Friday, June 19, 2020

China says one-fifth of Belt and Road projects ‘seriously affected’ by pandemic

Over 100 countries have signed agreements with China to cooperate in BRI projects like railways, ports, highways and other infrastructure. According to a Refinitiv database, over 2,600 projects at a cost of $3.7 trillion are linked to the initiative.
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Coronavirus India lockdown Day 87 live updates | COVID-19 vaccines could be available by 2020 end, says WHO

The World Health Organisation is optimistic and hopeful that the COVID-19 vaccines could be available before the end of this year, according to the ag
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U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo extends deepest condolences to Indians for loss of soldiers’ lives in clashes with Chinese

We extend our deepest condolences to the people of India for the lives lost as a result of the recent confrontation with China, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a tweet, hours after his meeting with top Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi.
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With 425 new cases, curvecontinues to climb steeply

COVID-19 toll goes up to 92; number doubles in the last 18 days
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U.S. mulling over restoring GSP status for India: Lighthizer

The top trade official from the Trump Administration said the U.S. is currently in a big trade negotiations with India.
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PLA of China seems to have provoked clash to grab Indian territory: U.S. Senate Majority Leader

On land, for the sake of grabbing territory, the PLA appears to have instigated the most violent clash between China and India since those nations went to war in 1962, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said in a major foreign policy speech on the floor of the House.
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Australia targeted by ‘sophisticated state-based cyber actor’, says PM Scott Morrison

However, he did not comment on the inevitable speculation that the cyberattacks were part of Australia’s increasingly hostile rift with China
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