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US Crosses 5-Million Coronavirus Cases: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 9, 2020

The United States has registered over five million cases in the coronavirus pandemic, Johns Hopkins University's real-time tally showed Sunday, as well as over 162,000 deaths as the country struggles to control the disease.

Gold Hovers At Record Highs; How To Invest In The Yellow Metal?

Business | Written by Peter Noronha | Sunday August 9, 2020

Gold prices are on a record-breaking spree globally due to rising Covid-19 cases, simmering US-China tensions, expectations of a second stimulus announcement in the United States and decline in the dollar.

TikTok Prepares Advertisers for Possible App Ban

Reuters | Saturday August 8, 2020

TikTok is preparing advertisers for a possible ban of its app in the United States, ad buyers said, offering refunds for ad campaigns that are unable to run.

WeChat US Ban Cuts Off Users Link to Families in China

Reuters | Saturday August 8, 2020

US President Donald Trump’s ban on transactions using popular Chinese messaging app WeChat will cut ties to families and friends in China, millions of users in the United States fear, as they become the latest casualties in the standoff between the two nations.

China Says It Opposes "Barbarous" Hong Kong Sanctions By US

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 8, 2020

China on Saturday slammed the United States for imposing "barbarous" sanctions in response to Beijing's crackdown in Hong Kong, capping a dramatic week of deteriorating relations between the world's two biggest economies.

US Slaps Sanctions On Hong Kong Leader In New Offensive On China

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 8, 2020

The United States slapped sanctions Friday on Hong Kong's leader after effectively forcing Chinese internet giants TikTok and WeChat to end all US operations in a twin diplomatic-commercial offensive set to grow ahead of US elections.

TikTok and WeChat: Chinese Apps Dogged by Security Fears

Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 9, 2020

The United States has fired a new salvo in its rivalry with China, ordering sweeping restrictions against Chinese-owned social media stars TikTok and WeChat.

China Accuses US of 'Political Suppression' Over TikTok, WeChat Ban

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 7, 2020

Beijing on Friday accused the United States of "suppression" after President Donald Trump ordered sweeping restrictions against Chinese social media giants TikTok and WeChat.

China Accuses US Of "Suppression" After Trump's TikTok, WeChat Ban Order

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 7, 2020

Beijing on Friday accused the United States of "suppression" after President Donald Trump ordered sweeping restrictions against Chinese social media giants TikTok and WeChat.

Spot Gold Rate Soars To Record High As Safety Rush Intensifies

Business | Reuters | Friday August 7, 2020

Surging COVID-19 cases in the United States have dampened hopes for a nascent economic recovery and weighed on rival safe-haven dollar. The greenback was headed for its seventh consecutive weekly decline.

Trump Order Targets Chinese Internet Giants TikTok, WeChat

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 7, 2020

US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping restrictions against Chinese-owned social media giants TikTok and WeChat, his latest explosive move aimed at countering China's rising global power.

US Records Over 2,000 COVID-19 Deaths In A Day After Three Months: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 7, 2020

The United States has recorded more than 2,000 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours, the highest number of daily fatalities in three months, Johns Hopkins University's real-time tally showed Thursday.

US Senate Passes Bill To Ban TikTok On Government-Issued Devices

World News | ANI | Friday August 7, 2020

The United States Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bill banning the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok on government devices.

US Lifts Advisory On Avoiding All Foreign Travel Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 7, 2020

The United States on Thursday lifted a warning to its citizens to avoid all foreign travel due to the coronavirus pandemic, pointing to improvements.

COVID-19 Vaccine Sooner Than November 3 US Election? Trump Answers

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 6, 2020

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday it was possible the United States would have a coronavirus vaccine before the Nov. 3 election, a more optimistic forecast than timing put forth by his own White House health experts.