UK set to ban Huawei from 5G, angering China and pleasing Trump
The immediate excuse for the about-turn in policy is the impact of new US sanctions on chip technology.
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Virus-hit Haj cuts deep for pilgrims and businesses
Before the Haj setback, Pakistan’s tour operators were already reeling from the suspension of Umrah, also because of the ...
UK has 100,000 modern slaves but most go undetected, says study
Anti-slavery charity warns pandemic likely to push more people into forced labour.
‘Olympics must go ahead next year as symbol of overcoming Covid-19’
Tokyo governor declines to specify a deadline for deciding if the Games could go ahead.
Coronavirus crisis may get 'worse and worse and worse', warns WHO
"Let me be blunt, too many countries are headed in the wrong direction, the virus remains public enemy number one."
More than 40 wounded in bomb blast, clash at Afghan government compound
The attack took place at a government facility in Samangan's capital.
Disney World reopens despite Covid-19 cases rise in Florida
Orlando: As Florida posts the biggest surge of coronavirus cases in the country, Walt Disney World in Orlando opened...
Sudan reverses hardline Islamist policies
The Islamic law was a major catalyst for a 22-year-long war between Sudan’s Muslim north and the mainly Christian south.
Denly not good enough to play Test cricket: Vaughan
SOUTHAMPTON: England should look beyond Joe Denly but retain Zak Crawley when regular skipper Joe Root returns for...
Pakistan may get some debt service relief
Debt service repayments will be suspended for eligible countries and individual companies from Jan 1 until Dec 31.
Florida sets one-day record with over 15,000 new Covid-19 cases, bigger increase than most countries
If Florida were a country, it would rank fourth in the world for the most new cases in a day.
Relentless Real can almost touch title after eighth win in a row
MADRID: Real Madrid took another step towards their first La Liga title in three years by beating free-falling ...
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TIU eyes suspicious exhibition ties
India in talks with EU for trade deal
Negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement between the EU and India were suspended in 2013 after six years of talks.
Apple supplier Foxconn to invest $1bn in India
NEW DELHI: Foxconn plans to invest up to $1 billion to expand a factory in southern India where the Taiwanese...
Chinese banks must brace for surge in bad loans: regulator
BEIJING: China’s banks should brace for a big jump in bad loans due to coronavirus-induced economic pain, the...
Dubai announces new coronavirus economic support worth over $400m
Latest intervention includes cancelling certain fines imposed by the govt and the customs department.
Germany could take further public stakes in companies: minister
BERLIN: Germany will take further stakes in companies threatened by the coronavirus crisis, Economy Minister...
Five killed in attack on South African church, hostages freed
Police arrested around 40 people and seized 40 firearms related to the attack.
Iran will develop oil industry despite US sanctions: minister
“We will not surrender under any circumstances," says Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh.