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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Expected to Oppose Delay of Elections

Analysts expect that Ardern will resist the call for a delay of the vote by the opposition due to the sudden flare-up of COVID-19

Aug 15, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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

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

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

UN Security Council Refuses to Extend Arms Embargo on Iran

Five of Washington's NATO allies along with six others abstained, while China and Russia voted against the resolution.

Aug 15, 2020

By IANS

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Photos of USPS Mailboxes Being Removed Across US Go Viral: Trump Trying to 'Sabotage' Election?

USPS spokesperson says the department is targeting sites where boxes were doubled up.

Aug 15, 2020

By Manthan C.

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

EU to Intensify Efforts With US to Resolve Aircraft Dispute

The US government announced on Wednesday that it has decided to maintain its tariffs on Airbus aircraft and other European goods

Aug 14, 2020

By IANS

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

Former Trump Lawyer Reveals Tax Fraud, Back Channel to Putin

Cohen makes clear that he speaks from a position of knowledge, saying that for 10 years, he was Trump's last call at night and first in the morning

Aug 14, 2020

By IANS

Belarus Unrest: Shocking Videos of Police Assault and Shooting of Protesters Emerge

The protests erupted following the re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled the country for 26 years.

Aug 14, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

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Kamala Harris and Boyfriends: Did She Make Career Gains from Affair with Willie Brown?

Reports say Willie Brown gifted Harris a BMW and appointed her to the California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board.

Aug 14, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Us election 2020

Malaysia jails 8 Indonesians for hijacking oil tanker last year

US Seizes Over One Million Barrels of Iranian Gasoline Being Transported to Venezuela

Iran stepped in to help the troubled country after the US placed sanctions on it.

Aug 14, 2020

By Akshay Saraswat

Philippines First Country to Test Russia's 'Sputnik V' Coronavirus Vaccine Amid Concerns

The Philippines' health regulators would conduct Phase II and III trials to test its effectiveness from October.

Aug 14, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

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