Top 10 world news today: Trump insults world leaders, Russia's new amendment and more
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Here are the top stories that made rounds in the world arena today.
China's first Mars rover is set to be launched later this month. The Tianwen-1 Mars rover is scheduled to blast off from Hainan island, off China's south coast, between July 20 - 25, according to the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre.
Trump card that keeps giving: US president allegedly humiliated world leaders on call, called Germany's Merkel 'stupid'
Global tourism revenues are expected to fall by up to $3.3 trillion due to COVID-19 restrictions, with the United States standing to lose the most, according to a UN study published on Wednesday.
Industries hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic showed signs of life in June, hiring 2.4 million workers, payroll services firm ADP said Wednesday.
The US Department of Homeland Security announce a special new task force Wednesday to protect historic monuments across the country, some of which have come under attack for glorifying the country's racist past.
Initial results of the voting on constitutional amendments in Russia have revealed that nearly 73 per cent of the voters have backed the potential changes.
Ankara strictly polices social media content, especially during periods such as military operations and the current coronavirus pandemic
Beijing unveiled the details of the much-anticipated law late on Tuesday after weeks of uncertainty. Critics say the legislation is aimed at snuffing out dissent.
Even before the law was formalised, the UK had promised assistance to Hong Kongers if China went ahead with the legislation
In response, Japan told the United States that its Prime Minister Shinzo Abe would be willing to attend the summit if it were to be held in late August.