World & Politics

Chinese Firm Snooping On Million Around The World, Harnessed Personal Details From Dark Web

Chinese authorities and agencies have been found to be snooping on millions of people all around the world as it harnessed personal data from the dark web. The Chinese company
Published on September 16, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh

WHO notes record rise in COVID incidence, UN suggests systemic approach to fight pandemic

The number of new cases of the coronavirus infection is returning to record levels, as evidenced by data regularly published by the World Health Organization (WHO). Austria and the Czech…
Published on September 14, 2020
By Iris Barker

European Commissioner Gentiloni does not expect euro zone to exit the crisis soon

Paolo Gentiloni, a member of the European Commission for the economy, believes that most of the eurozone countries will not reach pre-crisis GDP levels by the end of 2021. He…
Published on September 13, 2020
By Iris Barker

Bahrain Becomes The Fourth Middle East Country To Normalizes Ties With Israel

Following close on the heels of the United Arab Emirates, another Middle East country Bahrain has decided to normalize ties with Israel. The to countries made this surprise announcement and
Published on September 13, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh

EU asks Facebook to suspend transmission of user data to the US

The European regulator for the protection of personal data has sent a preliminary order to the American Facebook to suspend the transfer of data of its users to the United…
Published on September 9, 2020
By Iris Barker

Skepticism In German Government Over Sanctions On Russia In Navalny Poisoning Case

Amid a debate over it the German government should suspend the Nord Stream 2 pipeline from Russia to Germany over the issue of the poisoning of a Kremlin critic, German
Published on September 8, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh

Pfizer and BioNTech vaccines may be admitted to the market in October

Germany will conduct clinical trials of a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine developed by the German BioNTech and the American Pfizer Inc. If the trials are successful, the companies plan to apply…
Published on September 7, 2020
By Iris Barker

King of Saudi Arabia and Trump discuss work of G20

The King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud discussed the work of the G20 and the situation in the Middle East during a telephone conversation with US President…
Published on September 6, 2020
By Iris Barker

UK and US to begin next round of trade agreement talks on September 8

The UK and the US are planning to begin the fourth round of negotiations on a trade agreement after Britain's withdrawal from the European Union (Brexit) on September 8, UK…
Published on September 3, 2020
By Iris Barker

India Takes Aim At China Tech, Bands 59 Chinese Apps Including Tencent’s PUBG

After an initial hot to Chinese technology companies in June by banning 59 Chinese apps and following that up with more bans on clones of those apps, the Indian government
Published on September 3, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh

India enters top 50 of Global Innovation Index for the first time

India entered the top 50 of the Global Innovation Index for the first time, moving up four positions to 48th and retaining its leading position among Central and South Asian…
Published on September 2, 2020
By Iris Barker

US refuse to join global COVID-19 vaccine initiative

The United States will not participate in international efforts to develop and distribute a vaccine against COVID-19, as this initiative is linked to the World Health Organization (WHO), the White…
Published on September 1, 2020
By Iris Barker

WHO names conditions for safe opening of countries after COVID-19 pandemic

Countries that intend to resume the functioning of the economy and intensify activities in various areas must comply with a number of security recommendations, Head of the World Health Organization…
Published on August 31, 2020
By Iris Barker

Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe Resigns Due To Health Reasons

The longest serving Prime Minster of Japan, Shinzo Abe, announced his resignation because of poor health ending a tenure in which Abe sought to revive a deflation stricken economy and
Published on August 28, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh

Death Valley Records The Highest Temperature Ever On Earth

The temperature was recorded during a heatwave sweeping across the valley while the forecast had also predicted further rise in the temperature.
Published on August 27, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Turkey likely to buy another batch of S-400 missile system from Russia: Ifax

The potential deal will compound issues in U.S.-Turkey relations and add to geopolitcal tensions.
Published on August 24, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Trump allows possibility of complete break in economic cooperation with China

US President Donald Trump said that he does not rule out a complete cessation of economic cooperation with China under certain conditions.
Published on August 24, 2020
By Iris Barker

Biden officially confirmed as Presidential Candidate from Democrats

Former Vice President of the United States Joseph Biden has been officially confirmed as the country's Democratic presidential candidate.
Published on August 19, 2020
By Iris Barker

Japanese economy experiences unprecedented downturn amid COVID-19

The Japanese economy has suffered an unprecedented recession under the influence of measures against the spread of COVID-19, according to preliminary data from the Japanese government released on Monday.
Published on August 17, 2020
By Iris Barker

Palestinians recall its ambassador from United Arab Emirates

The Palestinian ambassador to the UAE has been recalled following the announcement of plans to normalize relations between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi. Palestinians talk about betrayal.
Published on August 14, 2020
By Iris Barker

France to increase military presence in the eastern Mediterranean

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday evening his decision to increase the French military presence in the eastern Mediterranean over tensions between Greece and Turkey.
Published on August 13, 2020
By Iris Barker

Canada to impose 10% duties on US products containing aluminum

Canada intends to impose duties on imports of a wide range of American products containing aluminum - from washing machines and golf clubs to aluminum cans - in response to…
Published on August 10, 2020
By Iris Barker

IMF is exploring options to support Lebanon after explosion

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is exploring all possible options for supporting Lebanon after the explosion, the head of the organization, Kristalina Georgieva, said on Thursday.
Published on August 7, 2020
By Iris Barker

Beirut’s Warehouse Explosion Echoed In Cyprus

Help is being offered from many including erstwhile enemies, while death toll and injured numbers are expected to rise, informed Lebanese official, although official statements are still to come about…
Published on August 5, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Iran conceals real statistics on coronavirus: BBC

Iranian leaders have concealed the real statistics on infections and deaths of those infected with the novel coronavirus; the real figures are two to three times higher, the BBC Persian…
Published on August 3, 2020
By Iris Barker

No “Silver Bullet” For Covid-19 Till Now, Warns WHO

There might never be a “silver bullet” for the novel coronavirus, the World Health Organization warned on Monday, and said that there can perhaps never be a perfect vaccine for
Published on August 3, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh

British Minister to visit US to discuss free trade agreement

British Foreign Trade Secretary Liz Truss will visit Washington next week to discuss a free trade agreement in the third round of negotiations, the Financial Times reported, citing informed sources.
Published on August 3, 2020
By Iris Barker

Turkey’s parliament approves controversial social media regulation bill

The draft law obliges foreign social networks in Turkey to remove materials within 48 hours at the request of the authorities. Human rights activists are outraged by President Erdogan's response…
Published on July 29, 2020
By Iris Barker

Airlines ask EU and US to introduce common COVID-19 testing programs

Several airlines have asked the European Union and the United States to introduce unified testing programs for the coronavirus infection COVID-19.
Published on July 23, 2020
By Iris Barker

US may take action on TikTok and WeChat in the coming weeks

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said that the administration is considering a series of actions regarding Chinese applications TikTok, WeChat and others, which could be taken in the…
Published on July 16, 2020
By Iris Barker

Macron’s Reshuffled Ministry Strategy To Battle Coronavirus Shockwave On Economy

After protests from voters, facing defeats, and taking economic blow due to the pandemic, Macron appoints new Ministry heads in three sectors.
Published on July 15, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

China will impose sanctions in response to Trump’s decree on Hong Kong

The Chinese government condemned adoption of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act by the United States and intends to impose sanctions on some Americans and businesses. Such a statement was published…
Published on July 15, 2020
By Iris Barker

Facebook, WhatsApp suspend user data disclosure to Hong Kong authorities

Facebook and WhatsApp will temporarily stop transfer of user data at the request of Hong Kong law enforcement agencies.
Published on July 6, 2020
By Iris Barker

US Navy Carriers Carry On Drills In South China Sea While Chinese Ships Watched

The South China s4a region has again drawn political attention of the world as two aircraft carriers of the United States Navy undertook exercises in the region which has see
Published on July 6, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh

UK may begin to refuse Huawei’s participation in 5G networks in six months

UK authorities may begin to refuse participation of the Chinese company Huawei in 5G networks in six months, according to Telegraph.
Published on July 6, 2020
By Iris Barker

WTO accuses Saudi Arabia of non-compliance with anti-piracy requirements

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has sided with Qatar in its dispute with Saudi Arabia about the illegal use of broadcasts of the sports channel beIN SPORTS. The organization believes…
Published on July 2, 2020
By Iris Barker

USA declares Chinese Huawei and ZTE a threat to national security

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially declared Chinese telecommunications companies Huawei and ZTE a national security threat.
Published on June 30, 2020
By Iris Barker

President Trump And Republic House Spilt On Face Mask

Surging COVID-19 cases in the U.S. intensifies Republicans’ concern over making masks mandatory, while the President considers it to be a “personal choice”.
Published on June 30, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Controversial New Security Law For Hong Kong Passed By China

The controversial national security legislation for Hong Kong was reportedly passed by China’s parliament which, according to Chinese authorities, is a necessary tool to address the issues of terrorism, subversion
Published on June 30, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh

Hong Kong National Security Law passed in Beijing

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) on Tuesday passed the Hong Kong National Security Law, the Hong Kong edition of the South China Morning Post reported.
Published on June 30, 2020
By Iris Barker

China Appoints World Bank’s Representative As Finance Ministry’s Face

When “bilateral tensions” between Washington and Beijing seems to be “at their worst in decade” and both the countries arrive at their “Phase 1 agreement” for truce, while China appoints…
Published on June 27, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Review Of Its Global Force Deployment Being Done By US To Counter China, Says Mike Pompeo

In order to appropriately posture the deployment of forces, the United States is reviewing its global force deployment so that it is bale to counter the increasing threat of China’s
Published on June 26, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh

Pompeo accuses China of “terrible conditions” at One Belt One Road projects

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused China of forcing people to work under "terrible" conditions at the One Belt One Road (OBOR) projects.
Published on June 26, 2020
By Iris Barker

Russia’s Scrambled Jets Intercept ‘U.S. B-52 Bombers’

The U.S. and Russia escorting each other’s bombers in planned flights.
Published on June 23, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

South Korea announces second wave of COVID-19 coronavirus

South Korea officially announced that it is facing the second wave of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Authorities did not expect it so soon.
Published on June 23, 2020
By Iris Barker

‘National Security Agency’ In Hong Kong To Be Set Up By China, Says Chinese State Media

The proposed new law for Hong Kong is planned to be overseen by a “national security agency” which is planned to be set up in Hong Kong by China. The
Published on June 22, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh

Japan and Vietnam partially remove travel restrictions

Japan and Vietnam agreed on a partial and phased lifting of travel restrictions between the two countries, said the Japanese Foreign Ministry.
Published on June 19, 2020
By Iris Barker

Ontario’s Social Bubbles With No Social Distancing Pressure

Through simple steps, ensuring safety, government in Ontario have allowed people to be part of one social circle.
Published on June 17, 2020
By Debaleena Bhattacharjee

Peru to create over 1M jobs in the second half of 2020

The authorities of Peru intend to create more than a million new jobs in the second half of this year through investments in roads, housing and agriculture, said Peruvian President…
Published on June 16, 2020
By Iris Barker

Cuba Follows New Zealand To Say Its Close To Eliminating Covid-19

After New Zealand, Cuba is the second country to announce that they are close to eliminating the novel coronavirus form the country. The disease caused by the novel coronavirus has
Published on June 10, 2020
By Debdutta Ghosh