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Biden-Harris inauguration | Live updates

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Mr. Biden will take oath as the 46th President of United States.

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(Left to right) Doug Emhoff, U.S. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, incoming U.S. First Lady Jill Biden, U.S. President-elect Joe Biden arrive for the inauguration on January 20, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.

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India is a bipartisan success story: Secretary of State-designate Blinken, signals continuity in ties

Suhasini Haidar

As nominees begin confirmation process, pointers to Biden policies on India China, Russia, emerge

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Loud explosion rocks central Madrid

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Videos and images shared on social media showed a tower of smoke coming out from a building and rubble scattered in a central street of Madrid.

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A damaged building is pictured in Madrid on January 20, 2021 after a strong explosion rocked the building.

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Jack Ma appears in public in boost to Alibaba

Ananth Krishnan

Alibaba’s shares were up 8% in Hong Kong after his first appearance in close to three months.

Jack Ma was attending the Jack Ma Rural Teachers Award ceremony via video. File Photo

(Left to right) Doug Emhoff, U.S. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, incoming U.S. First Lady Jill Biden, U.S. President-elect Joe Biden arrive for the inauguration on January 20, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.

Biden-Harris inauguration | Live updates

India is a bipartisan success story: Secretary of State-designate Blinken, signals continuity in ties

A damaged building is pictured in Madrid on January 20, 2021 after a strong explosion rocked the building.

Loud explosion rocks central Madrid

Jack Ma was attending the Jack Ma Rural Teachers Award ceremony via video. File Photo

Jack Ma appears in public in boost to Alibaba

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A senior citizen receives COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination center in Le Cannet, in France. File

COVID-19 vaccination: 51 million given jabs worldwide

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More than 100 musicians including Elton John said the new U.K.-EU trade deal that took effect on January 1 has “a gaping hole where the promised free movement for musicians should be.”

Music stars slam U.K.'s 'shameful' failure on EU touring rules

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COVID-19

Sinopharm’s china National Biotech Group (CNBG) vaccine boxes for the COVID-19 are pictured at a vaccination site, in Shanghai on January 19, 2021.

China’s vaccine diplomacy finds takers in Southeast Asia Ananth Krishnan

China earlier this month also offered its vaccines to Nepal, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Trump’s order on easing travel from much of Europe and Brazil will not stand, says Team Biden

Coronavirus deaths rising in 30 U.S. states amid winter surge

U.S., China spar over the origins of the coronavirus

France, U.K. boost vaccine campaigns, Britain shuts travel corridors

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South Asia

Coronavirus vaccines sent by India reach Bhutan and Maldives
PTI

2 security personnel killed in Pak terror attack
PTI

Imran Khan to visit Sri Lanka
Meera Srinivasan

India ‘intervened’ on Jaffna University memorial issue
Meera Srinivasan

Europe

Concerns grow over Eurostar rail service linking U.K., EU
AP

U.K. says ‘human error’ wiped 1000s of police computer records
AP

France, U.K. boost vaccine campaigns, Britain shuts travel corridors
AFP

U.K.’s vaccination programme expands to cover over-70s
PTI

West Asia

Huge explosion in oil tanker in Syria’s Homs province, no casualties
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Iran kicks off ground forces drill on coast of Gulf of Oman
PTI

Turkey slaps advertising ban on Twitter, Pinterest
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Saudi reports sharp drop in executions
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Iran says U.S. sanctions hinder access to COVID-19 vaccines

Netflix’s app installs grow over 200% after StreamFest in India

Violation of religious freedom in Pakistan by govt; in India, much of it’s communal violence: U.S. diplomat

UAE registers China's Sinopharm vaccine, says 86% effective

“Let’s pay homage to 3 million killed, 200,000 women raped by Pak Army in 1971”: India

Biden, Harris reaffirm racial equity, diverse Cabinet in meeting with civil rights leaders

Unsurprising that India’s farmers are worried about agricultural reforms: U.S. lawmaker

India has called the remarks by foreign leaders and politicians on protests by farmers as “ill-informed” and “unwarranted”

Britain proposes tailored competition rules for Google and Facebook

The Competition and Markets Authority said a legally binding code of conduct backed up by penalties that could extend to fines of up to 10% of turnover, as well as enhanced merger rules, should be set up in legislation.

Kim’s sister slams Seoul over questioning zero-virus claim

Kim Yo Jong responded to South Korean Foreign Minister’s comments.

Indonesia conducts regional election during pandemic

Polling stations opened earlier than usual and each voter was given a scheduled hour during which they could vote.

U.N. urges Iran to address nuclear, ballistic missile concerns

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expresses regret at Iran’s 2019 decision to violate limits in the deal including on centrifuges and enriching uranium

India’s weapons procurement from the U.S. jumps to $3.4 billion in 2020

Several countries reported a drop in purchase of weapons from the U.S..

Singapore 'cruise-to-nowhere' turns back after COVID-19 case aboard

Singapore has been piloting the trips, which are open only to residents, make no stops and sail in waters just off the city-state

U.S. House approves defence bill amid Trump veto threat

Congressional leaders on Tuesday vowed to move ahead on the hugely popular bill — which affirms automatic 3% pay raises for US troops and authorises other military programmes — despite the veto threat.

Test flight of SpaceX’s Starship aborted at last second

An automatic engine abort occurred with just 1.3 seconds remaining in the countdown

U.S. Supreme Court Throws Out Case Seeking Pennsylvania Vote Overturn

The Supreme Court’s one sentence rejection of injunctive relief for the plaintiffs did not note any dissents

‘Mask up for 100 days’: Biden sets pandemic goals of masking, schooling and vaccination in introducing health team

“Getting children back to school will be a national priority in the first 100 days,” Mr Biden told a briefing in Wilmington, Delaware.

Fired U.S. cyber chief sues Trump campaign, lawyer over threats

Christopher Krebs said he had been “bombarded” with death threats, harassment and being branded a traitor since a Nov. 30 broadcast where lawyer Joseph diGenova said he should be “taken out at dawn and shot”

EU sets out search ranking guidelines for Google, Microsoft, platforms

The Commission said the guidelines require online platforms to identify the algorithmic parameters that determine ranking and to share them with companies.

Sri Lanka to get $300 mn Chinese tyre factory

It will come up near Hambantota port.

Britain, EU strike deal on Ireland border

U.K. agrees to drop clauses that breach Brexit withdrawal agreement

Afghan civilian deaths surged during Taliban talks, says report

Strikes by Afghan forces are now harming more civilians, says report.

Coronavirus | Top Bangladesh foreign affairs figures test positive for Covid-19

Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen cancels meeting with Shringla in New Delhi.

Four lions at Spanish zoo test positive for COVID-19

Two staff had tested positive after the outbreak was first detected last month.

Sri Lankan government panel to question inmates in prison riot probe

The incident happened as coronavirus-pandemic-related unrest has been growing in Sri Lanka’s overcrowded prisons.

Indian-origin Raj Chouhan elected Speaker of Canada’s British Columbia Province

Punjab-born Raj Chouhan immigrated to Canada in 1973

Local journalist killed by gunmen in northwest Pakistan

The attackers escaped after the incident, police said

PM Modi speaks to Qatar Emir on creating task-force to facilitate investments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani on Tuesday vowed to boost bilateral cooperation in the fields of

Iran upholds death sentence against France-based journalist it caught last year

Iran said on Tuesday its Supreme Court had upheld a death sentence against a high-profile dissident journalist who was captured last year in what

Nepal, China announce revised height of Mount Everest as 8,848.86 metres

The new height is 86 cm more than the previous measurement.

Over 70% suffered from ‘Zoom Anxiety’ this year, survey finds

Most respondents found video calling made them more anxious than telephone calls and nearly half of them said it was worse than face-to-face meetings.

Coronavirus | 90-year-old British woman becomes first person in world to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Margaret Keenan, from Enniskillen, said she felt “so privileged” to receive the jab at University Hospital, Coventry.

Nations must address barriers against access to affordable medicines, new technologies: India at UN

The 193-member General Assembly decided by consensus to proclaim December 27 as the ‘International Day of Epidemic Preparedness’

Nobel laureates receive prizes at home amid pandemic

The lavish Stockholm ceremony hasn't been cancelled since World War II, and the last time the Oslo ceremony was scrapped was in 1976 when the peace prize was “reserved” until the following year owing to a lack of suitable nominations.

Gen Chuck Yeager, first pilot to break sound barrier, dead at 97

Author Tom Wolfe made Yeager a prominent character in “The Right Stuff,” his 1979 book about the early days of the space program.

Indonesia expects halal certificate for experimental vaccine

Over 1 million doses of the experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed by Sinovac arrived in Indonesia on Sunday evening.

China removes TripAdvisor, 104 other apps from stores under cleansing campaign

China heavily regulates its cyberspace and punishments for transgressions are not uncommon, irrespective of whether the app is operated by a domestic or foreign company.

Indonesia expects halal certificate for experimental COVID-19 vaccine

The most populous Muslim-majority nation has 581,550 confirmed cases, including 17,867 deaths, the highest in Southeast Asia

Joe Biden picks retired General Lloyd Austin for Defense Secretary

The President-elect could announce the nomination of the 67-year-old four star general on Tuesday

Christchurch massacre: report shows how shooter eluded detection

The nearly 800-page Royal Commission of Inquiry report released Tuesday shows that the attacker, Brenton Tarrant, kept a low profile and told nobody of his plans

Japan's economy grows 22.9% in 3Q, bouncing back from COVID-19

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announces an additional stimulus package worth about $700 billion

U.S. designates Pak., China as countries of particular concern for violation of religious freedom

The U.S. will continue to work tirelessly to end religiously motivated abuses and persecution around the world, says Mike Pompeo

U.S. approves Taiwan arms sale

The State Department on Monday said it had approved a $280 million sale to Taiwan of advanced military communications equipment

Biden names key players to COVID-19 response, plans more Cabinet nominations this week

Biden expects to name his defense secretary on Friday

Boris Johnson to head to Brussels for crucial Brexit talks

The two leaders spoke for the second time in 48 hours as their trade teams remained locked in stalled negotiations in Brussels.

Pakistan hospital suspends staff as oxygen shortage kills patients

It went unnoticed, unsupervised and unchecked: report

Bob Dylan sells his entire catalogue to Universal Music

The deal covers over 600 song copyrights spanning 60 years

Maduro wins legislature polls boycotted by Opposition

U.S. denounces the elections as a ‘fraud and a sham’

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32K | Dr. Shanta | Country loses a crusader who revolutionised cancer treatment

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan

24K | Imran Khan attacks Modi government over Arnab Goswami chats

Indian players pose with the winning trophy after defeating Australia by three wickets on the final day of the fourth cricket Test match at the Gabba, Brisbane, Australia on January 19, 2021.

18K | Aus vs Ind 4th Test | India beats Australia by 3 wickets to retain Border-Gavaskar trophy

Covaxin vaccine being administrated at Rajiv Gandhi Govt. General Hospital on January 17, 2021.

14K | Covishield not to be taken by people severely allergic to any of its ingredients: Serum Institute

File photo for representation.

11K | India asks WhatsApp to withdraw changes in privacy policy

Photo from the accident site

10K | 15 labourers crushed to death near Surat

Rishabh Pant of India celebrates with teammates Navdeep Saini and Mohammed Siraj past Australia's captain Tim Paine after winning on day five of the fourth Test match between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia on January 19, 2021.

10K | BCCI announces ₹5 crore bonus for triumphant Indian team

A healthcare worker fills syringe during the second day of COVID-19 vaccination in Ahmedabad on January 19, 2021.

9K | India begins massive push for neighbourhood vaccine, lakhs to be shipped out on Wednesday

9K | Do not consume alcohol for 45 days after vaccination: Experts