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Lebanese Government to Resign Amid Public Outrage Over Beirut Blast, Says Minister

On August 4, at least 163 people were killed and over 6,00 were injured when over 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate exploded in the port warehouse

Aug 10, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Prime Minister Boris Johnson Worried About UK's Loss of Power On Scotland's Departure

Boris Johnson warned that Britain could be weakened if the union that holds the four nations together was broken

Aug 10, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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Israel's PM Netanyahu Appeals for Political Stability as Coalition Crisis Looms Large

Under the current law, the government should approve the budget by August 25 or Parliament will be automatically dissolved

Aug 10, 2020

By IANS

US Senators Appeal for Removal of Tariffs on EU Foods and Beverages

The tariffs were imposed in retaliation to EU subsidies on large aircraft and have affected single-malt Scotch whiskey, Italian cheese, and French wine

Aug 10, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

China Sanctions Top US Lawmakers and Rights Activists in Severe Hong Kong Retaliation

The latest action is in response to the US sanction on Hong Kong officials including Chief Executive Carrie Lam.

Aug 10, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

US Election Infrastructure Being Targeted With Chinese Cyberattacks: WH National Security Adviser

O'Brien's statements suggest an active level of suspected Chinese interference as the 2020 Presidential Election approaches

Aug 10, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Belarus President Lukashenko Wins Re-election, Opposition Cries Foul

Lukashenko secured 80 percent of the vote while Svetlana Tikhanouskaya, who emerged as Lukashenko's primary rival, won 9.9 percent of the vote

Aug 10, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Gretchen Whitmer: Why The Late Dark Horse is a Great VP Choice for Joe Biden

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer traveled to Delaware to meet with Joe Biden last weekend, fueling speculations.

Aug 10, 2020

By Viraj Mahajan

US Hails Taiwan's Democracy, Sends Strong Message to Beijing with Health Secretary's Rare Visit

It was the first time in four decades that a U.S. cabinet minister visited Taiwan since cutting diplomatic ties in 1979 following UN resolution in 1971

Aug 10, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee