TikTok’s troubles started with India but now it’s a subject of intense scrutiny around the world, not just because it’s a hallmark of China’s soft power but also because of the amount of data that TikTok collects.

As a result, the company could be sitting on an appalling amount of user data. TikTok's 15-second videos were quite the rage a few months back. They were one of the most popular social media apps. Tiktok was a massive hit among young adults but, now the company faces a backlash.

Tiktok has been banned in India and other rivals of China like the United States might ban it too and it's not just diplomacy that’s driving this "techlash". Security researchers have looked under the hood of TikTok as they fear the app is a data collection service masquerading as a social network.

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Apart from details about every video you watch, Tiktok has full knowledge of what you do on the app. It knows the contents of the private messages exchanged on the platform and according to the app’s privacy policy in the US, TikTok collects country location, internet address and the type of device a user possess.

TikTok can also map the exact location, access phone contacts, age, phone number and other social network connections. &nbsp;In June, more criticism came Tiktok’s way after it was found that the app was snooping on the clipboards of users. The feature allows someone to copy and paste data from one app to another. These privacy concerns have led to lawsuits. Last year, a class-action lawsuit was filed against TikTok in California.

TikTok’s Chinese origins don’t help either. Under China’s security law, the company will have to share user data, if the Chinese government demands it. The threat of snooping has led to several bans on TikTok

Beyond India, the US army and navy have banned it. The Australian defence department had banned Tiktok in January. Earlier this month, TikTok was banned from all American government-issued phones. Now, the Trump administration is mulling a complete ban.

"With respect to TikTok, I want to put it in the broader context. We have been engaged in a constant evaluation about ensuring that we protect the privacy of American citizens and their information as it transits, so this doesn't relate to any one particular business or company but rather to American national security, and we are striving to get that right," US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said.

A lawmaker in Australia wants Tiktok banned too even if the app is banned, there is another major concern. Data already collected by Tiktok will remain stored with the company something that could still be accessed by anyone who has access to the servers of TikTok.

TikTok’s troubles started with India but now it’s a subject of intense scrutiny around the world, not just because it’s a hallmark of China’s soft power but also because of the amount of data that TikTok collects.

TikTok’s troubles started with India but now it’s a subject of intense scrutiny around the world, not just because it’s a hallmark of China’s soft power but also because of the amount of data that TikTok collects. As a result, the company could be sitting on an appalling amount of user data. TikTok's 15-second videos were quite the rage a few months back. They were one of the most popular social media apps. Tiktok was a massive hit among young adults but, now the company faces a backlash. Tiktok has been banned in India and other rivals of China like the United States might ban it too and it's not just diplomacy that’s driving this "techlash". Security researchers have looked under the hood of TikTok as they fear the app is a data collection service masquerading as a social network. × Apart from details about every video you watch, Tiktok has full knowledge of what you do on the app. It knows the contents of the private messages exchanged on the platform and according to the app’s privacy policy in the US, TikTok collects country location, internet address and the type of device a user possess. TikTok can also map the exact location, access phone contacts, age, phone number and other social network connections. In June, more criticism came Tiktok’s way after it was found that the app was snooping on the clipboards of users. The feature allows someone to copy and paste data from one app to another. These privacy concerns have led to lawsuits. Last year, a class-action lawsuit was filed against TikTok in California. TikTok’s Chinese origins don’t help either. Under China’s security law, the company will have to share user data, if the Chinese government demands it. The threat of snooping has led to several bans on TikTok Beyond India, the US army and navy have banned it. The Australian defence department had banned Tiktok in January. Earlier this month, TikTok was banned from all American government-issued phones. Now, the Trump administration is mulling a complete ban. "With respect to TikTok, I want to put it in the broader context. We have been engaged in a constant evaluation about ensuring that we protect the privacy of American citizens and their information as it transits, so this doesn't relate to any one particular business or company but rather to American national security, and we are striving to get that right," US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said. A lawmaker in Australia wants Tiktok banned too even if the app is banned, there is another major concern. Data already collected by Tiktok will remain stored with the company something that could still be accessed by anyone who has access to the servers of TikTok.

Despite ban, TikTok's data mapping tools can still fetch user information

The head of a US congressional antitrust committee David Cicilline said today that Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon "have too much power" and will likely emerge from the coronavirus pandemic even stronger.

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"Whether it's through self-preferencing, predatory pricing, or requiring users to buy additional products, the dominant platforms have wielded their power in destructive, harmful ways in order to expand," Democrat David Cicillin said as US lawmakers began antitrust hearing.

The House of Representatives hearing comes amid rising concerns over big tech companies exercising dominance. Jeff Bezos of Amazon, &nbsp;Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, Sundar Pichai of Google and Apple CEO Time Cook are all set to appear before the committee remotely.

Mark Zuckerberg in a prepared statement before the hearing said: "Our story would not have been possible without US laws that encourage competition and innovation," while adding that rules of the internet need to be updated. Facebook in recent years has been accused of failing to curb hate content.

The US congressional panel is probing "online platforms and market power" amid antitrust investigations in the US, Europe and elsewhere. Amid the US hearings, the European Union's competition authority opened a series of cases against Apple on Tuesday.

The move comes as the EU ordered Apple to repay $14.7 billion in back taxes over antitrust concerns. Spotify had earlier accused Apple of making unfair use of its app store to promote its own Apple Music.

"It appears that Apple obtained a 'gatekeeper' role when it comes to the distribution of apps and content to users of Apple's popular devices," EU Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager, said.

"We need to ensure that Apple's rules do not distort competition in markets where Apple is competing with other app developers, for example with its music streaming service Apple Music or with Apple Books," Vestager added. 
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The head of a US congressional antitrust committee David Cicilline said today that Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon "have too much power" and will likely emerge from the coronavirus pandemic even stronger.

The head of a US congressional antitrust committee David Cicilline said today that Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon "have too much power" and will likely emerge from the coronavirus pandemic even stronger. Watch: "Whether it's through self-preferencing, predatory pricing, or requiring users to buy additional products, the dominant platforms have wielded their power in destructive, harmful ways in order to expand," Democrat David Cicillin said as US lawmakers began antitrust hearing. The House of Representatives hearing comes amid rising concerns over big tech companies exercising dominance. Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, Sundar Pichai of Google and Apple CEO Time Cook are all set to appear before the committee remotely. Mark Zuckerberg in a prepared statement before the hearing said: "Our story would not have been possible without US laws that encourage competition and innovation," while adding that rules of the internet need to be updated. Facebook in recent years has been accused of failing to curb hate content. The US congressional panel is probing "online platforms and market power" amid antitrust investigations in the US, Europe and elsewhere. Amid the US hearings, the European Union's competition authority opened a series of cases against Apple on Tuesday. The move comes as the EU ordered Apple to repay $14.7 billion in back taxes over antitrust concerns. Spotify had earlier accused Apple of making unfair use of its app store to promote its own Apple Music. "It appears that Apple obtained a 'gatekeeper' role when it comes to the distribution of apps and content to users of Apple's popular devices," EU Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager, said. "We need to ensure that Apple's rules do not distort competition in markets where Apple is competing with other app developers, for example with its music streaming service Apple Music or with Apple Books," Vestager added.

Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon have too much power, says US antitrust panel

Nepal's ruling communist party leaders on Tuesday once again failed to negotiate a power-sharing deal between Oli and executive chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', who convened a meeting of the powerful Standing Committee despite the former's decision to postpone it, thus highlighting&nbsp;a widening rift in the party.

Prachanda and some senior leaders barged into the Prime Minister's official residence at Baluwatar at around 11 am for the scheduled meeting of the 45-member Standing Committee of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) to iron out the differences between the two warring factions.

It appears that Nepal's Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has lost all direction when it comes to his political career after he botched the map fixing under Chinese influence.

However, Prime Minister's press advisor Surya Thapa said the meeting was postponed. But Matrika Yadav, a Standing Committee member, said the meeting would be held at any cost, even if Prime Minister Oli refused to attend, the Kathmandu Post reported.

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Prachanda and senior party leader Jhalanath Khanal then went to meet Oli only to return to the meeting hall after the latter told them to do whatever they wished to, the paper said.

At the meeting hall, Prachanda briefed the Standing Committee members about his talks with Oli.&nbsp;The Standing Committee members close to Oli did not attend the unilateral meeting convened by Prachanda. However, 29 Standing Committee members and two invitees were present at the meeting, which started at around 3:00 pm and lasted for one hour, party sources said.

Standing Committee member Ganesh Shah said the meeting was postponed as the two leaders need more time for informal consultations to sort out their differences. The meetings of the Standing Committee have been postponed for nine times since June 24.

"It was against the party statute and inappropriate for PM Oli to postpone the meeting unilaterally," Party spokesperson Narayankaji Shrestha told reporters.

"Today's meeting did not discuss the party's agenda but it decided to hand over the responsibility of convening another Standing Committee meeting to party chairman Prachanda after consulting with the prime minister," he said.

Those who spoke on the occasion criticised Prime Minister Oli, according to a member of the Standing Committee.&nbsp;Subsequently, the party decided to convene another meeting a week later, on July 28, to review its activities, the government's performance, finalising division of work among party's cadres and leaders, and proposed general convention among other issues.

A bitter internal feud has been brewing in the ruling NCP since the last few weeks after top party leaders, including Prachanda, demanded Oli's resignation, saying his recent anti-India remarks were "neither politically correct nor diplomatically appropriate." They are also against Oli's autocratic style of functioning.

The differences grew further after Oli said that some of the ruling party leaders are aligning with the southern neighbour to remove him from power after his government issued a new political map incorporating three Indian territories of Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura.

Prachanda on Monday last week said efforts were going on to resolve the intra-party differences and ruled out an early general convention of the party as proposed by embattled Prime Minister Oli.

Oli and Prachanda have held at least eight meetings in recent weeks to sort out the differences between them. But, as the Prime Minister did not accept the condition of a one-man-one-post, the talks failed. Oli has refused to give up his post as prime minister as well as a co-chairman of the NCP.

Nepal's ruling communist party leaders on Tuesday once again failed to negotiate a power-sharing deal between Oli and executive chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', who convened a meeting of the powerful Standing Committee despite the former's decision to postpone it, thus highlighting a widening rift in the party.

Nepal's ruling communist party leaders on Tuesday once again failed to negotiate a power-sharing deal between Oli and executive chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', who convened a meeting of the powerful Standing Committee despite the former's decision to postpone it, thus highlighting a widening rift in the party. Prachanda and some senior leaders barged into the Prime Minister's official residence at Baluwatar at around 11 am for the scheduled meeting of the 45-member Standing Committee of the Nepal Communist Party (NCP) to iron out the differences between the two warring factions. It appears that Nepal's Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has lost all direction when it comes to his political career after he botched the map fixing under Chinese influence. However, Prime Minister's press advisor Surya Thapa said the meeting was postponed. But Matrika Yadav, a Standing Committee member, said the meeting would be held at any cost, even if Prime Minister Oli refused to attend, the Kathmandu Post reported. Also read: Nepal's ruling party leaders fail to negotiate power-sharing deal between Oli and Prachanda Prachanda and senior party leader Jhalanath Khanal then went to meet Oli only to return to the meeting hall after the latter told them to do whatever they wished to, the paper said. At the meeting hall, Prachanda briefed the Standing Committee members about his talks with Oli. The Standing Committee members close to Oli did not attend the unilateral meeting convened by Prachanda. However, 29 Standing Committee members and two invitees were present at the meeting, which started at around 3:00 pm and lasted for one hour, party sources said. Standing Committee member Ganesh Shah said the meeting was postponed as the two leaders need more time for informal consultations to sort out their differences. The meetings of the Standing Committee have been postponed for nine times since June 24. "It was against the party statute and inappropriate for PM Oli to postpone the meeting unilaterally," Party spokesperson Narayankaji Shrestha told reporters. "Today's meeting did not discuss the party's agenda but it decided to hand over the responsibility of convening another Standing Committee meeting to party chairman Prachanda after consulting with the prime minister," he said. Those who spoke on the occasion criticised Prime Minister Oli, according to a member of the Standing Committee. Subsequently, the party decided to convene another meeting a week later, on July 28, to review its activities, the government's performance, finalising division of work among party's cadres and leaders, and proposed general convention among other issues. A bitter internal feud has been brewing in the ruling NCP since the last few weeks after top party leaders, including Prachanda, demanded Oli's resignation, saying his recent anti-India remarks were "neither politically correct nor diplomatically appropriate." They are also against Oli's autocratic style of functioning. The differences grew further after Oli said that some of the ruling party leaders are aligning with the southern neighbour to remove him from power after his government issued a new political map incorporating three Indian territories of Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura. Prachanda on Monday last week said efforts were going on to resolve the intra-party differences and ruled out an early general convention of the party as proposed by embattled Prime Minister Oli. Oli and Prachanda have held at least eight meetings in recent weeks to sort out the differences between them. But, as the Prime Minister did not accept the condition of a one-man-one-post, the talks failed. Oli has refused to give up his post as prime minister as well as a co-chairman of the NCP.

Rift widens as Prachanda convenes Standing Committee meeting in Nepal without PM Oli

It is a race against time to hunt for coronavirus vaccine because a vaccine appears to be the only exit strategy from the pandemic with research taking place at breakneck speed.

142 vaccine candidates are in early development with 35 in clinical trials. Only five vaccines are one step away from approval&nbsp;with large scale vaccine trials underway.

Phase 3 clinical trials are in full swing with thousands of volunteers being given the shots to test whether they work or not. The most promising candidate is the University of Oxford vaccine. It is made from a genetically engineered virus that causes common cold in chimpanzees. The trials for the Oxford vaccine is underway in the United Kingdom as well as South Africa and Brazil.

The University of Melbourne in Australia and the Murdoch children’s research institute are driving another vaccine Down Under. Reports say&nbsp;the vaccine does not directly protect against the Wuhan virus but it might boost the body’s non-specific immune response.

Another candidate from China claims they are in advanced stages of clinical trials but&nbsp;there is no way to confirm the actual status of the projects or whether the vaccine works or not.

Chinese company Sinovac is also developing a vaccine. It is based on inactive COVID-19 particles. The vaccine is now moving into large scale trials in Brazil. The Wuhan Institute of biological products is also developing vaccines.

China's President Xi Jinping sees the hunt for the vaccine as a race. The Chinese president wants his country to win it. A vaccine may help China wash its sins with the cover-up, also, it stands to make a lot of money.

Every major country in the world is running vaccine trials right now. They are locking up future supplies too. The developed world could be the first to get a vaccine due to the advanced orders they have placed as they have pre-ordered potential vaccines. It is a parallel race to lock up supplies.

The United States is perhaps the biggest hoarder of vaccines. It has invested $1 billion each in 5 different projects - Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, Astra Zeneca, Novavax and Pfizer- either in the form of funding or in advance deals. They have all received money from the US government.

They can supply anywhere between 100 to 400 million doses to America first. The European Union is next. They plan to secure 100 to 400 million doses also on pre-order, reportedly around 400 million doses have already been made.

The EU. is talking with three other companies. Reports say it has set aside close to $3 billion for vaccine supplies. The United Kingdom is also hoarding. It has signed four deals already for a potential 250 million doses. The population of the UK is a little more than 60 million. They have booked 250 million doses which is four times more than what they need.

Japan is talking with two companies and could ink a deal soon. The rich countries will get the bulk of vaccine supplies whenever a vaccine is ready. The will also decide when to donate or sell. US President Donald Trump is confident that America will be in a position to supply to the world.

America and its pharma companies stand to make a lot of money. Pfizer recently struck a deal the US government of $2 billion for 600 doses. The price of one dose was set at 20 dollars around Rs 1,500.

Moderna is another company that is ahead in the race. It could charge anywhere between 50 to 60 dollars for a dose which is anywhere between Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,500. Some pharma companies are already benefitting just by promising a vaccine or a cure, that doesn’t even exist yet.

On the day the agreement was announced between Pfizer and the US government their stocks shot up more than five per cent. The share price of Moderna soared 18 per cent after its vaccine made a breakthrough earlier this month, although there is no harm when stockholders make a profit in legitimate ways but what happens when executives with insider information make bets and pocket billions in profits?

A report earlier this month said corporate insiders pocketed $1 billion in the Wuhan virus vaccine rush.

Insiders from at least eleven companies are said to have sold shares worth well over $1 billion since March. They sold the shares after positive announcements when the prices of shares skyrocketed. It's not for nothing that we call this profit from pandemic!

It is a race against time to hunt for coronavirus vaccine because a vaccine appears to be the only exit strategy from the pandemic with research taking place at breakneck speed.

It is a race against time to hunt for coronavirus vaccine because a vaccine appears to be the only exit strategy from the pandemic with research taking place at breakneck speed. 142 vaccine candidates are in early development with 35 in clinical trials. Only five vaccines are one step away from approval with large scale vaccine trials underway. Phase 3 clinical trials are in full swing with thousands of volunteers being given the shots to test whether they work or not. The most promising candidate is the University of Oxford vaccine. It is made from a genetically engineered virus that causes common cold in chimpanzees. The trials for the Oxford vaccine is underway in the United Kingdom as well as South Africa and Brazil. The University of Melbourne in Australia and the Murdoch children’s research institute are driving another vaccine Down Under. Reports say the vaccine does not directly protect against the Wuhan virus but it might boost the body’s non-specific immune response. Another candidate from China claims they are in advanced stages of clinical trials but there is no way to confirm the actual status of the projects or whether the vaccine works or not. Chinese company Sinovac is also developing a vaccine. It is based on inactive COVID-19 particles. The vaccine is now moving into large scale trials in Brazil. The Wuhan Institute of biological products is also developing vaccines. China's President Xi Jinping sees the hunt for the vaccine as a race. The Chinese president wants his country to win it. A vaccine may help China wash its sins with the cover-up, also, it stands to make a lot of money. Every major country in the world is running vaccine trials right now. They are locking up future supplies too. The developed world could be the first to get a vaccine due to the advanced orders they have placed as they have pre-ordered potential vaccines. It is a parallel race to lock up supplies. The United States is perhaps the biggest hoarder of vaccines. It has invested $1 billion each in 5 different projects - Moderna, Johnson and Johnson, Astra Zeneca, Novavax and Pfizer- either in the form of funding or in advance deals. They have all received money from the US government. They can supply anywhere between 100 to 400 million doses to America first. The European Union is next. They plan to secure 100 to 400 million doses also on pre-order, reportedly around 400 million doses have already been made. The EU. is talking with three other companies. Reports say it has set aside close to $3 billion for vaccine supplies. The United Kingdom is also hoarding. It has signed four deals already for a potential 250 million doses. The population of the UK is a little more than 60 million. They have booked 250 million doses which is four times more than what they need. Japan is talking with two companies and could ink a deal soon. The rich countries will get the bulk of vaccine supplies whenever a vaccine is ready. The will also decide when to donate or sell. US President Donald Trump is confident that America will be in a position to supply to the world. America and its pharma companies stand to make a lot of money. Pfizer recently struck a deal the US government of $2 billion for 600 doses. The price of one dose was set at 20 dollars around Rs 1,500. Moderna is another company that is ahead in the race. It could charge anywhere between 50 to 60 dollars for a dose which is anywhere between Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,500. Some pharma companies are already benefitting just by promising a vaccine or a cure, that doesn’t even exist yet. On the day the agreement was announced between Pfizer and the US government their stocks shot up more than five per cent. The share price of Moderna soared 18 per cent after its vaccine made a breakthrough earlier this month, although there is no harm when stockholders make a profit in legitimate ways but what happens when executives with insider information make bets and pocket billions in profits? A report earlier this month said corporate insiders pocketed $1 billion in the Wuhan virus vaccine rush. Insiders from at least eleven companies are said to have sold shares worth well over $1 billion since March. They sold the shares after positive announcements when the prices of shares skyrocketed. It's not for nothing that we call this profit from pandemic!

All you want to know about the coronavirus vaccine race

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, 48, has donated nearly $1.7 billion to various social causes linked to gender, race and equality.

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"I gave each a contribution and encouraged them to spend it on whatever they believe best serves their efforts," MacKenzie said, adding, "every one of them is tackling complex challenges that will require sustained effort over many years, while simultaneously addressing consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic."

MacKenzie who had taken 4 per cent stake in Amazon after the divorce with Bezos last year and saw her fortune rocket to $56.9 billion after the company's stocks surged over 4 per cent in the stock exchange earlier this month. Jeff Bezos owns 12 per cent of Amazon with a net worth of $171.6 billion.

Mackenzie Scott is now the second richest woman in the world after L'Oreal heiress Francoise Bettencourt Meyers.&nbsp;The Amazon founder's ex-wife said she had donated the money to at least 100 non-profit organizations.&nbsp;

"Like many, I watched the first half of 2020 with a mixture of heartbreak and horror," Scott said.

MacKenzie Scott had married Jeff Bezos in 1993 and they have four children. Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in a garage in Seattle in 1994.&nbsp;

During the divorce settlement, MacKenzie Scott gave up her stake in The Washington Post and Bezos's space exploration firm Blue Origin including her voting control at Amazon.

"Life will never stop finding fresh ways to expose inequities in our systems, or waking us up to the fact that a civilization this imbalanced is not only unjust, but also unstable," Scott said while revealing that NGOs related with racial equity received the maximum donation of 586 million with $399 million going to organizations on economic equality and the rest of the amount to non-profit organizations connected to gay rights, gender, public health and climate change.&nbsp;

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, 48, has donated nearly $1.7 billion to various social causes linked to gender, race and equality. Also Read: One day gain in net value: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos makes $13 billion "I gave each a contribution and encouraged them to spend it on whatever they believe best serves their efforts," MacKenzie said, adding, "every one of them is tackling complex challenges that will require sustained effort over many years, while simultaneously addressing consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, 48, has donated nearly $1.7 billion to various social causes linked to gender, race and equality. Also Read: One day gain in net value: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos makes $13 billion "I gave each a contribution and encouraged them to spend it on whatever they believe best serves their efforts," MacKenzie said, adding, "every one of them is tackling complex challenges that will require sustained effort over many years, while simultaneously addressing consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic." MacKenzie who had taken 4 per cent stake in Amazon after the divorce with Bezos last year and saw her fortune rocket to $56.9 billion after the company's stocks surged over 4 per cent in the stock exchange earlier this month. Jeff Bezos owns 12 per cent of Amazon with a net worth of $171.6 billion. Mackenzie Scott is now the second richest woman in the world after L'Oreal heiress Francoise Bettencourt Meyers. The Amazon founder's ex-wife said she had donated the money to at least 100 non-profit organizations. "Like many, I watched the first half of 2020 with a mixture of heartbreak and horror," Scott said. MacKenzie Scott had married Jeff Bezos in 1993 and they have four children. Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in a garage in Seattle in 1994. During the divorce settlement, MacKenzie Scott gave up her stake in The Washington Post and Bezos's space exploration firm Blue Origin including her voting control at Amazon. "Life will never stop finding fresh ways to expose inequities in our systems, or waking us up to the fact that a civilization this imbalanced is not only unjust, but also unstable," Scott said while revealing that NGOs related with racial equity received the maximum donation of 586 million with $399 million going to organizations on economic equality and the rest of the amount to non-profit organizations connected to gay rights, gender, public health and climate change.

Jeff Bezos ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gives nearly $1.7 billion of Amazon fortune to social causes

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As Europe witnesses a surge in COVID-19 cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said that young people may be driving up coronavirus cases across Europe. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/young-people-may-be-driving-up-coronavirus-cases-across-europe-who-316734">Read more</a>

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Kodak, the famous maker of cameras and shooting equipment has stepped into the medicine industry.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kodak-to-make-medicinal-ingredients-on-large-scale-us-govt-loans-765m-to-company-316687">Read more</a>

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Lawmakers from Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party have decided to push for steps to restrict the use of Chinese-owned video app TikTok, concerned that user data may end up in the hands of the Chinese government, public broadcaster NHK said. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-lawmakers-to-urge-government-to-put-curbs-on-tiktok-use-316682">Read more</a>

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China's COVID-19 cases in a single day have crossed the 100-mark for the first time in over three months, sparking the fear of a rebound after Beijing contained it in Wuhan where the contagion first emerged in December last year. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-china-sees-over-100-cases-for-first-time-in-over-three-months-amidst-fear-of-second-wave-316675">Read more</a>

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The sacking of a prominent Hong Kong democracy activist, Benny Tai, has sent a new chill through the semi-autonomous city's campuses already rattled by Beijing imposition of a sweeping national security law last month that has begun to criminalise certain political views. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/anger-grows-over-sacking-of-activist-by-hong-kong-university-316668">Read more</a>

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Australia is deploying disaster-relief teams to elderly care homes in Melbourne overwhelmed by a surge in coronavirus cases and deaths, officials said Wednesday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australia-deploys-disaster-teams-to-virus-hit-care-homes-316704">Read more</a>

Russia vows 'promising' coronavirus vaccines in September Russia said Wednesday that it plans to begin production of two "promising" coronavirus vaccines in September and October as Moscow races to develop a formula before Western countries.

Russia vows 'promising' coronavirus vaccines in September Russia said Wednesday that it plans to begin production of two "promising" coronavirus vaccines in September and October as Moscow races to develop a formula before Western countries. Read more Beijing says Diaoyu islands are Chinese territory, rebuts US criticism Beijing has said the Diaoyu Islands are Chinese territory and it has the right to conduct law enforcement activities in the area. Read more After US, Canada receives mysterious packages of seeds from China After the United States, Canada has also received mysterious packages of seeds that appears to have come from China. Read more Human Rights Watch calls on Turkey to probe alleged torture by police Human Rights Watch on Wednesday called on the Turkish government to investigate "serious abuses" allegedly committed by police and "nightwatchmen" against more than a dozen people in the southeast and in Istanbul. Read more Young people may be driving up coronavirus cases across Europe: WHO As Europe witnesses a surge in COVID-19 cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said that young people may be driving up coronavirus cases across Europe. Read more Kodak to make medicinal ingredients on large-scale, US govt loans $765m to company Kodak, the famous maker of cameras and shooting equipment has stepped into the medicine industry. Read more Japan lawmakers to urge government to put curbs on TikTok use Lawmakers from Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party have decided to push for steps to restrict the use of Chinese-owned video app TikTok, concerned that user data may end up in the hands of the Chinese government, public broadcaster NHK said. Read more COVID-19: China sees over 100 cases for first time in over three months amidst fear of second wave China's COVID-19 cases in a single day have crossed the 100-mark for the first time in over three months, sparking the fear of a rebound after Beijing contained it in Wuhan where the contagion first emerged in December last year. Read more Anger grows over sacking of activist by Hong Kong university The sacking of a prominent Hong Kong democracy activist, Benny Tai, has sent a new chill through the semi-autonomous city's campuses already rattled by Beijing imposition of a sweeping national security law last month that has begun to criminalise certain political views. Read more Australia deploys disaster teams to virus-hit care homes Australia is deploying disaster-relief teams to elderly care homes in Melbourne overwhelmed by a surge in coronavirus cases and deaths, officials said Wednesday. Read more

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As part of Unlock 3.0 which will come into effect on August 1, the government on Wednesday allowed yoga institutes and gymnasiums to open from August 5 but added that schools, colleges and coaching institutions will remain closed till August 31.

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The ministry of home affairs(MHA) said that restrictions on the movement of individuals during the night have been removed. The government said that social, political, sports, entertainment and cultural events including religious functions and other large congregations are still not permitted.

The MHA said that yoga institutes and gymnasiums should observe social distancing norms laid down by the health ministry.

"Independence Day functions will be allowed with social distancing and by following other health protocols," it said while adding that wearing of masks and other guidelines should be followed.

The government also allowed international air travel in a "limited manner" under the Vande Bharat mission. Cinema halls and metro services continue to be barred, including the use of swimming pools, theatres, bars, auditoriums and assembly halls which have been kept out of Unlock 3.0.

The government said that "lockdown shall continue to be implemented strictly in the containment zones till August 31, while asserting that it should be clearly demarcated by the concerned states and Union Territories to combat the spread of the virus.

As part of Unlock 3.0 which will come into effect on August 1, the government on Wednesday allowed yoga institutes and gymnasiums to open from August 5 but added that schools, colleges and coaching institutions will remain closed till August 31.

As part of Unlock 3.0 which will come into effect on August 1, the government on Wednesday allowed yoga institutes and gymnasiums to open from August 5 but added that schools, colleges and coaching institutions will remain closed till August 31. Also Read: Half of Mumbai's slum residents have had coronavirus, says study The ministry of home affairs(MHA) said that restrictions on the movement of individuals during the night have been removed. The government said that social, political, sports, entertainment and cultural events including religious functions and other large congregations are still not permitted. The MHA said that yoga institutes and gymnasiums should observe social distancing norms laid down by the health ministry. "Independence Day functions will be allowed with social distancing and by following other health protocols," it said while adding that wearing of masks and other guidelines should be followed. The government also allowed international air travel in a "limited manner" under the Vande Bharat mission. Cinema halls and metro services continue to be barred, including the use of swimming pools, theatres, bars, auditoriums and assembly halls which have been kept out of Unlock 3.0. The government said that "lockdown shall continue to be implemented strictly in the containment zones till August 31, while asserting that it should be clearly demarcated by the concerned states and Union Territories to combat the spread of the virus.

Unlock 3.0 from August 1: Government allows gyms to open, no night curfew

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday reported first ever quarterly loss since becoming public 17 years back with a consolidated net loss of Rs 268.3 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, hit hard by coronavirus pandemic.

The auto major, which got listed way back in July 2003, had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,376.8 crore in the April-June quarter of 2019-20.

Net sales declined to Rs 3,679 crore in the first quarter as against Rs 18,738.8 crore in the year-ago period, MSI said in a statement.

On a standalone basis, the company reported a net loss of Rs 249.4 crore for the first quarter ended June 30.

It had posted net profit of Rs 1,435.5 crore on standalone basis in April-June of 2019-20.

The auto major's net sales during the period under review declined to Rs 3,677.5 crore, as compared to Rs 18,735.2 crore in the year-ago period.

During the first quarter, MSI sold a total of 76,599 vehicles. Sales in the domestic market stood at 67,027 units, while exports were at 9,572 units.

The company had sold 4,02,594 units in the first quarter previous fiscal.

"Owing to the global pandemic of COVID-19, it was an unprecedented quarter in the company's history wherein a large part of the quarter had zero production and zero sales in compliance with a lockdown stipulated by the government," MSI said.

Production and sales started in a very small way in May, it added.

The company's first priority was health, safety and wellbeing of all employees and associates across the value chain, including its customers, the auto major said.

"Hence, with carefully designed safety protocols, which went far beyond compliance levels, the production in the whole Quarter was equivalent to just about two weeks' of regular working. The results have to be viewed in this context," it noted.

MSI stock ended 1.62 per cent down at Rs 6,185.6 on the BSE on Wednesday.

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday reported first ever quarterly loss since becoming public 17 years back with a consolidated net loss of Rs 268.

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday reported first ever quarterly loss since becoming public 17 years back with a consolidated net loss of Rs 268.3 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, hit hard by coronavirus pandemic. The auto major, which got listed way back in July 2003, had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,376.8 crore in the April-June quarter of 2019-20. Net sales declined to Rs 3,679 crore in the first quarter as against Rs 18,738.8 crore in the year-ago period, MSI said in a statement. On a standalone basis, the company reported a net loss of Rs 249.4 crore for the first quarter ended June 30. It had posted net profit of Rs 1,435.5 crore on standalone basis in April-June of 2019-20. The auto major's net sales during the period under review declined to Rs 3,677.5 crore, as compared to Rs 18,735.2 crore in the year-ago period. During the first quarter, MSI sold a total of 76,599 vehicles. Sales in the domestic market stood at 67,027 units, while exports were at 9,572 units. The company had sold 4,02,594 units in the first quarter previous fiscal. "Owing to the global pandemic of COVID-19, it was an unprecedented quarter in the company's history wherein a large part of the quarter had zero production and zero sales in compliance with a lockdown stipulated by the government," MSI said. Production and sales started in a very small way in May, it added. The company's first priority was health, safety and wellbeing of all employees and associates across the value chain, including its customers, the auto major said. "Hence, with carefully designed safety protocols, which went far beyond compliance levels, the production in the whole Quarter was equivalent to just about two weeks' of regular working. The results have to be viewed in this context," it noted. MSI stock ended 1.62 per cent down at Rs 6,185.6 on the BSE on Wednesday.

COVID-19 effect: Maruti Suzuki posts first quarterly loss in 17 years

First look: Rafale fighter jets receive 'water salute' at Indian Air Force base in Ambala

As Europe witnesses a surge in COVID-19 cases, the World Health Organization(WHO) has said that young people may be driving up coronavirus cases across Europe.

The UN health body said that several countries in Europe have seen a higher proportion of new cases among young people.

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Amid the rising number of cases, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte asked Parliament to extend his government's emergency powers to combat the virus. Italy had imposed a state of emergency on January 31 when Rome reported two cases of COVID-19.

"The virus continues to evolve and has not run its course. It would be incongruous to abruptly suspend such an effective measure," PM Conte told the Italian parliament. Italy was one of the countries worst-hit due to the virus with 246,500 cases and over 35,000 deaths.

As the virus cases continued to rise in Europe, British PM Johnson said that there was a "second wave" in Europe. The UK government has decided to quarantine all travellers from Spain as the virus surged in the country. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez&nbsp;

Germany has also advised tourists not to go on holiday to Spain. Spain which was hard hit with the virus has recorded 28,400 fatalities so far. There has been a spurt of virus cases in &nbsp;Catalonia and Aragon region recently with the country recording &nbsp;1,800 new coronavirus cases per day.

COVID-19 cases have surged in Belgium as well with authorities imposing curfew in Antwerp.

Meanwhile, German authorities expressed concern over spike in cases as it tightened rules for face masks as the country reported &nbsp;557 new coronavirus cases a day. Germany currently has 206,242 virus cases with 9,122 fatalities.

The German government also gave out an advisory against travelling to three regions in northern Spain which has been hit by the virus.

 
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As Europe witnesses a surge in COVID-19 cases, the World Health Organization(WHO) has said that young people may be driving up coronavirus cases across Europe. The UN health body said that several countries in Europe have seen a higher proportion of new cases among young people.

As Europe witnesses a surge in COVID-19 cases, the World Health Organization(WHO) has said that young people may be driving up coronavirus cases across Europe. The UN health body said that several countries in Europe have seen a higher proportion of new cases among young people. Watch: Amid the rising number of cases, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte asked Parliament to extend his government's emergency powers to combat the virus. Italy had imposed a state of emergency on January 31 when Rome reported two cases of COVID-19. "The virus continues to evolve and has not run its course. It would be incongruous to abruptly suspend such an effective measure," PM Conte told the Italian parliament. Italy was one of the countries worst-hit due to the virus with 246,500 cases and over 35,000 deaths. As the virus cases continued to rise in Europe, British PM Johnson said that there was a "second wave" in Europe. The UK government has decided to quarantine all travellers from Spain as the virus surged in the country. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Germany has also advised tourists not to go on holiday to Spain. Spain which was hard hit with the virus has recorded 28,400 fatalities so far. There has been a spurt of virus cases in Catalonia and Aragon region recently with the country recording 1,800 new coronavirus cases per day. COVID-19 cases have surged in Belgium as well with authorities imposing curfew in Antwerp. Meanwhile, German authorities expressed concern over spike in cases as it tightened rules for face masks as the country reported 557 new coronavirus cases a day. Germany currently has 206,242 virus cases with 9,122 fatalities. The German government also gave out an advisory against travelling to three regions in northern Spain which has been hit by the virus.

Young people may be driving up coronavirus cases across Europe: WHO

Chinese conglomerates had once jumped into the global race with technology as the ammo of choice. They fought competitors, raced for users but China's mission failed.

It is game over for China, at least in India. New Delhi has banned 59 Chinese apps including TikTok. Now, PUBG may be next. It is China's most valuable internet conglomerate.&nbsp;

Tencent backs PUBG&nbsp;Mobile and has 10 per cent stakes in its parent company Bluehole. In 2019, PUBG&nbsp;contributed $1.3 billion into Tencent coffers with 24 per cent of PUBG's total downloads from India which is its&nbsp;largest market.

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However, India may soon be shutting its door to the Chinese game. Reports claim that India is considering banning PUBG. It is being examined for data breach and violation of national security.&nbsp;

PUBG is not alone. There are around 275 Chinese apps on the table among them are Zili by Xiaomi, Ali Express by Alibaba, Resso and Ulike by ByteDance.

There are also apps from Chinese companies like Meitu, Perfect corp, Sina corp, Netease games and Lbe tech, if they fail to pass the national security and user privacy tests, they will be out of India.

TikTok's ban was hurtful enough for China as the app lost 200 million users and 30 per cent of its global downloads, they now stand to lose the world's second-largest internet market with 450 million smartphone users.

Chinese conglomerates had once jumped into the global race with technology as the ammo of choice. They fought competitors, raced for users but China's mission failed.

Chinese conglomerates had once jumped into the global race with technology as the ammo of choice. They fought competitors, raced for users but China's mission failed. It is game over for China, at least in India. New Delhi has banned 59 Chinese apps including TikTok. Now, PUBG may be next. It is China's most valuable internet conglomerate. Tencent backs PUBG Mobile and has 10 per cent stakes in its parent company Bluehole. In 2019, PUBG contributed $1.3 billion into Tencent coffers with 24 per cent of PUBG's total downloads from India which is its largest market. × However, India may soon be shutting its door to the Chinese game. Reports claim that India is considering banning PUBG. It is being examined for data breach and violation of national security. PUBG is not alone. There are around 275 Chinese apps on the table among them are Zili by Xiaomi, Ali Express by Alibaba, Resso and Ulike by ByteDance. There are also apps from Chinese companies like Meitu, Perfect corp, Sina corp, Netease games and Lbe tech, if they fail to pass the national security and user privacy tests, they will be out of India. TikTok's ban was hurtful enough for China as the app lost 200 million users and 30 per cent of its global downloads, they now stand to lose the world's second-largest internet market with 450 million smartphone users.

India may ban Tencent-backed PUBG Mobile

As Europe sounded alarm over fresh coronavirus outbreak, British PM Boris Johnson said that in some places there were "signs of a second wave of the pandemic."

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"Let's be absolutely clear about what's happening in Europe, amongst some of our European friends, I'm afraid you are starting to see in some places the signs of a second wave of the pandemic."

"I'm afraid if we do see signs of a second wave in other countries, it is really our job, our duty to act swiftly and decisively to stop reinfecting, to stop travellers coming back from those places and seeding the disease here in the UK," he said.

The UK has decided on a 14-day quarantine for all travellers arriving from Spain. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticised the decision saying it was &nbsp;"unbalanced".&nbsp;

However, Johnson said the move was correct insisting that "what we have to do is take swift and decisive action where we think that the risks are starting to bubble up again."&nbsp;

Spain and Germany stepped up efforts on restrictions as new outbreaks were reported as Greece declared that it would open ports but it will make masks compulsory again in shops and public services.

Meanwhile, the WHO warned that seasons do not affect the spread of the virus. Spain which was the worst affected country due to the pandemic, reported 361 active outbreaks and more than 4,000 new cases even as the Spainsh tourism industry has struggled to get off the ground.

Germany which has kept the virus under control has reported 557 new cases for the past one week.&nbsp;

As Europe sounded alarm over fresh coronavirus outbreak, British PM Boris Johnson said that in some places there were "signs of a second wave of the pandemic." Watch: "Let's be absolutely clear about what's happening in Europe, amongst some of our European friends, I'm afraid you are starting to see in some places the signs of a second wave of the pandemic.

As Europe sounded alarm over fresh coronavirus outbreak, British PM Boris Johnson said that in some places there were "signs of a second wave of the pandemic." Watch: "Let's be absolutely clear about what's happening in Europe, amongst some of our European friends, I'm afraid you are starting to see in some places the signs of a second wave of the pandemic." "I'm afraid if we do see signs of a second wave in other countries, it is really our job, our duty to act swiftly and decisively to stop reinfecting, to stop travellers coming back from those places and seeding the disease here in the UK," he said. The UK has decided on a 14-day quarantine for all travellers arriving from Spain. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticised the decision saying it was "unbalanced". However, Johnson said the move was correct insisting that "what we have to do is take swift and decisive action where we think that the risks are starting to bubble up again." Spain and Germany stepped up efforts on restrictions as new outbreaks were reported as Greece declared that it would open ports but it will make masks compulsory again in shops and public services. Meanwhile, the WHO warned that seasons do not affect the spread of the virus. Spain which was the worst affected country due to the pandemic, reported 361 active outbreaks and more than 4,000 new cases even as the Spainsh tourism industry has struggled to get off the ground. Germany which has kept the virus under control has reported 557 new cases for the past one week.

'Signs of second wave': UK decides to quarantine all travellers arriving from Spain

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