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USA coronavirus update: Case tally surpass 5.5 mn-mark; toll at 176,337
The total number of Covid-19 cases in the US surpassed 5.5 million on Wednesday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University
 "USA coronavirus update: Case tally surpass 5.5 mn-mark; toll at 176,337")
US, China agree to increase airline flights between them to 8 per week
The US and China have agreed to allow air carriers to double the current flights to eight weekly round-trip flights
 "US, China agree to increase airline flights between them to 8 per week")
Japan's exports tumble as US demand slumps, capex outlook weakens
Core machinery orders, a leading indicator of business spending, also fell, suggesting the economy cannot count on domestic demand either as business investment weakened
 "Japan's exports tumble as US demand slumps, capex outlook weakens")
US intercepts Venezuela-bound aircraft loaded with firearms in Florida
US customs officers intercepted a Venezuela-bound private jet in south Florida loaded with 82 firearms, including a sniper rifle, plus 63,000 rounds of ammunition, US authorities said
 "US intercepts Venezuela-bound aircraft loaded with firearms in Florida")
Donald Trump campaign's Russia contacts 'grave' threat, Senate says
The Trump campaign's interactions with Russian intelligence services during the 2016 presidential election posed a grave counterintelligence threat
 "Donald Trump campaign's Russia contacts 'grave' threat, Senate says")
Donald Trump postpones trade talk with China; no rescheduling on cards
Trump struck a non-committal tone when asked if he would pull out of the trade deal with China, saying, "We'll see what happens"
 "Donald Trump postpones trade talk with China; no rescheduling on cards")
8 teams of scientists from India, US selected for research on Covid-19
Eight binational teams of researchers from India and the US have been selected for pursuing cutting-edge research in pathogenesis and disease management of Covid-19
 "8 teams of scientists from India, US selected for research on Covid-19")
US approves oil drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska
US approved an oil and gas leasing program in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, opening up part of the 19.3-million-acre protected area in Alaska for the first time
Are you doing OK? On the ground with NYC's coronavirus contact tracers
Contact tracing is a time-honored public health technique, but the pandemic is putting it to a grueling new test around the world
 "Are you doing OK? On the ground with NYC's coronavirus contact tracers")
US says no bailout for Lebanon, calls for real reforms, end of corruption
There can be no financial bailout for Lebanon, a senior US official, calling on the country's political leaders to heed popular calls for change, real reform and an end to endemic corruption
 "US says no bailout for Lebanon, calls for real reforms, end of corruption")
Russia's Sputnik coronavirus vaccine gamble is all about Vladimir Putin
Announcing the world's first regulatory approval this week, President Vladimir Putin sought to repeat the propaganda masterstroke
 "Russia's Sputnik coronavirus vaccine gamble is all about Vladimir Putin")
Indians can fly with visa to UK, US, Canada, UAE under air bubble agreement
Indian flyers holding any kind of valid visa under the 'Air Bubbles' agreement can travel to the UK, the US, Canada and UAE, said the DGCA
 "Indians can fly with visa to UK, US, Canada, UAE under air bubble agreement")
India-US tensions to hurt China, US and the world: Bureau of Statistics
China will be able to maintain steady economic growth this year although the tensions between China and the United States will negatively impact the two countries and the world
China's days as world's factory are over, thanks to trade war: Foxconn boss
The proportion outside the country is now at 30 per cent, up from 25 per cent last June
 "China's days as world's factory are over, thanks to trade war: Foxconn boss")
American who wanted to become LeT executioner sentenced to 15 years
An American who wanted to go to Pakistan to become an executioner for the Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) terrorist organisation has been sentenced in a US federal court here to 15 years in prison
 "American who wanted to become LeT executioner sentenced to 15 years")
Mexico to trial China, US coronavirus vaccines, may produce some: Ministry
Mexico aims to conduct late-stage clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines in development by US and Chinese companies, two of which might base some of their vaccine production in the country\
 "Mexico to trial China, US coronavirus vaccines, may produce some: Ministry")
BLM protest: Black people in Portland struggle to be heard amid protests
Chaotic and violent protests against racial injustice have topped the headlines, but lost in shouting are voices of many Black Portland residents and their feelings about unrest are nuanced
 "BLM protest: Black people in Portland struggle to be heard amid protests")
New York governor calls Donald Trump benefits executive order 'laughable'
Andrew Cuomo dismissed Trump's executive orders as laughable" and another chapter in the federal government's botched response to the coronavirus
 "New York governor calls Donald Trump benefits executive order 'laughable'")
Indian-Americans protest Chinese aggression, human right violations
A group of Indian-Americans from in and around the national capital held a protest against China's aggression towards India and human right violations of Uyghur minority groups
 "Indian-Americans protest Chinese aggression, human right violations")
Withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan to benefit China: Report
The US' decision to withdraw its forces from Afghanistan after 20 years of war against the Taliban will be an advantage for China to establish its influence in the region
 "Withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan to benefit China: Report")
