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Taipei scrambles jets as Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning enters Taiwan Strait

US Plans to Sell Advanced Drones to Taiwan - Report

The US and Taiwan are in talks over the sale of SeaGuardian surveillance drones, which have a range of 6,000 nautical miles.

Aug 7, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Who is Saad Aljabri? Exiled Saudi Intelligence Officer Says Crown Prince MBS Set Assassins on Him

The Tiger Squad, which allegedly killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi, tried to enter Canada on tourist visas to hunt and assassinate Aljabri.

Aug 7, 2020

By R. Ghosh

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Twitter and Facebook Remove Donald Trump's Clip Over COVID-19 Misinformation

The two social networking services said that President Trump's statement in video was in violation of their rules there were related to misinformation surrounding COVID-19

Aug 6, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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Japan Removes Olympic Rings From Tokyo Bay: Find Out Why

The five Olympic rings were installed in January at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo Bay.

Aug 6, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Congress and White House to Resume Coronavirus Talks On Crucial Issues

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer have pushed for a comprehensive package of assistance serving all

Aug 6, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Joe Biden Will Not Travel to Milwaukee for Democratic National Convention

According to reports, the former vice president will now accept the party's presidential nomination from his home state of Delaware.

Aug 6, 2020

By IANS

US Warships Seize Iran-Bound Cargo Ship Carrying Coronavirus Medical Supplies from China

The consignment had zeolite needed for manufacturing oxygen concentrators that are used by coronavirus-infected patients

Aug 6, 2020

By R. Ghosh

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China Asserts Greater Control in South China Sea with Surveillance System, Even in International Waters

Although China claims its Blue Ocean Information Network or the surveillance system is to monitor weather, environment and tsunami, it can be used for military purpose

Aug 6, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

North Korea Used Gmail and WhatsApp to Spy On 6 UN Security Council Member States, Claims Report

Pyongyang reportedly targeted at least 11 officials from six member states of the Security Council in a bid to obtain information earlier this year

Aug 5, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

Japan Moves Further Away from Pacifism, to Develop System to Strike Missiles in Enemy Territory

With increasing threats from North Korea and China, Japan has pushed for improving defense capabilities in the last few years.

Aug 5, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Contents of Former UK Minister's Personal Email Account Stolen By Suspected Russian hackers: Sources

According to sources, the contents that the hackers are said to have accessed could number thousands of documents and emails

Aug 4, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

US Election 2020: Could Donald Trump Start War With China to Win Election?

A retired Chinese naval officer has claimed that Donald Trump could launch an attack on the disputed Chinese-controlled part in the South China Sea to win election 2020

Aug 4, 2020

By Viraj Mahajan

17 Indian soldiers killed in militant attack on Kashmir army brigade HQ

A Year After Article 370 Repeal, What Is Kashmir Saying?

Was the specter of violence over the repeal of Article 370 overplayed? Is new politics rising, making the old guard irrelevant?

Aug 4, 2020

By Jijo Jacob

Wuhan's First Coronavirus Case 'Doesn't Necessarily' Point to Its Origin, Insists WHO Further Deepening Mystery

Dr Michael Ryan, WHO's Executive Director, said an extensive retrospective study is required to understand where the animal-human barrier was breached

Aug 4, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

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Pompeo, Taliban Deputy Leader Discuss Intra-Afghan Talks

A senior government official said on Monday that Afghan government is convening the consultative Loya Jirga, the grand assembly of Afghan elders and representatives

Aug 4, 2020

By IANS

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