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World - 2020-09-26

Currency

Lebanon's prime minister-designate quits in blow to French initiative

Macron had pushed for consensus to appoint Adib
Politicians had promised a cabinet by mid-September
French diplomatic source says Paris "not giving up"
Cabinet formation stumbled in row over finance minister
Lebanese economy crushed under mountain of debt.

Published 26 Sep, 2020 11:39pm

Exchange

Lebanese security forces kill two members of armed group

Three members of the Lebanese security forces were also injured in the clash.
The group included people linked to the militant Khaled al-Talawi.

Published 26 Sep, 2020 11:17pm

USA

'Everything is uncertain' in Argentina with coronavirus hitting top 5 globally

Argentina reported a rolling seven-day average of 11,082 new cases daily, behind only India.
Health officials on Friday reported 691,235 total infections since March and 15,208 deaths.

Published 26 Sep, 2020 11:04pm

Cotton

India's Three Farm Bills: Why are Farmers Agitated?

While Modi’s government promises a free market-run agriculture sector, farmers in India protest against the new farm bills, deeming them as exploitative.

Published 26 Sep, 2020 09:14pm

Pakistan Inducted into Global Champions for Nature by World Economic Forum

In recognition of the environmentally-conscious policies enacted by Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan has been inducted into the Global Champions for Nature community by the World Economic Forum.

Published 26 Sep, 2020 06:20pm

“Our competitors view us as weak and divided”, says Gen. McMaster in damning interview

H.R McMaster, retired United States Army Lieutenant General and former National Security Advisor for the Trump Administration, was a key eyewitness to the construction of President Trump’s foreign policy, and a critic of how “the last few Presidents” have made the United States vulnerable.

Updated 26 Sep, 2020 06:36pm

Europe

Ukraine reports record daily high of 3,833 new coronavirus cases

The daily tally of coronavirus infections spiked in September above 3,000 prompting the government to extend lockdown measures until the end of October.

Updated 26 Sep, 2020 05:28pm

US ready to discuss Iran's role in Afghan peace process: Khalilzad

Any efforts by Iran to undermine the Afghan peace process will not be tolerated

Updated 26 Sep, 2020 05:28pm

Middle East

Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 strikes northeastern Iran near Turkmenistan border

It gave no immediate information on possible casualties or damage from the quake which it said jolted an area near Maraveh Tappeh in Golestan Province.

Updated 26 Sep, 2020 05:28pm

Europe

Czech Republic reports 2,946 coronavirus cases, second highest daily count

The total number of cases reached 61,318 in the country of 10.7 million.

Updated 26 Sep, 2020 05:28pm

Middle East

Iranian president accuses US of savagery after new sanctions

"The Americans have inflicted tens of millions of dollars of damage on Iran," Rouhani said in televised remarks, his voice shaking with anger.

Updated 26 Sep, 2020 05:28pm

Asia

Indonesia reports 4,494 new coronavirus infections, 90 deaths

The Southeast Asian country also reported 90 new deaths from the virus, taking the total number of fatalities to 10,308.

Updated 26 Sep, 2020 05:28pm

Europe

UK may be moving too slowly to tackle COVID-19 outbreak

Britain already has the highest death toll in Europe from COVID-19, at 41,936. While around 900 people died a day at the April peak of the pandemic, current death rates are around 30.

Updated 26 Sep, 2020 05:28pm

Europe

Russia reports more than 7,500 new coronavirus cases

There were 169 deaths to take Russia's official coronavirus death toll to 20,225.

Updated 26 Sep, 2020 05:28pm

Middle East

Iran prepares to impose new coronavirus lockdowns as cases rise

Iran's death toll from the coronavirus has surpassed 25,000 and identified cases on Friday totalled 439,882, according to the health ministry.

Updated 26 Sep, 2020 05:28pm

Europe

Poland reports 1,584 daily coronavirus cases

The ministry said that Poland will likely announce new restrictions as it expects high daily numbers in new coronavirus cases to continue.

Updated 26 Sep, 2020 05:28pm

South Asia

Phone meeting between Japan's Suga, Putin set for Sept 29

The two leaders are expected to confirm to continue to cooperate in a wide range of areas including the economy, as well as the importance of peace treaty talks, the report said.

Updated 26 Sep, 2020 05:28pm

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 32.49 million, death toll at 985,289

Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Published 26 Sep, 2020 03:17pm

Europe

Ukraine's president orders prompt investigation of plane crash

The Antonov An-26 aircraft crashed while trying to land during a training exercise, Ukraine's Defence Ministry said, adding that the black boxes with flight data had been found.

Updated 26 Sep, 2020 05:29pm

Middle East

Two migrants dead, 13 missing in shipwreck off Libya coast

TRIPOLI: The International Organization for Migration said Friday the bodies of three migrants whose boat went down...