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Why Trump's Covid-19 relief orders may not put money in workers' pockets
Trump's order is likely to exacerbate the debt burden for states and prove costlier in the long term because state governments borrow at higher costs than the federal government
 "Why Trump's Covid-19 relief orders may not put money in workers' pockets")
Israeli jeweller makes world's most expensive Covid-19 gold mask at $1.5 mn
The 18-karat white gold mask will be decorated with 3,600 white and black diamonds and fitted with top-rated N99 filters at the request of the buyer, said designer Isaac Levy
 "Israeli jeweller makes world's most expensive Covid-19 gold mask at $1.5 mn")
Taliban ready for intra-Afghan talks in 7 days if prisoner swap completed
Group's spokesperson says the first round of talks would be led by the former chief negotiator of Taliban, Abbas Stanikzai.
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Two Lebanese ministers quit as global powers gather to discuss aid
Global leaders including US President Donald Trump are participating in Sunday's conference, which is co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and the United Nations
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Hong Kong's privacy chief accuses US of 'Doxxing' sanctioned officials
The Trump administration has escalated pressure on several fronts against China's growing role on the world stage, which has become a key campaign issue in the upcoming US election
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US Covid cases top 5 million; Brazil hits grim milestone of 100,000 deaths
Last week, the country's top infectious diseases official had offered hope to citizens citing that an effective vaccine might be available by the year end
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Twitter, TikTok have had preliminary talks about merger: Report
It's unclear whether Twitter will pursue a deal, which would involve TikTok's U.S. operations, the people said
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US intelligence agencies say China and Iran want Trump to lose 2020 polls
At the top of the list is China, which sees Trump as "unpredictable" and has been increasingly critical of the president on Covid-19, Hong Kong and TikTok
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White House rejects Democrats' offer for $2 trn Covid-19 relief package
US employers added 1.8 million jobs in July, and the unemployment rate dropped to 10.2%b amid reopening efforts
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Mike Pompeo speaks with counterparts from five key allies, including India
Beijing claims almost all of the 1.3 million square mile South China Sea as its sovereign territory
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US election: China would love to have me lose to 'sleepy' Biden, says Trump
On the subject of interference in the US elections, Trump called China "a bigger threat"
 "US election: China would love to have me lose to 'sleepy' Biden, says Trump")
WeChat ban in US cuts off users' link to families and friends in China
Some WeChat users have started to share backup contacts for a limited number of apps that are still available in China
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M&M pulls out of bid to supply trucks to US Postal dept in $6.3 bn deal
Firm to review operations of US arm, is in the midst of a restructuring exercise that is aimed at improving shareholders return on equity
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OCI card holders from US, UK, Germany, France can visit India: Govt
Other foreigners from these countries have also been allowed to avail Indian visa facility for business, medical and employment purposes
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US lifts Covid-19 travel advisory; urges citizens not to visit India, China
India remains on the Level 4 of the travel advisory along with more than 50 countries, including China
 "US lifts Covid-19 travel advisory; urges citizens not to visit India, China")
Trump admin proposes delisting of Chinese firms failing to meet audit norms
The latest move of Trump Administration is part of its effort to crackdown on Chinese companies
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How did it happen? America's unique failure to control coronavirus
How prioritising individualism, govt missteps hindered Covid-19 control in US
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Uber rides take coronavirus hit but food-delivery business doubles
Ride-hailing trips, in the past responsible for nearly two-thirds of Uber's revenue, increased 5 percentage points from their low in April, but gross bookings remained down 75% from last year
 "Uber rides take coronavirus hit but food-delivery business doubles")
US Senators seek increase in Green Card cap, introduction of language quota
Currently, there is a backlog of almost 1 mn foreign nationals and family members lawfully residing in the United States who have been approved for, and are waiting to receive Green Cards
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Indian national sentenced for role in defrauding hundreds of people
According to court documents, Anikkhan Yusufkhan Pathan, 29, while in the US country on a student visa, conspired with individuals in India to defraud approximately 200 people located throughout US
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