US President Donald Trump initiated police reforms with an executive order in the wake of the George Floyd's killing by a Minneapolis police officer but in a move which still left the door open for debate the proposed reform said chokeholds would end “except if the officer’s life is at risk.”

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Trump said the new order "a tremendous step toward safe, beautiful and elegant justice", however, Democratic speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi slammed the order, saying: "The president's weak executive order falls sadly and seriously short of what is required to combat the epidemic of racial injustice and police brutality."

People on Twitter slammed Trump's move as well:

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"During this moment of national anguish, we must insist on bold change, not meekly surrender to the bare minimum," Pelosi added.

Under the order, the government requires police departments to ban chokeholds and allows the creation of a database for police officers involved in misconduct.

"We have to break old patterns of failure," Trump said while signing the order at the White House Rose Garden. "We are one nation. We grieve together and we heal together," the US president said, while adding, "Americans know the truth: without police, there is chaos."

After George Floyd's killing tensions flared again after the death in Atlanta, Georgia, of African-American Rayshard Brooks who police said was shot in the back as he ran from officers.

George Floyd's death on May 25 by a Minneapolis cop had triggered waves of protest in the United States with several protesters calling for defunding of police amid large scale police reforms.

US President Donald Trump initiated police reforms with an executive order in the wake of the George Floyd's killing by a Minneapolis police officer but in a move which still left the door open for debate the proposed reform said chokeholds would end “except if the officer’s life is at risk.

US President Donald Trump initiated police reforms with an executive order in the wake of the George Floyd's killing by a Minneapolis police officer but in a move which still left the door open for debate the proposed reform said chokeholds would end “except if the officer’s life is at risk.” Also Read: Trump signs order on police reform after weeks of protests about racial injustice Trump said the new order "a tremendous step toward safe, beautiful and elegant justice", however, Democratic speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi slammed the order, saying: "The president's weak executive order falls sadly and seriously short of what is required to combat the epidemic of racial injustice and police brutality." People on Twitter slammed Trump's move as well: Trump is entirely taking the side of police. He's not even paying lip service to the issues that have animated protests across the country. pic.twitter.com/xael9qs0xc — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 16, 2020 × So the EO "bans chokeholds" except when the police want to use chokeholds? — Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) June 16, 2020 × "During this moment of national anguish, we must insist on bold change, not meekly surrender to the bare minimum," Pelosi added. Under the order, the government requires police departments to ban chokeholds and allows the creation of a database for police officers involved in misconduct. "We have to break old patterns of failure," Trump said while signing the order at the White House Rose Garden. "We are one nation. We grieve together and we heal together," the US president said, while adding, "Americans know the truth: without police, there is chaos." After George Floyd's killing tensions flared again after the death in Atlanta, Georgia, of African-American Rayshard Brooks who police said was shot in the back as he ran from officers. George Floyd's death on May 25 by a Minneapolis cop had triggered waves of protest in the United States with several protesters calling for defunding of police amid large scale police reforms.

Trump's police reforms: Row over choke holds ignites debate

World Health Organization(WHO) head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus congratulated the "UK government, the University of Oxford, and the many hospitals and patients in the UK who have contributed to this lifesaving scientific breakthrough" after initial results showed dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, could be used as a life saving drug for patients who are critically ill with coronavirus.

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WHO said Dexamethasone is a steroid that has been used since the 1960s to reduce inflammation in a range of conditions, including inflammatory disorders and certain cancers.&nbsp;

"It has been listed on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines since 1977 in multiple formulations," it added.

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The UN health body said that researchers shared initial insights about dexamethasone results of the trial with WHO, and it will look at the full data analysis in the coming days.

For patients on ventilators, the treatment was shown to reduce mortality by about one third, and for patients requiring only oxygen, mortality was cut by about one fifth, according to preliminary findings shared with WHO.

Meanwhile, the British government said it would administer the drug to seriously ill COVID-19 patients immediately.

The University of Oxford researchers had administered the steroid dexamethasone to over 2,000 severely ill coronavirus patients during the trial.

The breakthrough comes amid reports of a second wave in Beijing and the United States with millions still infected with the virus globally.

The virus has already claimed 436,813 lives and infected over 8 million people worldwide with Latin America becoming the latest hotspot even as the death toll in the US continues to climb.

World Health Organization(WHO) head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus congratulated the "UK government, the University of Oxford, and the many hospitals and patients in the UK who have contributed to this lifesaving scientific breakthrough" after initial results showed dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, could be used as a life saving drug for patients who are critically ill with coronavirus.

World Health Organization(WHO) head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus congratulated the "UK government, the University of Oxford, and the many hospitals and patients in the UK who have contributed to this lifesaving scientific breakthrough" after initial results showed dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, could be used as a life saving drug for patients who are critically ill with coronavirus. Also Read: British scientists find a drug that cuts COVID-19 death rate WHO said Dexamethasone is a steroid that has been used since the 1960s to reduce inflammation in a range of conditions, including inflammatory disorders and certain cancers. "It has been listed on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines since 1977 in multiple formulations," it added. Watch: The UN health body said that researchers shared initial insights about dexamethasone results of the trial with WHO, and it will look at the full data analysis in the coming days. For patients on ventilators, the treatment was shown to reduce mortality by about one third, and for patients requiring only oxygen, mortality was cut by about one fifth, according to preliminary findings shared with WHO. Meanwhile, the British government said it would administer the drug to seriously ill COVID-19 patients immediately. The University of Oxford researchers had administered the steroid dexamethasone to over 2,000 severely ill coronavirus patients during the trial. The breakthrough comes amid reports of a second wave in Beijing and the United States with millions still infected with the virus globally. The virus has already claimed 436,813 lives and infected over 8 million people worldwide with Latin America becoming the latest hotspot even as the death toll in the US continues to climb.

After breakthrough, UK to begin administering steroid dexamethasone to COVID-19 patients

Petrol prices were increased by 55 paise a litre and diesel prices were increased by 69 paise on Wednesday.

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Petrol will now cost Rs 77.28 a litre in the national capital and diesel will cost Rs 75.79 a litre from today.

On Tuesday, the government had hiked petrol prices by 47 paise and diesel prices by 57 paise a litre. On Monday, prices of petrol were increased by 48 paise and diesel prices were hiked by 59 paise a litre.&nbsp;

The government has been increasing prices for the past 10 days especially after the Unlock 1.0 came into effect nationwide with the opening of malls and shopping complexes.

Amid the rise in fuel prices in India, UAE energy minister Suheil al-Mazrouei said that the current low oil and gas prices could lead to energy shocks as the coronavirus pandemic continues to exist with fears of second wave in some parts of the world.

Brent crude had crashed to a low of under $20 a barrel and WTI had sunk into negative territory in April.

Mazrouei said: "Unless we have a second wave of Covid-19, I think we will see a demand recovery at a pace that is adequate to the cut we have done as... OPEC+, provided other producers do not rush and over-produce."

Petrol prices were increased by 55 paise a litre and diesel prices were increased by 69 paise on Wednesday. Also Read: Government hikes petrol, diesel prices again Petrol will now cost Rs 77.

Petrol prices were increased by 55 paise a litre and diesel prices were increased by 69 paise on Wednesday. Also Read: Government hikes petrol, diesel prices again Petrol will now cost Rs 77.28 a litre in the national capital and diesel will cost Rs 75.79 a litre from today. On Tuesday, the government had hiked petrol prices by 47 paise and diesel prices by 57 paise a litre. On Monday, prices of petrol were increased by 48 paise and diesel prices were hiked by 59 paise a litre. The government has been increasing prices for the past 10 days especially after the Unlock 1.0 came into effect nationwide with the opening of malls and shopping complexes. Amid the rise in fuel prices in India, UAE energy minister Suheil al-Mazrouei said that the current low oil and gas prices could lead to energy shocks as the coronavirus pandemic continues to exist with fears of second wave in some parts of the world. Brent crude had crashed to a low of under $20 a barrel and WTI had sunk into negative territory in April. Mazrouei said: "Unless we have a second wave of Covid-19, I think we will see a demand recovery at a pace that is adequate to the cut we have done as... OPEC+, provided other producers do not rush and over-produce."

Petrol, diesel prices hiked in India for eleventh consecutive day

India reported 2,003 coronavirus related deaths in the last 24 hours with the total death toll rising to 11,903, India's health ministry said. &nbsp;

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The country reported 10,974 new coronavirus cases&nbsp;with the total number of COVID-19 cases rising to 3,54,065.

The ministry said that there were 1,55,227 active cases with 1,86,935 patients having being discharged from the hospital.

India's national capital reported 1,859 new coronavirus and 93 deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of COVID-19 cases rising to 44,688. The death toll due to the virus in Delhi stands at 1,837.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Telangana recorded 213 patients testing positive for the virus taking the total number of coronavirus cases to 5,406.

Madhya Pradesh state health department reported 134 new coronavirus cases and 11 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 11,069. The death toll in the state due to the virus stands at 476.

In Assam, &nbsp;201 fresh coronavirus cases taking the state's COVID-19 cases to 4,510.

India reported 2,003 coronavirus related deaths in the last 24 hours with the total death toll rising to 11,903, India's health ministry said. Also Read: Maharashtra reports highest single-day coronavirus fatalities The country reported 10,974 new coronavirus cases with the total number of COVID-19 cases rising to 3,54,065.

India reported 2,003 coronavirus related deaths in the last 24 hours with the total death toll rising to 11,903, India's health ministry said. Also Read: Maharashtra reports highest single-day coronavirus fatalities The country reported 10,974 new coronavirus cases with the total number of COVID-19 cases rising to 3,54,065. The ministry said that there were 1,55,227 active cases with 1,86,935 patients having being discharged from the hospital. India's national capital reported 1,859 new coronavirus and 93 deaths in the last 24 hours with the total number of COVID-19 cases rising to 44,688. The death toll due to the virus in Delhi stands at 1,837. Meanwhile, Telangana recorded 213 patients testing positive for the virus taking the total number of coronavirus cases to 5,406. Madhya Pradesh state health department reported 134 new coronavirus cases and 11 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 11,069. The death toll in the state due to the virus stands at 476. In Assam, 201 fresh coronavirus cases taking the state's COVID-19 cases to 4,510.

COVID-19: India reports over 2,000 deaths in last 24 hours; toll rises to 11,903

After Wikileaks published the CIA documents dubbed "Vault 7" three years ago, a review of the incident by the CIA Wikileaks task force pointed towards lax cybersecurity practices at the premier US spy agency.

The report highlighted CIA hackers failed to follow basic practices with sensitive cyber weapons not compartmented. "Users shared systems administrator-level passwords, there were no effective removable media controls, and historical data was available to users indefinitely," the report said.

In 2017, Wikileaks had exposed CIA's top-secret hacking tools which reportedly comprised 34 terabytes of information which was believed to be CIA's biggest data loss in history.

CCI, known as &nbsp;Center for Cyber Intelligence "focused on building cyber weapons and neglected to also prepare mitigation packages if those tools were exposed. These shortcomings were emblematic of a culture that evolved over years that too often prioritized creativity and collaboration at the expense of security," the report stated.

The task force said the agency did not empower any single officer to ensure all agency information systems were&nbsp;secure, neither did it keep pace with "emerging threats".

The report said the agency failed to act in a coordinated fashion on "warning signs". The report was released on Tuesday by Democrat Senator Ron Wyden from Oregon who is a member of the US Senate Intelligence Committee.&nbsp;

Wyden received a redacted version from the Justice Department. The report said that the CIA did not know the full extent of the leak beacuse CCI "did not require user activity monitoring or other safeguards," while adding that,"CCI focused on building cyber weapons and neglected to also prepare mitigation packages if those tools were exposed."

After Wikileaks published the CIA documents dubbed "Vault 7" three years ago, a review of the incident by the CIA Wikileaks task force pointed towards lax cybersecurity practices at the premier US spy agency.

After Wikileaks published the CIA documents dubbed "Vault 7" three years ago, a review of the incident by the CIA Wikileaks task force pointed towards lax cybersecurity practices at the premier US spy agency. The report highlighted CIA hackers failed to follow basic practices with sensitive cyber weapons not compartmented. "Users shared systems administrator-level passwords, there were no effective removable media controls, and historical data was available to users indefinitely," the report said. In 2017, Wikileaks had exposed CIA's top-secret hacking tools which reportedly comprised 34 terabytes of information which was believed to be CIA's biggest data loss in history. CCI, known as Center for Cyber Intelligence "focused on building cyber weapons and neglected to also prepare mitigation packages if those tools were exposed. These shortcomings were emblematic of a culture that evolved over years that too often prioritized creativity and collaboration at the expense of security," the report stated. The task force said the agency did not empower any single officer to ensure all agency information systems were secure, neither did it keep pace with "emerging threats". The report said the agency failed to act in a coordinated fashion on "warning signs". The report was released on Tuesday by Democrat Senator Ron Wyden from Oregon who is a member of the US Senate Intelligence Committee. Wyden received a redacted version from the Justice Department. The report said that the CIA did not know the full extent of the leak beacuse CCI "did not require user activity monitoring or other safeguards," while adding that,"CCI focused on building cyber weapons and neglected to also prepare mitigation packages if those tools were exposed."

Wikileaks 'Vault 7' expose: CIA ignored warning signs, says report

After the border clash between India and China, the US State Department said that both sides have "expressed desire to de-escalate and we support a peaceful resolution of the current situation."

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"We are closely monitoring the situation between Indian and Chinese forces along the Line of Actual Control(LAC)," the State Department said in a statement. "We note the Indian Army has announced that 20 soldiers lost their lives, we offer our condolences to their families," it added.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-border-dispute-violent-face-off-a-result-of-attempt-by-china-to-unilaterally-change-status-quo-says-mea-306334">Also Read:&nbsp;India-China border dispute: ‘Violent face-off a result of attempt by China to unilaterally change status quo,’ says MEA</a>

Indian and Chinese troops had clashed in the Galwan Valley on June 15/16 in which 20 Indian soldiers were martyred. The clash occurred after weeks of stand-off between the two armies in the upper Himalayas.

India's Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) said China tried to "unilaterally change the status quo and departed from the consensus to respect the Line of Actual Control in the Galwan Valley".

"Both sides suffered casualties that could have been avoided had an agreement at higher level been scrupulously followed by the Chinese side,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

“Given its responsible approach to border management, India is very clear that all its activities are always within the Indian side of the LAC. We expect the same of the Chinese side,” it added.

After the border clash between India and China, the US State Department said that both sides have "expressed desire to de-escalate and we support a peaceful resolution of the current situation.

After the border clash between India and China, the US State Department said that both sides have "expressed desire to de-escalate and we support a peaceful resolution of the current situation." Watch: "We are closely monitoring the situation between Indian and Chinese forces along the Line of Actual Control(LAC)," the State Department said in a statement. "We note the Indian Army has announced that 20 soldiers lost their lives, we offer our condolences to their families," it added. Also Read: India-China border dispute: ‘Violent face-off a result of attempt by China to unilaterally change status quo,’ says MEA Indian and Chinese troops had clashed in the Galwan Valley on June 15/16 in which 20 Indian soldiers were martyred. The clash occurred after weeks of stand-off between the two armies in the upper Himalayas. India's Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) said China tried to "unilaterally change the status quo and departed from the consensus to respect the Line of Actual Control in the Galwan Valley". "Both sides suffered casualties that could have been avoided had an agreement at higher level been scrupulously followed by the Chinese side,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. “Given its responsible approach to border management, India is very clear that all its activities are always within the Indian side of the LAC. We expect the same of the Chinese side,” it added.

Both sides have expressed desire to de-escalate, we support a peaceful resolution: US on India-China clash along LAC

What we know about India-China clash along LAC

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will vote today for contenders to five non-permanent seats at the UN Security Council for 2021-22.

The 193-member UNGA will hold elections for the post of president of the 75th session for not only the five non-permanent members but also members of the economic and social economic council under special voting due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Reports say India is widely expected to win the vote as a non-permanent member from the Asia-Pacific category as it&nbsp;is reportedly running unopposed from the block.

However, there are other keenly contested seats up for grabs with Kenya and Djibouti fighting it out for the African seats and Canada, Ireland and Norway in a three-way battle to get two seats from the Western block.

Kenya and Djibouti's faceoff for the African block is being keenly followed with Kenya asserting that it has the support of the African Union, however, Djibouti says it should be allowed to take the seat as Kenya has earlier taken the seat as part of the rotation process.

A member needs to win two-thirds of the votes cast in order take the seat with 128 votes needed provided all countries vote.

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will vote today for contenders to five non-permanent seats at the UN Security Council for 2021-22. The 193-member UNGA will hold elections for the post of president of the 75th session for not only the five non-permanent members but also members of the economic and social economic council under special voting due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will vote today for contenders to five non-permanent seats at the UN Security Council for 2021-22. The 193-member UNGA will hold elections for the post of president of the 75th session for not only the five non-permanent members but also members of the economic and social economic council under special voting due to COVID-19 restrictions. Reports say India is widely expected to win the vote as a non-permanent member from the Asia-Pacific category as it is reportedly running unopposed from the block. However, there are other keenly contested seats up for grabs with Kenya and Djibouti fighting it out for the African seats and Canada, Ireland and Norway in a three-way battle to get two seats from the Western block. Kenya and Djibouti's faceoff for the African block is being keenly followed with Kenya asserting that it has the support of the African Union, however, Djibouti says it should be allowed to take the seat as Kenya has earlier taken the seat as part of the rotation process. A member needs to win two-thirds of the votes cast in order take the seat with 128 votes needed provided all countries vote.

UNSC to vote for five non-permanent seats today; India expected to sail through

Amid the India-China clash along the Line of Control(LAC), the Chinese foreign ministry in a press briefing said that to ease the border situation, India and China are in close communication diplomatically and militarily.

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"China has lodged strong protest and representation with the Indian side. We would urge India not to make provocations, take unilateral action which may complicate the situation," China's foreign ministry said.

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"Efforts to bring peace are on and to ease the border situation along the LAC," it said.

"We of course don't wish to see more clashes," foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference.

"LAC was crossed for illegal activities and Chinese personnel were attacked resulting in provocation and casualties, we once again ask solemnly to maintain discipline," the Chinese foreign ministry added, while asserting that both sides have decided to resolve the issue through consultation.

Meanwhile, news agency ANI quoting sources said that four Indian soldiers were in critical condition after the face-off with Chinese troops along the LAC on Monday.

India reported that 20 soldiers were martyred during the clash, even as China's Global Times said there were also casualties on the Chinese side.

Amid reports of India casualties, PTI quoting US intelligence sources said that 35 soldiers had died and were injured on the Chinese side during the clash in Galwan Valley.

Amid the India-China clash along the Line of Control(LAC), the Chinese foreign ministry in a press briefing said that to ease the border situation, India and China are in close communication diplomatically and militarily.

Amid the India-China clash along the Line of Control(LAC), the Chinese foreign ministry in a press briefing said that to ease the border situation, India and China are in close communication diplomatically and militarily. Watch: "China has lodged strong protest and representation with the Indian side. We would urge India not to make provocations, take unilateral action which may complicate the situation," China's foreign ministry said. Also Read: 35 Chinese soldiers dead in Galwan Valley clash: US intelligence sources "Efforts to bring peace are on and to ease the border situation along the LAC," it said. "We of course don't wish to see more clashes," foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference. "LAC was crossed for illegal activities and Chinese personnel were attacked resulting in provocation and casualties, we once again ask solemnly to maintain discipline," the Chinese foreign ministry added, while asserting that both sides have decided to resolve the issue through consultation. Meanwhile, news agency ANI quoting sources said that four Indian soldiers were in critical condition after the face-off with Chinese troops along the LAC on Monday. India reported that 20 soldiers were martyred during the clash, even as China's Global Times said there were also casualties on the Chinese side. Amid reports of India casualties, PTI quoting US intelligence sources said that 35 soldiers had died and were injured on the Chinese side during the clash in Galwan Valley.

We don't wish to see more clashes: China on confrontation with India along LAC

North Korea on Tuesday blew up the liaison office with South Korea as a massive explosion was heard and smoke was seen billowing from the North Korean border city of Kaesong on Tuesday.

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Kim Jong-Un's sister had recently said that the North-South liaison office would soon be seen "completely collapsed".

South Korea's Yonhap news agency confirmed that North Korea had blown up the inter-Korean liaison office amid rising tensions between the two countries.

The office was established to maintain relations between North and South Korea 
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North Korea on Tuesday blew up the liaison office with South Korea as a massive explosion was heard and smoke was seen billowing from the North Korean border city of Kaesong on Tuesday.

North Korea on Tuesday blew up the liaison office with South Korea as a massive explosion was heard and smoke was seen billowing from the North Korean border city of Kaesong on Tuesday. Also Read: North Korea ' fully ready' to send troops into demilitarised zone Kim Jong-Un's sister had recently said that the North-South liaison office would soon be seen "completely collapsed". South Korea's Yonhap news agency confirmed that North Korea had blown up the inter-Korean liaison office amid rising tensions between the two countries. The office was established to maintain relations between North and South Korea

North Korea blows up inter-Korean liaison office

After 106 cases of coronavirus was reported in China's capital Beijing in the past five days, health authorities said the virus was detected on "chopping boards" used to handle imported salmon at Xinfadi market.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-beijing-reports-another-27-cases-amid-second-wave-fears-306162">Also Read:&nbsp;Beijing reports another 27 COVID-19 cases amid second wave fears</a>

However, China's top epidemiologist asserted that "it does not clearly or definitely indicate it's from imported seafood".&nbsp;

The virus is believed to have spread from the Xinfadi wholesale food market in Beijing as authorities quickly moved to lockdown 30 communities in the city and began aggressive testing and tracing of citizens.

Beijing city spokesman Xu Hejian warned that the "epidemic situation in the capital is extremely severe".

China's state media had earlier reported that the virus was detected on chopping boards used to handle imported salmon. The capital's health authorities quickly moved to close schools around the Xinfadi market area and stopped indoor sports and halted tour groups as panic spread.

Chinese authorities also warned that they would quarantine those arriving in the capital amid rising cases of COVID-19.

The new domestic cases raised fears of a new COVID-19 wave as the country continues to grapple with the virus. In a move to contain the virus, Wumart and Carrefour removed stocks of salmon overnight in the capital.

The virus is believed to have spread from a Wuhan animal market last year. China had reported the first case on December 31, 2019.&nbsp;

After 106 cases of coronavirus was reported in China's capital Beijing in the past five days, health authorities said the virus was detected on "chopping boards" used to handle imported salmon at Xinfadi market.

After 106 cases of coronavirus was reported in China's capital Beijing in the past five days, health authorities said the virus was detected on "chopping boards" used to handle imported salmon at Xinfadi market. Also Read: Beijing reports another 27 COVID-19 cases amid second wave fears However, China's top epidemiologist asserted that "it does not clearly or definitely indicate it's from imported seafood". The virus is believed to have spread from the Xinfadi wholesale food market in Beijing as authorities quickly moved to lockdown 30 communities in the city and began aggressive testing and tracing of citizens. Beijing city spokesman Xu Hejian warned that the "epidemic situation in the capital is extremely severe". China's state media had earlier reported that the virus was detected on chopping boards used to handle imported salmon. The capital's health authorities quickly moved to close schools around the Xinfadi market area and stopped indoor sports and halted tour groups as panic spread. Chinese authorities also warned that they would quarantine those arriving in the capital amid rising cases of COVID-19. The new domestic cases raised fears of a new COVID-19 wave as the country continues to grapple with the virus. In a move to contain the virus, Wumart and Carrefour removed stocks of salmon overnight in the capital. The virus is believed to have spread from a Wuhan animal market last year. China had reported the first case on December 31, 2019.

Beijing's Xinfadi market in focus after virus reportedly detected on salmon chopping boards

Amid border clash with Indian soldiers along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), China foreign ministry on Tuesday said that "Indian troops crossed the border twice on Monday provoking and attacking Chinese personnel, resulting in serious physical confrontation between border forces on the two sides."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/3-indian-soldiers-martyred-in-clash-with-chinese-troops-along-lac-306224">Also Read: 3 Indian soldiers martyred in clash with Chinese troops along LAC</a>

Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that Beijing has lodged "strong protests and solemn representations to Delhi."

"We again solemnly request that India follows the relevant attitude and restrains its frontline troops," Lijian said, adding,"Do not cross the border, do not provoke trouble, do not take any unilateral action that would complicate the border situation."

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Meanwhile, China's state-run Global Times said that "Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash".

The Indian army &nbsp;had earlier informed&nbsp;that one of its officers and two soldiers were martyred during a "violent faceoff" on the border with China on Monday. &nbsp;

"During the de-escalation process underway in the Galwan Valley, a violent face-off took place on Monday night with casualties. The loss of lives on the Indian side includes an officer and two soldiers," the Army said in a statement while adding that "casualties suffered on both sides".

The Indian Army informed that senior military officials from both sides were currently meeting to defuse the situation.

The two sides have been locked in a standoff in the western Himalayas for several weeks

Amid border clash with Indian soldiers along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), China foreign ministry on Tuesday said that "Indian troops crossed the border twice on Monday provoking and attacking Chinese personnel, resulting in serious physical confrontation between border forces on the two sides.

Amid border clash with Indian soldiers along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), China foreign ministry on Tuesday said that "Indian troops crossed the border twice on Monday provoking and attacking Chinese personnel, resulting in serious physical confrontation between border forces on the two sides." Also Read: 3 Indian soldiers martyred in clash with Chinese troops along LAC Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that Beijing has lodged "strong protests and solemn representations to Delhi." "We again solemnly request that India follows the relevant attitude and restrains its frontline troops," Lijian said, adding,"Do not cross the border, do not provoke trouble, do not take any unilateral action that would complicate the border situation." In Pics: When China's PLA troops clashed with India in 1962 war over Galwan valley Meanwhile, China's state-run Global Times said that "Chinese side also suffered casualties in the Galwan Valley physical clash". The Indian army had earlier informed that one of its officers and two soldiers were martyred during a "violent faceoff" on the border with China on Monday. "During the de-escalation process underway in the Galwan Valley, a violent face-off took place on Monday night with casualties. The loss of lives on the Indian side includes an officer and two soldiers," the Army said in a statement while adding that "casualties suffered on both sides". The Indian Army informed that senior military officials from both sides were currently meeting to defuse the situation. The two sides have been locked in a standoff in the western Himalayas for several weeks

'Chinese side also suffered casualties': Do not cross the border, says China to India

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