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Trump threatens to 'cut off funding' if US schools do not open in fall
The Republican president, who is seeking re-election in November, accused Democrats of wanting to keep schools shut for political reasons
 "Trump threatens to 'cut off funding' if US schools do not open in fall")
Students taking combination of in-person, online courses can get visas: US
State Department clarifies visa rule announced by Homeland Security department, says 'international Students are welcome'.
 "Students taking combination of in-person, online courses can get visas: US")
US announces visa restrictions on Chinese officials over access to Tibet
Mike Pompeo says the US will press China to preserve the 'religious, cultural, and linguistic identity' of Tibet.
 "US announces visa restrictions on Chinese officials over access to Tibet")
Hackers break into 570 e-commerce stores including in India: Gemini report
Group known as 'Keeper' stole information from Mumbai-based online jewellery store ejohri.com that was allegedly compromised in February.
 "Hackers break into 570 e-commerce stores including in India: Gemini report")
Policy change on foreign students is misguided: US varsities and lawmakers
Stanford President Marc Tessier-Lavigne expresses his concern that the decision will create more uncertainty and complexity for international students
 "Policy change on foreign students is misguided: US varsities and lawmakers")
US probing allegations TikTok failed to protect children's privacy: Report
TikTok failed to delete videos and personal information about users age 13 and younger as it had agreed to do, according to US agencies.
 "US probing allegations TikTok failed to protect children's privacy: Report")
Debate on drug to treat Covid-19 politicised; India uses it: White House
The idea that hydroxychloroquine is a dangerous drug is 'just silly', says Peter Navarro, White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy Director.
 "Debate on drug to treat Covid-19 politicised; India uses it: White House")
US formally notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organisation
The withdrawal notice was sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday and will take effect in a year, on July 6, 2021, the State Department and the United Nations said on Tuesday.
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Huawei says US pressure on Brazil threatens long delays in 5G rollout
A longtime China skeptic, Bolsonaro has adopted a less abrasive stance toward Beijing since taking office in 2019, although he remains a close Trump ally.
 "Huawei says US pressure on Brazil threatens long delays in 5G rollout")
Our army still stands strong with India in conflict with China: US
The situation deteriorated last month following the Galwan Valley clashes that left 20 Indian soldiers dead as the two sides significantly bolstered their deployments.
 "Our army still stands strong with India in conflict with China: US")
Decision on visas of foreign students: India raises issue with US
The issue was raised by Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla during an online meeting with US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale
 "Decision on visas of foreign students: India raises issue with US")
Donald Trump preparing orders on China, manufacturing, says top aide
Shortly after Meadows's televised remarks, Trump tweeted, "China has caused great damage to the United States and the rest of the World!"
 "Donald Trump preparing orders on China, manufacturing, says top aide")
Uber to buy Postmates for $2.65 bn in an all-stock agreement: Report
Founded in 2011, San Francisco-based Postmates accounted for 8% of the U.S. meal delivery market in May, according to analytics firm Second Measure
 "Uber to buy Postmates for $2.65 bn in an all-stock agreement: Report")
Oil prices mixed as coronavirus spike casts shadow over US demand
OPEC and allies including Russia, collectively known as OPEC+, have pledged to slash production by a record 9.7 million barrels per day (bpd) for a third month in July
 "Oil prices mixed as coronavirus spike casts shadow over US demand")
India overtakes Russia in Covid-19 cases to become third worst-hit nation
Only the US and Brazil are ahead of India in terms of total coronavirus infections
 "India overtakes Russia in Covid-19 cases to become third worst-hit nation")
Scientists say Covid-19 is airborne, ask WHO to revise recommendations
The WHO has said the coronavirus disease spreads primarily from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth
 "Scientists say Covid-19 is airborne, ask WHO to revise recommendations")
US was doing great until it was hit by China's coronavirus: Donald Trump
"China's secrecy, deceptions, and cover-ups allowed it to spread all over the world and China must be held fully accountable."
 "US was doing great until it was hit by China's coronavirus: Donald Trump")
US has a holiday weekend worry: Record surge in coronavirus cases
The US has more than 2.8 million confirmed cases about a quarter of worldwide infections, according to tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.
Not in talks with US about G7 summit, China must be included: Russia
Trump said last month it was "common sense" to invite President Vladimir Putin to rejoin the group. Russia had been part the group, then known as the G8, since 1997
 "Not in talks with US about G7 summit, China must be included: Russia")
WHO expects results from Covid-19 drug trials within two weeks
Mike Ryan, head of the WHO's emergencies programme, said it would be unwise to predict when a vaccine could be ready against Covid-19
 "WHO expects results from Covid-19 drug trials within two weeks")
