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Will Pakatan Harapan Support Finally Help Anwar Ibrahim Become Malaysia's Prime Minister?

Pakatan Harapan's three major parties have approved Anwar Ibrahim's name for the highest executive post in the country.

Jul 7, 2020

By Akshay Saraswat

Hoist by Her Own Petard? Nancy Pelosi in Focus as Husband's Firm Gets Million-Dollar Paycheck Loan

The scheme which has benefitted EDI Associates was passed by US Congress and shepherded by Nancy Pelosi herself.

Jul 7, 2020

By Akshay Saraswat

Mary Trump's Damning Book on President to Hit Stands Two Weeks Ahead of Schedule

The new release date comes after a New York state appeal's division lifted a temporary legal restraint on the book.

Jul 7, 2020

By R. Ghosh

US Looking at Banning TikTok, Other Chinese Social Media Apps - Mike Pompeo

Pompeo's remarks come amid increasing US-China tensions over the handling of the coronavirus outbreak.

Jul 7, 2020

By Reuters

Spy Satellite Launched By Israel To Monitor Its Enemies

Called Ofek 16. the satellite was launched into space early on Monday morning from a site in central Israel

Jul 7, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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China Caused Great Damage to US, Reiterates Trump Sharpening Attack Over COVID-19

US President Donald Trump said the country was doing great until it got hit by a virus that came from China

Jul 6, 2020

By IANS

Iranian Lawmakers Sign Motion to Summon President Rouhani; Possibility of Impeachment Looms Large

120 lawmakers of the 290 strong Islamic Consultative Assembly or the Iranian Majles signed the motion to question the president

Jul 6, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Michael Flynn's QAnon Connection: Trump's Former Security Adviser Chants WWG1WGA

Michael Flynn's Independence Day video is going viral with Trump's former Security Adviser chanting the QAnon slogan 'Where we go one, we go all.'

Jul 6, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Statue of Frederick Douglass, Legendary African-American Abolitionist Smashed, Is It 'White Resistance'?

One of the greatest fighters for the rights of African-Americans, Frederick Douglass, is unlikely to be disliked by any anti-racism protestor.

Jul 6, 2020

By Akshay Saraswat

Singapore GE2020: Netizens Lash Out at PAP for Demanding Explanation from WP on Raeesah Khan

PAP issued a statement on Monday demanding Workers' Party to clear its stand on Raeesah Khan and her comments that were under police investigation

Jul 6, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike Secures 2nd Term After Resounding Poll Victory

The 67-year-old incumbent was pitted against a slew of lesser-known candidates in a campaign overshadowed by the pandemic.

Jul 6, 2020

By IANS

Anti-Fake News Law Boon or Bane in Singapore GE2020?

While many in the opposition in Singapore believe it stifles their voice, political analyst Eugene Tan says it is an important law to curb misinformation

Jul 6, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

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Indian Customs Seizes 30 Kg Gold Smuggled in Diplomatic Bags Addressed to UAE Consulate

The UAE consulate in India has denied any knowledge of the smuggled gold but officials believe there was insider help in carrying out the operation.

Jul 6, 2020

By R. Ghosh

Singapore GE2020: WP's Raeesah Khan Apologizes for Alleged Comments on Race, Religion

Raeesah Khan, a social activist, is WP's youngest candidate and is contesting from Sengkang GRC in the upcoming GE2020

Jul 5, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Singapore GE2020: What Is NCMP Scheme? Opposition Believes It's A 'Ploy' to Entice Voters

Over the years, the number of NCMPs has increased to 12 but opposition denounces it as a PAP move to lure Singaporeans into voting for their candidates

Jul 5, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

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