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Stocks Pause For Breath As Bond Selloff Extends
Stocks took a breather on Tuesday, easing from record highs as political turmoil in Washington and rising coronavirus cases gave pause, though a selloff in U.S. Treasuries extended as investors reckon on a big spending government.
Another Chinese City Goes Into Lockdown Amid New COVID-19 Threat
Authorities in China introduced new COVID19 curbs in areas surrounding Beijing on Tuesday, putting 4.9 million residents under lockdown as new infections raised worries about a second wave in a nation that has mostly contained the disease.
Stick To COVID Rules Or Tighter Restrictions Could Come In, UK Minister Says
The British public must stick to tough rules to prevent the spread of COVID19 or the government could bring in even stricter measures, the policing minister said on Tuesday.
Oil Prices Rise On Expected Inventory Drawdown; Virus Concerns Cap Gains
Oil prices rose on Tuesday on expectations of a drawdown in crude oil inventories in the United States for a fifth straight week, but investor worries over climbing coronavirus cases globally capped price gains.
Freezing Temperatures Push Asian Gas Prices To New Records
Freezing temperatures across Asia and Europe are sending the prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to new record highs as buyers grapple with depleting inventory and a shortage of tankers to ship the cargoes in.
EU Drugs Watchdog To Review Astra-Oxford Vaccine This Month
Europe's drugs regulator will review AstraZeneca and Oxford University's COVID19 vaccine this month under an accelerated timeline, after the British drugmaker submitted an application for conditional approval, the watchdog said on Tuesday.
World1 Sports Partners with Playermaker to Bring Football's Leading Technology, Used by Premier League Elites, in India
World1 Sports, along with Playermaker, are bringing the latter's flagship device in wearable sports technology, consisting of an ultra-light weight sensor that is strapped around the boot.
Ready To Preorder A Sony PlayStation 5? Here Are All The Offers From Amazon, Vijay Sales And More
The Sony PlayStation 5 has now gone live for preorders on multiple online and offline shopping platforms, including Amazon.in, Croma, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales and the Sony Center online store.
Mumbai's Famous Mucchad Paanwala Shop Co-owner Held During Drugs Case Probe
The paan shop, located at Kemps Corner in south Mumbai, has been famous as it is frequented by some celebrities.
Christopher Nolan Says He Wants to Shoot Again in India and Work with Indian Actors
Christopher Nolan was recently in India for shooting his film Tenet. The film starred Robert Pattinson and John David Washington including Bollywood actress Dimple Kapadia.
iQoo 7 Launched With Snapdragon 888 SoC, 120Hz Display: Price, Specifications & Availability
The iQoo 7 comes with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel main camera, a 13-megapixel secondary sensor with an ultra-wide f/2.2 lens, and a 13-megapixel depth sensor.
Police Officer on Duty During US Capitol Riot has Died by Suicide: Report
The news of Liebengood’s suicide comes four days after another officer, Brian Sicknick, died of injuries suffered when Trump supporters assaulted the legislative building, bringing to five the number dead from the riot.
New Zealand To Ask International Travellers For Negative Virus Test Before Flying In
New Zealand will ask international travelers from most countries to show negative COVID19 test results before boarding flights to the country as new contagious variants of COVID19 spread across globally.
Pompeo, In Tuesday Speech, To Accuse Iran Of Al Qaeda Links - Sources
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo plans to use newly declassified U.S. intelligence on Tuesday to publicly accuse Iran of ties to al Qaeda, two people familiar with the matter said, as part of his lastminute offensive against Tehran before handing over...
Trump Hits Cuba With New Terrorism Sanctions In Waning Days
The Trump administration on Monday redesignated Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, in a move that hits the country with new sanctions shortly before Presidentelect Joe Biden takes office.
Washington Monument Closed Due To Threats To Disrupt Biden Inauguration
The U.S. National Park Service said on Monday it has closed the Washington Monument through Jan. 24 due to continuing threats, from groups involved in last week's proTrump riot at the U.S. Capitol, to disrupt Presidentelect Joe Biden's Jan. 20 inauguratio...