Politics News

US and Germany Reach a Deal Over Controversial Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

Germany and the US commit to countering any future Russian attempt to use the pipeline as a political tool.

Jul 22, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince, Mohammad bin Salman

Saudi Reforms: Female Soldiers Guard Islam's Holiest Sites for First Time in History

Saudi Arabia is undertaking various reforms under its 'Saudi Vision 2030'. Allowing female officers in the security services that monitor pilgrims in Mecca and Medina is one among them.

Jul 22, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

Biden Calls for New Apolitical Messengers to Boost America's Vaccination Drive

While doing a CNN "town hall" event in Ohio, US President Joe Biden called for new – apolitical – messengers, including scientists, athletes and members of clergy, to help push people to get the vaccine.

Jul 22, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

Coronavirus

China's Internet Cleanup: Beijing Cracks Down on QQ, Taobao and Xiaohongshu Over 'Child Sex' Content

Beijing will be imposing fines on social media giant QQ, e-commerce site Taobao and social media app Xiaohongshu for spreading sexually suggestive content involving children.

Jul 21, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

US Carries Out First Airstrike in Somalia Against Terror Group Al-Shabaab Since Biden Took Office

Pentagon has said that there were no civilian casualties due to the airstrike carried out against terrorist group Al-Shabaab in Somalia.

Jul 21, 2021

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Arkansas Abortion Ban: Federal Judge Calls SB6 'Unconstitutional', Blocks its Rollout

US District Judge Kristine Baker issued a preliminary injunction preventing enforcement of the law, which was set to take effect on July 28.

Jul 21, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

IN-DEPTH: Chinese Hackers Breached 13 US Gas Pipeline Operators in Two Years

US federal government had specifically attributed the attacks to state-sponsored forces backed by the Chinese government.

Jul 21, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

Cybersecurity

Taiwan President Tsai apologises to indigenous people, promises to look after their interest

Major Blow to China: Beijing Angry Over Taiwan Opening Office in Lithuania in Its Own Name

The new mission would be called the Taiwanese Representative Office in Lithuania and not 'Taipei Representative Office'.

Jul 20, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

Prince Harry to Get $20 Million for his 'Intimate' and 'Wholly Truthful' Secret Memoir - Report

Reports claim that Prince Charles and the Palace did not have any clue about Prince Harry's memoir and were shocked when the news broke.

Jul 20, 2021

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Pakistan Insists Kabul Envoy's Daughter Wasn't Kidnapped, Cites 'International Conspiracy'

Pakistan Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed's statement has come amid the already strained ties between Islamabad and Afghanistan.

Jul 19, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

Japan-South Korea Summit on Verge of Collapse as Seoul Sore Over Sexual Innuendo on President

A senior Japanese diplomat was quoted as saying Moon was "masturbating" when describing the leader's efforts to improve ties with Tokyo.

Jul 19, 2021

By Reuters

Saudi Arabias Crown Prince replaced by Mohammed bin Salman

After Restricting Loudspeakers at Mosques Saudi Arabia Allows Shops to Stay Open During Prayer Hours

Shops are allowed to remain open even during prayer hours and this new reform could lead to de-emphasis on religion and open a new era for Saudi society.

Jul 18, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

Coronavirus

Chinese Nationals Kidnapped in Mali; After Pakistan, Beijing Faces Rough Test in West Africa

Chinese workers' abduction in Mali comes at a crucial point after the controversial 'Pakistan Bus Blast' that killed 9 Chinese nationals.

Jul 18, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

Viral Video: China CCP Threatens to Use Nuclear Bombs Against Japan if it Tries to 'Safeguard' Taiwan

China Communist Party posted the video of 'nuclear bomb threat,' after Japan declared its will to join U.S.-led allied effort to defend Taiwan's independence.

Jul 18, 2021

By Suman Priya Mendonca

3 Texas Democrats Contract Covid-19 After Fleeing Without Masks in Packed Planes to Subvert Voting Bill

At least 50 lawmakers left Texas abruptly and are said to have fled to Washington, to deny the needed quorum for Republicans to pass the new voting bill.

Jul 18, 2021

By Suman Priya Mendonca

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