Bangladesh reports over 2,000 new COVID-19 cases, 32 new deaths

Aug 17,2020
Bangladesh reported more than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases and 32 new deaths on Sunday, making the total tally at over 276,000 and total deaths at 3,657, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said.
Chinese startups flock to U.S. for IPOs this year: WSJ
Aug 17

New Zealand PM delays election after virus return
Aug 17
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday delayed New Zealand's looming election by four weeks to October 17 after a renewed coronavirus outbreak hampered campaigning.
Govt. warns vaccine developers of cyberattacks
Aug 17
Japan's health ministry is urging pharmaceutical companies and research institutes in the country to guard against possible cyberattacks aimed at stealing information on the development of coronavirus vaccines.
Japan's Abe admitted to hospital for health checkup
Aug 17
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe checked into a hospital in Tokyo on Monday for what one of his aide's described as a "health checkup" although rumors have been swirling about Abe's ill health.
US, Slovenia to 'exclude untrusted vendors' from 5G
Aug 14
The US and Slovenia signed a declaration Thursday to "exclude untrusted vendors" from 5G networks as the Trump administration continues its campaign to persuade allies to shun Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.
2 policemen killed, 1 wounded in Indian-controlled Kashmir militants' attack
Aug 14
Two policemen were killed and one wounded in a militants' attack in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir on Friday, police said.