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D614G : Malaysia detects new coronavirus strain that is 10 times more infectious
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia has detected a strain of the new coronavirus that’s been found to be 10 times more infectious.
Delhi consolidates Indian Ocean outreach, creates infra projects in Mauritius & Maldives
NEW DELHI: Expanding Delhi’s Western Indian Ocean outreach as part of Indo-Pacific vision, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Mauritius will jointly inaugurate the new Supreme Court building of Mauritius on Thursday.
India looks to make $25B from defense production by 2025
The Indian government on Monday introduced a new draft policy that sets a $25 billion defense production target, including making $5 billion from exports, by 2025.
Kozhikode plane crash: Flight was shaking, it was a nightmare, recount survivors
Survivors of the Air India Express plane crash recounted on Saturday the horror and ordeal that unfolded as the aircraft with 190 people on board skidded off the runaway at the Kozhikode airport and broke into two, killing at least 18 people.
Large fire in closed market in Ajman, UAE, under control: police
A large fire which broke out on Wednesday evening at a market in the emirate of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates caused no injuries or deaths and had been brought under control, the head of Ajman police said.
Beirut explosions: Huge blasts rock Lebanon's capital, killing at least 78 and wounding more than 4,000
Massive explosions shook Lebanon's capital Beirut on Tuesday in a blast that has killed 78, with many more fatalities feared to come.
'Significant numbers' of ISIS terrorists in Kerala, Karnataka: UN report on terrorism
United Nations: A UN report on terrorism has warned that there are "significant numbers" of ISIS terrorists in Kerala and Karnataka, noting that the al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent terror group, which reportedly has between 150 and 200 militants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar, is planning attacks in the region.
Indian Navy Completes “Operation Samudra Setu”
Operation Samudra Setu, which was launched on 05 May 2020 as part of the national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas during the COVID-19 pandemic has culminated after successfully bringing 3,992 Indian citizens back to their homeland by sea.
The outbreak at U.S. Marine Corps facilities has raised concerns on the island.
A major outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, has added a new dimension to contentious U.S.-Japan alliance politics in Okinawa.
IN THE DOCK British Army major general faces court martial for first time since 1815 over ‘illegal private school fees claim’
Nick Welch is accused of illegally claiming around £50,000 in allowances to send one of his children to a private school.
Oxford University expert believes
Coronavirus may have lain dormant across the world and emerged when environmental conditions were right for it to thrive - rather than starting in China, an Oxford University expert believes.
Indian MoD approves acquisition of 33 Russian fighter aircraft
India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved the INR181.48 billion (USD2.43 billion) procurement of 21 Mikoyan MiG-29 and 12 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) amid heightened tensions between India and China over a border dispute along the Line of Actual Control (LoAC) in the Himalayas.
Australia announces $186 billion in defense spending amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific
The Australian government will spend $186 billion on its military in the next decade -- and will buy long-range missiles -- as it strengthens its defense capabilities amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
Sri Lanka can gain from the idea of a Free & Open Indo-Pacific -Rakesh Sood
Today on Global Dialogue, we feature an exclusive interview with former Indian diplomat, columnist and foreign affairs expert, Rakesh Sood on India’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and regional developments.
China publishes white paper on fight against COVID-19
A press conference is held by the State Council Information Office in Beijing, capital of China, June 7, 2020. China on Sunday issued a white paper on the country's battle against COVID-19. The white paper, titled "Fighting COVID-19: China in Action," was issued by the State Council Information Office. (Xinhua/Li Xin)
Pentagon officials express concern as Trump threatens to use military to 'dominate' protestors
Washington (CNN) - Defense officials tell CNN there was deep and growing discomfort among some in the Pentagon even before President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is ready to deploy the military to enforce order inside the United States.
Two sessions herald rebound of economy
International interest in the annual sessions of China's top legislative and political advisory bodies (National People's Congress and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee), which start on Thursday, is exceptionally high.
Coronavirus may never go away, WHO warns
The coronavirus "may never go away", the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned.
Fauci: No scientific evidence the coronavirus was made in a Chinese lab
Anthony “Tony” Fauci has become the scientific face of America’s COVID-19 response, and he says the best evidence shows the virus behind the pandemic was not made in a lab in China.
Foreign firms optimistic about rebound
As China flattens the novel coronavirus curve and steadily returns to economic normalcy, foreign enterprises are voicing optimism about the restoration of business and embarking on operational excellence in the world's second-largest economy.
Graph shows just how bad UK coronavirus death toll may be
As many as 41,000 people have already died from coronavirus in the UK, according to new analysis of official figures.
Scientists Have Reported The First Case Of The Coronavirus Spreading From A Dead Body
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Pandemic a ‘perfect storm’ for South Asia, World Bank says
South Asia is on course for its worst economic performance in 40 years, with decades of progress in the battle against poverty at risk, because of coronavirus, the World Bank said Sunday.