The fury of nature in China is not new as out of the ten largest floods in the last century seven has been in China.

The Three Gorges Dam has been a story of a manmade disaster in China. Its birth had led to the flooding of 13 cities, 140 towns and 1,352 villages with a total of 1.3 million people displaced for the dam and now if the dam breaks it could take more lives. 
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China has built more than 80,000 and counting but none of them compares to the Three Gorges Dam. China shows it off as an engineering feat. However, the dam has been the root of many problems for the country. The dam has been controversial from the beginning.&nbsp;

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It was pitched as the solution for the yearly flooding of the Yangzi river but right from the time its construction began, the Three Gorges Dam has been taking lives.

The project came with a hefty price tag and the people of China have been paying for it with their money and their lives. The construction began in 1993, and the Three Gorges took 17 years to build.

China has admitted that more than 100 workers died during construction. On paper, the cost of the project was around $24 billion but critics say the actual cost was far more. The money, of course, came out of the taxpayer's kitty. There were protests against the dam but China paid no heed to it.

According to Human Rights Watch, China used the police to contain social unrest with critics denied platforms to voice their opposition as more than one million people were allegedly forced to resettle.

In 2007, Fu Xiuqiong, a Chinese citizen, found herself swamped as water began rising around her farm. The dam reservoir began filling and she was given no land as compensation nor did she have any money to relocate.

"Now, where we're located, it is extremely hard to survive. We are not able to leave, after the big migration, they didn't give us the land, we didn't get any of the money from the government," Fu Xiuqiong, resident on Three Gorges dam reservoir, said.

The Communist Party had its way with the dam but it regretted its decision later. In 2011, Beijing issued a rare admission - the Three Gorges Dam had caused a slew of urgent environmental, geological and economic problems.

According to a report, damming up too much water increased the frequency of earthquakes and high demand for water led to droughts. There was widespread contamination of Yangtze tributaries and lakes as copper, zinc, lead and ammonium was found in the water samples.

When it was pitched first, the Three Gorges was deemed necessary to power China’s industrial boom but, since the day the project began it has taken hundreds of lives and caused irreparable damage to nature.

Today, the floodwaters are testing the Three Gorges again and there are fears that it might collapse, if it does, the dam will trigger yet another catastrophe.

The fury of nature in China is not new as out of the ten largest floods in the last century seven has been in China. The Three Gorges Dam has been a story of a manmade disaster in China.

The fury of nature in China is not new as out of the ten largest floods in the last century seven has been in China. The Three Gorges Dam has been a story of a manmade disaster in China. Its birth had led to the flooding of 13 cities, 140 towns and 1,352 villages with a total of 1.3 million people displaced for the dam and now if the dam breaks it could take more lives. China has built more than 80,000 and counting but none of them compares to the Three Gorges Dam. China shows it off as an engineering feat. However, the dam has been the root of many problems for the country. The dam has been controversial from the beginning. It was pitched as the solution for the yearly flooding of the Yangzi river but right from the time its construction began, the Three Gorges Dam has been taking lives. The project came with a hefty price tag and the people of China have been paying for it with their money and their lives. The construction began in 1993, and the Three Gorges took 17 years to build. China has admitted that more than 100 workers died during construction. On paper, the cost of the project was around $24 billion but critics say the actual cost was far more. The money, of course, came out of the taxpayer's kitty. There were protests against the dam but China paid no heed to it. According to Human Rights Watch, China used the police to contain social unrest with critics denied platforms to voice their opposition as more than one million people were allegedly forced to resettle. In 2007, Fu Xiuqiong, a Chinese citizen, found herself swamped as water began rising around her farm. The dam reservoir began filling and she was given no land as compensation nor did she have any money to relocate. "Now, where we're located, it is extremely hard to survive. We are not able to leave, after the big migration, they didn't give us the land, we didn't get any of the money from the government," Fu Xiuqiong, resident on Three Gorges dam reservoir, said. The Communist Party had its way with the dam but it regretted its decision later. In 2011, Beijing issued a rare admission - the Three Gorges Dam had caused a slew of urgent environmental, geological and economic problems. According to a report, damming up too much water increased the frequency of earthquakes and high demand for water led to droughts. There was widespread contamination of Yangtze tributaries and lakes as copper, zinc, lead and ammonium was found in the water samples. When it was pitched first, the Three Gorges was deemed necessary to power China’s industrial boom but, since the day the project began it has taken hundreds of lives and caused irreparable damage to nature. Today, the floodwaters are testing the Three Gorges again and there are fears that it might collapse, if it does, the dam will trigger yet another catastrophe.

As floods hit China, the Three Gorges Dam faces grave test

A report from 2016 says that China has built as many as 87, 000 dams.&nbsp;On the Yangtze and its tributaries, about 100 dams were in various stages of construction in 2013.

China has built at least 11 dams on the Mekong river. It is known as the Lancang river in China. It is one of the world‘s longest and most important waterways. The river flows from southwestern China into Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.

The Mekong river and its tributaries are the economic lifelines of around 60 million people in Southeast Asia. In Tibet, China has built the Zangmu dam. It's on the Brahmaputra river but on the Chinese side.

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The dam was operationalized in 2015. Three other dams are being built at Dagu, Jiexu and Jiacha on the Brahmaputra. A river that originates in Tibet, flows into Arunachal Pradesh and Assam and later drains into the Bay of Bengal through Bangladesh.

China is the starting point for rivers that flow into 18 downstream countries. No other country serves water to that many nations. China is creating an extensive dam infrastructure to arm itself. It wants to weaponise water and control how it flows including where it flows and how much water is released to the neighbours.

With these dams, China can store water and release it at will -&nbsp;a&nbsp;power that could even create floods. China could even turn off the taps and trigger droughts. China can do a lot of damage with this&nbsp;kind of power as free-flowing rivers can go dry which in turn will kill the river ecosystems including trees, plants and fish. It can drive species towards extinction and disrupt the normal course of life for mankind. 
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It is a lot of power in the hands of one country and China does not hesitate in wielding it. Last year, the Mekong river began to dry. Initially, China blamed it on insufficient rainfall.

There was a drought and the impact was severe. Thailand’s sugar output hit a nine-year low. It is one of the largest sugar exporters in the world. Thailand experienced its worst drought in 40 years.

Rice fields were damaged in Vietnam as water levels hit a record low in Laos and Cambodia. Satellite images exposed how China used its dams to stop the flow of water as at the origin of Mekong there was an abundance of water. China was using its reservoirs to store water. The satellite images showed for 12 months from May 2019 to April 2020, the reservoir on the dam was full.

Another dam on the Mekong, Nuozhadu dam didn’t have any water in May 2019 but by April this year, even its reservoir was full. Asia is one of the driest continents in the world with water now slowly becoming the scarcest critical resource even more scarce than oil.

Journalist Steven Solomon has said that conflicts in the 21st century will be fought over water, China is already arming itself for the battle.&nbsp;

A report from 2016 says that China has built as many as 87, 000 dams. On the Yangtze and its tributaries, about 100 dams were in various stages of construction in 2013.

A report from 2016 says that China has built as many as 87, 000 dams. On the Yangtze and its tributaries, about 100 dams were in various stages of construction in 2013. China has built at least 11 dams on the Mekong river. It is known as the Lancang river in China. It is one of the world‘s longest and most important waterways. The river flows from southwestern China into Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. The Mekong river and its tributaries are the economic lifelines of around 60 million people in Southeast Asia. In Tibet, China has built the Zangmu dam. It's on the Brahmaputra river but on the Chinese side. The dam was operationalized in 2015. Three other dams are being built at Dagu, Jiexu and Jiacha on the Brahmaputra. A river that originates in Tibet, flows into Arunachal Pradesh and Assam and later drains into the Bay of Bengal through Bangladesh. China is the starting point for rivers that flow into 18 downstream countries. No other country serves water to that many nations. China is creating an extensive dam infrastructure to arm itself. It wants to weaponise water and control how it flows including where it flows and how much water is released to the neighbours. With these dams, China can store water and release it at will - a power that could even create floods. China could even turn off the taps and trigger droughts. China can do a lot of damage with this kind of power as free-flowing rivers can go dry which in turn will kill the river ecosystems including trees, plants and fish. It can drive species towards extinction and disrupt the normal course of life for mankind. It is a lot of power in the hands of one country and China does not hesitate in wielding it. Last year, the Mekong river began to dry. Initially, China blamed it on insufficient rainfall. There was a drought and the impact was severe. Thailand’s sugar output hit a nine-year low. It is one of the largest sugar exporters in the world. Thailand experienced its worst drought in 40 years. Rice fields were damaged in Vietnam as water levels hit a record low in Laos and Cambodia. Satellite images exposed how China used its dams to stop the flow of water as at the origin of Mekong there was an abundance of water. China was using its reservoirs to store water. The satellite images showed for 12 months from May 2019 to April 2020, the reservoir on the dam was full. Another dam on the Mekong, Nuozhadu dam didn’t have any water in May 2019 but by April this year, even its reservoir was full. Asia is one of the driest continents in the world with water now slowly becoming the scarcest critical resource even more scarce than oil. Journalist Steven Solomon has said that conflicts in the 21st century will be fought over water, China is already arming itself for the battle.

Water wars: How China weaponises rivers

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman(MBS) has&nbsp;waged a Twitter war against his former crown prince Mohammed bin Nayef. The ammo of choice is Nayef's aide and former intelligence&nbsp;official, Saad al-Jabri.

It's been three years since the Saudi Palace coup, but it looks like crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is not yet done removing all possible opponents.&nbsp;

Mohammed bin Nayef is a member of the Saudi royal family. He is 60 years old.&nbsp;Nayef is the grandson of Saudi Arabia's founding monarch, King Abdulaziz that means he is a cousin of Mohammad bin Salman.

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Nayef was appointed crown prince by King Salman in April 2015,&nbsp;back then he was already serving as the interior minister of Saudi Arabia.

Two years later, he was asked to step aside and make way for his cousin&nbsp;Mohammad bin Salman.&nbsp;Nayef also lost the interior ministry&nbsp;while at the office&nbsp;Nayef was seen as the most pro-US leader. He played a major role in Saudi Arabia's internal security policies and was called 'the prince of counter-terrorism' for his crackdown on Al Qaeda.

He is a prominent member of the Saudi royal family and&nbsp;enjoys support at home and abroad both factors&nbsp;do not go down too well with Mohammad bin Salman. The crown prince has cracked down on any leader who he views as a threat to his power. The clampdowns have been rather ruthless&nbsp;and Shakespearean.

There was no way a leader as prominent as bin Nayef was going to be an exception. Mohammed al Nayef was detained in March.

No one knows where he is currently being held. MBS' men have been trying to dig dirt on Nayef. They seem to have found a sheep in former intel officer Saad al-Jabri.

He is a friend of Bin Nayef, and he is currently in exile in Canada. According to reports, Jafri led a network of officials who misspent $11 billion in government money. The money was from the interior ministry fund. Experts say Saudi authorities want to accuse bin Nayef of being involved in Jabri's alleged corruption.

Bin Nayef was the interior minister, so Saudi authorities want to prove that the money was misspent under al Nayef's watch. &nbsp;There are documents to prove either Jabri's or Al-Nayef's involvement in the alleged corruption.

MBS is trying his best to sway the public opinion against the two men.&nbsp;Tweets with the hashtag 'the fugitive Saad al Jabri' and 'saad al jabri's corruption' picked pace over the weekend.&nbsp;Questions were raised on Al Nayef's loyalty to the kingdom.

Experts have pointed out that the campaign was being led by pro-government Twitter users.&nbsp; MBS has been trying to quash all possible opposition ahead of the upcoming November polls. He fears Donald Trump's loss. Democratic nominee Joe Biden has promised to make MBS pay for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

He has also vowed to end arms sales to Saudi Arabia. Therefore, putting Al Nayef behind the bars is part of Mohammad bin Salman's forward planning.

In case Trump loses, and there could be global pressure against MBS, he can continue to remain in power by removing every possible opposition and nipping counter-coups in the bud.&nbsp;King Salman's brother&nbsp;prince Ahmed bin Abdelaziz is in detention and&nbsp;al-Nayef, who was long seen as an heir to the throne, is the new target.

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman(MBS) has waged a Twitter war against his former crown prince Mohammed bin Nayef. The ammo of choice is Nayef's aide and former intelligence official, Saad al-Jabri.

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman(MBS) has waged a Twitter war against his former crown prince Mohammed bin Nayef. The ammo of choice is Nayef's aide and former intelligence official, Saad al-Jabri. It's been three years since the Saudi Palace coup, but it looks like crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is not yet done removing all possible opponents. Mohammed bin Nayef is a member of the Saudi royal family. He is 60 years old. Nayef is the grandson of Saudi Arabia's founding monarch, King Abdulaziz that means he is a cousin of Mohammad bin Salman. Nayef was appointed crown prince by King Salman in April 2015, back then he was already serving as the interior minister of Saudi Arabia. Two years later, he was asked to step aside and make way for his cousin Mohammad bin Salman. Nayef also lost the interior ministry while at the office Nayef was seen as the most pro-US leader. He played a major role in Saudi Arabia's internal security policies and was called 'the prince of counter-terrorism' for his crackdown on Al Qaeda. He is a prominent member of the Saudi royal family and enjoys support at home and abroad both factors do not go down too well with Mohammad bin Salman. The crown prince has cracked down on any leader who he views as a threat to his power. The clampdowns have been rather ruthless and Shakespearean. There was no way a leader as prominent as bin Nayef was going to be an exception. Mohammed al Nayef was detained in March. No one knows where he is currently being held. MBS' men have been trying to dig dirt on Nayef. They seem to have found a sheep in former intel officer Saad al-Jabri. He is a friend of Bin Nayef, and he is currently in exile in Canada. According to reports, Jafri led a network of officials who misspent $11 billion in government money. The money was from the interior ministry fund. Experts say Saudi authorities want to accuse bin Nayef of being involved in Jabri's alleged corruption. Bin Nayef was the interior minister, so Saudi authorities want to prove that the money was misspent under al Nayef's watch. There are documents to prove either Jabri's or Al-Nayef's involvement in the alleged corruption. MBS is trying his best to sway the public opinion against the two men. Tweets with the hashtag 'the fugitive Saad al Jabri' and 'saad al jabri's corruption' picked pace over the weekend. Questions were raised on Al Nayef's loyalty to the kingdom. Experts have pointed out that the campaign was being led by pro-government Twitter users. MBS has been trying to quash all possible opposition ahead of the upcoming November polls. He fears Donald Trump's loss. Democratic nominee Joe Biden has promised to make MBS pay for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. He has also vowed to end arms sales to Saudi Arabia. Therefore, putting Al Nayef behind the bars is part of Mohammad bin Salman's forward planning. In case Trump loses, and there could be global pressure against MBS, he can continue to remain in power by removing every possible opposition and nipping counter-coups in the bud. King Salman's brother prince Ahmed bin Abdelaziz is in detention and al-Nayef, who was long seen as an heir to the throne, is the new target.

Saudi Arabia's new Game of Thrones: MBS wages Twitter war against Mohammed bin Nayef

After the United States asked Chinese authorities to close its Houston consulate over alleged spying operations, China today warned its students to "be on guard" over "arbitrary interrogations and detentions".

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In a dramatic move on Wednesday, the US government ordered the Chinese consulate to close in order to "protect American intellectual property and American private information".

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The US State Department said that China had engaged in spying operations adding that "these activities&nbsp;have increased markedly in scale and scope over the past few years".

The Chinese foreign ministry warning students, saying: "Recently, US law enforcement agencies have stepped up arbitrary interrogations, harassment, confiscation of personal belongings and detention targeting Chinese international students in the US."

Earlier in the day, there were reports of documents were being burned in the consulate as firefighters arrived but they were not allowed to enter the building.

Foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said: "China urges the US to immediately withdraw its wrong decision, or China will definitely take a proper and necessary response."

"It is a political provocation unilaterally launched by the US side, which seriously violates international law... and the bilateral consular agreement between China and the US." it added.

Meanwhile, reports said China may shut the United States consulate in Wuhan which was the epicentre of the coronavirus, however, it has not been officially confirmed. 
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After the United States asked Chinese authorities to close its Houston consulate over alleged spying operations, China today warned its students to "be on guard" over "arbitrary interrogations and detentions".

After the United States asked Chinese authorities to close its Houston consulate over alleged spying operations, China today warned its students to "be on guard" over "arbitrary interrogations and detentions". Also Read: China's Houston consulate closed to 'protect American intellectual property', says US In a dramatic move on Wednesday, the US government ordered the Chinese consulate to close in order to "protect American intellectual property and American private information". Watch: The US State Department said that China had engaged in spying operations adding that "these activities have increased markedly in scale and scope over the past few years". The Chinese foreign ministry warning students, saying: "Recently, US law enforcement agencies have stepped up arbitrary interrogations, harassment, confiscation of personal belongings and detention targeting Chinese international students in the US." Earlier in the day, there were reports of documents were being burned in the consulate as firefighters arrived but they were not allowed to enter the building. Foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said: "China urges the US to immediately withdraw its wrong decision, or China will definitely take a proper and necessary response." "It is a political provocation unilaterally launched by the US side, which seriously violates international law... and the bilateral consular agreement between China and the US." it added. Meanwhile, reports said China may shut the United States consulate in Wuhan which was the epicentre of the coronavirus, however, it has not been officially confirmed.

Houston consulate closure: China warns students in US over 'arbitrary interrogations and detentions'

Pune's health department today reported 2601 coronavirus cases and 44 deaths in the last 24 hour taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the district to 54,013 with the death toll rising to 1387.

Jharkhand reported 178 new coronavirus cases and four deaths today taking the total number of cases to 5,777 including 2889 active cases. The death toll in the state due to the virus has risen to 53.

Meanwhile, Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant said, "human trials of Covaxin, an indigenously developed vaccine for coronavirus has begun at Redkar Hospital in Goa."

"It is a testimony of India's immense potential in healthcare innovation," the Goa CM added.

Meanwhile, West Bengal recorded 2,282 new coronavirus cases and 35 deaths today taking the total number of cases to 44,769 including 17,204 active cases. The death toll due to the virus in the state has risen to 1,147.

Madhya Pradesh reported 710 new coronavirus cases and 17 deaths due to the virus taking the total number of cases to 23310 including 6888 active cases. The death toll in the state due to the virus has risen to 738.

In Rajasthan, 956 new coronavirus cases were reported along with nine deaths taking the total number of cases to 30390 including 7627 active cases. The death toll due to the virus in the state has risen to 568.

Karnataka reported 3,648 coronavirus cases and 72 deaths today taking the total number of cases in the state to 42,216 with the death toll climbing to 1,403

Pune's health department today reported 2601 coronavirus cases and 44 deaths in the last 24 hour taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the district to 54,013 with the death toll rising to 1387.

Pune's health department today reported 2601 coronavirus cases and 44 deaths in the last 24 hour taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the district to 54,013 with the death toll rising to 1387. Jharkhand reported 178 new coronavirus cases and four deaths today taking the total number of cases to 5,777 including 2889 active cases. The death toll in the state due to the virus has risen to 53. Meanwhile, Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant said, "human trials of Covaxin, an indigenously developed vaccine for coronavirus has begun at Redkar Hospital in Goa." "It is a testimony of India's immense potential in healthcare innovation," the Goa CM added. Meanwhile, West Bengal recorded 2,282 new coronavirus cases and 35 deaths today taking the total number of cases to 44,769 including 17,204 active cases. The death toll due to the virus in the state has risen to 1,147. Madhya Pradesh reported 710 new coronavirus cases and 17 deaths due to the virus taking the total number of cases to 23310 including 6888 active cases. The death toll in the state due to the virus has risen to 738. In Rajasthan, 956 new coronavirus cases were reported along with nine deaths taking the total number of cases to 30390 including 7627 active cases. The death toll due to the virus in the state has risen to 568. Karnataka reported 3,648 coronavirus cases and 72 deaths today taking the total number of cases in the state to 42,216 with the death toll climbing to 1,403

Human trials of Covaxin has begun in the state: Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant

The Indian government today amended the export policy on Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) and masks.

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The export of medical coveralls of all categories including medical goggles, all masks other than non-medical and non-surgical masks, medical nitrile and NBR gloves and face shields remain banned.

The government has however exempted surgical drapes, isolation aprons, surgical wraps and X-ray gowns, newswire ANI reported on Tuesday.

Amid the rising number of cases, West Bengal today reported 2,261 new coronavirus cases and 35 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 47,030 including 17,813 active cases. The death toll due to the virus in the state has climbed to 1,182.

India's financial capital Mumbai which has been hit hard with the virus reported 995 new coronavirus cases and 62 deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases rising to 1,03,262 including 23,893 active cases.

The death toll due to the virus in Mumbai has risen to &nbsp;5,814.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra reported 8,369 new coronavirus cases and 246 deaths with the total number of cases in the state rising to 3,27,031 including 1,32,236 active cases.

Uttarakhand today reported 210 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 4,849 including 1,459 active cases. The death toll due to the virus in the state has risen to 55.

The Indian government today amended the export policy on Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) and masks. Also Read: 37,148 new cases and 587 deaths in last 24 hours take India's tally past 11.

The Indian government today amended the export policy on Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) and masks. Also Read: 37,148 new cases and 587 deaths in last 24 hours take India's tally past 11.5 lakh mark The export of medical coveralls of all categories including medical goggles, all masks other than non-medical and non-surgical masks, medical nitrile and NBR gloves and face shields remain banned. The government has however exempted surgical drapes, isolation aprons, surgical wraps and X-ray gowns, newswire ANI reported on Tuesday. Amid the rising number of cases, West Bengal today reported 2,261 new coronavirus cases and 35 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 47,030 including 17,813 active cases. The death toll due to the virus in the state has climbed to 1,182. India's financial capital Mumbai which has been hit hard with the virus reported 995 new coronavirus cases and 62 deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of cases rising to 1,03,262 including 23,893 active cases. The death toll due to the virus in Mumbai has risen to 5,814. Meanwhile, Maharashtra reported 8,369 new coronavirus cases and 246 deaths with the total number of cases in the state rising to 3,27,031 including 1,32,236 active cases. Uttarakhand today reported 210 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the state to 4,849 including 1,459 active cases. The death toll due to the virus in the state has risen to 55.

Government amends export policy on PPEs and masks

The US Justice Department said today that two Chinese nationals have been indicted for hacking coronavirus vaccine research.

The Justice Department said that the Chinese hackers also targeted human rights activists in the United States and Hong Kong while adding that they were &nbsp;working with China's ministry of state security.

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Earlier, &nbsp;Britain, the United States and Canada had accused Russian hackers of targeting coronavirus research. They had said that a Russian hacking group called APT29 was behind the online attacks.

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The US said the Chinese nationals were Li Xiaoyu, 34, and Dong Jiazhi, 33. &nbsp;FBI Deputy Director David Bowdich said: "Cybercrimes directed by the Chinese government's intelligence services not only threaten the United States but also every other country that supports fair play, international norms, and the rule of law.

US Attorney William Hyslop added that computer systems of many businesses, individuals and agencies throughout the United States and worldwide have been hacked

However, Russia denied the reports. America had named another Russian group "cozy bear" and had said it was involved in hacking the research. In May, America had claimed that Iran and China have tried to hack American research.

There are at last 140 vaccines in pre-clinical stage with at least two in large-scale efficacy trials including the Moderna vaccine in the United States and Oxford-AstraZeneca from the UK.

Earlier, Britain's National Cyber Security Centre had said a Russian group called APT29 was linked to the country's intelligence service and was involved in hacking the virus research.&nbsp;

"The NCSC assesses that APT29, also named the Dukes or Cozy Bear, almost certainly operate as part of Russian Intelligence Services," the National Cyber Security Centre had said.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab hit out against Russia calling it "reckless behaviour" and "completely unacceptable" that the Russian Intelligence Services are targeting those working to combat the coronavirus pandemic."

The US Justice Department said today that two Chinese nationals have been indicted for hacking coronavirus vaccine research. The Justice Department said that the Chinese hackers also targeted human rights activists in the United States and Hong Kong while adding that they were working with China's ministry of state security.

The US Justice Department said today that two Chinese nationals have been indicted for hacking coronavirus vaccine research. The Justice Department said that the Chinese hackers also targeted human rights activists in the United States and Hong Kong while adding that they were working with China's ministry of state security. Watch: Earlier, Britain, the United States and Canada had accused Russian hackers of targeting coronavirus research. They had said that a Russian hacking group called APT29 was behind the online attacks. Also Read: North Korea enters vaccine race The US said the Chinese nationals were Li Xiaoyu, 34, and Dong Jiazhi, 33. FBI Deputy Director David Bowdich said: "Cybercrimes directed by the Chinese government's intelligence services not only threaten the United States but also every other country that supports fair play, international norms, and the rule of law. US Attorney William Hyslop added that computer systems of many businesses, individuals and agencies throughout the United States and worldwide have been hacked However, Russia denied the reports. America had named another Russian group "cozy bear" and had said it was involved in hacking the research. In May, America had claimed that Iran and China have tried to hack American research. There are at last 140 vaccines in pre-clinical stage with at least two in large-scale efficacy trials including the Moderna vaccine in the United States and Oxford-AstraZeneca from the UK. Earlier, Britain's National Cyber Security Centre had said a Russian group called APT29 was linked to the country's intelligence service and was involved in hacking the virus research. "The NCSC assesses that APT29, also named the Dukes or Cozy Bear, almost certainly operate as part of Russian Intelligence Services," the National Cyber Security Centre had said. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab hit out against Russia calling it "reckless behaviour" and "completely unacceptable" that the Russian Intelligence Services are targeting those working to combat the coronavirus pandemic."

US indicts two Chinese nationals for seeking to steal COVID-19 vaccine

As European nations put strict rules in place for foreign travellers, China on Tuesday announced travellers would need to prove to authorities they don't have coronavirus before boarding the flight.

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China's restive Xinjiang province witnessed a spike in coronavirus cases as authorities curtailed flights in capital Urumqi and shut down subway and public transport. Urumqi had reported 17 cases of coronavirus last Saturday. Health workers in the city set up mass screening for the virus as the cases spiked.

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Earlier, the country's capital Beijing had experienced a huge spike in cases leading the authorities to shut down markets after traces of COVID-19 was discovered on chopping boards in the capital's Xinfadi market.

According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), travellers would have to upload a picture of their coronavirus test&nbsp; on the health app&nbsp;and foreigners would need to submit it to the Chinese embassy or consulate.

The CAAC said the tests should be done within five days of travel.

China had earlier clampdown on international travel in March as the coronavirus cases overwhelmed the country but has&nbsp;gradually allowed business travellers, diplomats and employees of large enterprises while easing restrictions on flights from foreign airlines.

China recently announced that it was re "pressing ahead" with preparations for the Winter Olympics to be held in Beijing in 2022. However, Chinese authorities have ruled out hosting any international sports events this year to keep the virus in check. &nbsp;

As European nations put strict rules in place for foreign travellers, China on Tuesday announced travellers would need to prove to authorities they don't have coronavirus before boarding the flight.

As European nations put strict rules in place for foreign travellers, China on Tuesday announced travellers would need to prove to authorities they don't have coronavirus before boarding the flight. Also Read: Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 14.8 million, death toll at 612,830 China's restive Xinjiang province witnessed a spike in coronavirus cases as authorities curtailed flights in capital Urumqi and shut down subway and public transport. Urumqi had reported 17 cases of coronavirus last Saturday. Health workers in the city set up mass screening for the virus as the cases spiked. Watch: Earlier, the country's capital Beijing had experienced a huge spike in cases leading the authorities to shut down markets after traces of COVID-19 was discovered on chopping boards in the capital's Xinfadi market. According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), travellers would have to upload a picture of their coronavirus test on the health app and foreigners would need to submit it to the Chinese embassy or consulate. The CAAC said the tests should be done within five days of travel. China had earlier clampdown on international travel in March as the coronavirus cases overwhelmed the country but has gradually allowed business travellers, diplomats and employees of large enterprises while easing restrictions on flights from foreign airlines. China recently announced that it was re "pressing ahead" with preparations for the Winter Olympics to be held in Beijing in 2022. However, Chinese authorities have ruled out hosting any international sports events this year to keep the virus in check.

China asks air travellers to upload COVID-19 test in app before arrival

India will be conducting a naval exercise with America. It is the clearest signal to China on a potential military alliance that it faces.&nbsp;

The naval exercise will be conducted by the USS Nimitz which is one the largest warships&nbsp;in the world and, it is nuclear powered.

The American battle groups will join Indian warships near the Andaman and Nicobar islands. It is India's response to China’s military aggression in the high seas.

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The Indian navy’s eastern fleet is carrying out a five-day long exercise off the coast of Andaman and Nicobar islands, today, the American ships joined them.&nbsp;

The exercise was quite similar to the one carried out with the Japanese navy last month. India will be conducting more drills in the Indian Ocean as it is expanding its alliance on the high seas.

Reports say India is now ready to extend an invitation to Australia for the Malabar exercise which is an annual affair. It involves training both at sea and on land. The participants are usually India, the United States and Japan.

Australia’s inclusion will be a clear signal that the quad is no more just a theory. It is taking clear shape with a clear mission. The quad or strategic quadrilateral involves four countries -&nbsp;India, Australia, Japan and the United States. It was conceptualised as a strategic counter to China in the Indo-Pacific.&nbsp;

It's been talked about for more than a decade, and Beijing has never liked the idea. Beijing calls it an "anti-China coalition". The members of the quad had been going slow to accommodate China's concerns and sensitivities but not anymore.

They are meeting in the Malabar exercise. In 2007, India had invited Australia and Singapore to join it and China was furious. It issued a demarche to the United States, India, Japan and Australia slamming the expansion of the exercise.

However, this time, India seems to have made up its mind. Australia will join the drill with quad now on the front-burner. India and its allies are gearing up to contain China from blocking Chinese apps, scrutinising Chinese companies and holding China accountable on global platforms - the pushback comes in many forms.

In the US, there is bipartisan support for India's role against China. A group of nine lawmakers from both parties have introduced a resolution which urges China to de-escalate through diplomatic means at the Ladakh border.

The moves and messages from America to Japan and Australia have clear implications for Beijing. Firstly, it shows India has allies and China has angry neighbours.

Secondly, it also demonstrates that India has global support and China will face retaliation if provoked. Also, all options - diplomatic, strategic and military are on the table when it comes to dealing with China.

India will be conducting a naval exercise with America. It is the clearest signal to China on a potential military alliance that it faces. The naval exercise will be conducted by the USS Nimitz which is one the largest warships in the world and, it is nuclear powered.

India will be conducting a naval exercise with America. It is the clearest signal to China on a potential military alliance that it faces. The naval exercise will be conducted by the USS Nimitz which is one the largest warships in the world and, it is nuclear powered. The American battle groups will join Indian warships near the Andaman and Nicobar islands. It is India's response to China’s military aggression in the high seas. The Indian navy’s eastern fleet is carrying out a five-day long exercise off the coast of Andaman and Nicobar islands, today, the American ships joined them. The exercise was quite similar to the one carried out with the Japanese navy last month. India will be conducting more drills in the Indian Ocean as it is expanding its alliance on the high seas. Reports say India is now ready to extend an invitation to Australia for the Malabar exercise which is an annual affair. It involves training both at sea and on land. The participants are usually India, the United States and Japan. Australia’s inclusion will be a clear signal that the quad is no more just a theory. It is taking clear shape with a clear mission. The quad or strategic quadrilateral involves four countries - India, Australia, Japan and the United States. It was conceptualised as a strategic counter to China in the Indo-Pacific. It's been talked about for more than a decade, and Beijing has never liked the idea. Beijing calls it an "anti-China coalition". The members of the quad had been going slow to accommodate China's concerns and sensitivities but not anymore. They are meeting in the Malabar exercise. In 2007, India had invited Australia and Singapore to join it and China was furious. It issued a demarche to the United States, India, Japan and Australia slamming the expansion of the exercise. However, this time, India seems to have made up its mind. Australia will join the drill with quad now on the front-burner. India and its allies are gearing up to contain China from blocking Chinese apps, scrutinising Chinese companies and holding China accountable on global platforms - the pushback comes in many forms. In the US, there is bipartisan support for India's role against China. A group of nine lawmakers from both parties have introduced a resolution which urges China to de-escalate through diplomatic means at the Ladakh border. The moves and messages from America to Japan and Australia have clear implications for Beijing. Firstly, it shows India has allies and China has angry neighbours. Secondly, it also demonstrates that India has global support and China will face retaliation if provoked. Also, all options - diplomatic, strategic and military are on the table when it comes to dealing with China.

US warship Nimitz to take part in naval exercise with India near Andaman and Nicobar islands

The India-US drills on the high seas is a move to deter China. In fact, naval power could be India's answer to Chinese aggression. The exercises help New Delhi to only project its power but, it also adds to Xi Jinping’s headaches.

The Indian Ocean neighbourhood from the Strait of Hormuz between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to the Strait of Malacca near the Andaman and Nicobar islands has more than 60 per cent of the world’s petroleum exports which moves from the shipping lane and India can choke China right there.

The Strait of Malacca has been a headache for China. In 2003, former Chinese president Hu Jintao had referred to it as “the Malacca dilemma" because China needs it open and India has the power to control it.

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The Malacca Strait is a shallow and narrow waterway. It is one of the most congested waterways in the world. Reports say around 75,000 ships pass through the Strait. It is also a seaway that links the Indian Ocean with the South China Sea and whoever controls it can place a stranglehold on China’s energy supplies.

In 2016, 80 per cent of China’s oil supplies passed through the Malacca Straits, if India were to control it, then China will lose access to a vital artery for global trade and Chinese ships will have to take a longer route.

According to an estimate, China’s shipping costs could increase by more than $64 million if the Strait of Malacca is closed for even a week, another estimate says alternative routes could cost Beijing anywhere between $84 to 220 billion a year.

A situation like that would add to China’s problems. It already faces a territorial dispute in the South China Sea and with tensions are growing last week as the United States declared that most of China's claims to the South China Sea illegal, New Delhi too has taken a stand.

The ministry of external affairs issued a statement which questioned China's attempts to grab territory in the South China Sea. China knows the Strait of Malacca is its achilles heel, so, it has been sending ships close to the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

Last year, Chinese naval vessel Shin Yang-1 was chased away by the Indian navy which was allegedly snooping near the islands. Now, with drills in the area, New Delhi has sent a message to Beijing that it won’t have its way on the high seas.

The India-US drills on the high seas is a move to deter China. In fact, naval power could be India's answer to Chinese aggression. The exercises help New Delhi to only project its power but, it also adds to Xi Jinping’s headaches.

The India-US drills on the high seas is a move to deter China. In fact, naval power could be India's answer to Chinese aggression. The exercises help New Delhi to only project its power but, it also adds to Xi Jinping’s headaches. The Indian Ocean neighbourhood from the Strait of Hormuz between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to the Strait of Malacca near the Andaman and Nicobar islands has more than 60 per cent of the world’s petroleum exports which moves from the shipping lane and India can choke China right there. The Strait of Malacca has been a headache for China. In 2003, former Chinese president Hu Jintao had referred to it as “the Malacca dilemma" because China needs it open and India has the power to control it. The Malacca Strait is a shallow and narrow waterway. It is one of the most congested waterways in the world. Reports say around 75,000 ships pass through the Strait. It is also a seaway that links the Indian Ocean with the South China Sea and whoever controls it can place a stranglehold on China’s energy supplies. In 2016, 80 per cent of China’s oil supplies passed through the Malacca Straits, if India were to control it, then China will lose access to a vital artery for global trade and Chinese ships will have to take a longer route. According to an estimate, China’s shipping costs could increase by more than $64 million if the Strait of Malacca is closed for even a week, another estimate says alternative routes could cost Beijing anywhere between $84 to 220 billion a year. A situation like that would add to China’s problems. It already faces a territorial dispute in the South China Sea and with tensions are growing last week as the United States declared that most of China's claims to the South China Sea illegal, New Delhi too has taken a stand. The ministry of external affairs issued a statement which questioned China's attempts to grab territory in the South China Sea. China knows the Strait of Malacca is its achilles heel, so, it has been sending ships close to the Andaman and Nicobar islands. Last year, Chinese naval vessel Shin Yang-1 was chased away by the Indian navy which was allegedly snooping near the islands. Now, with drills in the area, New Delhi has sent a message to Beijing that it won’t have its way on the high seas.

China's 'Malacca dilemma': How India can control the Dragon on the high seas

PM Imran Khan had launched an austerity drive to solve Pakistan's financial woes in 2018.

He promised that his austerity measures will make Pakistan a more financially equal society. Its been two years and the common man in Pakistan is still cash-strapped and all promises of equality have been broken with the myth of austerity busted.

Now, Islamabad has decided to act a little transparent by making public the financial details and assets of several special assistants to the Pakistan prime minister.

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The announcement was made by Shibli Faraz, the I&amp;B minister of Pakistan through a tweet.

According to the details, at least six advisors to the Pakistan PM have dual citizenships and most of the others own movable and immovable assets worth millions of dollars abroad starting with Nadeem Babar, minister of state and the special assistant to the Pakistan PM on petroleum.

He owns assets worth 2.1 billion Pakistani rupees. He has stakes in over two dozen companies based out of Pakistan. Babur also happens to be a dual national&nbsp; with an American passport.

Then there is Tania Aidrus, the special assistant to Imran Khan on digital Pakistan. She has four immovable properties outside Pakistan with two in the United States and two each in Britain and Singapore. Aidrus also happens to be a Canadian national and holds permanent residency in Singapore.

Next on the list is Zulfi Bukhari, the special assistant to Imran Khan on overseas Pakistanis. He has properties in the UK worth 5.2 million euros, gold worth 500,000 euros, four luxury vehicles and a British passport.

Shahzad Syed Qasim, the special assistant to Pakistan PM power division happens to hold a US nationality. Shahbaz Gill, the special assistant to Pakistan PM on political communication too holds permanent residency in the United States.

Now, retired Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa who is the current special assistant to Imran Khan on information &amp; broadcasting&nbsp;has proudly declared himself a billionaire. After all, the Pakistan army is known for its loot and plunder. The billionaire Lt. General is being trolled on social media&nbsp;not for this but for something more bizarre.

Asim Saleem Bajwa forged the price of a Toyota land cruiser in his declaration. The special assistant mentioned that he got a 2016 model of the car for&nbsp;just 3 million Pakistani rupees whereas another special assistant, Sayed Bukhari mentioned that he got a 2012 model of the same car for 200 million Pakistani rupees.

Asim Saleem Bajwa has undervalued the price of his car by 197 million. He was confronted but he gave no answers, so one can only imagine the kind of lies his colleagues are hiding behind.

PM Imran Khan had launched an austerity drive to solve Pakistan's financial woes in 2018. He promised that his austerity measures will make Pakistan a more financially equal society.

PM Imran Khan had launched an austerity drive to solve Pakistan's financial woes in 2018. He promised that his austerity measures will make Pakistan a more financially equal society. Its been two years and the common man in Pakistan is still cash-strapped and all promises of equality have been broken with the myth of austerity busted. Now, Islamabad has decided to act a little transparent by making public the financial details and assets of several special assistants to the Pakistan prime minister. The announcement was made by Shibli Faraz, the I&B minister of Pakistan through a tweet. According to the details, at least six advisors to the Pakistan PM have dual citizenships and most of the others own movable and immovable assets worth millions of dollars abroad starting with Nadeem Babar, minister of state and the special assistant to the Pakistan PM on petroleum. He owns assets worth 2.1 billion Pakistani rupees. He has stakes in over two dozen companies based out of Pakistan. Babur also happens to be a dual national with an American passport. Then there is Tania Aidrus, the special assistant to Imran Khan on digital Pakistan. She has four immovable properties outside Pakistan with two in the United States and two each in Britain and Singapore. Aidrus also happens to be a Canadian national and holds permanent residency in Singapore. Next on the list is Zulfi Bukhari, the special assistant to Imran Khan on overseas Pakistanis. He has properties in the UK worth 5.2 million euros, gold worth 500,000 euros, four luxury vehicles and a British passport. Shahzad Syed Qasim, the special assistant to Pakistan PM power division happens to hold a US nationality. Shahbaz Gill, the special assistant to Pakistan PM on political communication too holds permanent residency in the United States. Now, retired Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa who is the current special assistant to Imran Khan on information & broadcasting has proudly declared himself a billionaire. After all, the Pakistan army is known for its loot and plunder. The billionaire Lt. General is being trolled on social media not for this but for something more bizarre. Asim Saleem Bajwa forged the price of a Toyota land cruiser in his declaration. The special assistant mentioned that he got a 2016 model of the car for just 3 million Pakistani rupees whereas another special assistant, Sayed Bukhari mentioned that he got a 2012 model of the same car for 200 million Pakistani rupees. Asim Saleem Bajwa has undervalued the price of his car by 197 million. He was confronted but he gave no answers, so one can only imagine the kind of lies his colleagues are hiding behind.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan's team: Advisors with dual citizenship, assets worth millions of dollars

The US House of Representatives today passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) as it slammed the Chinese aggression against India in the Galwan Valley which took place last month.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-standoff-relationship-with-india-important-monitoring-lac-very-closely-us-defense-secretary-mark-esper-314931">Also Read:&nbsp;Relationship with India important, monitoring LAC very closely: US defense secretary Mark Esper</a>

The amendment moved by Congressman Steve Chabot along with lawmaker Ami Bera asserted that India and China should work towards de-escalating the situation along the Line of Actual Control(LAC).

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Indian and Chinese soldiers had clashed at Galwan Valley on June 15 leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, although the Chinese army had suffered casualties as well as reported by China's state-run Global Times but the country's foreign ministry denied the reports.

The amendment was passed unanimously by the US House. It said that China's aggression and expansion around disputed territories, such as the Line of Actual Control, the South China Sea, the Senkaku Islands, is of significant concern.

The amendment said: "The bipartisan amendment states Congress' opposition to Chinese aggression against India in the Galwan Valley on the India-China border, and expresses its concern toward the growing territorial assertiveness of China. China has used the distraction of the coronavirus to attempt to seize territory belonging to India, as well as to press its territorial claims in the South China Sea."

The latest move by the US House comes as India and US navies have been conducted exercises in the Andaman and Nicobar islands amid tensions in the South China Sea between the United States and China.

Meanwhile,&nbsp;US Defense secretary Mark Esper reiterating the importance of India-US relationship said that it is "one of the all-important defense relationships of the 21st century", while informing that US authorities are keeping a close eye on LAC.

"Our shared commitment to stronger naval cooperation and a free and open Indo-Pacific," the US defense secretary said while adding that "We will back sovereignty of our friends and partners."

The US House of Representatives today passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) as it slammed the Chinese aggression against India in the Galwan Valley which took place last month.

The US House of Representatives today passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) as it slammed the Chinese aggression against India in the Galwan Valley which took place last month. Also Read: Relationship with India important, monitoring LAC very closely: US defense secretary Mark Esper The amendment moved by Congressman Steve Chabot along with lawmaker Ami Bera asserted that India and China should work towards de-escalating the situation along the Line of Actual Control(LAC). Watch: Indian and Chinese soldiers had clashed at Galwan Valley on June 15 leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, although the Chinese army had suffered casualties as well as reported by China's state-run Global Times but the country's foreign ministry denied the reports. The amendment was passed unanimously by the US House. It said that China's aggression and expansion around disputed territories, such as the Line of Actual Control, the South China Sea, the Senkaku Islands, is of significant concern. The amendment said: "The bipartisan amendment states Congress' opposition to Chinese aggression against India in the Galwan Valley on the India-China border, and expresses its concern toward the growing territorial assertiveness of China. China has used the distraction of the coronavirus to attempt to seize territory belonging to India, as well as to press its territorial claims in the South China Sea." The latest move by the US House comes as India and US navies have been conducted exercises in the Andaman and Nicobar islands amid tensions in the South China Sea between the United States and China. Meanwhile, US Defense secretary Mark Esper reiterating the importance of India-US relationship said that it is "one of the all-important defense relationships of the 21st century", while informing that US authorities are keeping a close eye on LAC. "Our shared commitment to stronger naval cooperation and a free and open Indo-Pacific," the US defense secretary said while adding that "We will back sovereignty of our friends and partners."

India-China standoff: US House passes NDAA amendment; slams 'Chinese aggression against India at Galwan Valley'

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