Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing his third conflict of interest probe&nbsp;over his government's decision to award a contract worth more than C$900 million (S$926&nbsp;million) to an organisation that he and his family have ties to.

Canada's ethics commissioner Mario Dion's office said her department&nbsp;will look into whether in picking WE Charity Canada to administer a C$900 million&nbsp;student grant program Trudeau broke rules that prohibit politicians from making, or participating in, decisions that further their personal interests.

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The Canada Student Service Grant was awarded to the WE Charity to set up a programme that would pay students to earn funds for tuition and expenses during the pandemic as employment options dried up.

The plan was to pay students a one-time grant between C$1,000 and C$5,000 to take part in service activities.

Canada's main opposition Conservative Party had requested the probe.

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Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau have regularly participated in WE Charity events, and Gregoire Trudeau hosts a podcast on the charity's website.

WE Charity is no longer managing the grant program, which will provide up to C$5,000 to post-secondary students who do volunteer work. It was introduced because the coronavirus pandemic has made it difficult or impossible for many students to get summer jobs.

WE Charity said in a statement on its website the program had been "enmeshed with controversy" since it was announced, and for the good of the program it was best to let the government take over management.

The government said the charity would not profit from its involvement. Trudeau said on Monday that WE Charity was the only group in Canada with the "capacity to deliver the ambitious program."

The ethics commissioner will also investigate whether that statement showed that Trudeau had afforded preferential treatment to WE Charity over other national charities.

Trudeau has twice before been sanctioned by the country’s ethics commissioner for breaking conflict of interest rules. The first time was in 2017 for accepting a vacation on the Aga Khan's private island a year earlier, and the second was last year for seeking to influence a corporate legal case.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing his third conflict of interest probe over his government's decision to award a contract worth more than C$900 million (S$926 million) to an organisation that he and his family have ties to.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing his third conflict of interest probe over his government's decision to award a contract worth more than C$900 million (S$926 million) to an organisation that he and his family have ties to. Canada's ethics commissioner Mario Dion's office said her department will look into whether in picking WE Charity Canada to administer a C$900 million student grant program Trudeau broke rules that prohibit politicians from making, or participating in, decisions that further their personal interests. Also read: Canada suspends extradition with Hong Kong to protest China security law The Canada Student Service Grant was awarded to the WE Charity to set up a programme that would pay students to earn funds for tuition and expenses during the pandemic as employment options dried up. The plan was to pay students a one-time grant between C$1,000 and C$5,000 to take part in service activities. Canada's main opposition Conservative Party had requested the probe. Also read: Canada's health chief fears for people's mental health as alcohol consumption spikes Trudeau and his wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau have regularly participated in WE Charity events, and Gregoire Trudeau hosts a podcast on the charity's website. WE Charity is no longer managing the grant program, which will provide up to C$5,000 to post-secondary students who do volunteer work. It was introduced because the coronavirus pandemic has made it difficult or impossible for many students to get summer jobs. WE Charity said in a statement on its website the program had been "enmeshed with controversy" since it was announced, and for the good of the program it was best to let the government take over management. The government said the charity would not profit from its involvement. Trudeau said on Monday that WE Charity was the only group in Canada with the "capacity to deliver the ambitious program." The ethics commissioner will also investigate whether that statement showed that Trudeau had afforded preferential treatment to WE Charity over other national charities. Trudeau has twice before been sanctioned by the country’s ethics commissioner for breaking conflict of interest rules. The first time was in 2017 for accepting a vacation on the Aga Khan's private island a year earlier, and the second was last year for seeking to influence a corporate legal case.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces third ethics probe over charity grant program

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has decided to name different wards of new Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel COVID-19 Hospital in Delhi after the Indian Army troops who lost their lives in the Galwan valley clash last month.

"In honour of Indian Army troops who lost their lives in the Galwan Valley Clash on June 15, DRDO has decided to name different wards of new Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel COVID-19 Hospital, Delhi after them," said Sanjeev Joshi who is the Technology Advisor to DRDO Chairman.

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The centre is ready and is expected to be inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday.

The centre with 1,000 beds will also have specialised intensive care unit beds and will be fully air-conditioned. The ICU and Ventilator Ward in the hospital has been named as Col B Santosh Babu Ward.

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Meanwhile, Delhi's biggest COVID-19 care centre has been erected at the premises of the Radha Soami Satsang Beas in Chhatarpur area, located near the Delhi-Haryana border, has the capacity to house and treat 10,000 coronavirus patients at the same time.

More than 2,000 Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and other Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel, including doctors, are managing operations at the hospital.

The development comes on the day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Leh in Ladakh where 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives in a violent face-off in the Galwan valley on June 15-16 after an attempt by the Chinese troops to unilaterally change the status quo during the de-escalation.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has decided to name different wards of new Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel COVID-19 Hospital in Delhi after the Indian Army troops who lost their lives in the Galwan valley clash last month.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has decided to name different wards of new Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel COVID-19 Hospital in Delhi after the Indian Army troops who lost their lives in the Galwan valley clash last month. "In honour of Indian Army troops who lost their lives in the Galwan Valley Clash on June 15, DRDO has decided to name different wards of new Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel COVID-19 Hospital, Delhi after them," said Sanjeev Joshi who is the Technology Advisor to DRDO Chairman. Also read| Rajnath's Moscow visit: Russia will deliver defence equipment in two to three months The centre is ready and is expected to be inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday. The centre with 1,000 beds will also have specialised intensive care unit beds and will be fully air-conditioned. The ICU and Ventilator Ward in the hospital has been named as Col B Santosh Babu Ward. Meanwhile, Delhi's biggest COVID-19 care centre has been erected at the premises of the Radha Soami Satsang Beas in Chhatarpur area, located near the Delhi-Haryana border, has the capacity to house and treat 10,000 coronavirus patients at the same time. More than 2,000 Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and other Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel, including doctors, are managing operations at the hospital. The development comes on the day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Leh in Ladakh where 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives in a violent face-off in the Galwan valley on June 15-16 after an attempt by the Chinese troops to unilaterally change the status quo during the de-escalation.

DRDO to name its COVID-19 hospital wards after soldiers killed in Galwan clash

Brazil President Jair&nbsp;Bolsonaro&nbsp;on Friday sanctioned a law diluting the requirement&nbsp;of&nbsp;wearing&nbsp;face masks in public places to prevent the spread of the COVID-19.

The far-right leader used his veto power to remove articles obliging people to wear masks in shops and churches.

Face coverings are already mandatory in several states, such as Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, but this was the first such law on a national level.

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One of the original articles stipulated that masks must be worn in "commercial and industrial establishments, religious temples, teaching premises and also closed places where people are gathering."

Bolsonaro&nbsp;alleged the article was unconstitutional, saying it could "possibly violate the home" in referring to closed places where businesses and meetings take place.

The Chamber of Deputies insisted this clause referred to places that are "accessible to the public" and not homes, which are protected by the constitution.

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Congress must now study the president's vetos and decide whether to maintain or reverse them.

On Tuesday, a judge overturned a court ruling requiring&nbsp;Bolsonaro&nbsp;to wear a face mask in public, deeming it unnecessary given it was already obligatory in the capital Brasilia.

Since the beginning of the virus outbreak,&nbsp;Bolsonaro&nbsp;has minimized the risks of what he initially called "a little flu" and flouted social distancing rules and containment measures, such as wearing a mask in public.

Brazil is the second worst-hit country in the world in the pandemic, with more than 61,000 deaths and 1.5 million cases.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday sanctioned a law diluting the requirement of wearing face masks in public places to prevent the spread of the COVID-19.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday sanctioned a law diluting the requirement of wearing face masks in public places to prevent the spread of the COVID-19. The far-right leader used his veto power to remove articles obliging people to wear masks in shops and churches. Face coverings are already mandatory in several states, such as Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, but this was the first such law on a national level. Also read: Brazil president says death was 'everyone's destiny' as country registers 1,349 deaths One of the original articles stipulated that masks must be worn in "commercial and industrial establishments, religious temples, teaching premises and also closed places where people are gathering." Bolsonaro alleged the article was unconstitutional, saying it could "possibly violate the home" in referring to closed places where businesses and meetings take place. The Chamber of Deputies insisted this clause referred to places that are "accessible to the public" and not homes, which are protected by the constitution. Also read: Brazilian judge orders Bolsonaro to 'behave' and wear face mask in public Congress must now study the president's vetos and decide whether to maintain or reverse them. On Tuesday, a judge overturned a court ruling requiring Bolsonaro to wear a face mask in public, deeming it unnecessary given it was already obligatory in the capital Brasilia. Since the beginning of the virus outbreak, Bolsonaro has minimized the risks of what he initially called "a little flu" and flouted social distancing rules and containment measures, such as wearing a mask in public. Brazil is the second worst-hit country in the world in the pandemic, with more than 61,000 deaths and 1.5 million cases.

Bolsonaro waters down law requiring people to wear face masks in Brazil

July 4 in history: Adoption of US Declaration of Independence, Chile wins first soccer title and more

Twenty Saudi suspects including two former aides to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman went on trial in absentia in Turkey on Friday, accused of killing and dismembering journalist Jamal&nbsp;Khashoggi&nbsp;in 2018.

Khashoggi, 59, was an insider-turned-critic who&nbsp;was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2, 2018 where he had gone to obtain documents for his wedding to Turkish fiancee Hatice Cengiz.

Turkish prosecutors claim Saudi deputy intelligence chief Ahmed al-Assiri and the royal court's media czar Saud al-Qahtani led the operation and gave orders to a Saudi hit team.

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They were formally charged in March with&nbsp;"instigating the deliberate and monstrous killing, causing torment".

Eighteen other suspects, including intelligence operative Maher Mutreb who frequently travelled with the crown prince on foreign tours, forensic expert Salah al-Tubaigy and Fahad al-Balawi, a member of the Saudi royal guard, were charged with "deliberately and monstrously killing, causing torment".

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The prosecutor has already issued arrest warrants for the suspects who are not in Turkey, so they face life terms without the likelihood of ever serving any conviction.

Cengiz, who is a complainant in the case, was attending the trial alongside the UN special rapporteur&nbsp;on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Agnes Callamard.

Yasin Aktay, a close friend of&nbsp;Khashoggi&nbsp;and advisor to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party, was also in the courtroom.

Erdogan has said the order to murder&nbsp;Khashoggi&nbsp;came from "the highest levels" of the Saudi government but has never directly blamed Prince Mohammed.

Twenty Saudi suspects including two former aides to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman went on trial in absentia in Turkey on Friday, accused of killing and dismembering journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.

Twenty Saudi suspects including two former aides to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman went on trial in absentia in Turkey on Friday, accused of killing and dismembering journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. Khashoggi, 59, was an insider-turned-critic who was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2, 2018 where he had gone to obtain documents for his wedding to Turkish fiancee Hatice Cengiz. Turkish prosecutors claim Saudi deputy intelligence chief Ahmed al-Assiri and the royal court's media czar Saud al-Qahtani led the operation and gave orders to a Saudi hit team. Also read| 'Forgive those who killed our father': Sons of killed Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi They were formally charged in March with "instigating the deliberate and monstrous killing, causing torment". Eighteen other suspects, including intelligence operative Maher Mutreb who frequently travelled with the crown prince on foreign tours, forensic expert Salah al-Tubaigy and Fahad al-Balawi, a member of the Saudi royal guard, were charged with "deliberately and monstrously killing, causing torment". Also read| Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee pleads Premier League to block Saudi takeover The prosecutor has already issued arrest warrants for the suspects who are not in Turkey, so they face life terms without the likelihood of ever serving any conviction. Cengiz, who is a complainant in the case, was attending the trial alongside the UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, Agnes Callamard. Yasin Aktay, a close friend of Khashoggi and advisor to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party, was also in the courtroom. Erdogan has said the order to murder Khashoggi came from "the highest levels" of the Saudi government but has never directly blamed Prince Mohammed.

Jamal Khashoggi murder: Turkey trial of 20 Saudi suspects begins in absentia

A new advertisement in the United States has hammered President Donald Trump for his reaction over the Russian bounties scandal.

The ad released by the veterans group VoteVets, which is a non-profit organization has attacked Trump's response that he wasn't briefed upon the report that Russia had paid Taliban to execute US troops in Afghanistan.

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The video's narrator says "For 244 years since we declared our independence, one man has stood up for the very definition of traitor to the US military."

It adds that "no one has betrayed those in uniforms more than Donald Trump."

VoteVets' ad has compared the President to Benedict Arnold, who infamously defected from the US Continental Army to the British side in the Revolutionary War.

The group brandishes proudly in its Twitter bio that it has been "blocked by Donald Trump".

The advertisement was published on Twitter on July 3, just a day before the Americans celebrate their independence from the British rule.

A new advertisement in the United States has hammered President Donald Trump for his reaction over the Russian bounties scandal. The ad released by the veterans group VoteVets, which is a non-profit organization has attacked Trump's response that he wasn't briefed upon the report that Russia had paid Taliban to execute US troops in Afghanistan.

A new advertisement in the United States has hammered President Donald Trump for his reaction over the Russian bounties scandal. The ad released by the veterans group VoteVets, which is a non-profit organization has attacked Trump's response that he wasn't briefed upon the report that Russia had paid Taliban to execute US troops in Afghanistan. This July 4th, there is a new name synonymous with traitor. Move over Benedict Arnold. Meet...#BenedictDonald #TRE45ON pic.twitter.com/zH0TgMf0Rb — VoteVets (@votevets) July 3, 2020 × The video's narrator says "For 244 years since we declared our independence, one man has stood up for the very definition of traitor to the US military." It adds that "no one has betrayed those in uniforms more than Donald Trump." VoteVets' ad has compared the President to Benedict Arnold, who infamously defected from the US Continental Army to the British side in the Revolutionary War. The group brandishes proudly in its Twitter bio that it has been "blocked by Donald Trump". The advertisement was published on Twitter on July 3, just a day before the Americans celebrate their independence from the British rule.

Benedict Donald: New advertisement attacks Trump over Russian bounties scandal

Pressure is mounting on the Pakistan government to review its China policy or risk the prospect of facing global isolation and condemnation along with China in the wake of China`s clash with India in Eastern Ladakh.

Informed sources have revealed that the Foreign Office has told Imran Khan's PMO that unless Pakistan did a quick course correction on its China relationship, it would face the wrath of the world`s major economic powers who were determined to isolate China consequent to the clash with India and China's behaviour during the Covid pandemic.

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The first indication of what awaits Pakistan for its blind support to China was the manner in which the European Union banned the national airline PIA from landing in Europe. Pakistan has made all-out efforts to convince the EU that only internationally qualified pilots would fly those routes but the EU refuses to listen.

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The European nations are moving to isolate China at the diplomatic level for its aggressive stance against India and here Pakistani sources believe that Islamabad could face collateral damage.Already there is great anger against China in Pakistan, especially in Balochistan and in Gilgit Baltistan at the manner in which Pakistan's resources are being exploited by China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor or CPEC to the detriment of local people.

The Baloch and the people of Gilgit Baltistan are denied local jobs, as Chinese companies prefer to bring in cheap Chinese labourers to do the tasks.

Moreover, the Chinese companies are unmindful of local customs and traditions and have kept themselves aloof from local people and are, therefore, viewed with suspicion.

The word has also spread that China has usurped land in India and could do the same in forward areas in Pakistan. Getting swamped by Chinese culture is a definite fear among the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, who have expressed their concern to several officials.

News reports of the cruel treatment of ethnic Uighur Muslims by the Chinese government are also the topic of conversation in many religious WhatsApp groups.

Pressure is mounting on the Pakistan government to review its China policy or risk the prospect of facing global isolation and condemnation along with China in the wake of China`s clash with India in Eastern Ladakh.

Pressure is mounting on the Pakistan government to review its China policy or risk the prospect of facing global isolation and condemnation along with China in the wake of China`s clash with India in Eastern Ladakh. Informed sources have revealed that the Foreign Office has told Imran Khan's PMO that unless Pakistan did a quick course correction on its China relationship, it would face the wrath of the world`s major economic powers who were determined to isolate China consequent to the clash with India and China's behaviour during the Covid pandemic. Also read: After US attack, Pakistan, China defend CPEC project The first indication of what awaits Pakistan for its blind support to China was the manner in which the European Union banned the national airline PIA from landing in Europe. Pakistan has made all-out efforts to convince the EU that only internationally qualified pilots would fly those routes but the EU refuses to listen. Also read: Pakistan's global image continues to worsen, PIA suspension in EU latest fallout The European nations are moving to isolate China at the diplomatic level for its aggressive stance against India and here Pakistani sources believe that Islamabad could face collateral damage.Already there is great anger against China in Pakistan, especially in Balochistan and in Gilgit Baltistan at the manner in which Pakistan's resources are being exploited by China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor or CPEC to the detriment of local people. The Baloch and the people of Gilgit Baltistan are denied local jobs, as Chinese companies prefer to bring in cheap Chinese labourers to do the tasks. Moreover, the Chinese companies are unmindful of local customs and traditions and have kept themselves aloof from local people and are, therefore, viewed with suspicion. The word has also spread that China has usurped land in India and could do the same in forward areas in Pakistan. Getting swamped by Chinese culture is a definite fear among the people of Gilgit-Baltistan, who have expressed their concern to several officials. News reports of the cruel treatment of ethnic Uighur Muslims by the Chinese government are also the topic of conversation in many religious WhatsApp groups.

Pakistan government under pressure to review China Policy

Mahant Kamal Nayan Das, spokesperson for president of Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, said on Friday that the trust members are scheduled to meet on July 18 in Ayodhya for the purpose of construction of Ram temple.

"Trust members will meet on July 18 in Ayodhya. The purpose will be the construction of Ram temple. We want that (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi Ji should visit here once so that construction begins," said Mahant Kamal Nayan Das.

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Earlier on Wednesday, Nritya Gopal Das said that they have requested the Prime Minister to inaugurate the construction activities at the temple site in Ayodhya.

"We have written a letter to the Prime Minister requesting him to visit Ayodhya and inaugurate the construction activities of Ram temple. Pooja and other rituals have been ongoing for three months at the site," Das told ANI here.

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"We just want him to come and we will ensure that there is no crowding," he said.

In March this year, the 'Ram Lalla'&nbsp;idol was shifted to a temporary structure near Manas Bhawan in Ram Janmabhoomi premises, till the completion of the construction of Ram temple.

The Supreme Court had on November 9 last year directed the central government to hand over the site at Ayodhya for the construction of a temple and set up a trust in its verdict on the Ayodhya issue.

The apex court had also directed the government to give a suitable land measuring five acres to the Sunni Waqf Board.&nbsp;

Mahant Kamal Nayan Das, spokesperson for president of Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, said on Friday that the trust members are scheduled to meet on July 18 in Ayodhya for the purpose of construction of Ram temple.

Mahant Kamal Nayan Das, spokesperson for president of Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, said on Friday that the trust members are scheduled to meet on July 18 in Ayodhya for the purpose of construction of Ram temple. "Trust members will meet on July 18 in Ayodhya. The purpose will be the construction of Ram temple. We want that (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi Ji should visit here once so that construction begins," said Mahant Kamal Nayan Das. In pictures: Temple remains and idol residues found in Ayodhya Earlier on Wednesday, Nritya Gopal Das said that they have requested the Prime Minister to inaugurate the construction activities at the temple site in Ayodhya. "We have written a letter to the Prime Minister requesting him to visit Ayodhya and inaugurate the construction activities of Ram temple. Pooja and other rituals have been ongoing for three months at the site," Das told ANI here. Also read| Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra trust formed: PM Modi informs Lok Sabha "We just want him to come and we will ensure that there is no crowding," he said. In March this year, the 'Ram Lalla' idol was shifted to a temporary structure near Manas Bhawan in Ram Janmabhoomi premises, till the completion of the construction of Ram temple. The Supreme Court had on November 9 last year directed the central government to hand over the site at Ayodhya for the construction of a temple and set up a trust in its verdict on the Ayodhya issue. The apex court had also directed the government to give a suitable land measuring five acres to the Sunni Waqf Board.

Ram temple trust members set to meet on July 18 in Ayodhya

Senior officials in Hong Kong said on Saturday they were "very disappointed" at Canada's decision to suspend its extradition treaty with the Chinese-ruled city and again slammed Washington for "interfering" in its affairs.

Beijing imposed a new national security law this week on the former British colony, despite protests from Hong Kong residents and Western nations, setting China's freest city and a major financial hub on a more authoritarian track.

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"The Canadian government needs to explain to the rule of law, and explain to the world, why it allows fugitives not to bear their legal responsibilities," Hong Kong's security chief, John Lee, told a radio programme on Saturday.

Lee was very disappointed and strongly opposed Canada's move, he added, as it let politics override the rule of law.

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The comments followed Canada's statement on Friday that it was suspending the treaty with Hong Kong in the wake of the new law and could boost immigration from the city.

Canada would also bar the export of sensitive military items to Hong Kong, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters.

On Saturday's programme, Hong Kong Justice Secretary Teresa Cheng said she was disappointed and expressed extreme regret over Canada's move, adding that she thought it could probably violate international law.

On Friday, a Hong Kong government spokesman described as "totally unacceptable" a bill passed by the U.S. Senate to penalize banks doing business with Chinese officials who implement the new law.

"We reiterate that any 'sanctions' imposed under the act will not create an obligation for financial institutions under Hong Kong law," the spokesman said in a statement.

He urged the United States to immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong's internal matters, adding that Beijing, as well as the city's government, could take counter-measures when needed.

Senior officials in Hong Kong said on Saturday they were "very disappointed" at Canada's decision to suspend its extradition treaty with the Chinese-ruled city and again slammed Washington for "interfering" in its affairs.

Senior officials in Hong Kong said on Saturday they were "very disappointed" at Canada's decision to suspend its extradition treaty with the Chinese-ruled city and again slammed Washington for "interfering" in its affairs. Beijing imposed a new national security law this week on the former British colony, despite protests from Hong Kong residents and Western nations, setting China's freest city and a major financial hub on a more authoritarian track. Also see: Five ways Hong Kong has changed under China's security law "The Canadian government needs to explain to the rule of law, and explain to the world, why it allows fugitives not to bear their legal responsibilities," Hong Kong's security chief, John Lee, told a radio programme on Saturday. Lee was very disappointed and strongly opposed Canada's move, he added, as it let politics override the rule of law. Also read: Canada suspends extradition with Hong Kong to protest China security law The comments followed Canada's statement on Friday that it was suspending the treaty with Hong Kong in the wake of the new law and could boost immigration from the city. Canada would also bar the export of sensitive military items to Hong Kong, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters. On Saturday's programme, Hong Kong Justice Secretary Teresa Cheng said she was disappointed and expressed extreme regret over Canada's move, adding that she thought it could probably violate international law. On Friday, a Hong Kong government spokesman described as "totally unacceptable" a bill passed by the U.S. Senate to penalize banks doing business with Chinese officials who implement the new law. "We reiterate that any 'sanctions' imposed under the act will not create an obligation for financial institutions under Hong Kong law," the spokesman said in a statement. He urged the United States to immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong's internal matters, adding that Beijing, as well as the city's government, could take counter-measures when needed.

Hong Kong disappointed at Canada's move to suspend extradition pact: Officials

Former 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Herman Cain has been hospitalised with coronavirus after attending US President Donald Trump's Tulsa rally without wearing a mask.

The 74-year-old was admiited at an Atlanta-area hospital after he tested postitive for COVID-19 and was hopitalised after he developed severe symptoms.

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Dan Calabrese, who has been editor of HermanCain.com since 2012, said Thursday&nbsp;"We honestly have no idea where he contracted it. I realize people will speculate about the Tulsa rally, but Herman did a lot of traveling the past week, including to Arizona where cases are spiking. I don't think there's any way to trace this to the one specific contact that caused him to be infected. We'll never know."

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-campaign-says-supporters-should-attend-his-rally-at-their-own-risk-305266">Trump campaign says supporters should attend his rally at 'their own risk'</a>

While it is not sure as to how Herman Cain&nbsp;contracted the fatal virus, the development comes two weeks after former Pizza Godafther CEO had attended Trump's rally in Oklahoma and was photographed in close proximity with other bare-faced attendees.

The rally was criticised by top US health expert Anthony Fauci and ex-FDA chief Scott Gottileb for the risk it posed for another coronavirus outbreak.

Donald Trump supporters who attend the US President's&nbsp;election rally had to&nbsp;sign a waiver promising not to sue if they catch COVID-19 at the event, according to his campaign website.

Former 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Herman Cain has been hospitalised with coronavirus after attending US President Donald Trump's Tulsa rally without wearing a mask.

Former 2012 Republican Presidential candidate Herman Cain has been hospitalised with coronavirus after attending US President Donald Trump's Tulsa rally without wearing a mask. The 74-year-old was admiited at an Atlanta-area hospital after he tested postitive for COVID-19 and was hopitalised after he developed severe symptoms. We are sorry to announce that Herman Cain has tested positive for COVID-19, and is currently receiving treatment in an Atlanta-area hospital. Please keep him, and all who are battling this virus, in your prayers. Our full statement appears below. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/lDRW7Rla4e — Herman Cain (@THEHermanCain) July 2, 2020 × Dan Calabrese, who has been editor of HermanCain.com since 2012, said Thursday "We honestly have no idea where he contracted it. I realize people will speculate about the Tulsa rally, but Herman did a lot of traveling the past week, including to Arizona where cases are spiking. I don't think there's any way to trace this to the one specific contact that caused him to be infected. We'll never know." Also read: Trump campaign says supporters should attend his rally at 'their own risk' While it is not sure as to how Herman Cain contracted the fatal virus, the development comes two weeks after former Pizza Godafther CEO had attended Trump's rally in Oklahoma and was photographed in close proximity with other bare-faced attendees. The rally was criticised by top US health expert Anthony Fauci and ex-FDA chief Scott Gottileb for the risk it posed for another coronavirus outbreak. Donald Trump supporters who attend the US President's election rally had to sign a waiver promising not to sue if they catch COVID-19 at the event, according to his campaign website.

Herman Cain, who attended Trump's Tulsa rally, hospitalised due to COVID-19

Ghislaine&nbsp;Maxwell, the former girlfriend and longtime associate of the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested in New Hampshire on Thursday on US&nbsp;charges of luring underage girls so that Epstein could sexually abuse them.

The whereabouts of the 58-year-old had been unknown following the suicide of her former boyfriend Epstein in August 2019 while awaited trial, faces six counts relating to his sex crimes.

Ghislaine&nbsp;Maxwell&nbsp;is charged with four counts related to procuring and transporting minors for illegal sex acts and two counts of perjury, according to the indictment by federal prosecutors in New York.

Also see:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/jeffrey-epstein-how-the-man-with-famous-friends-fell-apart-242546">Jeffrey Epstein: How the man with famous friends fell apart</a>

She faces an effective life sentence if found guilty.

FBI agents and New York police detained the daughter of late newspaper baron Robert&nbsp;Maxwell&nbsp;"without incident" in Bradford, New Hampshire at 8:30 am.

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Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in New York in 2005

The arrest of the British socialite adds another twist in the mystery of Epstein, whose high-flying lifestyle included private Caribbean islands and powerful connections that his victims say allowed him to abuse minors with impunity.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prince-andrew-falsely-portraying-himself-as-willing-says-us-prosecutors-over-epstein-304409">Prince Andrew 'falsely portraying himself as willing' says US prosecutors over Epstein</a>

Epstein, 66, was arrested in July 2019. He hanged himself in Manhattan's Metropolitan Correctional Center on August 10 while awaiting trial on charges of trafficking minors for sex. He had pleaded not guilty.

In a 2003 Vanity Fair article, Epstein was quoted as saying&nbsp;Maxwell&nbsp;was his “best friend.”

Several of his accusers have said&nbsp;Maxwell&nbsp;maintained a network of girls to perform sexual favors for Epstein, a registered sex offender and wealthy hedge fund manager who hobnobbed with the rich and famous.

He has been linked socially to numerous powerful figures, from President Donald Trump to former President Bill Clinton and Britain's Prince Andrew.

In June, US&nbsp;prosecutors accused the prince of evading their efforts to question him about his contacts with Epstein.

The 60-year-old, vehemently denies claims he had sex with a 17-year-old girl procured by Epstein.

Virginia Giuffre alleges she was trafficked for sex with Epstein's friends, and says she had sex with the prince at&nbsp;Maxwell's London home in 2001.

Andrew has publicly stated he will cooperate with any appropriate law enforcement agency. US&nbsp;Attorney General William Barr said in June there were no plans to extradite Andrew.

Since Epstein's arrest and death last year, questions have arisen how he built his vast wealth, which included two privately owned Caribbean islands, multiple homes and one of the largest mansions in Manhattan.

Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and longtime associate of the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested in New Hampshire on Thursday on US charges of luring underage girls so that Epstein could sexually abuse them.

Ghislaine Maxwell, the former girlfriend and longtime associate of the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested in New Hampshire on Thursday on US charges of luring underage girls so that Epstein could sexually abuse them. The whereabouts of the 58-year-old had been unknown following the suicide of her former boyfriend Epstein in August 2019 while awaited trial, faces six counts relating to his sex crimes. Ghislaine Maxwell is charged with four counts related to procuring and transporting minors for illegal sex acts and two counts of perjury, according to the indictment by federal prosecutors in New York. Also see: Jeffrey Epstein: How the man with famous friends fell apart She faces an effective life sentence if found guilty. FBI agents and New York police detained the daughter of late newspaper baron Robert Maxwell "without incident" in Bradford, New Hampshire at 8:30 am. Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in New York in 2005 The arrest of the British socialite adds another twist in the mystery of Epstein, whose high-flying lifestyle included private Caribbean islands and powerful connections that his victims say allowed him to abuse minors with impunity. Also read: Prince Andrew 'falsely portraying himself as willing' says US prosecutors over Epstein Epstein, 66, was arrested in July 2019. He hanged himself in Manhattan's Metropolitan Correctional Center on August 10 while awaiting trial on charges of trafficking minors for sex. He had pleaded not guilty. In a 2003 Vanity Fair article, Epstein was quoted as saying Maxwell was his “best friend.” Several of his accusers have said Maxwell maintained a network of girls to perform sexual favors for Epstein, a registered sex offender and wealthy hedge fund manager who hobnobbed with the rich and famous. He has been linked socially to numerous powerful figures, from President Donald Trump to former President Bill Clinton and Britain's Prince Andrew. In June, US prosecutors accused the prince of evading their efforts to question him about his contacts with Epstein. The 60-year-old, vehemently denies claims he had sex with a 17-year-old girl procured by Epstein. Virginia Giuffre alleges she was trafficked for sex with Epstein's friends, and says she had sex with the prince at Maxwell's London home in 2001. Andrew has publicly stated he will cooperate with any appropriate law enforcement agency. US Attorney General William Barr said in June there were no plans to extradite Andrew. Since Epstein's arrest and death last year, questions have arisen how he built his vast wealth, which included two privately owned Caribbean islands, multiple homes and one of the largest mansions in Manhattan.

Jeffrey Epstein's ex-girlfriend and confidant Ghislaine Maxwell charged and arrested

A shipment of&nbsp;products allegedly made from human hair believed to have been taken from Uighur Muslims in China's Xinjiang province has been seized by&nbsp;US federal authorities.

13 tons&nbsp;of weaves and other hair products worth an estimated $800,000 were in the shipment, according to the&nbsp;officials of the Customs and Border Protection.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-forces-birth-control-on-uighurs-to-suppress-population-309488">China forces birth control on Uighurs to suppress population</a>

Brenda Smith, executive assistant commissioner of CBP’s office of trade said, ''The production of these goods constitutes a very serious human rights violation, and the detention order is intended to send a clear and direct message to all entities seeking to do business with the United States that illicit and inhumane practices will not be tolerated in US supply chains.''

This is the second time that shipments of hair products&nbsp;has been seized by the&nbsp;CBP on the grounds that people making them are facing abuse.

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Earlier, an advisory was issued by the US&nbsp;State, Treasury, Commerce and Homeland Security departments seeking&nbsp;for addition of extra&nbsp;pressure from the US&nbsp;on China at a time of heightened tensions over China's treatment of Muslim&nbsp;Uighurs&nbsp;in Xinjiang and Beijing's new national security law for Hong Kong.

Companies doing business in Xinjiang or with entities using Xinjiang labour face "reputational, economic, and legal risks" from human rights abuses, including forced labour, mass detention and forced sterilization, as per the advisory.

US&nbsp;Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters on Wednesday, "CEOs should read this notice closely and be aware of the reputational, economic and legal risks of supporting such assaults on human dignity."

The action follows a US&nbsp;Commerce Department move last month that added seven companies and two institutions to an economic blacklist for being "complicit in human rights violations and abuses committed in China's campaign of repression, mass arbitrary detention, forced labour and high-technology surveillance against&nbsp;Uighurs" and others.

China's foreign ministry said in May it deplored and firmly opposed US&nbsp;sanctions over Xinjiang, calling it a purely internal affair for China.

A shipment of products allegedly made from human hair believed to have been taken from Uighur Muslims in China's Xinjiang province has been seized by US federal authorities.

A shipment of products allegedly made from human hair believed to have been taken from Uighur Muslims in China's Xinjiang province has been seized by US federal authorities. 13 tons of weaves and other hair products worth an estimated $800,000 were in the shipment, according to the officials of the Customs and Border Protection. Also read: China forces birth control on Uighurs to suppress population Brenda Smith, executive assistant commissioner of CBP’s office of trade said, ''The production of these goods constitutes a very serious human rights violation, and the detention order is intended to send a clear and direct message to all entities seeking to do business with the United States that illicit and inhumane practices will not be tolerated in US supply chains.'' This is the second time that shipments of hair products has been seized by the CBP on the grounds that people making them are facing abuse. Earlier, an advisory was issued by the US State, Treasury, Commerce and Homeland Security departments seeking for addition of extra pressure from the US on China at a time of heightened tensions over China's treatment of Muslim Uighurs in Xinjiang and Beijing's new national security law for Hong Kong. Companies doing business in Xinjiang or with entities using Xinjiang labour face "reputational, economic, and legal risks" from human rights abuses, including forced labour, mass detention and forced sterilization, as per the advisory. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters on Wednesday, "CEOs should read this notice closely and be aware of the reputational, economic and legal risks of supporting such assaults on human dignity." The action follows a US Commerce Department move last month that added seven companies and two institutions to an economic blacklist for being "complicit in human rights violations and abuses committed in China's campaign of repression, mass arbitrary detention, forced labour and high-technology surveillance against Uighurs" and others. China's foreign ministry said in May it deplored and firmly opposed US sanctions over Xinjiang, calling it a purely internal affair for China.

US seizes products allegedly made from hair of Uighurs in Chinese camps

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