Top 10 Global News: Pompeo on Wuhan Laboratory Leak, US-Taiwan Trade Negotiations, and More, World News

Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the the Chinese Communist Party must be held responsible for the deadly coronavirus it was escape of Wuhan Institute of Virology so what covered.

Meanwhile, one year after the imposition of Hong Kong Security Law, Amnesty International claims that the Hong Kong authorities used it to target dissent and justify “censorship, harassment, arrests and prosecutions that violate human rights”. Since its imposition on June 30, 2020, until 117 pro-democracy votes were arrested under it, this includes around 60 pro-democracy politicians, activists, students and journalists, and the five Apple Daily recently arrested employees.

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COVID-19: China must be held responsible for the leak and cover-up of the Wuhan laboratory, according to Pompeo

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said the Chinese Communist Party must be held responsible for the deadly coronavirus which was leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and then covered up.

US, Taiwan Resume Trade Negotiations Despite Chinese Opposition

The United States and Taiwan have resumed trade talks after five years as Washington struggles to strengthen ties with the island over China’s objections.

A year after controversial security law began, Hong Kong has made 117 arrests

Since the imposition of this law, under the tightened grip of China, the semi-autonomous city of Hong Kong has arrested at least 117 people for violating the controversial National Security Law which limits the scope of dissent on the ‘former British territory.

Hong Kong’s security law is “a human rights emergency” (Amnesty)

Hong Kong authorities have used a new national security law to target dissent and justify “censorship, harassment, arrests and prosecutions that violate human rights,” Amnesty International says.

Israeli government, Jewish settlers reach agreement to leave West Bank outpost

The Israeli government and Jewish settlers made a deal to evacuate a West Bank outpost that has become a flashpoint for clashes with Palestinians who also claim the land.

France could face fourth wave of COVID-19 amid increase in Delta variant, government science adviser says

French government science adviser Professor Arnaud Fontanet said the country could face a fourth wave of coronavirus due to an increase in cases caused by the Delta variant.

Australia faces AstraZeneca vaccine chaos following Prime Minister Morrison’s statement

After Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison allowed citizens under the age of 40 to be vaccinated against AstraZeneca, several state governments have resisted the central government’s call to vaccinate people. The hesitation over the AstraZeneca shots is linked to reports of blood clots.

Kremlin says Putin received domestically made Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine

After previously refusing to disclose the vaccine he took, the Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin received two injections of the country’s Sputnik COVID-19 vaccine in March and April.

EU plans legal action against Poland for creation of ‘LGBT-free’ zones

The European Union is preparing to take legal action against Poland for creating LGBT-free zones in many places. These zones have been set up by certain local communities.

Pakistan under pressure from US and Western powers over ties with China, says Imran Khan

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said his country was under pressure from the United States and Western powers because of its close ties to China as he pledged never to bow under that pressure.