<p>As the United States struggles with coronavirus, Facebook&nbsp;founder Mark Zuckerberg today criticised the Trump administration asserting that "our government and this administration have been considerably less effective in handing the virus."</p>

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<p>Zuckerberg did a live Facebook interaction with top US infectious disease&nbsp;expert Anthony Fauci on coronavirus and NIH's research into possible treatments and vaccine candidates.</p>

<p>Fauci implored young people to continue social distancing and other measures.</p>

<p>"Please assume the societal responsiblity of being part of the solution, not part of the problem," Fauci said during the live chat with Zuckerberg.</p>

<p>During the live stream on Facebook, &nbsp;Zuckerberg said: “Now that we are here in July, I just think that it was avoidable and it is really disappointing that we still don’t have adequate testing, that the credibility of top scientists like yourself and the CDC are being undermined."</p>

<p>Fauci told Zukerberg that public health measures should be seen as a "vehicle or gateway to opening the country" and not as an "obstacle"</p>

<p>&nbsp;“You can’t jump over steps, which is very perilous when you think about rebound. The proof of the pudding is, look what has happened. There really is no reason that we are having 40, 50, 60 thousand, other than we are not doing something correctly,” Fauci added.</p>

<p>The United States has the most number of coronavirus cases in the world with over 3.5 million cases and over 137,000 deaths. The outbreak has taken a more serious turn in the past month in Texas, California and Florida which have reported large number of cases overwhelming health workers.</p>

<p>Florida has emerged as the new epicentre of the virus reporting more coronavirus cases daily than any other state in the country. California and Texas are next nearly 10,000 new COVID-19 cases each day.</p>


As the United States struggles with coronavirus, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg today criticised the Trump administration asserting that "our government and this administration have been considerably less effective in handing the virus.

As the United States struggles with coronavirus, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg today criticised the Trump administration asserting that "our government and this administration have been considerably less effective in handing the virus." Also Read: US makes a grim record, registers over 77,000 coronavirus cases in a day Zuckerberg did a live Facebook interaction with top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci on coronavirus and NIH's research into possible treatments and vaccine candidates. Fauci implored young people to continue social distancing and other measures. "Please assume the societal responsiblity of being part of the solution, not part of the problem," Fauci said during the live chat with Zuckerberg. During the live stream on Facebook, Zuckerberg said: “Now that we are here in July, I just think that it was avoidable and it is really disappointing that we still don’t have adequate testing, that the credibility of top scientists like yourself and the CDC are being undermined." Fauci told Zukerberg that public health measures should be seen as a "vehicle or gateway to opening the country" and not as an "obstacle" “You can’t jump over steps, which is very perilous when you think about rebound. The proof of the pudding is, look what has happened. There really is no reason that we are having 40, 50, 60 thousand, other than we are not doing something correctly,” Fauci added. The United States has the most number of coronavirus cases in the world with over 3.5 million cases and over 137,000 deaths. The outbreak has taken a more serious turn in the past month in Texas, California and Florida which have reported large number of cases overwhelming health workers. Florida has emerged as the new epicentre of the virus reporting more coronavirus cases daily than any other state in the country. California and Texas are next nearly 10,000 new COVID-19 cases each day.

Now, Facebook's Zuckerberg lashes out at Trump's coronavirus response during live stream chat with Fauci

<p>A manhunt has been launched in Hong Kong &nbsp;after a man reportedly stole a flag from the site of&nbsp;China's July 1 Hong Kong handover ceremony, reports said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-slams-us-sanctions-related-to-hong-kong-as-gangster-logic-313639">Also Read:&nbsp;China slams US sanctions related to Hong Kong as 'gangster logic'</a></p>

<p>A security guard reportedly chased the man at Hong Kong’s Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai in the early morning hours on Thursday.</p>

<p>Police said the man was reportedly wearing back shirt and black trousers. &nbsp;Hong Kong has witnessed a series of clashes with police ever since China implemented the national security law.</p>

<p>The offence carries a maximum of 10 years under Hong Kong law.</p>

<p>The New York Times on Wedesday said it was moving its digital news hub from Hong Kong to South Korea due&nbsp;to the implementation of national security law even as leader Carrie Lam assured &nbsp;"100 percent guarantee" on media freedoms.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, China has accused Hong Kong democracy activists of trying to start a revolution as residents turned up to choose candidates for upcoming legislative elections despite warnings from the government.</p>

<p>China's Liaison Office &nbsp;said it was&nbsp;"a serious provocation against the current election system" while singling out pro-democracy &nbsp;activist Benny Tai.</p>

<p>"The goal of the Benny Tai gang and the opposition camp is to seize power to govern Hong Kong, with a vain attempt to launch a Hong Kong version of a 'colour revolution'," the office said.</p>


A manhunt has been launched in Hong Kong after a man reportedly stole a flag from the site of China's July 1 Hong Kong handover ceremony, reports said. Also Read: China slams US sanctions related to Hong Kong as 'gangster logic' A security guard reportedly chased the man at Hong Kong’s Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai in the early morning hours on Thursday.

A manhunt has been launched in Hong Kong after a man reportedly stole a flag from the site of China's July 1 Hong Kong handover ceremony, reports said. Also Read: China slams US sanctions related to Hong Kong as 'gangster logic' A security guard reportedly chased the man at Hong Kong’s Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai in the early morning hours on Thursday. Police said the man was reportedly wearing back shirt and black trousers. Hong Kong has witnessed a series of clashes with police ever since China implemented the national security law. The offence carries a maximum of 10 years under Hong Kong law. The New York Times on Wedesday said it was moving its digital news hub from Hong Kong to South Korea due to the implementation of national security law even as leader Carrie Lam assured "100 percent guarantee" on media freedoms. Meanwhile, China has accused Hong Kong democracy activists of trying to start a revolution as residents turned up to choose candidates for upcoming legislative elections despite warnings from the government. China's Liaison Office said it was "a serious provocation against the current election system" while singling out pro-democracy activist Benny Tai. "The goal of the Benny Tai gang and the opposition camp is to seize power to govern Hong Kong, with a vain attempt to launch a Hong Kong version of a 'colour revolution'," the office said.

Police search for man after flag stolen from site of Hong Kong handover ceremony

<p>After the number of coronavirus cases tripled in a week in Barcelona, Spain's Catalan government urged residents to stay at home on Friday.</p>

<p>The Catalan government also ordered the closure of theatres, cinemas and nightclubs amid the rising number of cases.</p>

<p>"We must take a step back to avoid returning in coming weeks to a total lockdown of the population," the Catalan government spokesman said.</p>

<p>Spain was the hardest hit due the virus in March and April when the pandemic hit Europe leading to the lockdown of the country. There have been 28,000 fatalities due to the virus in the country making it the seventh worst-hit country in the world hit by the virus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The county had ended its lockdown on June 21.</p>

<p>The virus has put added pressure on health workers in the country with medical workers now demanding post-virus job security even as Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged to inject nine billion euros into the health system.</p>

<p>Earlier, residents in three districts in Barcelona suburb L'Hospitalet de Llobregat were asked to stay indoors.</p>

<p>Catalonia had recorded three deaths and 938 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday with most cases reported in Barcelona. There have been reports of new clusters ever since the lockdown was lifted last month. As the virus cases increased, local authorities announced patchwork of restrictions sending out confusing signals to residents.</p>

<p>The Lleida area near Barcelona was earlier put under stay-at-home order. Catalonia was also the first region to reimpose a lockdown with Basque imposing a curfew to contain the virus and parts of Galicia being sealed off.</p>

<p>Catalonia has made wearing masks in public places compulsory. On Thursday, Spain honoured its 28,400 virus victims at solemn state memorial even as virus cases continued to mount in Catalonia.</p>


After the number of coronavirus cases tripled in a week in Barcelona, Spain's Catalan government urged residents to stay at home on Friday. The Catalan government also ordered the closure of theatres, cinemas and nightclubs amid the rising number of cases.

After the number of coronavirus cases tripled in a week in Barcelona, Spain's Catalan government urged residents to stay at home on Friday. The Catalan government also ordered the closure of theatres, cinemas and nightclubs amid the rising number of cases. "We must take a step back to avoid returning in coming weeks to a total lockdown of the population," the Catalan government spokesman said. Spain was the hardest hit due the virus in March and April when the pandemic hit Europe leading to the lockdown of the country. There have been 28,000 fatalities due to the virus in the country making it the seventh worst-hit country in the world hit by the virus. The county had ended its lockdown on June 21. The virus has put added pressure on health workers in the country with medical workers now demanding post-virus job security even as Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez pledged to inject nine billion euros into the health system. Earlier, residents in three districts in Barcelona suburb L'Hospitalet de Llobregat were asked to stay indoors. Catalonia had recorded three deaths and 938 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday with most cases reported in Barcelona. There have been reports of new clusters ever since the lockdown was lifted last month. As the virus cases increased, local authorities announced patchwork of restrictions sending out confusing signals to residents. The Lleida area near Barcelona was earlier put under stay-at-home order. Catalonia was also the first region to reimpose a lockdown with Basque imposing a curfew to contain the virus and parts of Galicia being sealed off. Catalonia has made wearing masks in public places compulsory. On Thursday, Spain honoured its 28,400 virus victims at solemn state memorial even as virus cases continued to mount in Catalonia.

Catalan government urges Barcelona residents to stay home amid rise in coronavirus cases

<p>The Trump administration has banned the import of surgical gloves from subsidiaries&nbsp;linked to Mayasia's Top Glove over forced labour issues amid the coroanvirus pandemic.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-global-tally-rises-to-137-million-313686">Also Read:&nbsp;Coronavirus: Global tally rises to 13.7 million</a></p>

<p>US Customs and Border Protection(CBP) said the ban on the company was enforced due to "reasonable evidence of forced labour in the manufacturing process".</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Top Glove said that company will continue to ship its products but will park it the free trade zone as it is allowed to do so till it resolves the issue.</p>

<p>“If they (CBP) are willing to settle (the recruitment fees issue) then they can release the shipment," executive chairman Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai said, adding,"otherwise, the shipment can be diverted to other countries like Latin America, Canada and even the Middle East countries.”</p>

<p>The US has decided to ban two subsidiaries associated with Top Glove Corp. The US Customs and Border Protection said that there were "indications of debt bondage, excessive overtime, retention of identification documents, and abusive working and living conditions".</p>

<p>Malaysia's manufacturing giant Top Glove can reportedly produce billions of surgical glove a year and has witnessed massive surge in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic. The healthcare workers in the United States have struggled with PPE kits and other meterials as the virus has engulfed the country.</p>

<p>Top Glove said it would be looking at countries hit hard with the virus in Latin America including Peru and Brazil. The company informed that US reprented 25 per cent of its total sales.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US move comes even as the number of coronavirus cases surged in the country to over 3.5 million infection cases and over 137,000 fatalities.<br />
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The Trump administration has banned the import of surgical gloves from subsidiaries linked to Mayasia's Top Glove over forced labour issues amid the coroanvirus pandemic.

The Trump administration has banned the import of surgical gloves from subsidiaries linked to Mayasia's Top Glove over forced labour issues amid the coroanvirus pandemic. Also Read: Coronavirus: Global tally rises to 13.7 million US Customs and Border Protection(CBP) said the ban on the company was enforced due to "reasonable evidence of forced labour in the manufacturing process". Meanwhile, Top Glove said that company will continue to ship its products but will park it the free trade zone as it is allowed to do so till it resolves the issue. “If they (CBP) are willing to settle (the recruitment fees issue) then they can release the shipment," executive chairman Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai said, adding,"otherwise, the shipment can be diverted to other countries like Latin America, Canada and even the Middle East countries.” The US has decided to ban two subsidiaries associated with Top Glove Corp. The US Customs and Border Protection said that there were "indications of debt bondage, excessive overtime, retention of identification documents, and abusive working and living conditions". Malaysia's manufacturing giant Top Glove can reportedly produce billions of surgical glove a year and has witnessed massive surge in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic. The healthcare workers in the United States have struggled with PPE kits and other meterials as the virus has engulfed the country. Top Glove said it would be looking at countries hit hard with the virus in Latin America including Peru and Brazil. The company informed that US reprented 25 per cent of its total sales. The US move comes even as the number of coronavirus cases surged in the country to over 3.5 million infection cases and over 137,000 fatalities.

US sanctions Malaysia's surgical glove maker over forced labour amid coronavirus pandemic

<p>US President Donald Trump tweeted in Persian today condeming the executions in Iran asserting that it sent a “terrible signal to the world.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/when-face-masks-become-political-an-anti-trump-statement-313531">Also Read:&nbsp;When face masks become political: An anti-Trump statement?</a></p>

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<p dir="rtl" lang="fa">سه نفر در ایران برای شرکت کردن در تظاهرات محکوم به مرگ شده اند. اعدام آنها در هر لحظه قابل انتظار است. اعدام این سه نفر پیامی اسفناک به دنیا می فرستد و نباید انجام شود. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%85_%D9%86%DA%A9%D9%86%DB%8C%D8%AF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#اعدام_نکنید</a></p>
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<p>The US president's tweet came after Iran's judiciary upheld death sentences for three people linked to protests last November due to the fuel crisis.</p>

<p>Trump wrote in Farsi with the hastag #StopexEcutionsInIran. Trump tweeted saying: "Three individuals were sentenced to death in Iran for participating in protests. The execution is expected momentarily. Executing these three people sends a terrible signal to the world and should not be done!”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iran's judiciary said two were arrested during an "armed robbery". Demonstrators&nbsp;last year had attacked public buildings after the authorities more than doubled fuel prices overnight leading to large scale protests.</p>

<p>Reports said three men - 26-year-old Amirhossein Moradi, who worked at a cellphone retailer, Said Tamjidi, a 28-year-old student and 26-year-old Mohammad Rajabi -&nbsp; were found guilty by the Iran court.</p>

<p>In November, protersters had set petrol pumps on fire as demonstrations were carried out in several cities across Iran. There were reports of looting amid an Internet blackout.</p>

<p>The Iran government had claimed that the protests were backed by the United States, Saudi Arabia and Israel.&nbsp;<br />
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US President Donald Trump tweeted in Persian today condeming the executions in Iran asserting that it sent a “terrible signal to the world.” Also Read: When face masks become political: An anti-Trump statement?

US President Donald Trump tweeted in Persian today condeming the executions in Iran asserting that it sent a “terrible signal to the world.” Also Read: When face masks become political: An anti-Trump statement? سه نفر در ایران برای شرکت کردن در تظاهرات محکوم به مرگ شده اند. اعدام آنها در هر لحظه قابل انتظار است. اعدام این سه نفر پیامی اسفناک به دنیا می فرستد و نباید انجام شود. #اعدام_نکنید — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 15, 2020 × The US president's tweet came after Iran's judiciary upheld death sentences for three people linked to protests last November due to the fuel crisis. Trump wrote in Farsi with the hastag #StopexEcutionsInIran. Trump tweeted saying: "Three individuals were sentenced to death in Iran for participating in protests. The execution is expected momentarily. Executing these three people sends a terrible signal to the world and should not be done!” Iran's judiciary said two were arrested during an "armed robbery". Demonstrators last year had attacked public buildings after the authorities more than doubled fuel prices overnight leading to large scale protests. Reports said three men - 26-year-old Amirhossein Moradi, who worked at a cellphone retailer, Said Tamjidi, a 28-year-old student and 26-year-old Mohammad Rajabi - were found guilty by the Iran court. In November, protersters had set petrol pumps on fire as demonstrations were carried out in several cities across Iran. There were reports of looting amid an Internet blackout. The Iran government had claimed that the protests were backed by the United States, Saudi Arabia and Israel.

Trump tweets in Farsi condemning Iran's death sentence against three protesters

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<p>After Pakistan said it had given Indian officials&nbsp; "unimpeded and uninterrupted consular access to Jadhav", India's external affairs ministry said that India's consular officers "were not given unimpeded, unhindered and unconditional access to Jadhav."</p>

<p>"On the contrary, the Pakistani officials with an intimidating demenour were present in close proximity of Jadhav and consular officers despite protests from the Indian side," the MEA said in a statement.</p>

<p>"The arrangement did not permit a free conversation between them, the consular officers could not engage Jadhav on legal rights and were prevented from obtaining his written consent for arranging legal representation," the MEA informed.</p>

<p>The MEA said the consular officers lodged a protest with Pakistan officials and left the venue. The MEA added that Jadhav looked "visibly under stress". The ministry added that consular access was "neither meaningful nor credible".</p>

<p>India's foreign ministry said it will decide on future course of action "in the light of events today."</p>

<p>After giving Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav consular access, the Pakistan foreign ministry said that it remains committed to fully implement&nbsp;the International Court of Justice(ICJ) judgement on July 17, 2019.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-gets-consular-access-for-kulbhushan-jadhav-in-pakistan-313675">Also Read:&nbsp;India gets consular access for Kulbhushan Jadhav in Pakistan</a></p>

<p>India's ministry of external affairs officials met Kulbhushan Jadhav today.&nbsp;The Pakistan foreign office said two consular officers of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad were provided "unimpeded and uninterrupted consular access to Jadhav" on Thursday&nbsp;afternoon.</p>

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<p>The ministry added that it was the second consular access provided to Jadhav at the request of India with the first access under the Vienna Convention provided on September 2 last year. "The mother and wife of commander Jadhav were allowed to meet him on December 25, 2017," it said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, India's ministry of external affairs said it yet to hear from officials who have met Kulbhushan Jadhav today in Pakistan. The MEA said it is waiting for a report by its officials.</p>

<p>India had earlier asked for "unconditional access" to Kulbhushan Jadhav even as Pakistan's Additional Attorney General Ahmed Irfan had declared last month that Kulbhushan Jadhav had refused review petition that was offered to him.</p>

<p>Kulbhushan Jadhav who is a former Indian naval officer was arrested by Pakistan authorities in 2016 on suspicion of espionage and sabotage activities against Pakistan. Pakistan claim he was a spy. A military court had sentenced him to death but India appealed to the ICJ which stayed the ruling last year.</p>


After Pakistan said it had given Indian officials "unimpeded and uninterrupted consular access to Jadhav", India's external affairs ministry said that India's consular officers "were not given unimpeded, unhindered and unconditional access to Jadhav.

After Pakistan said it had given Indian officials "unimpeded and uninterrupted consular access to Jadhav", India's external affairs ministry said that India's consular officers "were not given unimpeded, unhindered and unconditional access to Jadhav." "On the contrary, the Pakistani officials with an intimidating demenour were present in close proximity of Jadhav and consular officers despite protests from the Indian side," the MEA said in a statement. "The arrangement did not permit a free conversation between them, the consular officers could not engage Jadhav on legal rights and were prevented from obtaining his written consent for arranging legal representation," the MEA informed. The MEA said the consular officers lodged a protest with Pakistan officials and left the venue. The MEA added that Jadhav looked "visibly under stress". The ministry added that consular access was "neither meaningful nor credible". India's foreign ministry said it will decide on future course of action "in the light of events today." After giving Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav consular access, the Pakistan foreign ministry said that it remains committed to fully implement the International Court of Justice(ICJ) judgement on July 17, 2019. Also Read: India gets consular access for Kulbhushan Jadhav in Pakistan India's ministry of external affairs officials met Kulbhushan Jadhav today. The Pakistan foreign office said two consular officers of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad were provided "unimpeded and uninterrupted consular access to Jadhav" on Thursday afternoon. Watch: The ministry added that it was the second consular access provided to Jadhav at the request of India with the first access under the Vienna Convention provided on September 2 last year. "The mother and wife of commander Jadhav were allowed to meet him on December 25, 2017," it said. Meanwhile, India's ministry of external affairs said it yet to hear from officials who have met Kulbhushan Jadhav today in Pakistan. The MEA said it is waiting for a report by its officials. India had earlier asked for "unconditional access" to Kulbhushan Jadhav even as Pakistan's Additional Attorney General Ahmed Irfan had declared last month that Kulbhushan Jadhav had refused review petition that was offered to him. Kulbhushan Jadhav who is a former Indian naval officer was arrested by Pakistan authorities in 2016 on suspicion of espionage and sabotage activities against Pakistan. Pakistan claim he was a spy. A military court had sentenced him to death but India appealed to the ICJ which stayed the ruling last year.

Consular access to Jadhav was neither meaningful nor credible, says India

<p>UK on Thursday accused Russian hackers of trying to steal research on potential coronavirus vaccines.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-vaccine-oxford-universitys-phase-one-human-trials-shows-encouraging-trends-313763">Also Read:&nbsp;COVID-19 vaccine - Oxford university's phase one human trials shows encouraging trends</a></p>

<p>Britain's National Cyber Security Centre said a Russian group linked to the country's intelligence services called APT29 has also attacked US and Canadian vaccine research organizations. The group is also called "Cozy Bear" or "the Dukes".</p>

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<p>"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 said.</p>

<p>Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said: "It is completely unacceptable that the Russian Intelligence Services are targeting those working to combat the coronavirus pandemic."</p>

<p>"While others pursue their selfish interests with reckless behaviour, the UK and its allies are getting on with the hard work of finding a vaccine and protecting global health," UK's foreign minister asserted.</p>

<p>"The UK will continue to counter those conducting such cyber attacks, and work with our allies to hold perpetrators to account," Raab added.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, the Russian military had announced the vaccine it had developed was "safe" after conducting clinical trials since June 18. The Russian defence ministry said it expects clinical trials to be fully completed by the end of July.</p>

<p>Russian military researchers worked with scientists at the Gamaleya Institute in Moscow to come up with the vaccine. The Russian military added that the vaccine demonstrated&nbsp;"safety and good tolerability".</p>


UK on Thursday accused Russian hackers of trying to steal research on potential coronavirus vaccines. Also Read: COVID-19 vaccine - Oxford university's phase one human trials shows encouraging trends Britain's National Cyber Security Centre said a Russian group linked to the country's intelligence services called APT29 has also attacked US and Canadian vaccine research organizations.

UK on Thursday accused Russian hackers of trying to steal research on potential coronavirus vaccines. Also Read: COVID-19 vaccine - Oxford university's phase one human trials shows encouraging trends Britain's National Cyber Security Centre said a Russian group linked to the country's intelligence services called APT29 has also attacked US and Canadian vaccine research organizations. The group is also called "Cozy Bear" or "the Dukes". Watch Video: "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 said. Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said: "It is completely unacceptable that the Russian Intelligence Services are targeting those working to combat the coronavirus pandemic." "While others pursue their selfish interests with reckless behaviour, the UK and its allies are getting on with the hard work of finding a vaccine and protecting global health," UK's foreign minister asserted. "The UK will continue to counter those conducting such cyber attacks, and work with our allies to hold perpetrators to account," Raab added. On Wednesday, the Russian military had announced the vaccine it had developed was "safe" after conducting clinical trials since June 18. The Russian defence ministry said it expects clinical trials to be fully completed by the end of July. Russian military researchers worked with scientists at the Gamaleya Institute in Moscow to come up with the vaccine. The Russian military added that the vaccine demonstrated "safety and good tolerability".

Group linked to Russian intelligence hacking COVID-19 vaccine research: UK

<p>The Dalai Lama at the age of 2 became a global figure, at 6, he began his monastic education and was called upon to assume full political power at the age of 15, then at 23, he was awarded the highest doctorate in buddhist philosophy.</p>

<p>The Dalai Lama's latest attainment &nbsp;is a music debut! The album is called "Inner World". It has 42 minutes of mantras and chants with eleven songs with some of them are titled - compassion, courage, healing and wisdom.</p>

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<p>It is the brain child of musician Junelle Kunin with most of the recordings being done at the Dalai Lama's Dharamshala residence. The album was in the making for five&nbsp;years. It is now available on every possible platform. The Dalai Lama's album has taken many people by surpise. Some experts point out that music was originally prohibited in Buddhism but to be fair, the relationship between Buddhism and music is not that simple.</p>

<p>Early Buddhists did proscribe music that was mostly because it was associated with earthly desires but then again, paradise in Buddhism is often represented as musical places. Over the years, Buddhist rituals have come to incorporate a lot of music. Buddhism has also influenced some of the greatest musicians - Tina Tuner, Beatles and Nirvana to name a few.</p>

<p>Musician Dalai Lama is the latest to hit the charts and netizens are cheering. Some have called it the album of the year. It is special, some say, while others have questionied the Dalai Lama's silence over more serious global issues.</p>

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<p>And what about the Rohingyas? What are your thoughts on Hagia Sophia?</p>

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<p>It may not feature on the Dalai Lama's list of priorities and if you are desperate for answers then you may have to guess the note from his silence. Meanwhile his album is topping billboard charts and that's not music to China's ears.</p>


The Dalai Lama at the age of 2 became a global figure, at 6, he began his monastic education and was called upon to assume full political power at the age of 15, then at 23, he was awarded the highest doctorate in buddhist philosophy.

The Dalai Lama at the age of 2 became a global figure, at 6, he began his monastic education and was called upon to assume full political power at the age of 15, then at 23, he was awarded the highest doctorate in buddhist philosophy. The Dalai Lama's latest attainment is a music debut! The album is called "Inner World". It has 42 minutes of mantras and chants with eleven songs with some of them are titled - compassion, courage, healing and wisdom. It is the brain child of musician Junelle Kunin with most of the recordings being done at the Dalai Lama's Dharamshala residence. The album was in the making for five years. It is now available on every possible platform. The Dalai Lama's album has taken many people by surpise. Some experts point out that music was originally prohibited in Buddhism but to be fair, the relationship between Buddhism and music is not that simple. Early Buddhists did proscribe music that was mostly because it was associated with earthly desires but then again, paradise in Buddhism is often represented as musical places. Over the years, Buddhist rituals have come to incorporate a lot of music. Buddhism has also influenced some of the greatest musicians - Tina Tuner, Beatles and Nirvana to name a few. Musician Dalai Lama is the latest to hit the charts and netizens are cheering. Some have called it the album of the year. It is special, some say, while others have questionied the Dalai Lama's silence over more serious global issues. album of the year — vishnu (@YungVankaya) July 10, 2020 × Very especial. Gassho. — André Daniel Shōbō (@adaniel7748) July 12, 2020 × And what about the Rohingyas? What are your thoughts on Hagia Sophia? Sir, say something on muslims of Myanmar, which slaughtering by Buddhist followers. — Mukhtar Hanif Qureshi (@MukhtarHanifQ11) July 10, 2020 × It may not feature on the Dalai Lama's list of priorities and if you are desperate for answers then you may have to guess the note from his silence. Meanwhile his album is topping billboard charts and that's not music to China's ears.

Latest on US Billboard: Dalai Lama's 'Inner World' music album

<p>Monsoon has arrived in South Asia and in Bangladesh it is spelling flood. The country has not seen such heavy rains in almost 10 years with one-third of Bangladesh already underwater.</p>

<p>At least 4 million people have been affected but the skies are not yet done. The village of Sunamganj is inundated and there is water as far the eye can see. The watery horizon mirrors the eyes of the distressed villagers.</p>

<p>"Both people and cattle are suffering... many people had to run to the shelters leaving their homes," Jamir Shikder, a villager, said.</p>

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<p>The suffering is overflowing across Bangladesh. In Lalmornirhat, the villagers are trying to save whatever little remains of their rice and corn crops. The monsoon has rained over their hardwork and the the water has gushed into their homes.</p>

<p>"All our houses and furnitures went under water. We are really suffering," Abdul Monaf, a shopkeeper lamented.</p>

<p>The two main rivers flowing through Bangladesh are already swollen with the&nbsp;Brahmaputra almost 40 centimetres higher than normal even as the Ganga is roaring. It is only a matter of time before it bursts the banks, the water could flood 40 per cent of Bangladesh.&nbsp;Experts say this is the worst case scenario. So far, 15,000 people have fled severely-affected areas. It is the same scenario across the submerged border.</p>

<p>"The cooking ovens have been flooded. even our beds are underwater. How can we cook in this situation?" There is no easy answer to this question.</p>

<p>Floods have also displaced more than 2 million people in northeastern India with at least 77 people having lost their lives in Assam. Nepal too has been overwhelmed by the monsoon rains as floods and landslides have killed at least 50 people and 300 others have been displaced.</p>

<p>Floods are not uncommon in these parts of South Asia. Bangladesh alone is criss-crossed by 230 rivers. It shares 53 rivers with India and with the Wuhan virus already raining over the world, floods were the last thing the people of Bangladesh needed this year but the dark clouds have unleashed an omenous spell and officials say it is going to be the worst flood of the decade.</p>


Monsoon has arrived in South Asia and in Bangladesh it is spelling flood. The country has not seen such heavy rains in almost 10 years with one-third of Bangladesh already underwater.

Monsoon has arrived in South Asia and in Bangladesh it is spelling flood. The country has not seen such heavy rains in almost 10 years with one-third of Bangladesh already underwater. At least 4 million people have been affected but the skies are not yet done. The village of Sunamganj is inundated and there is water as far the eye can see. The watery horizon mirrors the eyes of the distressed villagers. "Both people and cattle are suffering... many people had to run to the shelters leaving their homes," Jamir Shikder, a villager, said. The suffering is overflowing across Bangladesh. In Lalmornirhat, the villagers are trying to save whatever little remains of their rice and corn crops. The monsoon has rained over their hardwork and the the water has gushed into their homes. "All our houses and furnitures went under water. We are really suffering," Abdul Monaf, a shopkeeper lamented. The two main rivers flowing through Bangladesh are already swollen with the Brahmaputra almost 40 centimetres higher than normal even as the Ganga is roaring. It is only a matter of time before it bursts the banks, the water could flood 40 per cent of Bangladesh. Experts say this is the worst case scenario. So far, 15,000 people have fled severely-affected areas. It is the same scenario across the submerged border. "The cooking ovens have been flooded. even our beds are underwater. How can we cook in this situation?" There is no easy answer to this question. Floods have also displaced more than 2 million people in northeastern India with at least 77 people having lost their lives in Assam. Nepal too has been overwhelmed by the monsoon rains as floods and landslides have killed at least 50 people and 300 others have been displaced. Floods are not uncommon in these parts of South Asia. Bangladesh alone is criss-crossed by 230 rivers. It shares 53 rivers with India and with the Wuhan virus already raining over the world, floods were the last thing the people of Bangladesh needed this year but the dark clouds have unleashed an omenous spell and officials say it is going to be the worst flood of the decade.

Floods ravage Bangladesh as monsoon arrives in South Asia

<p>Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan declared that his government will build the biggest dam in the country's history.</p>

<p>The Pakistan PM was talking about the controversial Diamer-Bhasha dam. PM Imran Khan's visit to the site officially signalled&nbsp;the start of construction.</p>

<p>The dam will be built on the Indus River in Gilgit-Baltistan, which is in Pakistan occupied Kashmir(PoK). Upon completion in 2028, it will be the world's highest roller compacted concrete dam. It will provide cheap electricity, irrigate farmland and create jobs -&nbsp;at least that's the promise.</p>

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<p>The project has seen four inaugurations by four prime ministers in four decades. Finally, construction has begun but it would not have been possible without China's help.</p>

<p>The project faces high costs, territorial dispute with India and local protests. The total cost of the project is pegged at $14 billion. For fifty years, Pakistan has been trying to secure funds.</p>

<p>Since 1980, it has gone to the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and Western allies&nbsp;but they all refused because the project is in Pakistan occupied Kashmir.</p>

<p>In 2018, surprisingly, Pakistan's top judge ordered a crowd-funding campaign to kickstart the project but&nbsp;the collection fell short of the target. With no options left, Pakistan finally turned to China. The dam was made part of the China-Pakistan economic corridor(CPEC).</p>

<p>Now, Imran Khan is showcasing it as a matter of national pride. The fact is that it&nbsp;will be a Chinese dam. With a 70 per cent stake, China is the major shareholder.</p>

<p>India has protested asserting that the&nbsp;project is in Indian territory under Pakistan's illegal occupation. Also protesting are the locals in Gilgit-Baltistan. The dam is likely to submerge 32 villages in Diamer district alone.</p>

<p>Nearly 50,000 people will be displaced. Those who have already lost their land are not being given compensation. They also stand to lose their cultural heritage. Buddhist sculptures and inscriptions in 50 villages will go underwater.</p>

<p>The Diamer-Bhasha dam is not the only controversial project in the region.&nbsp;Azad Pattan and Kohala hydroelectric projects&nbsp;are facing similar issues with both dams being built in Pakistan occupied Kashmir.</p>

<p>Both face stern opposition from the locals and from India and both are being funded by the Chinese. Imran Khan's showpiece dam is more of a liability than an asset. The discontent and debt are Pakistan's fate and the dam is made by China.</p>


Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan declared that his government will build the biggest dam in the country's history. The Pakistan PM was talking about the controversial Diamer-Bhasha dam.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan declared that his government will build the biggest dam in the country's history. The Pakistan PM was talking about the controversial Diamer-Bhasha dam. PM Imran Khan's visit to the site officially signalled the start of construction. The dam will be built on the Indus River in Gilgit-Baltistan, which is in Pakistan occupied Kashmir(PoK). Upon completion in 2028, it will be the world's highest roller compacted concrete dam. It will provide cheap electricity, irrigate farmland and create jobs - at least that's the promise. The project has seen four inaugurations by four prime ministers in four decades. Finally, construction has begun but it would not have been possible without China's help. The project faces high costs, territorial dispute with India and local protests. The total cost of the project is pegged at $14 billion. For fifty years, Pakistan has been trying to secure funds. Since 1980, it has gone to the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and Western allies but they all refused because the project is in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. In 2018, surprisingly, Pakistan's top judge ordered a crowd-funding campaign to kickstart the project but the collection fell short of the target. With no options left, Pakistan finally turned to China. The dam was made part of the China-Pakistan economic corridor(CPEC). Now, Imran Khan is showcasing it as a matter of national pride. The fact is that it will be a Chinese dam. With a 70 per cent stake, China is the major shareholder. India has protested asserting that the project is in Indian territory under Pakistan's illegal occupation. Also protesting are the locals in Gilgit-Baltistan. The dam is likely to submerge 32 villages in Diamer district alone. Nearly 50,000 people will be displaced. Those who have already lost their land are not being given compensation. They also stand to lose their cultural heritage. Buddhist sculptures and inscriptions in 50 villages will go underwater. The Diamer-Bhasha dam is not the only controversial project in the region. Azad Pattan and Kohala hydroelectric projects are facing similar issues with both dams being built in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Both face stern opposition from the locals and from India and both are being funded by the Chinese. Imran Khan's showpiece dam is more of a liability than an asset. The discontent and debt are Pakistan's fate and the dam is made by China.

Now, China funds Pakistan's Diamer-Bhasha dam project in PoK as construction begins

<p>Trendy, cute, colourful and sometimes even comfortable - masks are inanimate and harmless objects.</p>

<p>However, wearing masks in the US has become a political issue, wearing them is considered anti-Trump, not wearing them is well, dangerous.</p>

<p>"You want to call me selfish for not wearing a mask? I want to say to you, all the people calling me selfish, you are the one who is trying to force me, a medical procedure, so you can feel more safe," anti-mask activist Chris Nelson, says, that's the level of insanity masks have unmasked.</p>

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<p>Nelson's view is shared by thousands of other Americans including the first among the equals - Donald Trump.</p>

<p>The president believes that wearing a mask is an anti-Trump statement. He even mocked Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden for wearing it. Six months, and immense public criticism later, Trump finally donned a mask.</p>

<p>A reporter asked off-camera if Trump will be wearing a mask, the US president said: "Well I'll probably have a mask if you must know. I mean, I'll probably have a mask. I think it's a great thing to wear a mask."</p>

<p>Great thing it is but not all the presidents men agree. Conservative Republicans still do not think masks are a good idea. However, some of the party members have stressed on the need to wear it.</p>

<p>"Wearing a face covering slows the spread of COVID-19 and it protects you and your family," Greg Abbott, Texas governor said. The Democrats, of course, have been more vocal about the importance of masks but when exactly did masks get caught in partisan politics?</p>

<p>It may be because it is an election year and American politicians would have more important things to do than fight over clothes with stretchy bands.</p>

<p>"Unfortunately, this simple lifesaving practice has become part of the political debate that says this - if you are for Trump, you don't wear a mask and if you're against Trump, you do," Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander, said.</p>

<p>It began with the anti-shutdown protests as many demonstraters ditched the mask when shops and services reopened, many of them said there was no need to wear it but there were other establishments that would not let customers in unless they wore a mask at the end of the day both employees and customers were left extremely confused = to wear a mask or not to wear a mask was the question.</p>

<p>The top infectious disease expert of America's Anthony Fauci has recommendated wearing masks. The World Health Organisation too says face coverings are essential but Trump beleives neither.</p>

<p>Some of his ardent supporters have not been shy of marching to Congress. The situation has become so bad that some eateries in the US are now offering free food to customers who do not wear a mask.</p>

<p>The US needs to understand that masks are not a politcal symbol, they are not the emblem of liberalism but essential and non-partisan. The sooner Americans realise it, the more lives they save.</p>

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Trendy, cute, colourful and sometimes even comfortable - masks are inanimate and harmless objects. However, wearing masks in the US has become a political issue, wearing them is considered anti-Trump, not wearing them is well, dangerous.

Trendy, cute, colourful and sometimes even comfortable - masks are inanimate and harmless objects. However, wearing masks in the US has become a political issue, wearing them is considered anti-Trump, not wearing them is well, dangerous. "You want to call me selfish for not wearing a mask? I want to say to you, all the people calling me selfish, you are the one who is trying to force me, a medical procedure, so you can feel more safe," anti-mask activist Chris Nelson, says, that's the level of insanity masks have unmasked. Nelson's view is shared by thousands of other Americans including the first among the equals - Donald Trump. The president believes that wearing a mask is an anti-Trump statement. He even mocked Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden for wearing it. Six months, and immense public criticism later, Trump finally donned a mask. A reporter asked off-camera if Trump will be wearing a mask, the US president said: "Well I'll probably have a mask if you must know. I mean, I'll probably have a mask. I think it's a great thing to wear a mask." Great thing it is but not all the presidents men agree. Conservative Republicans still do not think masks are a good idea. However, some of the party members have stressed on the need to wear it. "Wearing a face covering slows the spread of COVID-19 and it protects you and your family," Greg Abbott, Texas governor said. The Democrats, of course, have been more vocal about the importance of masks but when exactly did masks get caught in partisan politics? It may be because it is an election year and American politicians would have more important things to do than fight over clothes with stretchy bands. "Unfortunately, this simple lifesaving practice has become part of the political debate that says this - if you are for Trump, you don't wear a mask and if you're against Trump, you do," Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander, said. It began with the anti-shutdown protests as many demonstraters ditched the mask when shops and services reopened, many of them said there was no need to wear it but there were other establishments that would not let customers in unless they wore a mask at the end of the day both employees and customers were left extremely confused = to wear a mask or not to wear a mask was the question. The top infectious disease expert of America's Anthony Fauci has recommendated wearing masks. The World Health Organisation too says face coverings are essential but Trump beleives neither. Some of his ardent supporters have not been shy of marching to Congress. The situation has become so bad that some eateries in the US are now offering free food to customers who do not wear a mask. The US needs to understand that masks are not a politcal symbol, they are not the emblem of liberalism but essential and non-partisan. The sooner Americans realise it, the more lives they save.

When face masks become political: An anti-Trump statement?

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