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South Korea, U.S. to hold smaller military drills due to coronavirus
South Korea and the United States will kick off their annual joint military drills this week but without mobilising U.S.based troops after scaling back the programme due to coronavirus concerns, a military source in Seoul said on Wednesday.
Armenia extends state of emergency over coronavirus until Sept. 11
Armenia on Wednesday extended a state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak until Sept. 11 despite a decline in number of daily infections.
Singapore reports 42 new coronavirus cases, lowest daily count in 4.5 months
Singapore on Wednesday reported 42 new COVID19 cases, its lowest daily count in about four and a half months.
Back from the dead? Stem cells give hope for revival of Malaysia's extinct rhinos
Some skin, eggs and tissue samples are all that remain of Malaysia's last rhino, Iman, who died last November after years of failed breeding attempts.
Covid-19 Battle Gets a Shot in the Arm With Russia's 'Sputnik' Vaccine Claim. Here's All You Need to Know
Named after the Sputnik, the world’s first satellite launched into space by the Soviet Union, Russian President Putin claimed that the vaccine was "quite effective", gave sustainable immunity. However, little else was revealed about the vaccine.
Redmi K30 Ultra Mid-Range 5G Phone Launched With MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC, 120Hz Display and More
The Redmi K30 Ultra is currently available in China and the base 6GB + 128GB model is priced at CNY 1,999 (Rs 21,500).
Happy Janmashtami 2020: Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Shilpa Shetty, Sidharth Malhotra Wish Fans
On the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami today, Bollywood celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Kapil Sharma have extended festive greetings to fans.
Oil rises after bigger-than-expected drop in inventories
Oil prices moved higher on Wednesday after an industry report showed that U.S. inventories of crude fell more than analysts expected, bolstering hopes that fuel demand in the world's biggest economy can weather the coronavirus pandemic.
Skoda India Announces Its Third Facility in Bengaluru; Aims for Expansion to 50 New Cities in 3 Years
Skoda Auto India further said that under the 'India 2.0' project, it aims to have at least twice as many sales and service touchpoints by 2020, as compared to now.
TikTok Bypassed Google’s Policies to Track Android Users Using Their MAC Addresses
TikTok was recently reported to be preparing to sue the Trump administration in an attempt to save its business in the United States.
Nokia Phone Maker HMD Global Secures $230 Million in New Funding from Google, Qualcomm
HMD Global said the investment will further fuel strategic vision in several key areas including the company's mission to make 5G smartphones.
3 Children Among 5 Charred to Death After Bengaluru-bound Bus Catches Fire in Chitradurga
A police officer said that the deceased have not been identified, and suspected that the vehicle was parked by the road side when it caught fire.
Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonates with Black women
China Cochran met Kamala Harris at a campaign event in Detroit last year and was swept away by her ambition, charisma and leadership. She hoped the California senator would advance in politics.
Sevilla Reach Europa League Semi-final as Wolves Pay for Penalty Miss
Sevilla beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 and will face Manchester United in the Europa League semi-final in Cologne.
Australia's Victoria has deadliest day of coronavirus pandemic
Australia's secondmost populous state of Victoria reported on Wednesday its deadliest day of the coronavirus pandemic with 21 fatalities in the last 24 hours and 410 new daily cases.
Airbnb backs OECD approach to digital services tax
Home rental startup Airbnb said on Wednesday it supported the development of a digital services tax regime being discussed by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to bridge a divide between the United States and Europe.
