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Czech government could declare coronavirus state of emergency, says minister

Published On: September 20, 2020 06:30 PM NPT By: Reuters

PRAGUE, Sept 20: The Czech government could declare a state of emergency if a recent spike in coronavirus cases continues in the coming days, Health Minister Adam Vojtech said.

India's coronavirus infections surge to 5.4 million

Published On: September 20, 2020 03:44 PM NPT By: Reuters

MUMBAI, Sept 20: India’s coronavirus case tally surged to 5.4 million as it added 92,605 new infections in the last 24 hours, data from the health ministry showed on Sunday.

Indian journalist Rajeev Sharma arrested for allegedly spying for China

Published On: September 20, 2020 08:24 AM NPT By: Reuters

NEW DELHI, Sept 20: Police in India’s capital city on Saturday said they had arrested a local freelance journalist on allegations he was passing “sensitive information” to Chinese intelligence officers.

Biggest Thai protest in years targets government and monarchy

Published On: September 19, 2020 08:41 PM NPT By: Reuters

BANGKOK, Sept 19: Around 20,000 people protested in Thailand’s capital on Saturday against the government of former coup leader and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, with many demonstrators also calling for reforms to the monarchy.

Trump to block U.S. downloads of TikTok, WeChat on Sunday: officials

Published On: September 18, 2020 09:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

WASHINGTON, Sept 18: The Trump administration will ban WeChat and video-sharing app TikTok from U.S. app stores starting Sunday night, a move that will block Americans from downloading the Chinese-owned platforms over concerns they pose a national security threat.

Global virus cases top 30 million, tally shows

Published On: September 18, 2020 03:43 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, Sept 18: Confirmed cases of the coronavirus have topped 30 million worldwide, according to a Johns Hopkins University tally.

Taiwan urges China to show restraint amid military tensions

Published On: September 18, 2020 02:22 PM NPT By: Reuters

TAIPEI, Sept 18: Taiwan’s presidential office urged China on Friday to exercise restraint, saying its recent aggressive behaviour in the Taiwan Strait and surrounding region did not help its international image.

Australia pays $3.7 M to help news agency though pandemic

Published On: September 18, 2020 01:47 PM NPT By: Associated Press

CANBERRA, Australia, Sept 18: The Australian government on Friday announced a 5 million Australian dollars ($3.7 million) grant to the national news agency as part of pandemic-related assistance to regional journalism.

China begins military drills as senior U.S. official visits Taiwan amid rising tensions

Published On: September 18, 2020 12:58 PM NPT By: Reuters

BEIJING/TAIPEI, Sept 18: China began combat drills near the Taiwan Strait on Friday, the same day a senior U.S. official began high-level meetings in Taipei, as tensions rose and Beijing denounced tightening ties between Chinese-claimed Taiwan and the United States.

India's coronavirus cases rise to 5.2 million, with 96,424 new infections

Published On: September 18, 2020 11:55 AM NPT By: Reuters

MUMBAI, Sept 18: India recorded 96,424 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, taking its tally to 5.2 million, data from the federal health ministry showed on Friday.