June, 2020

• 23 June

  Trump says China trade deal still on after adviser’s remarks

  

  WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump is tweeting that an initial trade agreement with China is still on after a top White House adviser’s comments seemed to suggest it was over, spooking markets late Monday. Trump tweeted: “The China Trade Deal is fully intact. Hopefully, they will continue to live up to …

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• 21 June

  Trump holds Tulsa rally amid protests, coronavirus concerns

  

  President Donald Trump has held his first major rally in months in a bid to boost his chances of reelection. Though the crowd was smaller than expected, health officials warned the event could spark a surge in cases. Thousands of Trump supporters descended on Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday for the …

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• 20 June

  Canada-U.S. border rules and restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic explained

  

  Confused over Canada-U.S. border restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic? Perhaps you’re wondering why you see U.S. license plates in a local parking lot when the Canada-U.S. land border is closed to tourists. Or you’re stumped why your neighbour was able to fly to New York last week, but you can’t …

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• 20 June

  It would be England’s ‘big loss’ if they underestimate me, warns Naseem Shah

  

  KARACHI: Pakistan’s 17-year-old fast-bowling sensation Naseem Shah warned England on Wednesday not to underestimate him in the upcoming Test series, saying it would be their “big loss” if they do. Shah has risen to phenomenal heights in international cricket since making his debut last year aged 16, and will be …

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• 20 June

  Rapper Tray Savage shot to death in Chicago: report

  

  Rapper Tray Savage, 26, was shot and killed Friday on Chicago’s South Side, according to multiple news outlets. The American star, who’s a member of Chief Keef’s record label, was reportedly shot in the neck. The musician was driving in the neighborhood of Chatham around when someone opened fire. According …

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• 20 June

  ‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse to be visible in some Pakistani cities on June 21

  

  KARACHI: A solar eclipse is set to occur on June 21, 2020, and would be visible in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and some other major cities across the country, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has said in a statement. According to the PMD’s Climate Data Processing Centre, “an annular solar eclipse happens …

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• 20 June

  WHO aims for two billion coronaviurs vaccines by 2021

  

  GENEVA: The World Health Organisation said Thursday that a few hundred million COVID-19 vaccine doses could be produced by the end of the year — and be targeted at those most vulnerable to the virus. The UN health agency said it was working on that assumption, with a view to …

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• 20 June

  Saudi Women: Reform or Repression?

  

  Just how free are women in Saudi Arabia today? The Saudi government has said it supports the empowerment of women and young people. While there have been reforms, including lifting the ban on women driving in June 2018, the arrest and detention of women speaking out against the government appear …

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• 20 June

  Go Green, Lifestyle changes for a better world and better life

  

  By: Sabeen Sheikh Abid Green has become quite a popular colour in recent years. Why goes green? Going green has numerous benefits, Green living helps make the planet sustainable and habitable. It seems everywhere you look people are talking about going green. From advertising campaigns to operational strategies, companies worldwide …

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• 2 June

  Trump threatens military mobilization against violent US protests

  

  US President Donald Trump vowed last day to order a military crackdown on once-in-a-generation violent protests gripping the United States, saying he was sending thousands of troops onto the streets of the capital and threatening to deploy soldiers to states unable to regain control. After being criticized for his silence …

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