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WHO to review covid response after Trump attack
WHO Director-General Tedros us acknowledged there had been shortcomings and told the virtual assembly he welcomed calls for a review
Just don't want to talk to Xi Jinping right now: Trump
The US’s criticism on how Chinese leadership handled the coronavirus outbreak has led to a spat between both the countries
US blames Islamic State on Kabul maternity hospital attack
Afghan president orders military to switch to “offensive mode” against the Taliban following the hospital attack and another suicide bombing
US unveils 18-point plan to hold China accountable for coronavirus outbreak
The prominent suggestions include moving manufacturing chain from China and deepening military-strategic ties with India, Vietnam and Taiwan
Chinese hackers stealing research on coronavirus vaccine: FBI
The hackers are also targeting information and intellectual property on treatments and testing for COVID-19
Iran accidentally strikes its own ship, 19 sailors dead
The incident comes amid months of heightened tensions between Iran and US since Trump unilaterally withdrew from Tehran’s nuclear deal
They don't want our IT guys, but they want our nurses, docs
US to offer 40,000 Green Cards to foreign medics while temporarily banning the issuance of work-based visas like H-1B
Hundreds evacuated as wildfires rage in Florida
With only 35% of the fire contained, officials say it could be days before the fire could be brought under control
North Korea praises China for getting the pandemic under control
China is North Korea's most significant ally and economic lifeline, accounting for about 90% of the country's external trade
Venezuela: Two US nationals arrested for plotting to overthrow Maduro regime
The arrests came a day after the government said it foiled an "invasion" from the sea.