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Indonesia's Joko Widodo Wins Second Term as President
Indonesia's Joko Widodo wins second term as president, says elections commission.
(Source: AFP)
US Commerce Department Scales Back Restrictions on Huawei
The US Commerce Department created a temporary general license restoring Huawei’s ability to maintain existing networks and provide software updates to existing Huawei handsets.
The license, which was posted for public inspection, scales back the restrictions imposed by the US government last week on Huawei Technologies Co Ltd’s buying US goods in order to help existing customers. The temporary license lasts until 19 August.
(Source: Reuters)
US President Trump Tells McGahn to Defy Congress’ Subpoena
President Trump directs former White House counsel McGahn to defy congressional subpoena.
The White House on Monday cited a legal opinion from the Justice Department, which argues that McGahn would have immunity from testifying before Congress about his work as a close Trump adviser.
(Source: AP)
Class 11 Student Stabbed to Death in Bihar
Aman Raj, a class 11 student was allegedly stabbed to death during a clash between two groups in Bihar’s Patrakar Nagar, earlier today. The student was returning from coaching classes when the incident took place.
(Source: ANI)