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Afghan Fighting Intensifies As Government and Taliban Prepare for Talks

In the latest wave of violent incidents, Taliban militants attacked security checkpoints in the Darazin area of Daikundi province on Saturday morning

Aug 15, 2020

By IANS

China Likely to 'Invade' Taiwan in Next 20 Years to Regain it, Says Expert

Under its One China policy, Beijing would likely invade the island nation and regain it, the director of the SOAS China Institute said.

Aug 15, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

Russia Fights Against Bubonic Plague Outbreak by Vaccinating 32,000 People

The move to vaccinate thousands of people in Russia came after reports revealed two people have died in Mongolia and China due to bubonic plague

Aug 15, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

UAE Made 'Huge Mistake' With Israel Deal: Iranian President Rouhani

The Donald Trump-brokered deal is being viewed as rallying opposition to Iran's power within the region

Aug 15, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Ready to Sit With Japan Over WWII Forced Labor Issue: South Korean President

Jae-in made the statement during a televised address commemorating the 75th anniversary of Korea's liberation from the Japanese colonial rule

Aug 15, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

People outside a supermarket in SouthKorea

Coronavirus Outbreak Getting Out of Control in South Korea? Nation Witnessing Daily Rise in COVID-19 Cases

The figures released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of South Korea on Saturday took the national total of the COVID-19 cases to 15,039 including 305 deaths

Aug 15, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Coronavirus

Temasek hires Goldman executive to ramp up North America business

Are Indians Targeted in Singapore? Temasek Calls Out 'Racist, Divisive' Posts Targeting Indian Employees

The global investor explained that at its headquarters alone more than 90 percent of the staff are Singaporean.

Aug 15, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

SHOCKING: Miami Teen Arrested for Prostituting 14-Yr-Old Girl on Social Media for Money and Drugs

The accused asked the girl to first take payment from the clients before engaging in any sexual activity and ensure that they always wore condoms.

Aug 15, 2020

By R. Ghosh

University of Texas Study Reveals: Early Spread of COVID-19 Far Greater Than What We Know

Researchers have estimated that there were as many as 12,000 COVID-19 cases in Wuhan before the lockdown imposed in the Chinese city

Aug 15, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

FBI Arrests New York Man Accused of Torching NYPD Vehicle and Taunting Fed

Sam Resto was busted at his work on Thursday with a passport in his backpack, and admitted to FBI agents that he was planning to flee.

Aug 15, 2020

By R. Ghosh

End of a Glorious Journey: China's Oldest LGBT Group Shanghai Pride Closes Down

The group said it was 'canceling all upcoming activities and taking a break from scheduling any future events'

Aug 14, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Beware of Chinese Coronavirus Scam: Fake Vaccine Ads Are Circulating on Social Media

One of the advertisements advised that the vaccine allegedly produced by Wuhan Insititute of Biological Products costs $71 a dose

Aug 14, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

Coronavirus

Does Frozen Packaged Food Transmit COVID-19? New Zealand Probes Possibility Following China's Claims

New Zealand authorities are testing food storage facilities for possible transmission after six employees tested positive for COVID-19

Aug 14, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

'We Have to Prepare,' Says Thai Expert Over Impending Genetic Code Mutations of Coronavirus

Besides six main Coronavirus strains as of now, researchers identified some infrequent mutations, that should be monitored to avoid any future risk

Aug 14, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Afghan Government Starts Release of Pending Taliban Prisoners

The prisoners were released from the Pul-e-Charkhi prison in Kabul on Thursday as part of intra-Afghanistan negotiations

Aug 14, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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