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Donald Trump Says US Must End Business With TikTok & WeChat

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US President Donald Trump signed executive orders according to which the US firms must stop doing business with TikTok and WeChat within 45 days. President Trump said that he signed the orders to “protect our national security”. He said that he has found “additional steps must be taken to deal with the national emergency with respect to the information and communications technology and services supply chain”. He added, “The spread in the United States of mobile applications developed and owned by companies in the People’s Republic of China (China) continues…

French President Macron announces fundraising conference for Lebanon

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COURTESY BY: https://www.hindustantimes.com/ French President Emmanuel Macron says an international fundraising conference for Lebanon will be held in the next few days after the deadly explosion that devastated Beirut. On a visit to the gutted city, Macron said Thursday that France will organize a conference with European, American and Middle Eastern and other donors to raise money for food, medicine, housing and other urgent aid. He promised a “clear and transparent governance” so that the aid goes directly to the populations and aid groups. Beirut residents blame years of corruption…

Massive Fire Erupts In Ajman Market, Casualties Feared

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ Hours after battling the blaze, a huge fire that broke out in the market of the Ajman area in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been brought under control. According to official reports, the fire broke out at 6:30 pm local time in the emirate’s new industrial area in Ajman, which is some 50 km away from Dubai. However, the blaze had been brought under control in three hours and no casualties have been reported. Ajman firefighters have cordoned off the site and used water and foam…

Pakistan’s Babar in ‘same class as Kohli’ after England fifty

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“Elegant fifty – Pakistan’s Babar Azam drives on the first day of the first Test against England at Old Trafford. ©AFP” /> Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Pakistan’s Babar Azam was compared to India’s Virat Kohli as one of the world’s leading batsmen after his unbeaten fifty on the opening day of the first Test against England on Wednesday. When bad light forced an early close at Old Trafford, Pakistan were 139-2, with Babar 69 not out and Shan Masood unbeaten on 46. But left-handed opener Masood was twice missed…

ICC Board meet on Friday: BCCI, CA to discuss on swapping of T20 World Cup

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COURTESY BY: https://www.hindustantimes.com/ The heads of BCCI and Cricket Australia will be connecting virtually to discuss the hosting of two T20 World Cups in the next two years when the ICC’s all-powerful board meets on Friday. The decision will also be impacted by the stand of the two boards on the next ICC chairman, the nomination process of which is yet to be announced formally. It is expected that BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah along with CA’s Earl Eddings and Nick Hockley will reach a consensus on…

PTV Sports Website Hacked By Indians

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ On August 5, just after the first Pakistan Vs England Test series started, Indian hackers have hacked the PTV sports official website. Currently, on the homepage, the Indian flag with Hindustan Zindabad text is being displayed. The hacker has written a message on the national tv’s sports website. It states, ‘Hacked by Raavan. India is a peaceful country’. Apart from that, another message has been written on the front page of the website that reads, Every Pakistani will chant Jai Shree Ram.  As displayed at the bottom of…

Beirut: Massive Explosion Kills 78, Left More Than 3,000 Wounded

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ A massive explosion near Beirut, Lebanon killed at least 100 people, left more than 4,000 injured and sent shockwaves across the capital. The explosion shattered windows, causing apartment balconies to collapse, sources said. The most powerful explosion to hit Beirut in years shook the ground, leaving some residents thinking an earthquake had struck. Weeping people walked through streets checking to see if relatives were hurt. According to sources, the blast occurred in the city’s port area, where there were warehouses housing explosives. A third security source said there were…

Youm-E-Istehsal: Exactly A Year Ago, India Robbed Kashmir’s Identity

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ Rumi once said, “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” The saddened Kashmir yet again hit headlines on August 5 as this day marks the anniversary of its Robbed Identity. However, Youm-e-Istehsal is being observed today (Wednesday) to express solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiris. Exactly a year ago, India on this day; robbed Kashmir’s identity by abrogating its special status, where 7 million people have been living under a brutal military occupation and Internet blackout. This day (Youm-e-Istehsal) has become another infamous date in…

Pakistan must be ready from the word ‘go’ against England says Misbah

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“Pakistani coach Misbah-ul-Haq . ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – Pakistan coach Misbah-ul-Haq has urged his side to get off to a flying start in their Test series with England, saying they must be at their best “right from the word ‘go’”. England are notoriously sluggish starters and have lost the opener in eight of their past 10 Test series, including a recent 2-1 home success against the West Indies that marked international cricket’s return from the coronavirus lockdown. They now return to Old Trafford, the scene of their two victories…

Even the PM’s a fast bowler: Pakistan cricket’s need for speed

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“Teenager Naseem Shah is the latest quick bowler to roll off the Pakistan production line . ©AFP” /> Karachi (AFP) – To understand the culture of fast bowling in Pakistan, look no further than Imran Khan — once a feared quick, and now the country’s prime minister. Not all of Pakistan’s pacemen will fly so high, but Khan’s rise underlines a tradition where speed is king, and blistering pace is essential for any team. As if to reinforce the point, Pakistan have eight quicks in their 20-man squad for the…