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US, Philippines start two-week military drills as maritime tension with China rises

Australia approves US Marines' deployment amid travel bans

Linda Reynolds, Defence Minister of Australia, said she has informed Mark Esper, the US secretary of Defense, that the deployment has been approved, in a statement

May 7, 2020

By IANS

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Survey: China managed coronavirus epidemic most efficiently; US, Europe in bottom of heap

The survey ranked 23 countries on four indicators -- national political leadership, corporate leadership, community and media.

May 7, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Coronavirus

Coronavirus crisis: These platforms are emerging as new economy booster for China

Since the nationwide lockdown affected China's economy, there are new opportunities which are emerging as a booster for the country's economy

May 6, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

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President Trump is in the eye of coronavirus storm, but more Americans trust him with economy

The latest poll showed that 45 percent of Americans thought Trump was better at creating jobs; only 32 percent said Biden would do better.

May 6, 2020

By Jacob J

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What are Sage files?UK government group report China coronavirus deaths 10 times higher than claimed

As per the official figures from the Chinese government, around 4,300 people have died of COVID 19 in the country

May 6, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

King Salman extends Indonesia tour: 45 trucks to transport Saudi King's luggage during Bali holiday

Coronavirus impact: Saudi companies to reduce salaries by 40 percent, terminate employees

Private sector companies can even terminate labor contracts after six months if they are facing financial issues due to the COVID-19 situation

May 5, 2020

By Gani Mohamed Waseem

Coronavirus

Russia awards North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with World War II medal; here is why

Russian President Vladimir Putin honoured North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with World War II medal, commemorating the victory against Nazis in Germany

May 5, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Wuhan wet market or Virology lab: where did the novel Coronavirus originate from?

A Five Eyes network intelligence report contradicted theory that coronavirus originated from Wuhan Institute of Virology

May 5, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Coronavirus

African countries importing Madagascar's herbal tonic touted as 'Coronavirus cure'

The herbal tonic touted as cure for coronavirus is being marketed as Covid-Organics and African countries including Tanzania, Congo-Brazzaville, and Guinea-Bissau are importing it

May 5, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Coronavirus

17 Indian soldiers killed in militant attack on Kashmir army brigade HQ

Pulitzer Prize Board makes blunt charge that India revoked Kashmir's 'independence'

Pulitzer board says AP photographers are awarded for "striking images of life in the contested territory of Kashmir as India revoked its independence'.

May 5, 2020

By Jijo Jacob

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Classified Chinese report warns of 'armed confrontation with US' amid backlash over coronavirus

Ever since President Donald Trump took office, relations between USA and China have worsened

May 5, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Coronavirus

Trump claimed that Dr. Fauci downplayed coronavirus risk; while he is nominated for 'Oscars' in public service

Dr. Anthony Fauci was blamed by President Trump that even he downplayed COVID-19 risk. He indeed did, but also had warned that the situation could change

May 4, 2020

By Vinay B.S.

Coronavirus