Trump orders ByteDance to divest interest in US TikTok operations within 90 days

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[caption id="attachment_9264" align="alignnone" width="954"] Tik Tok Ban US: Donald Trump has asked ByteDance to divest in TikTok's operations within 90 days. [/caption] WASHINGTON: US President...

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Israel-UAE deal could open up US weapons sales to Gulf kingdom, experts say

August 14, 2020August 15, 2020

WASHINGTON: Normalised diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates could pave the way for more US weapons sales to the Gulf Arab country,...

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UK govt faces backlash over virus-hit exam grades system

August 14, 2020August 15, 2020

Pupils across Britain were unable to sit summer exams as planned due to the Covid-19 lockdown and instead have received a moderated grade based on...

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US loses Iran arms embargo bid as Putin pushes summit to avoid nuclear deal showdown

August 14, 2020August 15, 2020

[caption id="attachment_9246" align="alignnone" width="939"] The United States could now follow through on a threat to trigger a return of all UN sanctions on Iran using...

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Robot boat completes three-week Atlantic mission

August 14, 2020August 15, 2020

A UK boat has just provided an impressive demonstration of the future of robotic maritime operations. [caption id="attachment_9329" align="alignnone" width="943"] The robot boat was controlled...

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Government Grants 5-Month Extension To Complete Renewable Projects

August 14, 2020August 15, 2020

Government Grants 5-Month Extension To Complete Renewable Projects New Delhi: The government has granted a five-month extension to August 24 to all renewable energy projects...

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Basketball: Magic lose Bamba for NBA playoffs for post-COVID tests

August 14, 2020August 15, 2020

[caption id="attachment_9325" align="alignnone" width="906"] Orlando center Mo Bamba will miss the NBA playoffs after leaving the quarantine area for comprehensive post-COVID-19 evaluation.[/caption] MIAMI: Orlando Magic...

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Taiwan finalises US$62 billion purchase of F-16 jets from Lockheed Martin

August 14, 2020August 15, 2020

WASHINGTON: Taiwan finalised the purchase of F-16 fighter jets from US aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin on Friday (Aug 14), a source confirmed to AFP, in...

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Flipkart Eyes Alcohol Delivery With Diageo-Backed Startup: Report

August 14, 2020August 15, 2020

Flipkart's customers will be allowed to access the startup HipBar's application on the e-commerce giant's platforms [caption id="attachment_9258" align="alignnone" width="936"] Diageo-backed startup HipBar will reportedly...

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Obama says he worries about Trump’s efforts to ‘kneecap’ Postal Service

August 14, 2020August 15, 2020

DETROIT: Former President Barack Obama said on Friday (Aug 14) he worries about protecting the integrity of November's election in view of efforts by President...