The US crackdown on Confucius Institutes demonises and stigmatises the normal functioning of the programme, China's foreign ministry said on Friday. The institutes have been observing local laws, and China deplores the move, ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a news briefing.

US crackdown on Confucius Institutes demonises the programme, says China

Britain on Thursday said it will reimpose quarantine for travellers from France and the Netherlands, prompting Paris to quickly announce a "reciprocal measure". The UK government declared the change, which will likely spark a mass exodus among the estimated half a million British holidaymakers currently in France, after a rise in coronavirus cases there.

UK imposes 14-day quarantine on people travelling from France

A coronavirus vaccine candidate developed by a unit of China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm) triggered antibody-based immune responses in early and mid-stage trials, and hence appeared to be safe.

China Sinopharm's potential COVID-19 vaccine triggers antibodies in clinical trials

Two cousins who were blown out to sea paddle boarding off Ireland's west coast were found clinging to a lobster pot even after a 15-hour ordeal. The Irish Coast Guard said the women, aged 17 and 23, were rescued on Thursday after being reported missing the previous evening.

Two paddle boarders found after 15 hours off Irish coast

A bipartisan group of two influential US senators has introduced a resolution in the Senate, condemning Chinese military aggression to change the status quo at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India and calling for a diplomatic solution.

Bipartisan resolution condemning Chinese aggression against India introduced in US Senate

A new book on US President Donald Trump has some interesting bits about his life, including his relationship with North Korea dictator Kim Jong Un. The latter says his relationship with Trump has been like a "fantasy film", according to the publishers.

New book on Trump to reveal letters exchanged with Kim Jong Un

Israel said its military struck Hamas militant sites in the Gaza Strip early Thursday in response to Palestinians in the enclave launching incendiary balloons that have torched tracts of farmland on the Israeli frontier.

Israel strikes Gaza militant sites after incendiary balloons

The government has distributed more than 3.04 crore N95 masks and over 1.28 crore personal protection equipment (PPE) kits among the states, Union territories and central institutions for free since March 11, the health ministry said on Thursday.

Over 3 Cr N95 masks, 1.28 Cr PPEs, 10 Cr HCQ tablets given to states, UTs by Centre for free

A fast-moving brush fire north of Los Angeles prompted mandatory evacuation orders for some 500 homes on Wednesday. Firefighters battled the flames that had burned 10,000 acres by early evening, authorities said.

Huge fire north of Los Angeles prompts evacuations

Twitter said late on Wednesday it plans to expand its rules against misinformation regarding mail-in ballots and early voting in the US elections this year. The move, reported earlier by Politico and confirmed by a Twitter executive, will involve coming up with new policies "that emphasise accurate information about all available options to vote, including by mail and early voting.

Twitter to expand rules against misinformation on mail-in ballots, early voting

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to have his life story turned into a comic book. TidalWave Productions has added the "media sensation" to its "Political Power" graphic novel series.

Canada PM Justin Trudeau’s life story to be turned into comic book

Zydus Cadila on Thursday launched the cheapest generic version of Gilead Sciences' antiviral drug Remdesivir in India to treat COVID-19 following reports of shortages at hospitals.

Zydus Cadila launches India's cheapest Remdesivir version at $37 per vial

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