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China says latest U.S. sailing near Taiwan 'extremely dangerous'
China's military said on Wednesday the latest U.S. navy sailing near Chineseclaimed Taiwan was "extremely dangerous" and stirring up such trouble was in neither country's interests.
Coronavirus is Not Ready to Budge, So When Can Children in India Go Back to School?
As the Centre prepares to issue another set of guidelines to unlock India, the states face an uphill task in reopening schools amid a surge in Covid-19 cases. The challenges are many and there are no easy answers on how to return to classrooms.
Fearing Upcoming NEET Exam, 19-year-old Girl Dies by Suicide in Tamil Nadu: Police
The girl took the extreme step as she was scared of the approaching the exam, police said. The teenager was found hanging in her room on Tuesday evening by her mother, who immediately lodged a complaint with the police.
Jeweller Set on Fire by Cousin Dies in UP's Firozabad; Accused Arrested
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sachindra Patel said that Robin Verma, a shopkeeper and the accused in the case, has been arrested and being questioned.
Global Markets: Shares Nudge Up as Wall Street Record Outweighs Jitters on Growth
Strategist said the tepid performance in Europe and Asia was symptomatic of growing focus for investors: where to put money before a coronavirus vaccine is found.
Profits slide for Dubai's DP World port operator amid virus
International port operator DP World said on Wednesday profits were down 56% for the first half of the year, with earnings sliding to $333 million as coronavirus lockdowns and a global recession impact trade around the world.
Maersk shares jump after upbeat earnings guidance
Maersk on Wednesday issued fullyear earnings guidance above its forecast at the beginning of the year, even as the shipping group expects demand for moving containers at sea to remain below normal levels in the third quarter.
Ekta Kapoor Dissociates Herself From Pavitra Rishta Fund for Mental Health
This comes after Vishal Kirti, brother-in-law of Sushant Singh Rajput, posted a strong message against using the late actor as a poster boy for mental health awareness.
Belarus challenger urges EU to support 'awakening' country
The Belarusian opposition leader has called on European leaders not to recognize fraudulent elections" that extended the rule of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko and sparked unprecedented mass protests in the country.
Pandit Jasraj's Mortal Remains to Arrive in Mumbai
His body would be kept for family darshan later in the day at his Versova residence after formalities are completed, Pandit Jasraj's family confirmed.
'A Good Day': Giant Panda's Pregnancy Brings Cheer to US National Zoo
The event is a much-needed bit of good news for the National Zoo, which had to close for months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Major Fire Breaks Out at NCPL Power Station in Greater Noida
Fire tenders were on the spot and fire fighting was underway, an official from the local Knowledge Park police station said..
US President Trump Says He Postponed Trade Talks with China
Representatives from the United States and China had been scheduled to discuss implementation of their so-called Phase 1 trade deal on Saturday, but those talks were canceled.
Hong Kong markets, Stock Connect morning trade cancelled due to typhoon
HONG KONG - Morning trading on Hong Kong's securities market, including Stock Connect trading and derivatives, was cancelled on Wednesday due to a typhoon affecting the city, bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX) said.
Sushant Singh Rajput Fans Troll Ekta Kapoor for Launching Mental Health Awareness Fund in His Name
The Pavitra Rishta Fund dropped Sushant Singh Rajput's image from its logo after trolling intensified on social media for using late actor's name for raising mental health awareness.
Asia Today: S. Korea has highest daily increase since March
South Korea has reported 297 new cases of the coronavirus, its biggest daily rise since early March, as the country began restricting gatherings in the greater capital area amid fears that transmissions are getting out of control.