that for the first time in more than six decades Cubans won't have a Castro formally guilding their affairs

Cuban First Secretary of the Communist Party Raul Castro speaking during the opening session of the 8th Congress of the Cuban Communist Party at the Convention Palace in Havana, on April 16, 2021.

Joe Biden-Suga Yoshihide ‘likely’ to announce next in-person Quad Summit, says U.S. official

Sriram Lakshman

Mr Suga and Mr Biden are also expected to discuss regional security including North Korea, China and China-Taiwan issues.

Combo photo of U.S. President Joe Biden with Japan’s Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide.

U.S. says Russia was given Trump campaign poll data

AP

Manafort aide passed it on, it says.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

India on U.S. Treasury Currency Monitoring List Again

Cuban First Secretary of the Communist Party Raul Castro speaking during the opening session of the 8th Congress of the Cuban Communist Party at the Convention Palace in Havana, on April 16, 2021.

Raul Castro confirms he's resigning, ending long era in Cuba

Combo photo of U.S. President Joe Biden with Japan’s Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide.

Joe Biden-Suga Yoshihide ‘likely’ to announce next in-person Quad Summit, says U.S. official

U.S. says Russia was given Trump campaign poll data

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Silent bond: People paying tributes to pro-democracy protesters killed in the military crackdown.

Opponents of Myanmar coup form shadow government

Italian Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

UNHCR appeals to Italy not to impede migrants rescue boats

COVID-19

A medical worker prepares a dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine. File.

Coronavirus | Australia reports death after AstraZeneca shot AP

It is the third case of blood clots in Australia officially linked to the vaccine since the national rollout began in early March

Coronavirus | Waive vaccine intellectual property rules, Senators write to Biden

Coronavirus | Europe surpasses one million COVID-19 deaths: WHO

U.S. remains non-committal on India’s move to get TRIPS waiver to COVID-19 vaccines at WTO

LDCs support request made by India, South Africa for waiving COVID-19 vaccine-related IPR

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South Asia

Pakistan PM Imran Khan appoints Shaukat Tareen as new Finance Minister in cabinet reshuffle
PTI

Pakistan suspends services of social media platforms following violent protest
PTI

U.S. to continue to push Pakistan on supporting diplomatic efforts to ensure peace in Afghanistan: CIA Director Burns
PTI

Sri Lanka opposition, civil society mount legal challenge to Chinese-backed Port City Bill
Meera Srinivasan

US

2 men killed, officer wounded in San Antonio shootout
PTI

FedEx facility shooting | Four Sikhs killed, five others injured
PTI

Chicago releases video of police shooting
AFP

Finland offers to host Russia, U.S. meeting
AFP

China

China poses single biggest geopolitical test for U.S. in 21st century, says CIA Director
PTI

‘Terrorist forces’ may take advantage of U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan: China
PTI

U.S. envoy John Kerry in China for talks ahead of climate summit
Ananth Krishnan

Hong Kong to amend election laws in favour of pro-Beijing camp
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2 men killed, officer wounded in San Antonio shootout

China’s GDP grew record 18.3% in Q1

FedEx facility shooting | Four Sikhs killed, five others injured

Raul Castro confirms he's resigning, ending long era in Cuba

Chicago releases video of police shooting

Finland offers to host Russia, U.S. meeting

India on U.S. Treasury Currency Monitoring List Again

India was on the list in the previous report from December 2020 as well.

U.S. says Russia was given Trump campaign poll data

Manafort aide passed it on, it says.

Opponents of Myanmar coup form shadow government

It includes members of Suu Kyi’s ousted Cabinet and ethnic minority leaders.

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Is there a backchannel between India and Pakistan?

Diplomatic Affairs Editor Suhasini Haidar analyses whether there is a backchannel currently in play between India and Pakistan

Coronavirus | Australia reports death after AstraZeneca shot

It is the third case of blood clots in Australia officially linked to the vaccine since the national rollout began in early March

Joe Biden-Suga Yoshihide ‘likely’ to announce next in-person Quad Summit, says U.S. official

Mr Suga and Mr Biden are also expected to discuss regional security including North Korea, China and China-Taiwan issues.

Turkey bans use of cryptocurrencies for payments, sends Bitcoin down

Turkey's central bank bannedthe use of cryptocurrencies and crypto assets to purchase goodsand services, citing "irrepairable" possible damages and

UNHCR appeals to Italy not to impede migrants rescue boats

Charities that operate the boats complain that safety measures required by Italy are tantamount to blocking their operations.

Iran starts enriching uranium to 60%, its highest level ever

While 60 % is higher than any level Iran previously enriched uranium, it is still lower than weapons-grade levels of 90 %.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan appoints Shaukat Tareen as new Finance Minister in cabinet reshuffle

A banker by profession, Mr. Tareen, 68, served in the same capacity in the government of Pakistan Peoples Party (2009-10) for a short period before he decided to step down to raise capital for his Silk Bank.

Hong Kong democracy leaders given jail terms amid crackdown

A total of nine advocates were given jail terms, but four of them, including 82-year-old lawyer and former lawmaker Martin Lee, had their sentences suspended after their age and accomplishments were taken into consideration.

Coronavirus | Waive vaccine intellectual property rules, Senators write to Biden

The lawmakers, in a letter delivered to the White House on Thursday evening, wrote that Biden should “prioritize people over pharmaceutical company profits” and support the temporary waiver of the rules.

U.S. has been wracked with several mass shootings in 2021

The Gun Violence Archive says 147 mass shootings have occurred so far in 2021.

European Union-U.K. talks over Brexit fail to reach breakthrough

A British statement said that “a number of difficult issues remained and it was important to continue to discuss them.”

Pakistan suspends services of social media platforms following violent protest

The government banned Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan following three days of violent protest by it to force the government to expel the French ambassador over a blasphemous caricature published in France last year.

Turkey bans use of cryptocurrencies for payments

A growing boom in Turkey's crypto market had gained further pace recently, with investors hoping to both gain from bitcoin's rally and shelter against inflation

With flagship electric car, Mercedes takes fight to Tesla

Daimler now joins rival Volkswagen AG with a dedicated electric platform. BMW will launch a dedicated platform in 2025.

Bezos says Amazon needs to do better for employees in last investor letter as CEO

Amazon, the second-largest private employer in America, hasbeen criticized by some of its 800,000 employees for havingharsh working conditions

Eight killed in shooting at Indianapolis Fedex facility: Police

It was at least the third mass shooting this year in Indianapolis alone

U.S. to continue to push Pakistan on supporting diplomatic efforts to ensure peace in Afghanistan: CIA Director Burns

CIA Director William Burns was responding to a question from Congressman Adam Schiff, who is the Chairman of the powerful House Intelligence Committee.

People may trust computers more than humans to perform some tasks, study says

People may be willing to rely more on a computer programme than other humans, especially if a task is too challenging, according to a study by the University of Georgia

China poses single biggest geopolitical test for U.S. in 21st century, says CIA Director

William Burns made the remarks to members of the House Select Committee on Intelligence during a Congressional hearing on worldwide threats on Thursday.

In far-off Indian hills, ousted MPs fight for Myanmar’s democracy

Reuters spoke to two such lawmakers and to a Myanmar politician, all involved with the Committee Representing the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw

Drone targets U.S. troops at Iraq’s Erbil airport

Drone used to drop explosives

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Russia

It expels 10 diplomats, restricts trading and blacklists 32 individuals over ‘election meddling, cyberattack’

Sri Lanka opposition, civil society mount legal challenge to Chinese-backed Port City Bill

Won’t allow country to become Chinese colony, says monk

Data | India accounts for 6% of the world's COVID-19 cases registered in April

In India, Maharashtra continues to bear the brunt both in terms of cases and deaths

‘Terrorist forces’ may take advantage of U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan: China

Beijing slams Washington for linking the withdrawal of the U.S. troops from Afghanistan to focus more on the threats posed by China

Sydney man finds snake in lettuce bought at supermarket

It was a venomous pale-headed snake.

France urges its nationals in Pakistan to leave country after violent protests by radical religious group

The Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan took to streets on Monday to launch violent protests to force the government to expel the French ambassador over blasphemous caricatures published last year.

Coronavirus | Europe surpasses one million COVID-19 deaths: WHO

He said the proportion of COVID-19 deaths among people over 80, who have been prioritized for vaccines, had dropped to nearly 30%

U.S. troop withdrawal | Antony Blinken makes unannounced visit to Afghanistan

His trip also came after NATO immediately followed suit, saying its roughly 7,000 non-American forces in Afghanistan would be departing within a few months

Macron assesses Notre Dame two years after devastating fire

Macron promised the cathedral would be rebuilt by 2024, yet officials acknowledge the work won’t be fully completed by then.

Like-minded countries should act cohesively to protect interests in Indo-Pacific: Australian PM

“The Indo-Pacific is the region that will shape our prosperity, our security and our destiny, individually and collectively,” Mr. Morrison said.

Watch | 150,000 hearts painted on London’s wall to commemorate COVID victims

A video on the London wall that has been painted with 150,000 hearts to commemorate COVID victims

Explainer: What are the Iran nuclear talks all about?

The original deal was agreed after Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, widely seen as a moderate, first took office.

Congressional resolution introduced to honour Ambedkar on his 130th birth anniversary

An Indian-American Congressman has introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives for a second consecutive year to honour Bhimrao

Rocket attack on base in northern Iraq kills Turkish soldier

The ministry said in a statement that three rockets were launched at the base in northern Iraq’s Bashiqa region.

U.S. remains non-committal on India’s move to get TRIPS waiver to COVID-19 vaccines at WTO

The move by India, South Africa and several other countries has been supported by more than 60 top American lawmakers, most of whom are progressives.

Taiwan-U.S. partnership stronger than ever: Former U.S. official

The U.S. has expressed a “rock solid support for Taiwan,” President Tsai Ing-wen said on Thursday in opening remarks before the two sides met in Taipei, the island’s capital.

South Sudan has potential, needs to hold elections: UN envoy David Shearer

Mr. Shearer said, “Though it’s all moved too slowly, it’s now time to focus on elections and have a legitimate, popularly elected government.”

Months after hack, U.S. poised to announce sanctions on Russia

The sanctions would represent the first retaliatory action announced against the Kremlin for last year’s hack, familiarly known as the SolarWinds breach.

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