The World Health Organization (WHO) said children aged 12 and over should wear masks to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic under the same conditions as adults, while children between six and 11 should wear them on a risk-based approach.

Children aged 12 and over should particularly wear a mask when a one-metre distance from others cannot be guaranteed and there is widespread transmission in the area, the WHO and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a document on the WHO website dated Aug. 21.

Whether children between six and 11 should wear masks depends on a number of factors, including the intensity of transmission in the area, the child’s ability to use the mask, access to masks and adequate adult supervision, the two organisations said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-coronavirus-deaths-top-800000-as-nations-ramp-up-measures-322460">Also read:&nbsp;World coronavirus deaths top 800,000 as nations ramp up measures</a>

The potential impact on learning and psycho-social development, and the interactions the child has with people at high risk of developing serious illness, should also play a role.

Children aged five years and under should not be required to wear masks based on the safety and overall interest of the child, the WHO and UNICEF said.

Studies suggest older children potentially play a more active role in transmission of the new coronavirus than younger children, the WHO and UNICEF said, adding more data was needed to better understand the role of children and adolescents in the transmission of the virus, which causes COVID-19.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said children aged 12 and over should wear masks to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic under the same conditions as adults, while children between six and 11 should wear them on a risk-based approach.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-covid-tally-crosses-3-million-with-single-day-spike-of-69239-cases-322494">Also read: India's COVID tally crosses 3 million with single-day spike of 69,239 cases</a>

Children aged 12 and over should particularly wear a mask when a one-metre distance from others cannot be guaranteed and there is widespread transmission in the area, the WHO and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a document on the WHO website dated Aug. 21.

Whether children between six and 11 should wear masks depends on a number of factors, including the intensity of transmission in the area, the child’s ability to use the mask, access to masks and adequate adult supervision, the two organisations said.

The potential impact on learning and psycho-social development, and the interactions the child has with people at high risk of developing serious illness, should also play a role.

Children aged five years and under should not be required to wear masks based on the safety and overall interest of the child, the WHO and UNICEF said.

Studies suggest older children potentially play a more active role in transmission of the new coronavirus than younger children, the WHO and UNICEF said, adding more data was needed to better understand the role of children and adolescents in the transmission of the virus, which causes COVID-19.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said children aged 12 and over should wear masks to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic under the same conditions as adults, while children between six and 11 should wear them on a risk-based approach.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said children aged 12 and over should wear masks to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic under the same conditions as adults, while children between six and 11 should wear them on a risk-based approach. Children aged 12 and over should particularly wear a mask when a one-metre distance from others cannot be guaranteed and there is widespread transmission in the area, the WHO and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a document on the WHO website dated Aug. 21. Whether children between six and 11 should wear masks depends on a number of factors, including the intensity of transmission in the area, the child’s ability to use the mask, access to masks and adequate adult supervision, the two organisations said. Also read: World coronavirus deaths top 800,000 as nations ramp up measures The potential impact on learning and psycho-social development, and the interactions the child has with people at high risk of developing serious illness, should also play a role. Children aged five years and under should not be required to wear masks based on the safety and overall interest of the child, the WHO and UNICEF said. Studies suggest older children potentially play a more active role in transmission of the new coronavirus than younger children, the WHO and UNICEF said, adding more data was needed to better understand the role of children and adolescents in the transmission of the virus, which causes COVID-19. The World Health Organization (WHO) said children aged 12 and over should wear masks to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic under the same conditions as adults, while children between six and 11 should wear them on a risk-based approach. Also read: India's COVID tally crosses 3 million with single-day spike of 69,239 cases Children aged 12 and over should particularly wear a mask when a one-metre distance from others cannot be guaranteed and there is widespread transmission in the area, the WHO and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said in a document on the WHO website dated Aug. 21. Whether children between six and 11 should wear masks depends on a number of factors, including the intensity of transmission in the area, the child’s ability to use the mask, access to masks and adequate adult supervision, the two organisations said. The potential impact on learning and psycho-social development, and the interactions the child has with people at high risk of developing serious illness, should also play a role. Children aged five years and under should not be required to wear masks based on the safety and overall interest of the child, the WHO and UNICEF said. Studies suggest older children potentially play a more active role in transmission of the new coronavirus than younger children, the WHO and UNICEF said, adding more data was needed to better understand the role of children and adolescents in the transmission of the virus, which causes COVID-19.

WHO says children aged 12 and over should wear masks like adults

The US Presidential elections are always a huge affair and comes with its own problems and controversies. This year, with the ongoing pandemic, problems have doubled up. However, to make matters worse, an asteroid is headed towards the United States.

The celestial object, 2018VP1, is headed towards the Earth and that too on November 02 — a day before the much-controversial elections.

Center for Near Earth Objects Studies at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has claimed the asteroid is&nbsp;diameter is 0.002 km, or about 6.5 feet, but probably won't have a deep impact.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/car-sized-asteroid-becomes-closest-ever-seen-passing-earth-nasa-321591">Also read|&nbsp;Car-sized asteroid becomes closest ever seen passing Earth: NASA</a>

The asteroid, which was first discovered in Palomar Observatory in California in 2018, can have three imoacts but NASA has observed that "based on 21 observations spanning 12.968 days", there is only a&nbsp;0.41 per cent chance of the asteroid actually hitting the Earth.

The upcoming US Presidential elections have always been facing problems due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, that has made it difficult for voters to go to voting centres to vote. The US lawmakers are urging people to opt for mail-in voting, which the US President Donald Trump feels will be an "embarassment" for the country.

Trump is re-running for the post of President against Joe Biden, who is winning the race, as per the early polls. The elections are scheduled for November 03, with Trump claiming that the results will not be announced for weeks.

The US Presidential elections are always a huge affair and comes with its own problems and controversies. This year, with the ongoing pandemic, problems have doubled up.

The US Presidential elections are always a huge affair and comes with its own problems and controversies. This year, with the ongoing pandemic, problems have doubled up. However, to make matters worse, an asteroid is headed towards the United States. The celestial object, 2018VP1, is headed towards the Earth and that too on November 02 — a day before the much-controversial elections. Center for Near Earth Objects Studies at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has claimed the asteroid is diameter is 0.002 km, or about 6.5 feet, but probably won't have a deep impact. Also read| Car-sized asteroid becomes closest ever seen passing Earth: NASA The asteroid, which was first discovered in Palomar Observatory in California in 2018, can have three imoacts but NASA has observed that "based on 21 observations spanning 12.968 days", there is only a 0.41 per cent chance of the asteroid actually hitting the Earth. The upcoming US Presidential elections have always been facing problems due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, that has made it difficult for voters to go to voting centres to vote. The US lawmakers are urging people to opt for mail-in voting, which the US President Donald Trump feels will be an "embarassment" for the country. Trump is re-running for the post of President against Joe Biden, who is winning the race, as per the early polls. The elections are scheduled for November 03, with Trump claiming that the results will not be announced for weeks.

Asteroid heading towards Earth a day before US elections: NASA

As China continues to wield its influence over various countries, Beijing's nexus with the top establishment in the Nepal government has raised serious doubts over the Himalayan nation's 'autonomy' and 'ability to take independent decisions', according to a report in Global Watch Analysis.

According to an article by Roland Jacquard, the author explains China's policy of corrupting the political class of a country, especially those who are not economically strong. He also details how the foreign policy of Nepal, the latest entrant to fall victim to China's strategic expansionism, has veered towards pushing the interests of Beijing.

In January last year, the day when China condemned United States' move to slap economic sanctions on Venezuela, the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) also issued a similar statement denouncing Washington and its allies for intervening in Venezuela's internal matters. This was probably the first time Kathmandu had taken a stand pertaining to US policies in Latin America.

Another worrying and trend noticed in Nepal is the deteriorating human rights condition of Tibetan refugees residing in Nepal. The Himalayan nation shares a long border with Tibet and is home to over 20,000 Tibetan exiles, many of whom coming into the country after the Dalai Lama took refuge in India in 1959.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-occupying-land-in-seven-border-districts-says-nepal-survey-department-322503">Also read:&nbsp;China occupying land in seven border districts, says Nepal survey department</a>

According to a recent report submitted to the United Nations (UN), two human rights groups — Washington-based International Campaign for Tibet and the Paris-based International Federation for Human Rights — have noted that the new arrivals of Tibetans to Nepal often face threats of being deported to China.

With the growing links between the Nepal government and China, Tibetan refugees are barred from holding elections to elect members of their refugee associations or celebrate the Dalai Lama`s birthday, Jacquard writes in the article.

Attempts to protest against Chinese persecution are met with a heavy-handed response by Nepali authorities, says the writer.

To ensure that the top establishment of Nepal carries out China`s bidding, the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu has been steadily building a network of loyalists, and doles are given out to them, many times on the pretext of legitimate jobs undertaken for the embassy.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-to-resume-international-flights-from-september-1-to-bring-back-stranded-nationals-322440">Also read:&nbsp;Nepal to resume international flights from September 1 to bring back stranded nationals</a>

For instance, the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu awarded a contract of 1.5 million Nepali rupees to Rajan Bhattarai, a member of the NCP and who is currently Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli`s Foreign Affairs Advisor, for a research paper on Nepal-India relations. When the initiative started in October 2017, Bhattarai was a member of the Eminent Persons Group on Nepal-India Relations and the Chairman of the Nepal Institute for Policy Studies.

According to the contract, Bhattarai`s wife Geeta Gautam while he would oversee the project. The payment for the duty was sent to Bhattarai`s account in Nabil Bank.

"The contract was what the Chinese would call `a win-win`, as it not only found a way to engage a senior NCP functionary in a financial transaction, it also came with an added understanding of Nepal`s policies towards India," the writer states.

Bhattarai was appointed as Foreign Affairs Advisor to Oli in November 2018. While it is not clear whether China played a role in his appointment, what is interesting to note that despite his position in the Prime Minister`s Office, Bhattarai continued to keep contact with Li Yingqiu, a Chinese diplomat posted in the Nepali capital.

"With Nepal`s Prime Minister`s Office, including its senior advisors, known to have established a transactional relationship with China, it raises serious doubts about the autonomy of the government and its ability to take independent decisions," Jacquard says in the article.

As China continues to wield its influence over various countries, Beijing's nexus with the top establishment in the Nepal government has raised serious doubts over the Himalayan nation's 'autonomy' and 'ability to take independent decisions', according to a report in Global Watch Analysis.

As China continues to wield its influence over various countries, Beijing's nexus with the top establishment in the Nepal government has raised serious doubts over the Himalayan nation's 'autonomy' and 'ability to take independent decisions', according to a report in Global Watch Analysis. According to an article by Roland Jacquard, the author explains China's policy of corrupting the political class of a country, especially those who are not economically strong. He also details how the foreign policy of Nepal, the latest entrant to fall victim to China's strategic expansionism, has veered towards pushing the interests of Beijing. In January last year, the day when China condemned United States' move to slap economic sanctions on Venezuela, the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) also issued a similar statement denouncing Washington and its allies for intervening in Venezuela's internal matters. This was probably the first time Kathmandu had taken a stand pertaining to US policies in Latin America. Another worrying and trend noticed in Nepal is the deteriorating human rights condition of Tibetan refugees residing in Nepal. The Himalayan nation shares a long border with Tibet and is home to over 20,000 Tibetan exiles, many of whom coming into the country after the Dalai Lama took refuge in India in 1959. Also read: China occupying land in seven border districts, says Nepal survey department According to a recent report submitted to the United Nations (UN), two human rights groups — Washington-based International Campaign for Tibet and the Paris-based International Federation for Human Rights — have noted that the new arrivals of Tibetans to Nepal often face threats of being deported to China. With the growing links between the Nepal government and China, Tibetan refugees are barred from holding elections to elect members of their refugee associations or celebrate the Dalai Lama`s birthday, Jacquard writes in the article. Attempts to protest against Chinese persecution are met with a heavy-handed response by Nepali authorities, says the writer. To ensure that the top establishment of Nepal carries out China`s bidding, the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu has been steadily building a network of loyalists, and doles are given out to them, many times on the pretext of legitimate jobs undertaken for the embassy. Also read: Nepal to resume international flights from September 1 to bring back stranded nationals For instance, the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu awarded a contract of 1.5 million Nepali rupees to Rajan Bhattarai, a member of the NCP and who is currently Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli`s Foreign Affairs Advisor, for a research paper on Nepal-India relations. When the initiative started in October 2017, Bhattarai was a member of the Eminent Persons Group on Nepal-India Relations and the Chairman of the Nepal Institute for Policy Studies. According to the contract, Bhattarai`s wife Geeta Gautam while he would oversee the project. The payment for the duty was sent to Bhattarai`s account in Nabil Bank. "The contract was what the Chinese would call `a win-win`, as it not only found a way to engage a senior NCP functionary in a financial transaction, it also came with an added understanding of Nepal`s policies towards India," the writer states. Bhattarai was appointed as Foreign Affairs Advisor to Oli in November 2018. While it is not clear whether China played a role in his appointment, what is interesting to note that despite his position in the Prime Minister`s Office, Bhattarai continued to keep contact with Li Yingqiu, a Chinese diplomat posted in the Nepali capital. "With Nepal`s Prime Minister`s Office, including its senior advisors, known to have established a transactional relationship with China, it raises serious doubts about the autonomy of the government and its ability to take independent decisions," Jacquard says in the article.

Nepal govt's links with China affecting its autonomy, ability to take independent decisions: Report

As the US Presidential elections are coming closer, Donald Trump, who is re-running for the post in November is reaching out to all communities, even the Indian-American community.

Aiming to gain confidence of the Indian-American community, which is nearly 2 million in the US, Trump's campaign released a video titled "4 more years" with a mix of speeches of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from his visit to the US during the 'Howdy Modi' event and Trump's visit with his family to&nbsp;Ahmedabad, India in February 2020.

The video opens up with Modi introducing the US President by saying, "He needs no introduction. His name comes up in almost every conversation — the President of the United States of America, Mr. Donald Trump."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-sister-calls-him-cruel-in-audio-recorded-by-niece-says-report-322487">Also read:&nbsp;Trump's sister calls him 'cruel' in audio recorded by niece, says report</a>

The video goes on to show clips of Modi and Trump attending the two gatherings together, along with Melania Trump.

The video was posted on Twitter by&nbsp;Kimberly Guilfoyle, national chair of Trump Victory Finance Committee, who write, "America enjoys a great relationship with India and our campaign enjoys great support from Indian Americans!"

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In the video, Trump can be heard saying "America loves India, America respects India, and America will always be faithful and loyal friends to the Indian people."

He goes on to thank the Indian population for making contributions to the US.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-could-decouple-and-not-do-business-with-china-322456">Also read:&nbsp;Trump says could 'decouple' and not do business with China</a>

The video, which was conceptualised by&nbsp;Al Mason, co-chair of the Trump Victory Indian American Finance Committee, has bee retweeted by Trump's son and campaign manager Donald Trump Jr. and has gained huge traction on social media.

The Indian-American community is one of the largest communities in the US. According to a survey conducted by Mason, majority Indian-Americans were switching from Republican party to voting for Democrats due to the friendship established between the Indian leader Modi and Trump. However, the survey was conducted before Trump's opponent Joe Biden announced Indian-origina Kamala Harris as his running mate.&nbsp;

Experts believe the new commercial by Trump's campaign is a trial to win back the confidence of the Indian community that is now leaning more towards Kamala Harris.

The commercial has been released days after Joe Biden and Kamala Harris addressed the Indian community in the US through a video on August 15. Now, it is being rumoured that the Democrat supporters are aiming to release Bollywood-themed video commercials to gain support of the Indian-American community.

As the US Presidential elections are coming closer, Donald Trump, who is re-running for the post in November is reaching out to all communities, even the Indian-American community.

As the US Presidential elections are coming closer, Donald Trump, who is re-running for the post in November is reaching out to all communities, even the Indian-American community. Aiming to gain confidence of the Indian-American community, which is nearly 2 million in the US, Trump's campaign released a video titled "4 more years" with a mix of speeches of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from his visit to the US during the 'Howdy Modi' event and Trump's visit with his family to Ahmedabad, India in February 2020. The video opens up with Modi introducing the US President by saying, "He needs no introduction. His name comes up in almost every conversation — the President of the United States of America, Mr. Donald Trump." Also read: Trump's sister calls him 'cruel' in audio recorded by niece, says report The video goes on to show clips of Modi and Trump attending the two gatherings together, along with Melania Trump. The video was posted on Twitter by Kimberly Guilfoyle, national chair of Trump Victory Finance Committee, who write, "America enjoys a great relationship with India and our campaign enjoys great support from Indian Americans!" America enjoys a great relationship with India and our campaign enjoys great support from Indian Americans! 👍🏻🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/bkjh6HODev — Kimberly Guilfoyle (@kimguilfoyle) August 22, 2020 × In the video, Trump can be heard saying "America loves India, America respects India, and America will always be faithful and loyal friends to the Indian people." He goes on to thank the Indian population for making contributions to the US. Also read: Trump says could 'decouple' and not do business with China The video, which was conceptualised by Al Mason, co-chair of the Trump Victory Indian American Finance Committee, has bee retweeted by Trump's son and campaign manager Donald Trump Jr. and has gained huge traction on social media. The Indian-American community is one of the largest communities in the US. According to a survey conducted by Mason, majority Indian-Americans were switching from Republican party to voting for Democrats due to the friendship established between the Indian leader Modi and Trump. However, the survey was conducted before Trump's opponent Joe Biden announced Indian-origina Kamala Harris as his running mate. Experts believe the new commercial by Trump's campaign is a trial to win back the confidence of the Indian community that is now leaning more towards Kamala Harris. The commercial has been released days after Joe Biden and Kamala Harris addressed the Indian community in the US through a video on August 15. Now, it is being rumoured that the Democrat supporters are aiming to release Bollywood-themed video commercials to gain support of the Indian-American community.

'America loves India': Trump campaign releases commercial for Indian-Americans

The Irish parliament will be recalled following the scandal of politicians defying social distancing regulations for a cultural gathering.

The decision was announced by the&nbsp;Irish premier Micheal Martin on Sunday evening assuring that the parliament will be recalled and&nbsp;he also added that he has aksed the&nbsp;EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan to consider resigning from his post.

The decision was jointly taken by Martin, his coalition government partners, deputy prime minister Leo Varadkar and cabinet minister Eamon Ryan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/apple-ireland-win-fight-against-15-billion-eu-tax-order-313454">Also read|&nbsp;Apple, Ireland win fight against $15 billion EU tax order</a>

The scandal was revealed two days ago when a local newspaper claimed that the politicians attended a&nbsp;Oireachtas (parliament) Golf Society dinner on Wednesday night, defying all rules put in place to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. The event, which was attended by nearly 80 people, was held 24 hours after the local government had reimposed coronavirus restrictions to contain the spread of the virus amid fresh surge of cases in the country.

The event was held for the lawmakers even though the&nbsp; government had strictly imposed the rule of&nbsp;no "formal or informal events or parties" at restaurants and/or hotels. Not just this, the local media also reported that the attendees were seen sharing tables in numbers of 10. To steer clear of breaking the rule of maximum 50 people in a room, the organisers decided to play smart and installed a temporary partition in the room.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-ireland-delays-lifting-travelling-ban-to-make-quarantine-arrangements-310897">Also read|&nbsp;COVID 19: Ireland delays lifting travelling ban to make quarantine arrangements</a>

While&nbsp;Irish agriculture minister Dara Calleary and deputy chair of the parliament's upper chamber Jerry Buttimer have both already resigned for their attendance at the event, Hogan's spokesperson has said he will consider the request as he was under the impression that all rules are being followed. He later apologised for "the distress caused by his participation".&nbsp;

However, Martin's office believes&nbsp;"the commissioner's apology came late and... he still needs to give a full account and explanations of his actions."

The coalition partners agreed parliament should return after schools have reopened over the next two weeks, following their closure in March due to coronavirus. The finald ecision on recalling the parliament will be made on Monday.

The Irish parliament will be recalled following the scandal of politicians defying social distancing regulations for a cultural gathering. The decision was announced by the Irish premier Micheal Martin on Sunday evening assuring that the parliament will be recalled and he also added that he has aksed the EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan to consider resigning from his post.

The Irish parliament will be recalled following the scandal of politicians defying social distancing regulations for a cultural gathering. The decision was announced by the Irish premier Micheal Martin on Sunday evening assuring that the parliament will be recalled and he also added that he has aksed the EU trade commissioner Phil Hogan to consider resigning from his post. The decision was jointly taken by Martin, his coalition government partners, deputy prime minister Leo Varadkar and cabinet minister Eamon Ryan. Also read| Apple, Ireland win fight against $15 billion EU tax order The scandal was revealed two days ago when a local newspaper claimed that the politicians attended a Oireachtas (parliament) Golf Society dinner on Wednesday night, defying all rules put in place to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. The event, which was attended by nearly 80 people, was held 24 hours after the local government had reimposed coronavirus restrictions to contain the spread of the virus amid fresh surge of cases in the country. The event was held for the lawmakers even though the government had strictly imposed the rule of no "formal or informal events or parties" at restaurants and/or hotels. Not just this, the local media also reported that the attendees were seen sharing tables in numbers of 10. To steer clear of breaking the rule of maximum 50 people in a room, the organisers decided to play smart and installed a temporary partition in the room. Also read| COVID 19: Ireland delays lifting travelling ban to make quarantine arrangements While Irish agriculture minister Dara Calleary and deputy chair of the parliament's upper chamber Jerry Buttimer have both already resigned for their attendance at the event, Hogan's spokesperson has said he will consider the request as he was under the impression that all rules are being followed. He later apologised for "the distress caused by his participation". However, Martin's office believes "the commissioner's apology came late and... he still needs to give a full account and explanations of his actions." The coalition partners agreed parliament should return after schools have reopened over the next two weeks, following their closure in March due to coronavirus. The finald ecision on recalling the parliament will be made on Monday.

Irish PM to recall parliament as lawmakers defy COVID-19 rules

India crossed the 3 million mark on Sunday morning with&nbsp;69,239 fresh cases and 912 deaths in the last 24 hours.

The case tally in the country has increased to 3,044,941 including 707,668 active cases, 2,280,567 cured/discharged/migrated and 56,706 deaths.

India is the third country to cross the 3 million mark, with&nbsp;third-highest cases in the world after the US and Brazil.

Meanwhile, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced that the body is&nbsp;in the process of developing a vaccine portal which will only be used for communicating&nbsp;information related to the COVID-19 vaccine development. The portal will be based on information provided in India and other countries, and the information will be available in English and few other regional languages.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-containment-zones-in-delhi-rises-in-august-322424">Also read:&nbsp;COVID-19 containment zones in Delhi rises in August</a>

India also became one of the few countries to test more than 1 million samples within 24 hours. Till now, ICMR has conducted more than 34,000,000 samples in the country.

New Delhi recorded 1,412 fresh cases and 14 deaths on Saturday night, taking the tally now 160,016, including&nbsp;4,284 deaths. Although the cases in Delhi are on a decline,&nbsp;Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia has appealed to the Court on Saturday to cancel the JEE and NEET exams to protect the students from the danger of getting infected.

Telangana reported&nbsp;2,384 new cases and 11 deaths, taking the state's toll to&nbsp;104,249. Gujarat reported&nbsp;1,212 cases and 14 deaths, taking the total to 85,678, inclding&nbsp;2,883 deaths.

Andhra Pradesh reported&nbsp;10,276 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, taking the tally to 345,216.

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India crossed the 3 million mark on Sunday morning with 69,239 fresh cases and 912 deaths in the last 24 hours. The case tally in the country has increased to 3,044,941 including 707,668 active cases, 2,280,567 cured/discharged/migrated and 56,706 deaths.

India crossed the 3 million mark on Sunday morning with 69,239 fresh cases and 912 deaths in the last 24 hours. The case tally in the country has increased to 3,044,941 including 707,668 active cases, 2,280,567 cured/discharged/migrated and 56,706 deaths. India is the third country to cross the 3 million mark, with third-highest cases in the world after the US and Brazil. Meanwhile, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced that the body is in the process of developing a vaccine portal which will only be used for communicating information related to the COVID-19 vaccine development. The portal will be based on information provided in India and other countries, and the information will be available in English and few other regional languages. Also read: COVID-19 containment zones in Delhi rises in August India also became one of the few countries to test more than 1 million samples within 24 hours. Till now, ICMR has conducted more than 34,000,000 samples in the country. New Delhi recorded 1,412 fresh cases and 14 deaths on Saturday night, taking the tally now 160,016, including 4,284 deaths. Although the cases in Delhi are on a decline, Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia has appealed to the Court on Saturday to cancel the JEE and NEET exams to protect the students from the danger of getting infected. Telangana reported 2,384 new cases and 11 deaths, taking the state's toll to 104,249. Gujarat reported 1,212 cases and 14 deaths, taking the total to 85,678, inclding 2,883 deaths. Andhra Pradesh reported 10,276 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, taking the tally to 345,216.

India's COVID tally crosses 3 million with single-day spike of 69,239 cases

A California court has asked Donald Trump to keep his end of the deal and pay the $44,100 to Stormy Daniels as her a compensation of her legal fees that she had to pay to fight Trump over the hush money case.

Stormy Daniels is a porn actress who was, reportedly, offered hush money to keep her quiet about the sexual relationship between the actress and the US President a decade before his 2016 Presidential elections.&nbsp;

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An agreement was made between Daniesl and Trump 11 days before the 2016&nbsp;Presidential elections in which it was decided that the losing party would pay the legal fees. After Trump's election as the President, Daniels sued to void the agreement using her legal name&nbsp;Stephanie Clifford.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-ex-laywer-michael-cohen-to-publish-book-against-trump-while-serving-sentence-at-home-317155">Also read:&nbsp;Trump's ex-laywer, Michael Cohen, to publish book against Trump while serving sentence at home</a>

Now as Daniels won her case against Trump,&nbsp;Judge Robert Broadbelt III said Trump will have to pay up her legal fees now, as Trump had lost the case, even though his lawyers claimed the opposite of it. His lawyers argued over the fact that Daniels was unable to prove the President's involvement in the case which was made under the pseudonym&nbsp;David Dennison. However, Broadbelt said there was enough evidence suggesting that Trump's ex-lawyer, Michael Cohen, had used the&nbsp;pseudonym for Donald Trump.

Michael Cohen had esrlier reportedly paid $130,000 to Daniels which he and Trump's supporters had profusely declined. However, tables turned when trump, in May 2018, took to twitter to claim that he had already reimbursed Cohen the money he paid to Daniels.

A California court has asked Donald Trump to keep his end of the deal and pay the $44,100 to Stormy Daniels as her a compensation of her legal fees that she had to pay to fight Trump over the hush money case.

A California court has asked Donald Trump to keep his end of the deal and pay the $44,100 to Stormy Daniels as her a compensation of her legal fees that she had to pay to fight Trump over the hush money case. Stormy Daniels is a porn actress who was, reportedly, offered hush money to keep her quiet about the sexual relationship between the actress and the US President a decade before his 2016 Presidential elections. Yup. Another win! #teamstormy https://t.co/1sBUWsA5tc — Stormy Daniels (@StormyDaniels) August 21, 2020 × An agreement was made between Daniesl and Trump 11 days before the 2016 Presidential elections in which it was decided that the losing party would pay the legal fees. After Trump's election as the President, Daniels sued to void the agreement using her legal name Stephanie Clifford. Also read: Trump's ex-laywer, Michael Cohen, to publish book against Trump while serving sentence at home Now as Daniels won her case against Trump, Judge Robert Broadbelt III said Trump will have to pay up her legal fees now, as Trump had lost the case, even though his lawyers claimed the opposite of it. His lawyers argued over the fact that Daniels was unable to prove the President's involvement in the case which was made under the pseudonym David Dennison. However, Broadbelt said there was enough evidence suggesting that Trump's ex-lawyer, Michael Cohen, had used the pseudonym for Donald Trump. Michael Cohen had esrlier reportedly paid $130,000 to Daniels which he and Trump's supporters had profusely declined. However, tables turned when trump, in May 2018, took to twitter to claim that he had already reimbursed Cohen the money he paid to Daniels.

'Another win': Stormy Daniels to be paid $44,100 by Trump as compensation of legal fees

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New Zealand mosque shooting survivors, and family or friends of the victims have been allowed to come to the court this week and face the gunman during his sentencing.

The 29-year-old white supremacist is guilty of open firing at more than 50 people in a mosque in Christchurch in March 2019.&nbsp;Brenton Harrison Tarrant, the gunman, was arrested immediately, after which he pleaded guilty to&nbsp;51 counts of murder, 40 counts of attempted murder and one count of terrorism.

"I don't think there is much that I can say that is going to ease just how traumatic that period's going to be," Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said.

Tarrant's attack is the known as the worst attack in the history of modern New Zealand, and was hugely criticised by leaders all over the world. The racist attack was new to the country and is labelled to be&nbsp;the first terrorism conviction in the nation's history. As New Zealand abolished death penalty for murder in 1961, the longest known sentence, as of now, is life imprisonment with a minimum 30-year non-parole period. However, this may be the first life imprisonment without parole in the history of New Zealand.

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His sentencing will be a four-days long process, which will be starting from Monday. The Australian citizen will be representing himself in the court, as he earlier dismissed all lawyers issued for him. Experts fear he will use this opportunity to further promote his racist views, but people are also hoping that the judge will block all his tries to approach the stand.

The&nbsp;Judge Cameron Mander has also taken the liberty of banning the reporting rights of&nbsp;some of the things that will be said in the courtroom by either of the sides. He has now allowed live reporting from the courtroom, and has allowed the survivors and family members to choose to stay anonymous. The decision has been taken as Mander believes this is a sensitive issue that has affected many people in different ways and can further fuel the anger if not reported correctly.

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Due to the social distancing regulations in the country to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, all survivors and family members were asked to be quarantined for a 14-day period on arrival. Those who testes negative will only be allowed to attend the court on Monday. In addition to this, only 35 people will be allowed to be present in the court room at a time. Others will be seated in the adjacent courtrooms, where the sentencing will be live broadcasted.

New Zealand mosque shooting survivors, and family or friends of the victims have been allowed to come to the court this week and face the gunman during his sentencing.

New Zealand mosque shooting survivors, and family or friends of the victims have been allowed to come to the court this week and face the gunman during his sentencing. The 29-year-old white supremacist is guilty of open firing at more than 50 people in a mosque in Christchurch in March 2019. Brenton Harrison Tarrant, the gunman, was arrested immediately, after which he pleaded guilty to 51 counts of murder, 40 counts of attempted murder and one count of terrorism. "I don't think there is much that I can say that is going to ease just how traumatic that period's going to be," Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. Tarrant's attack is the known as the worst attack in the history of modern New Zealand, and was hugely criticised by leaders all over the world. The racist attack was new to the country and is labelled to be the first terrorism conviction in the nation's history. As New Zealand abolished death penalty for murder in 1961, the longest known sentence, as of now, is life imprisonment with a minimum 30-year non-parole period. However, this may be the first life imprisonment without parole in the history of New Zealand. Also read| It's patently wrong: Jacinda Ardern snaps back at Trump's coronavirus remarks His sentencing will be a four-days long process, which will be starting from Monday. The Australian citizen will be representing himself in the court, as he earlier dismissed all lawyers issued for him. Experts fear he will use this opportunity to further promote his racist views, but people are also hoping that the judge will block all his tries to approach the stand. The Judge Cameron Mander has also taken the liberty of banning the reporting rights of some of the things that will be said in the courtroom by either of the sides. He has now allowed live reporting from the courtroom, and has allowed the survivors and family members to choose to stay anonymous. The decision has been taken as Mander believes this is a sensitive issue that has affected many people in different ways and can further fuel the anger if not reported correctly. Also read| New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern delays election after coronavirus return Pandemic restrictions Due to the social distancing regulations in the country to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, all survivors and family members were asked to be quarantined for a 14-day period on arrival. Those who testes negative will only be allowed to attend the court on Monday. In addition to this, only 35 people will be allowed to be present in the court room at a time. Others will be seated in the adjacent courtrooms, where the sentencing will be live broadcasted.

New Zealand mosque survivors to face gunman at sentencing

British finance minister Rishi Sunak plans to drop a tax on technology companies such as Facebook and Google because it does not raise much money and could hurt a push for a US trade deal, the Mail on Sunday newspaper said.

Britain introduced the digital services tax in April after slow progress in global negotiations over how to tax tech giants, many of which are US&nbsp;companies.

The tax is expected to raise about 500 million pounds ($654 million) a year for Britain's public finances.

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That represents only a fraction of the 200 billion pounds in extra debt the country has racked up since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The tax is also a potential impediment to a post-Brexit bilateral trade deal between Britain and the United States. 
France and other countries have adopted or are considering similar taxes.

No one was immediately available for comment at Britain's finance ministry.

The Mail on Sunday quoted a finance ministry representative as saying: "We've been clear it's a temporary tax that will be removed once an appropriate global solution is in place, and we continue to work with our international partners to reach that goal."

British finance minister Rishi Sunak plans to drop a tax on technology companies such as Facebook and Google because it does not raise much money and could hurt a push for a US trade deal, the Mail on Sunday newspaper said.

British finance minister Rishi Sunak plans to drop a tax on technology companies such as Facebook and Google because it does not raise much money and could hurt a push for a US trade deal, the Mail on Sunday newspaper said. Britain introduced the digital services tax in April after slow progress in global negotiations over how to tax tech giants, many of which are US companies. The tax is expected to raise about 500 million pounds ($654 million) a year for Britain's public finances. × That represents only a fraction of the 200 billion pounds in extra debt the country has racked up since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tax is also a potential impediment to a post-Brexit bilateral trade deal between Britain and the United States. France and other countries have adopted or are considering similar taxes. No one was immediately available for comment at Britain's finance ministry. The Mail on Sunday quoted a finance ministry representative as saying: "We've been clear it's a temporary tax that will be removed once an appropriate global solution is in place, and we continue to work with our international partners to reach that goal."

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