The attacks on the 2020 Games are the latest in a string of hacking attempts against international sporting organisations that Western officials and cybersecurity experts say have ... ( read original story ...)
British and Irish Lions v Japan: England players set to miss Murrayfield warm-up
England players are set to miss the British and Irish Lions warm-up match against Japan in June because it takes place outside the window for international matches. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan Multistory Building Blast Kills 3
A powerful blast ripped through a multistory building in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Wednesday, killing at least three people and wounding 15 others, police and rescuers said. It was ... ( read original story ...)
India coronavirus: Four Modi claims fact-checked
We have looked at some of the claims made by Mr Modi about India's handling of the pandemic. Claim: "We are seeing a decline in the number of cases per day and in the growth rate of cases... because ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Says Designating Six China-Based Media Firms as Foreign Missions
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday the State Department was designating the U.S. operations of six China-based media companies as foreign missions. Pompeo also told a State ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo to raise China concerns on Asia tour
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday he would raise concerns about China next week as he travels to India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia. ( read original story ...)
Brazil’s Bolsonaro rejects plan to buy China’s Sinovac vaccine; health minister tests positive
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro and a high-ranking health official said on Wednesday the federal government will not buy a COVID-19 vaccine from China's Sinovac, one day after the health minister ... ( read original story ...)
Many Countries at Risk of Defaulting on Debt to China
China is Africa's biggest lender, but with economies facing turmoil during the pandemic, many countries have appealed for debt relief. ( read original story ...)
Pompeo, Esper to Visit India to Bolster Ties, Counter China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper are set to visit New Delhi next week, part of an effort to cement U.S. strategic and military ties with India in their mutual rivalry ... ( read original story ...)
Oman Dangles Bailout Card to Win Over Investors for Bonds
As Oman wades back into the international debt market after more than a year, it’s seeking to boost investor confidence by raising the possibility of assistance from its Gulf neighbors. ( read original story ...)