[ad_1] Issued on: 11/15/2020 – 07:03 Rockets from Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region hit the capital of neighboring Eritrea on Saturday, diplomats said, the latest indication that Ethiopia’s internal conflict is spreading beyond its borders. The attacks in Eritrea came on the same day that the ruling party in Tigray, the …
Read More »Coronavirus pandemic kills Diwali celebrations of Native Americans
[ad_1] WASHINGTON: Rising coronavirus cases marred Diwali celebrations for Indian-Americans, most of whom stayed indoors and avoided gathering with family and friends. But for America’s population of more than four million Native Americans, this year is special given the historic election of Kamala Harris as the country’s next vice president. …
Read More »Chinese dragon to use trade deal to tighten control over Southeast Asia
[ad_1] Communist China is expected to consolidate its position among the ASEAN states with a massive Beijing-backed trade deal that will lower tariffs and establish common rules for trade, e-commerce and intellectual property rights. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement was signed on November 15 on the last day …
Read More »Chinese Premier Urges Greater Cooperation and Sustainable Development to Counter Challenges Amid COVID-19
[ad_1] Xinhua Chinese Premier Li Keqiang attends the 15th East Asia Summit via video link at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 14, 2020. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang called for solidarity, focus on development and expanded cooperation to join forces to counter challenges …
Read More »What you need to know about RCEP’s pan-Asian trade pact
[ad_1] The leaders of 13 countries have signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Association, a pan-Asian trade agreement, after a decade of negotiations. The pact covers about a third of the world’s economic output and marks a great step towards the economic integration of the region. Here are five things that …
Read More »SpaceX NASA’s Upcoming Launch: When to Watch
[ad_1] In Florida on Sunday, a rocket and capsule built by SpaceX will carry crew members to the International Space Station. NASA’s mission follows a successful demonstration of the same spacecraft that launched in May and returned two astronauts to Earth in August. Here’s what you need to know about …
Read More »Formula 1 2020: Lewis Hamilton blows up Istanbul’s ‘terrible’ track, says it was like ‘driving on ice’
[ad_1] Six-time champion Hamilton, who is aiming to capture a record-setting seventh world title in Sunday’s race, was only sixth in the standings with his teammate Valtteri Bottas in ninth. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton drives his car during the qualifying session at the Istanbul Park circuit. AP Istanbul: Lewis Hamilton …
Read More »Shock Pole Ride in Fabulous Turkey
[ad_1] FORMULA ONE: Lance Stroll claimed his first Formula One pole position for the Racing Point team in an exciting wet weather qualifying session at the Turkish Grand Prix in Istanbul yesterday (November 14). Stroll is the first non-Mercedes driver to start from pole this season. Photo: AFP. The 22-year-old …
Read More »HomePod Mini begins shipping to customers, first orders arrive November 16
[ad_1] Pre-orders for the HomePod mini are starting to ship to customers around the world ahead of the speaker’s launch next week. While many orders remain in the “Processing” or “Ready to Ship” stages in the United States, a MacRumors reader in Germany shared a screenshot of their HomePod mini …
Read More »Pakistani Hindus celebrate Diwali, say they celebrate festivals with color, not blood – BCFocus
[ad_1] The Hindu community, faced with repression by Pakistani fundamentalists on behalf of Ishaninda, celebrated Diwali with all fervor in the country’s financial capital, Karachi. Hindus followed protocol with the spread of the corona virus epidemic in mind. During this time, a special worship was held in the temples of …
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