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Is War Imminent After Covid-19? Here Are Potential Scenarios

As the U.S. and its allies are uniting against China over mistrust relating to Coronavirus pandemic and territorial disputes, an armed clash could lead to World War III

Aug 30, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

Thai Royalists Back Monarchy As Calls for Reforms Intensify

The demonstration comes at a time when daily student-led anti-government protests calling for change are a regular fixture

Aug 30, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Syrian Constitutional Talks End After 'Challenging Week'

Talks had to be suspended temporarily after four delegates tested positive for the virus before recommencing on 27 August

Aug 30, 2020

By IANS

Qatar Increases Minimum Wage, Scraps Restriction on Changing Jobs

The labor ministry scrapped the requirement of employees to seek permission from their employers in order to change jobs

Aug 30, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Who Is Kim Jong Chul? The 'Warm-Hearted' Brother of North Korea's Leader and a Fan of Eric Clapton

The 39-year-old Kim Jong Chul was never considered as a viable option to be the leader of North Korea

Aug 30, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

What Is GBS Infection? Source Not Found; Singapore Authorities Issue Advisory to Avoid Raw Fish Food

As per MOH and SFA, the profile of recent patients is similar to those who were infected by the same bacteria during the 2015 outbreak

Aug 30, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Universal COVID-19 Testing to Help Hong Kong Return to Normalcy

The massive testing due to start on Tuesday will be launched for free and on a voluntary basis

Aug 30, 2020

By IANS

'Will Avenge Slain Fighter', Hezbollah Leader Warns Israel

Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, said that the group will not be pulled into conflict on the Lebanon-Israel border

Aug 30, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Is the US 'Mastermind of Cybercrime'? North Korea Blames Washington for 'World's Largest Cyberwar Force'

North Korea denied all the allegations regarding the regime's link to any online criminal activities

Aug 30, 2020

By Ishan Ghosh

China's New Export Rules May Put Spanner in TikTok's US Deal

The updated rules could even affect a potential TikTok deal in the US

Aug 30, 2020

By IANS

Mutated Coronavirus Strain Found in Indonesia as COVID-19 Cases Rise

The deadly virus outbreak has created a major stir around the world in recent times infecting people in more than 170 countries

Aug 30, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Coronavirus

California University Scientists Find Hundreds of Animal Species Potentially Vulnerable to COVID-19

The International Union for Conservation of Nature has classified around 40% of these species as 'threatened'

Aug 29, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Security Council Extends Mandate of UN Interim Force in Lebanon

The resolution reaffirms the necessity of effective and durable deployment of the Lebanese armed forces in southern Lebanon

Aug 29, 2020

By IANS

UAE Formally Ends Israel Boycott Amid US-Brokered Deal

The US-brokered deal lays a roadmap towards launching joint cooperation, leading to bilateral relations.

Aug 29, 2020

By IANS

US Set to Cut Down Troops In Iraq to Nearly 3,500

The Pentagon intends to bring the number of American troops in the Western Asian nation from 5,200 to 3,500.

Aug 29, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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