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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

Chinese woman allegedly raped thrice on the eve of Chinese New Year

Topless Nashville Woman Arrested for Throwing Cigarettes at Protesters Outside Capitol Building

The topless woman continued to hurl abuses and screamed and cursed when police tried to arrest her.

Aug 14, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Israel, UAE Announce Historic Peace Deal, Palestine Rubbishes it as Disgraceful

Palestine recalled its Ambassador to Abu Dhabi, calling the agreement a blow to the Arab Peace Initiative.

Aug 14, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Thailand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha

Amid Daily Anti-government Protests, Thailand's PM Appeals for Unity

Student-led anti-government protests in Thailand have become a nearly daily occurrence since mid-July

Aug 13, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Released Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Says Region Needs Patient Democracy Campaign

Lai, who has been a dedicated supporter of Hong Kong's democracy movement, was arrested on Monday under the suspicion of collusion with foreign forces

Aug 13, 2020

By IBTimes SG Desk

Democrats Slam Trump Administration for Uncompromising Stand in COVID-19 Relief Talks

The two camps remained in a deadlock over the issue of an appropriate COVID-19 relief package for the country.

Aug 13, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Will Reliance Buy TikTok's India Business? Reports Say ByteDance is Pushing for a Deal

TikTok's India business could fetch a valuation of around $2.5 to $5 billion, around 10% of its $50 billion global valuation.

Aug 13, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Syrian President Assad Says Western Sanctions Causing Damage to Syrians

Assad's remarks came during the speech addressing the newly-elected Syrian parliamentarians.

Aug 13, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Taiwan Increases Military Spending by 10% to Counter China Threat

Tsai Ing-wen's cabinet increases military spending to T$453.4 billion from T$411.3 billion.

Aug 13, 2020

By R. Ghosh

People wave plastic flowers and balloons during a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 9, 2018.

Three North Korean Soldiers Arrested For Dancing to BTS 'Blood, Sweat, And Tears'

The arrested soldiers have defended the dance as an exciting boy scout dance from a region in North Korea.

Aug 12, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

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