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US State Secretary Antony Blinken To Travel To Germany, France, Italy Next Week

World News | Reuters | Friday June 18, 2021

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Berlin, Paris, Rome and the Vatican, as well as the Italian cities of Bari and Matera for a G20 summit, from June 22-29, the State Department said on Friday.

Poco F3 GT Specifications Tipped by Alleged US FCC Listing, May Come With Wi-Fi 6

Vineet Washington | Friday June 18, 2021

Poco F3 GT has reportedly been spotted in a US FCC listing, hinting at some of its specifications. The listing comes with model number 21061110AG and mentions it is a Poco smartphone. Poco F3 GT is speculated to be a rebranded Redmi 40 Gaming Edition that debuted in China back in April.

Facebook's Neighborhoods Feature Faces Crowded Niche Market, Profiling Concerns

Reuters | Friday June 18, 2021

When Facebook began testing its new Neighborhoods feature in Canada last October amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the tech giant described it as a dedicated place for people to connect with their local communities. But the company, which is rolling out the feature in four US cities, is already playing catch-up in the red-hot market for local social apps...

Zomato's Latest Tweet Is Reminding Us Of Our Favourite Local Foods; Internet Reacts

Somdatta Saha | Friday June 18, 2021

The post grabbed the attention of several Twitter users, who shared about their favourite local food in a Twitter thread.

Trust Kim Kardashian To Even Play Tennis In A Bandeau Bikini

Kritika Sehgal | Friday June 18, 2021

Kim Kardashian has us dreaming of a stylish summer, thanks to her bikini

International Picnic Day: 5 Picnic Essentials To Make The Day Memorable

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Friday June 18, 2021

International Picnic Day: Today is International Picnic Day. Picnics are unique, and wonderful childhood memories for many of us as these family events have become few and far between amid the covid pandemic. Here are few picnic essentials

Coffee, Croissant, View And More: Taapsee Pannu Is Giving Us Major Vacation Goals From Moscow (See Pics)

Somdatta Saha | Friday June 18, 2021

Taapsee posted a picture of her enjoying a cup of coffee with a vintage Russian view in the background. Find it inside.

World Sauntering Day 2021: A Day To Slowdown And Enjoy Sauntering

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Friday June 18, 2021

Sauntering Day 2021: On June 19 every year, World Sauntering Day is celebrated. The Sauntering Day reminds us to slow down, take it easy and enjoy things we like. So on World Sauntering Day this year remember not to rush.

Virus Still Among Us, Can Mutate, Warns PM Modi

India News | Edited by Swati Sharma | Friday June 18, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a customised crash course programme that aims to skill and upskill over one lakh "Covid warriors" across the country

Pacific Undersea Cable Project Said to Sink After US Warns Against Chinese Participation

Reuters | Friday June 18, 2021

A World Bank-led project declined to award a contract to lay sensitive undersea communications cables after Pacific Island governments heeded US warnings that participation of a Chinese company posed a security threat, two sources said.

Huawei, ZTE Ban: US FCC Votes to Advance Proposed Restrictions on Gear

Reuters | Friday June 18, 2021

The US Federal Communications Commission voted unanimously to advance a plan to ban approvals for equipment in US telecommunications networks from Chinese companies deemed national security threats like Huawei and ZTE.

Gold, Silver Prices Edge Higher On Value Buying

Business | Edited by Abhishek | Friday June 18, 2021

In international markets, Gold rose on Friday, but was headed for its worst week since March 2020 after the US Federal Reserve's hawkish message on monetary policy lifted the dollar higher and dented the safe-haven metal's appeal.

US Says Delivered 1 Million Covid Vaccine Doses To Canada On Thursday

World News | Reuters | Friday June 18, 2021

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the United States delivered one million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Canada on Thursday.

Chinese Apps Said to Face Subpoenas or Bans Under US President Joe Biden’s Order

Reuters | Friday June 18, 2021

US President Joe Biden's executive order aimed at safeguarding Americans' sensitive data would force some Chinese apps to take tougher measures to protect private information if they want to remain in the US market, according to people familiar with the matter.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Fights Battles In Her Own Party

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday June 18, 2021

For years Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the US House of Representatives, was the most powerful woman in American politics, Congress's top Democrat squaring off against pugilist Republican president Donald Trump.