Take a look at everything that happened this week with all the latest news updates.
This week has been a rollercoaster ride with sad and upsetting things happening almost back to back. There have also been some positive things that took place this week. Even though we all hate watching the news, it is always better to keep ourselves updated with things happening around. We have made a list of this week's latest news.
Check out the latest news update:
President Donald Trump gave the popular musical app a deadline to sell the app’s US operations by September 15 or there will be a ban on TikTok in America.
Pres. Trump set September 15 as the deadline for TikTok to find a US buyer, or else he'll shut down the app in the country. In an unusual declaration, Trump also said any deal would have to include a "substantial amount of money" coming to the US Treasury. https://t.co/pACfYwmpD3
— CNN (@CNN) August 3, 2020
Various youth groups from around the country, environmentalists, influencers have signed a letter that calls for the withdrawal of the Environmental Impact Assessment aka the EIA Draft 2020.
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The Lebanese capital on Tuesday was hit by two devastating explosions that resulted in thousands being injured and more than 70 people killed. The Beirut blast caused huge destruction in the city.
#BeirutBlast
— Bloomberg (@business) August 4, 2020
-67 people killed and some 3,600 injured
-Lebanon PM blames "2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate" stored at port
-Trump says U.S. military officials “seem to think it was an attack"
-Explosion happened during grace period before another lockdown
Video via @QuickTake pic.twitter.com/Pc8QYoYITu
24 hours after the tragic Lebanon blasts, the world witnessed a massive fire at Ajman market on Wednesday, August 5th.
#BREAKING| A popular market in the new industrial zone in UAE’s Emirate of Ajman witnessed a huge fire on Wednesday, Emirati Al Bayan reported, adding that civil defense teams are trying to put out the fire.#EgyptToday #UAE #Emirates #Ajman #الإمارات #عجمان #سوق_عجمان pic.twitter.com/EP75qafhL1
— Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) August 5, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a major cutback in the airline industry. However, the airline giant Emirates recently made an announcement that it will cover treatment and quarantine costs if a passenger catches COVID on their flights. The funeral costs of the person will also be covered if the person loses their life.
Emirates becomes the world’s first airline to provide free, global cover to customers from COVID-19 medical expenses. Launched under @hhshkmohd’s directive, this industry-leading initiative aims to boost travel confidence. https://t.co/gwjVNhubiP#FlySaferWithEmirates #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/OahtuyhRTN
— Emirates Airline (@emirates) July 23, 2020
Willian rejects Chelsea’s offer of a two-year deal, Arsenal agrees to the player’s request
Willian has reportedly turned down a two-year deal with Chelsea and has held talks with Arsenal over a free transfer.
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 4, 2020
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Digital Star Bhuvan Bam is supporting the fight against the spread of Coronavirus by launching a range of printed face masks under BB Ki Vines’ Official Fashion line, ‘Youthiapa’.
The Dharavi Dream Project launched their new album Kar Dikhaya. It recounts the journey of how the largest slum in Asia courageously flattened the Covid-19 curve
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