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Merkel a 'no' for Trump's in-person G7 summit
The German chancellor, Angela Merkel , will not attend a face-to-face meeting in the United States with the leaders of the world's major economies if Donald Trump goes ahead with it, unless the course of the coronavirus spread changes by then, her office said . [Full Article...]
Flynn transcripts confirm talk of sanctions with Russian envoy
Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe sent the documents to Congress after they were declassified this week by his predecessor acting Director Richard Grenell. And then what we can do is, when we come in, we can then have a better conversation about where, where we're gonna go, uh, regarding uh, regarding our relationship. [Full Article...]
USA ends waivers for nations in Iran nuclear deal
Pompeo announced on Wednesday that the waivers will end following a 60-day wind-down period that is meant to allow businesses to cease operations. The agency reported that the waivers had allowed foreign companies from Russia, China, and Europe to conduct work at Iranian nuclear sites that would have made it more hard for the sites to be involved in the development of weapons. [Full Article...]
US warship challenges restrictions near disputed islands in South China Sea
This provocative move, a naked hegemonic navigational action, seriously violated China's sovereignty and security interests and related worldwide law and norms, and seriously sabotaged peace and stability in the South China Sea region, the spokesperson said. [Full Article...]
Minneapolis & St. Paul Mayors Impose Mandatory Curfew
US President Donald Trump says the death of George Floyd , a black man who died while an officer kneeled on his neck, is "a very, very sad event". He also said that Trump did not know of the strength of his city. Officers in Minneapolis are being assisted by the National Guard, first responders and around 200 troopers from the Minnesota State Patrol. A White House official said there is no ... [Full Article...]
Protesters Gather Outside White House
Trump said in one of several incendiary tweets on Saturday morning, even as protests raged across almost 30 U.S. cities. Earlier in the day, the president tweeted, "The professionally managed so-called "protesters" at the White House had little to do with the memory of George Floyd ". [Full Article...]
Afghanistan's Abdullah says ready for Taliban talks 'at any time'
No militant group claimed responsibility for the attack. Khurshid TV's news director Jawed Farhad confirmed the attack, which left the station's white minibus with extensive damage to its front end. Taliban fighters attacked an army checkpoint in eastern Afghanistan, killing 14 military personnel, the Defense Ministry said Friday. The government in Kabul had welcomed the ceasefire and ord... [Full Article...]
Is lockdown going to extend again? Home minister asked for advice
According to sources, the two leaders discussed the COVID-19 situation in India and the next course of action in this regard. The government, however, allowed limited operations of train and domestic flights. Himachal Pradesh has chose to extend lockdown in three districts of Hamirpur, Solan and Shimla till June 30. The nationwide lockdown - the fourth phase of which ends on May 31 - is lik... [Full Article...]