The United States has been sceptical about China spying on its technological advances.

According to reports, three people have been federally indicted in three separate cases for allegedly lying about their involvement with the Chinese government.

The three individuals include two Chinese nationals and an American Harvard University professor.

US federal authorities say the cases highlight the threat posed by China and how Beijing was using academics and researchers to steal American research and technology.

The chair of Harvard's chemistry and chemical biology department, Doctor Charles Lieber, has been accused of lying about working with several Chinese organisations.&nbsp;

Lieber failed to disclose his affiliation with the Wuhan university of technology. It is reported that Liber's research group at the Harvard receives funding from the National Institutes of Health and also the department of defence.

This makes Lieber disclose any such foreign affiliations.

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Lieber also had a contract with a Chinese talent recruitment plan to attract high-level scientists into China.&nbsp;

Harvard has called the charges "extremely serious" and has placed him on indefinite administrative leave.

In a separate indictment, a 29-year-old Chinese national, Yanqing Ye, has been charged on several accounts.

She has been accused of visa fraud, conspiring against the US and also being an unregistered Chinese agent.

Yangqing came to the US on a student visa and was working as a scientific researcher at Boston University.

US authorities say she had falsely identified herself as a student.

Besides this, Yangqing didn't tell her military service with the Chinese PLA.&nbsp;

Yangqing has been accused of sharing crucial military information with the government of China. She is currently in China but faces an indictment in the US.&nbsp;

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-china-spy-concerns-australia-launches-anti-espionage-task-force-265625">Amid China spy concerns, Australia launches anti-espionage task force</a>

The third case also involves a Chinese national. Zaosong Zheng, a cancer researcher, has been indicted for smuggling biological material out of the US into China.

Zaosong was arrested and charged last month. He has been under police detention since December 30.

US Attorney Andrew Lelling has said that the emergence of three such cases together is not a coincidence.

He described this as a small sample of China's ongoing campaign to siphon off American technology.

Last year in November, two former Twitter employees and a third man were charged in San Francisco Federal Court with spying on Twitter users critical of the Saudi royal family, the US Justice Department announced.

The two Saudis and one US citizen allegedly worked together to unmask the ownership details behind dissident Twitter accounts on behalf of the government in Riyadh and the royal family, the department said.

"The criminal complaint unsealed today alleges that Saudi agents mined Twitter's internal systems for personal information about known Saudi critics and thousands of other Twitter users," said US Attorney David Anderson.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States has been sceptical about China spying on its technological advances. According to reports, three people have been federally indicted in three separate cases for allegedly lying about their involvement with the Chinese government.

The United States has been sceptical about China spying on its technological advances. According to reports, three people have been federally indicted in three separate cases for allegedly lying about their involvement with the Chinese government. The three individuals include two Chinese nationals and an American Harvard University professor. US federal authorities say the cases highlight the threat posed by China and how Beijing was using academics and researchers to steal American research and technology. The chair of Harvard's chemistry and chemical biology department, Doctor Charles Lieber, has been accused of lying about working with several Chinese organisations. Lieber failed to disclose his affiliation with the Wuhan university of technology. It is reported that Liber's research group at the Harvard receives funding from the National Institutes of Health and also the department of defence. This makes Lieber disclose any such foreign affiliations. Also read: Three charged in US with spying on Twitter users for Saudi Arabia Lieber also had a contract with a Chinese talent recruitment plan to attract high-level scientists into China. Harvard has called the charges "extremely serious" and has placed him on indefinite administrative leave. In a separate indictment, a 29-year-old Chinese national, Yanqing Ye, has been charged on several accounts. She has been accused of visa fraud, conspiring against the US and also being an unregistered Chinese agent. Yangqing came to the US on a student visa and was working as a scientific researcher at Boston University. US authorities say she had falsely identified herself as a student. Besides this, Yangqing didn't tell her military service with the Chinese PLA. Yangqing has been accused of sharing crucial military information with the government of China. She is currently in China but faces an indictment in the US. Also read: Amid China spy concerns, Australia launches anti-espionage task force The third case also involves a Chinese national. Zaosong Zheng, a cancer researcher, has been indicted for smuggling biological material out of the US into China. Zaosong was arrested and charged last month. He has been under police detention since December 30. US Attorney Andrew Lelling has said that the emergence of three such cases together is not a coincidence. He described this as a small sample of China's ongoing campaign to siphon off American technology. Last year in November, two former Twitter employees and a third man were charged in San Francisco Federal Court with spying on Twitter users critical of the Saudi royal family, the US Justice Department announced. The two Saudis and one US citizen allegedly worked together to unmask the ownership details behind dissident Twitter accounts on behalf of the government in Riyadh and the royal family, the department said. "The criminal complaint unsealed today alleges that Saudi agents mined Twitter's internal systems for personal information about known Saudi critics and thousands of other Twitter users," said US Attorney David Anderson. (With inputs from agencies)

US charges Harvard and Boston academics for spying, links with China

Distraction while driving can lead to loss of life. Smartphones, smoking, eating and listening to music are vital factors in 30 per cent of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-ranks-first-in-the-number-of-road-accident-deaths-who-263453">road crashes</a>, whereas fatigue factors in up to 20 per cent cases, says the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-commission-could-slap-3-billion-euro-fine-on-italy-for-excessive-debt-deputy-pm-salvini-222359">European Commission</a>.

To avoid these accidents, a new safety technology will become compulsory in new European vehicles from the year 2022.

This will include a warning for the driver in the event of "drowsiness and distraction''.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-ranks-first-in-the-number-of-road-accident-deaths-who-263453">India ranks first in the number of road accident deaths: WHO</a>

Several companies are positioning themselves as the leading providers of this technology.

Among these is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/auto-supplier-bosch-rejects-diesel-allegations-as-wild-and-unfounded-5431">Bosch</a>, the German engineering and technology company announced in December that it has already developed an interior monitoring system that is capable of detecting drowsy and distracted drivers. 
&nbsp; 
Camera and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/indias-progress-on-artificial-intelligence-route-185592">artificial intelligence</a> (AI) will be used in this technology which will be inbuilt in cars from 2022.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/indias-progress-on-artificial-intelligence-route-185592">India’s progress on Artificial Intelligence route</a>

<img alt="Driver monitoring system" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9a4ff114-8b94-4305-8b02-6cf7bece45b2" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20-%202020-01-29T181434.109.jpg" /> 
(Image courtesy: Bosch)

It will be able to detect when the driver's eyelids are drooping or when they distracted.&nbsp;The frequency of the opening and the closing of the eyelids is monitored.

For this purpose, an algorithm using recordings of actual driving situations will be used.

The drivers will be alerted by the system and suggested to take a break if they are tired or will be asked to reduce the speed to avoid accidents.

The form of the alert will depend upon the wishes of the automakers who will alter it according to their consumers'&nbsp;taste and preference.

Distraction while driving can lead to loss of life. Smartphones, smoking, eating and listening to music are vital factors in 30 per cent of the road crashes, whereas fatigue factors in up to 20 per cent cases, says the European Commission.

Distraction while driving can lead to loss of life. Smartphones, smoking, eating and listening to music are vital factors in 30 per cent of the road crashes, whereas fatigue factors in up to 20 per cent cases, says the European Commission. To avoid these accidents, a new safety technology will become compulsory in new European vehicles from the year 2022. This will include a warning for the driver in the event of "drowsiness and distraction''. Also read: India ranks first in the number of road accident deaths: WHO Several companies are positioning themselves as the leading providers of this technology. Among these is Bosch, the German engineering and technology company announced in December that it has already developed an interior monitoring system that is capable of detecting drowsy and distracted drivers. Camera and artificial intelligence (AI) will be used in this technology which will be inbuilt in cars from 2022. Also read: India’s progress on Artificial Intelligence route (Image courtesy: Bosch) It will be able to detect when the driver's eyelids are drooping or when they distracted. The frequency of the opening and the closing of the eyelids is monitored. For this purpose, an algorithm using recordings of actual driving situations will be used. The drivers will be alerted by the system and suggested to take a break if they are tired or will be asked to reduce the speed to avoid accidents. The form of the alert will depend upon the wishes of the automakers who will alter it according to their consumers' taste and preference.

Soon, cars to have inbuilt system to keep drowsy drivers alert and awake

US charges Harvard, Boston academics for spying, links with China

Equity benchmark indices ended higher on Wednesday due to buying seen in select metal, FMCG and auto stocks while investors hoped for market-friendly proposals in the upcoming Union Budget for 2020-21.

The BSE S&amp;P Sensex closed 232 points higher at 41,199 while the Nifty 50 ticked up by 74 points at 12,130.

Except for Nifty pharma, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green with Nifty FMCG lifting up by 1.3 per cent, metal by 0.9 per cent and auto by 0.8 per cent.

Among stocks, Tata Motors advanced by 6.8 per cent to Rs 188.10 per share. Bajaj Finance jumped over 5 per cent after its third-quarter earnings beat analyst expectations.

FMCG majors Nestle India moved up by 2.8 per cent each while JSW Steel was up by 2.3 per cent. The other prominent gainers included Bajaj Finserv, Adani Ports, Power Grid Corporation and Infosys.

However, Eicher Motors dipped by 4.5 per cent. Yes Bank, Dr Reddy's, Tata Consultancy Services and HDFC too closed in the red.

Meanwhile, Asian shares erased earlier gains and slipped into negative territory as a spike in new Chinese virus cases sent Hong Kong stocks tumbling and fueled fears about the economic impact of the outbreak.

Hong Kong shares fell by 2.82 per cent, led by declines in financial services, real estate and consumer goods companies. But Japan's Nikkei stock index advanced by 0.71 per cent and South Korea's Kospi also added 0.39 per cent. Markets in China were closed for a holiday.

Equity benchmark indices ended higher on Wednesday due to buying seen in select metal, FMCG and auto stocks while investors hoped for market-friendly proposals in the upcoming Union Budget for 2020-21.

Equity benchmark indices ended higher on Wednesday due to buying seen in select metal, FMCG and auto stocks while investors hoped for market-friendly proposals in the upcoming Union Budget for 2020-21. The BSE S&P Sensex closed 232 points higher at 41,199 while the Nifty 50 ticked up by 74 points at 12,130. Except for Nifty pharma, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green with Nifty FMCG lifting up by 1.3 per cent, metal by 0.9 per cent and auto by 0.8 per cent. Among stocks, Tata Motors advanced by 6.8 per cent to Rs 188.10 per share. Bajaj Finance jumped over 5 per cent after its third-quarter earnings beat analyst expectations. FMCG majors Nestle India moved up by 2.8 per cent each while JSW Steel was up by 2.3 per cent. The other prominent gainers included Bajaj Finserv, Adani Ports, Power Grid Corporation and Infosys. However, Eicher Motors dipped by 4.5 per cent. Yes Bank, Dr Reddy's, Tata Consultancy Services and HDFC too closed in the red. Meanwhile, Asian shares erased earlier gains and slipped into negative territory as a spike in new Chinese virus cases sent Hong Kong stocks tumbling and fueled fears about the economic impact of the outbreak. Hong Kong shares fell by 2.82 per cent, led by declines in financial services, real estate and consumer goods companies. But Japan's Nikkei stock index advanced by 0.71 per cent and South Korea's Kospi also added 0.39 per cent. Markets in China were closed for a holiday.

Nifty closes at 12,130, Tata Motors top performer

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei while addressing people during&nbsp;the Friday prayers called US President Trump a "clown" while attacking US presence in the region. Meanwhile, President Xi Jinping arrived in Myanmar on a two-day visit today with several Belt and Road(BRI) project on the anvil and&nbsp;Ukraine's prime minister offered his resignation after an audio clip was leaked of him reportedly criticizing President Volodymyr Zelensky's understanding of the economy.

Here are the top 10 news stories that dominated the world arena.

These American 'clowns' who lie, says Khamenei in Friday sermon referring to Trump

While calling for national unity, Khamenei said: 'The Quds Force is a humanitarian organisation with human values that protects people across the region'. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/these-american-clowns-who-lie-says-khamenei-in-friday-sermon-referring-to-trump-274902">Read more</a>

President Xi Jinping arrives in Myanmar seeking to push Belt and Road project

Chinese President Xi is scheduled to meet Aung San Suu Kyi and Army chief Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyitaw, including several heads of political parties. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/chinas-president-xi-jinping-arrives-in-myanmar-seeking-to-push-belt-and-road-project-274887">Read more</a>

US President Trump's impeachment trial officially gets underway in Senate

Even as the impeachment proceedings got underway at Capitol Hill, a handful of protesters staged demonstrations outside. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-trumps-impeachment-trial-officialy-gets-underway-274778">Read more</a>

Ahead of Davos summit, Greta Thunberg calls for 'real climate action'

Greta Thunberg is due to address the Davos summit next week. She is widely expected to ask the gathering of top business heads and government officials to stop investing in fossil fuels. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-davos-summit-greta-thunberg-calls-for-real-climate-action-274917">Read more</a>&nbsp;

Iran gave US 'slap on face', calls missile strikes 'day of God': Khamenei

As tension escalated between Iran and US following the killing of Qasem Soleimeni, a powerful Iranian general who was close to Khamenei, Iran launched missiles at US targets on January 8. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/khamenei-iran-gave-us-slap-on-face-calls-missile-strikes-day-of-god-274857">Read more</a>

Ukrainian PM Oleksiy Honcharuk offers resignation after leaked recording

'To remove any doubts about our respect for and trust in the president, I have written a resignation letter and handed it over to the president,' Oleksiy Goncharuk wrote on his official Facebook page. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukrainian-pm-oleksiy-honcharuk-offers-resignation-after-leaked-recording-274852">Read more</a>

Paternity leave row: Japanese minister Koizumi welcomes baby boy

The minister says he wants to set an example and become a role-model for Japan's working fathers. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/paternity-leave-row-japanese-minister-koizumi-welcomes-baby-boy-looks-forward-to-balancing-public-duties-with-child-care-274921">Read more</a>

Meghan Markle 'may not return' to UK for a very long time

Ahead of the ad-hoc staff, only two permanent employees which include a house manager and a cleaner are moved to the Queen’s household. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meghan-markle-may-not-return-to-uk-for-a-very-long-time-274847">Read more</a>

US congresswomen 'Ayanna Pressley' reveals her bald look

Alopecia is the medical term for baldness, but the word is more often used to refer to alopecia areata, a common autoimmune disorder resulting in unpredictable hair loss. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-lawmaker-pressley-reveals-baldness-alopecia-diagnosis-274800">Read more</a>

Five countries demand Iran compensate relatives of plane-crash victims

This came as the foreign ministers of Canada, Ukraine, Sweden, Afghanistan, and Britain paid homage to the crash victims at the Canadian high commission in London. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/five-countries-demand-iran-compensate-relatives-of-plane-crash-victims-274790">Read more</a>

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei while addressing people during the Friday prayers called US President Trump a "clown" while attacking US presence in the region.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei while addressing people during the Friday prayers called US President Trump a "clown" while attacking US presence in the region. Meanwhile, President Xi Jinping arrived in Myanmar on a two-day visit today with several Belt and Road(BRI) project on the anvil and Ukraine's prime minister offered his resignation after an audio clip was leaked of him reportedly criticizing President Volodymyr Zelensky's understanding of the economy. Here are the top 10 news stories that dominated the world arena. These American 'clowns' who lie, says Khamenei in Friday sermon referring to Trump While calling for national unity, Khamenei said: 'The Quds Force is a humanitarian organisation with human values that protects people across the region'. Read more President Xi Jinping arrives in Myanmar seeking to push Belt and Road project Chinese President Xi is scheduled to meet Aung San Suu Kyi and Army chief Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyitaw, including several heads of political parties. Read more US President Trump's impeachment trial officially gets underway in Senate Even as the impeachment proceedings got underway at Capitol Hill, a handful of protesters staged demonstrations outside. Read more Ahead of Davos summit, Greta Thunberg calls for 'real climate action' Greta Thunberg is due to address the Davos summit next week. She is widely expected to ask the gathering of top business heads and government officials to stop investing in fossil fuels. Read more Iran gave US 'slap on face', calls missile strikes 'day of God': Khamenei As tension escalated between Iran and US following the killing of Qasem Soleimeni, a powerful Iranian general who was close to Khamenei, Iran launched missiles at US targets on January 8. Read more Ukrainian PM Oleksiy Honcharuk offers resignation after leaked recording 'To remove any doubts about our respect for and trust in the president, I have written a resignation letter and handed it over to the president,' Oleksiy Goncharuk wrote on his official Facebook page. Read more Paternity leave row: Japanese minister Koizumi welcomes baby boy The minister says he wants to set an example and become a role-model for Japan's working fathers. Read more Meghan Markle 'may not return' to UK for a very long time Ahead of the ad-hoc staff, only two permanent employees which include a house manager and a cleaner are moved to the Queen’s household. Read more US congresswomen 'Ayanna Pressley' reveals her bald look Alopecia is the medical term for baldness, but the word is more often used to refer to alopecia areata, a common autoimmune disorder resulting in unpredictable hair loss. Read more Five countries demand Iran compensate relatives of plane-crash victims This came as the foreign ministers of Canada, Ukraine, Sweden, Afghanistan, and Britain paid homage to the crash victims at the Canadian high commission in London. Read more

Top 10 world news today: Khamenei calls Trump 'clown', President Xi arrives in Myanmar and more

US will not lift sanctions to negotiate with Iran: Donald Trump

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif responded on Sunday by tweeting an excerpt from an interview where he said Iran is still open to negotiations with America if sanctions are lifted. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-will-not-lift-sanctions-to-negotiate-with-iran-donald-trump-276694">Read more</a>

Paris cancels Lunar New Year parade due to China's viral outbreak

On Friday, France's health ministry said three people who had recently travelled to China were confirmed to have contracted the virus - the first cases in Europe. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/paris-cancels-lunar-new-year-parade-due-to-chinas-viral-outbreak-276669">Read more</a>

Dozens pulled from rubble as Turkey quake toll hits 35

31 killed, 1,600 injured; earthquake followed by more than 700 aftershocks, as per data from Disaster and Emergency Authority of Turkey. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dozens-pulled-from-rubble-as-turkey-quake-toll-hits-35-276666">Read more</a>

Beijing to postpone reopening of city's kindergartens, schools, universities: Report

The measures are aimed at preventing the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus, the report added quoting CNR. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beijing-to-postpone-reopening-of-citys-kindergartens-schools-universities-report-276635">Read more</a>

Erdogan states that Haftar cannot be expected to respect Libya truce

Eastern military commander Khalifa Haftar is violating Libya's truce and so cannot be expected to respect the ceasefire called between his forces and pro-government troops, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/erdogan-states-that-haftar-cannot-be-expected-to-respect-libya-truce-276633">Read more</a>

China warns that the ability of the virus to spread is getting stronger

Virus with an infection rate of 2,000 people and a global kill count of 56 traced to a seafood market in Wuhan that was illegally selling wildlife. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-warns-that-the-ability-of-the-virus-to-spread-is-getting-stronger-276630">Read more</a>

Post-Brexit UK trade deal with US 'optimistic', says Treasury Secretary Mnuchin

"One of the challenges of dealing with the EU is that even within the EU they have different views," he added. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/post-brexit-uk-trade-deal-with-us-optimistic-mnuchin-276612">Read more</a>

Iraqi security forces raid protest camps after Sadr supporters withdraw

Clashes erupted later in the day as authorities removed concrete barriers near Baghdad's Tahrir Square, where demonstrators have camped out for months. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iraqi-security-forces-raid-protest-camps-after-sadr-supporters-withdraw-276610">Read more</a>

Trump caught saying 'get rid' of Ukraine ambassador on tape: Report

"Get rid of her!" Trump says on the tape, reportedly addressing a White House aide at the dining table. "Get her out tomorrow. I don't care. Get her out tomorrow. Take her out. OK? Do it." <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-caught-saying-get-rid-of-ukraine-ambassador-on-tape-report-276592">Read more</a>

Federer roars into record 15th Australian Open quarter-final

The Swiss master took time to work out the Hungarian but when he did it was one-way traffic, romping to a 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 victory on Rod Laver Arena. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/federer-roars-into-record-15th-australian-open-quarter-final-276690">Read more</a>

US will not lift sanctions to negotiate with Iran: Donald Trump Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif responded on Sunday by tweeting an excerpt from an interview where he said Iran is still open to negotiations with America if sanctions are lifted.

US will not lift sanctions to negotiate with Iran: Donald Trump Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif responded on Sunday by tweeting an excerpt from an interview where he said Iran is still open to negotiations with America if sanctions are lifted. Read more Paris cancels Lunar New Year parade due to China's viral outbreak On Friday, France's health ministry said three people who had recently travelled to China were confirmed to have contracted the virus - the first cases in Europe. Read more Dozens pulled from rubble as Turkey quake toll hits 35 31 killed, 1,600 injured; earthquake followed by more than 700 aftershocks, as per data from Disaster and Emergency Authority of Turkey. Read more Beijing to postpone reopening of city's kindergartens, schools, universities: Report The measures are aimed at preventing the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus, the report added quoting CNR. Read more Erdogan states that Haftar cannot be expected to respect Libya truce Eastern military commander Khalifa Haftar is violating Libya's truce and so cannot be expected to respect the ceasefire called between his forces and pro-government troops, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday. Read more China warns that the ability of the virus to spread is getting stronger Virus with an infection rate of 2,000 people and a global kill count of 56 traced to a seafood market in Wuhan that was illegally selling wildlife. Read more Post-Brexit UK trade deal with US 'optimistic', says Treasury Secretary Mnuchin "One of the challenges of dealing with the EU is that even within the EU they have different views," he added. Read more Iraqi security forces raid protest camps after Sadr supporters withdraw Clashes erupted later in the day as authorities removed concrete barriers near Baghdad's Tahrir Square, where demonstrators have camped out for months. Read more Trump caught saying 'get rid' of Ukraine ambassador on tape: Report "Get rid of her!" Trump says on the tape, reportedly addressing a White House aide at the dining table. "Get her out tomorrow. I don't care. Get her out tomorrow. Take her out. OK? Do it." Read more Federer roars into record 15th Australian Open quarter-final The Swiss master took time to work out the Hungarian but when he did it was one-way traffic, romping to a 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 victory on Rod Laver Arena. Read more

Top 10 world news today: Coronavirus outbreak in China, Federer enters Australian Open quarter-finals and more

Ever wonder what could be the future of touchscreen smartphones? Global handset-making giants have already introduced the concept of foldable touchscreen devices and what could come next is a touchscreen material that not only gets folded but can be twisted as well.&nbsp;

Australian experts are working on devising an ultra-thin electronic material that can work as a touchscreen&nbsp;and could be printed like newspapers.

According to reports, the touch-responsive material is 100 times thinner than the traditional touchscreens.&nbsp;

The innovation led by a team at Australia's RMIT University in Melbourne uses indium tin oxide (ITO) - "a transparent conductor used in applications such as touch screens, smart windows and displays," as described by the report published online in the journal Nature Electronics.

The team used liquid metal chemistry to compress a common smartphone touchscreen film from 3D to 2D, using liquid metal chemistry.

Experts at the RMIT say that the film is flexible and can easily be bent or twisted and can be a cheaper alternative to currently manufactured touchscreens.

It is also believed that the 2D touchscreen film will be more transparent, letting through more light which will let a smartphone run on less power as compared to devices carrying conventional touchscreens. &nbsp;

RMIT geniuses believe that the novel touchscreen material can turn out to be cost effective and could be produced easily.&nbsp;

Ever wonder what could be the future of touchscreen smartphones? Global handset-making giants have already introduced the concept of foldable touchscreen devices and what could come next is a touchscreen material that not only gets folded but can be twisted as well.

Ever wonder what could be the future of touchscreen smartphones? Global handset-making giants have already introduced the concept of foldable touchscreen devices and what could come next is a touchscreen material that not only gets folded but can be twisted as well. Australian experts are working on devising an ultra-thin electronic material that can work as a touchscreen and could be printed like newspapers. According to reports, the touch-responsive material is 100 times thinner than the traditional touchscreens. The innovation led by a team at Australia's RMIT University in Melbourne uses indium tin oxide (ITO) - "a transparent conductor used in applications such as touch screens, smart windows and displays," as described by the report published online in the journal Nature Electronics. The team used liquid metal chemistry to compress a common smartphone touchscreen film from 3D to 2D, using liquid metal chemistry. Experts at the RMIT say that the film is flexible and can easily be bent or twisted and can be a cheaper alternative to currently manufactured touchscreens. It is also believed that the 2D touchscreen film will be more transparent, letting through more light which will let a smartphone run on less power as compared to devices carrying conventional touchscreens. RMIT geniuses believe that the novel touchscreen material can turn out to be cost effective and could be produced easily.

Australian experts develop ultra-thin touchscreen material that you could twist and fold

An American tourist was quarantined in a hospital here on the suspicion of being infected with the novel SARS-like coronavirus, authorities told ANI on Sunday.

The American, aged 39, was taken to Suraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital after arriving in the Nepali capital from Wuhan. He had developed signs of coronavirus, health officials confirmed.

"We shifted him to the hospital in an ambulance at 6 in the evening. He was feverish and had just arrived from the Chinese city of Wuhan," Gopal Pandey, coordinator of a health desk set up at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) told ANI over the phone.

Various health desks have been set up at the airports to screen the passengers arriving from China as well as Hong Kong.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-bars-hubei-residents-from-entering-city-as-coronavirus-fears-intensify-276708">Hong Kong bars Hubei residents from entering as coronavirus fears intensify</a>

"We are not sure whether he has been infected or not. It's just a precautionary method we have adopted. Anyone coming from China can be quarantined in suspicion of having the coronavirus and sent to the hospital for further confirmation," added Pandey.

The Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital has set up an isolation ward of six-bed capacities in the wake of new strains of coronavirus, which has so far claimed lives of over four dozen people in the Chinese mainland.

Nepal, on Friday, became first the South Asian nation to confirm the case of the novel virus, which was detected after a student, infected with the virus, showed symptoms after returning to the Himalayan nation from Wuhan.

Over 1,000 people are confirmed to be infected with the virus while many others quarantined by health authorities in order to stop the disease from further spreading. (ANI)

An American tourist was quarantined in a hospital here on the suspicion of being infected with the novel SARS-like coronavirus, authorities told ANI on Sunday. The American, aged 39, was taken to Suraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital after arriving in the Nepali capital from Wuhan.

An American tourist was quarantined in a hospital here on the suspicion of being infected with the novel SARS-like coronavirus, authorities told ANI on Sunday. The American, aged 39, was taken to Suraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital after arriving in the Nepali capital from Wuhan. He had developed signs of coronavirus, health officials confirmed. "We shifted him to the hospital in an ambulance at 6 in the evening. He was feverish and had just arrived from the Chinese city of Wuhan," Gopal Pandey, coordinator of a health desk set up at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) told ANI over the phone. Various health desks have been set up at the airports to screen the passengers arriving from China as well as Hong Kong. Also read: Hong Kong bars Hubei residents from entering as coronavirus fears intensify "We are not sure whether he has been infected or not. It's just a precautionary method we have adopted. Anyone coming from China can be quarantined in suspicion of having the coronavirus and sent to the hospital for further confirmation," added Pandey. The Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital has set up an isolation ward of six-bed capacities in the wake of new strains of coronavirus, which has so far claimed lives of over four dozen people in the Chinese mainland. Nepal, on Friday, became first the South Asian nation to confirm the case of the novel virus, which was detected after a student, infected with the virus, showed symptoms after returning to the Himalayan nation from Wuhan. Over 1,000 people are confirmed to be infected with the virus while many others quarantined by health authorities in order to stop the disease from further spreading. (ANI)

American quarantined in Nepal on suspicion of novel coronavirus infection

The total number of coronavirus cases in China reached 2,051 as of 7 p.m. (1100 GMT) on Sunday, Chinese state television reported.

The death toll from the outbreak remained at 56, the report said.

Wuhan's city government will step up construction of specialised hospitals to deal with infected patients, Zhou Xianwang told reporters.

The pressure on supplies of medical goods such as protective suits, masks and glasses had largely eased, he said, thanks in part to increased private donations.

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Wuhan, a city of about 11 million and capital of Hubei province, has been under virtual lockdown amid intensifying efforts to contain the outbreak.

Images of hospital corridors packed with people seeking treatment have circulated widely on Chinese social media, and residents have complained of soaring prices on essentials such as vegetables.

Zhou insisted on Sunday that the city's food prices are stable and food supplies are ample.

Hubei Province Governor Wang Xiaodong also told reporters during the briefing he feels "agonised" and responsible for the outbreak.

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Meanwhile, a third case of the new coronavirus has been registered in the United States, in Orange County, California, the county's health agency said.

The individual, a traveler from Wuhan, China, is in isolation in hospital and in good condition, it said in a statement.

More than 2,000 people have been infected with the coronavirus, the vast majority in China, where 56 people have died from it.

The total number of coronavirus cases in China reached 2,051 as of 7 p.m. (1100 GMT) on Sunday, Chinese state television reported. The death toll from the outbreak remained at 56, the report said.

The total number of coronavirus cases in China reached 2,051 as of 7 p.m. (1100 GMT) on Sunday, Chinese state television reported. The death toll from the outbreak remained at 56, the report said. Wuhan's city government will step up construction of specialised hospitals to deal with infected patients, Zhou Xianwang told reporters. The pressure on supplies of medical goods such as protective suits, masks and glasses had largely eased, he said, thanks in part to increased private donations. Also read: China warns that the ability of the virus to spread is getting stronger × Wuhan, a city of about 11 million and capital of Hubei province, has been under virtual lockdown amid intensifying efforts to contain the outbreak. Images of hospital corridors packed with people seeking treatment have circulated widely on Chinese social media, and residents have complained of soaring prices on essentials such as vegetables. Zhou insisted on Sunday that the city's food prices are stable and food supplies are ample. Hubei Province Governor Wang Xiaodong also told reporters during the briefing he feels "agonised" and responsible for the outbreak. Also read: US to evacuate its citizens from China virus epicentre Meanwhile, a third case of the new coronavirus has been registered in the United States, in Orange County, California, the county's health agency said. The individual, a traveler from Wuhan, China, is in isolation in hospital and in good condition, it said in a statement. More than 2,000 people have been infected with the coronavirus, the vast majority in China, where 56 people have died from it.

Total number of coronavirus cases in China reaches 2,051: State media

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has received top US and NATO representatives in Kabul and was briefed about the ongoing peace negotiations with the Taliban, presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said on Sunday.

"Yesterday, President Ghani met with Ross Wilson, Charge d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Afghanistan, and General Scott Miller, Commander of the NATO Resolute Support mission. At the meeting, General Scott Miller briefed President Ghani on his trip to Qatar last week," Sediqqi said in a tweet that was accompanied by a photograph of the meeting.

According to Sediqqi, Miller also informed the President of a possible upcoming visit from US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, in the event of progress in negotiations with the Taliban.

"General Miller said that talks between Zalmay Khalilzad, the Special Representative of the US State Department and the Taliban are going on and in the event of any progress, Khalilzad will travel to Kabul and present information to the Afghan government," the spokesperson added.

Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen had earlier this week had said that Khalilzad and Miller held talks with senior Taliban officials in Doha, where the movement maintains a political office.

Last week, in an interview with Pakistani newspaper 'Dawn', Shaheen said that the US was close to signing a peace deal with the Taliban in January itself.

He also said that the sides had already agreed to reduce "military operations".

Since 2018, Washington and the Taliban have been attempting to negotiate a peace deal that would ensure the withdrawal of foreign troops in exchange for the movement's guarantee that the country would not become a safe haven for terrorists.

Last September, US President Donald Trump called off the talks with the group after a US service member was killed in an attack in Afghanistan. However, Trump announced the resumption of the negotiations in late November during his visit to Afghanistan.

 
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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has received top US and NATO representatives in Kabul and was briefed about the ongoing peace negotiations with the Taliban, presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said on Sunday.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has received top US and NATO representatives in Kabul and was briefed about the ongoing peace negotiations with the Taliban, presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said on Sunday. "Yesterday, President Ghani met with Ross Wilson, Charge d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Afghanistan, and General Scott Miller, Commander of the NATO Resolute Support mission. At the meeting, General Scott Miller briefed President Ghani on his trip to Qatar last week," Sediqqi said in a tweet that was accompanied by a photograph of the meeting. According to Sediqqi, Miller also informed the President of a possible upcoming visit from US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, in the event of progress in negotiations with the Taliban. "General Miller said that talks between Zalmay Khalilzad, the Special Representative of the US State Department and the Taliban are going on and in the event of any progress, Khalilzad will travel to Kabul and present information to the Afghan government," the spokesperson added. Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen had earlier this week had said that Khalilzad and Miller held talks with senior Taliban officials in Doha, where the movement maintains a political office. Last week, in an interview with Pakistani newspaper 'Dawn', Shaheen said that the US was close to signing a peace deal with the Taliban in January itself. He also said that the sides had already agreed to reduce "military operations". Since 2018, Washington and the Taliban have been attempting to negotiate a peace deal that would ensure the withdrawal of foreign troops in exchange for the movement's guarantee that the country would not become a safe haven for terrorists. Last September, US President Donald Trump called off the talks with the group after a US service member was killed in an attack in Afghanistan. However, Trump announced the resumption of the negotiations in late November during his visit to Afghanistan.

Afghan President briefed by US officials on peace talks with Taliban

Protesters from UK-based separatist and pro-Pakistani outfits assembled near the Indian High Commission in London on Sunday to observe a so-called ?Black Day? on India's Republic Day.

The protesters were kept away from getting too close to the High Commission building by a strong police presence, including mounted officers on patrol.

Hundreds waved flags and placards calling for "Khalistan 2020 Referendum" and "Free Kashmir"&nbsp;as they chanted slogans against the Indian government and the Indian Army.

The organisers, including Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK and Kashmir Solidarity Movement joined by some Sikh separatist outfits, gathered behind barricades set up opposite India House in Aldwych.

As a result of safety concerns raised by Indian High Commissioner Ruchi Ghanashyam with UK Home Secretary Priti Patel and London Mayor Sadiq Khan's pledge to provide a ?robust? policing plan, a large number of Metropolitan Police officers were on the scene to secure a parameter away from India House and prevent any violence.

"A proportionate policing plan is in place,"&nbsp;Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

A similar so-called ?Free Kashmir? march was banned from assembly outside the High Commission building on Diwali last October following an intervention from the UK Home Office, in the wake of violent clashes during protests to coincide with Indian Independence Day on August 15 last year.

Diaspora groups had been lobbying with the Met Police and London Mayor Sadiq Khan to avert a repeat of similar violent scenes.

"I understand why many British Indians are so deeply concerned about a repeat of those awful scenes. Many have felt deeply threatened and worried, and I would like to assure all Londoners that anyone who acts unlawfully on Sunday will be held fully accountable by the police,"&nbsp;said Sadiq Khan.

"The right to protest is an important and valued part of our democracy, but it must always be done peacefully and within the boundaries of the law,"&nbsp;he said.

Later on Sunday evening, the Indian Workers' Association Great Britain (IWA-GB), an 80-year-old diaspora group, has called a "Defend the Constitution"&nbsp;Republic Day meeting at Southall in west London to hold a discussion on the implications of CAA and the National Register of Citizens (NRC).&nbsp;

Protesters from UK-based separatist and pro-Pakistani outfits assembled near the Indian High Commission in London on Sunday to observe a so-called ?Black Day? on India's Republic Day.

Protesters from UK-based separatist and pro-Pakistani outfits assembled near the Indian High Commission in London on Sunday to observe a so-called ?Black Day? on India's Republic Day. The protesters were kept away from getting too close to the High Commission building by a strong police presence, including mounted officers on patrol. Hundreds waved flags and placards calling for "Khalistan 2020 Referendum" and "Free Kashmir" as they chanted slogans against the Indian government and the Indian Army. The organisers, including Tehreek-e-Kashmir UK and Kashmir Solidarity Movement joined by some Sikh separatist outfits, gathered behind barricades set up opposite India House in Aldwych. As a result of safety concerns raised by Indian High Commissioner Ruchi Ghanashyam with UK Home Secretary Priti Patel and London Mayor Sadiq Khan's pledge to provide a ?robust? policing plan, a large number of Metropolitan Police officers were on the scene to secure a parameter away from India House and prevent any violence. "A proportionate policing plan is in place," Metropolitan Police said in a statement. A similar so-called ?Free Kashmir? march was banned from assembly outside the High Commission building on Diwali last October following an intervention from the UK Home Office, in the wake of violent clashes during protests to coincide with Indian Independence Day on August 15 last year. Diaspora groups had been lobbying with the Met Police and London Mayor Sadiq Khan to avert a repeat of similar violent scenes. "I understand why many British Indians are so deeply concerned about a repeat of those awful scenes. Many have felt deeply threatened and worried, and I would like to assure all Londoners that anyone who acts unlawfully on Sunday will be held fully accountable by the police," said Sadiq Khan. "The right to protest is an important and valued part of our democracy, but it must always be done peacefully and within the boundaries of the law," he said. Later on Sunday evening, the Indian Workers' Association Great Britain (IWA-GB), an 80-year-old diaspora group, has called a "Defend the Constitution" Republic Day meeting at Southall in west London to hold a discussion on the implications of CAA and the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Pro-Pakistan, separatist groups stage anti-India protest in UK on Republic Day

At least 46 people have died in Brazil and more than 25,000 have been displaced due to widespread flooding following storms and heavy rains that have swept across the south east of the country, authorities said on Sunday.

Most of the casualties were in the state of Minas Gerais, including the capital Belo Horizonte, which had its heaviest rainfall over a 24-hour period leading to Friday since records began 110 years ago, O Globo newspaper reported.

Local authorities in Minas Gerais said on Sunday that 37 people had died, while more than 17,000 were displaced or evacuated from their homes. A further 25 people were missing.

In the coastal state of Espirito Santo, nine people died, more than 8,000 were displaced or evacuated, and three people were missing, authorities said on Sunday.

The lethal flooding comes exactly a year after the rain-triggered collapse of a tailings dam in the town of Brumadinho, also in Minas Gerais state, that killed more than 250 people in one of the world's worst mining disasters.

At least 46 people have died in Brazil and more than 25,000 have been displaced due to widespread flooding following storms and heavy rains that have swept across the south east of the country, authorities said on Sunday.

At least 46 people have died in Brazil and more than 25,000 have been displaced due to widespread flooding following storms and heavy rains that have swept across the south east of the country, authorities said on Sunday. Most of the casualties were in the state of Minas Gerais, including the capital Belo Horizonte, which had its heaviest rainfall over a 24-hour period leading to Friday since records began 110 years ago, O Globo newspaper reported. Local authorities in Minas Gerais said on Sunday that 37 people had died, while more than 17,000 were displaced or evacuated from their homes. A further 25 people were missing. In the coastal state of Espirito Santo, nine people died, more than 8,000 were displaced or evacuated, and three people were missing, authorities said on Sunday. The lethal flooding comes exactly a year after the rain-triggered collapse of a tailings dam in the town of Brumadinho, also in Minas Gerais state, that killed more than 250 people in one of the world's worst mining disasters.

Nearly 50 dead, thousands displaced as storms lash southeast of Brazil

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