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Lee Hsien Yang

Singapore GE2020: Here's Why PM's Brother Lee Hsien Yang Won't Contest July 10 Election

The 62-year-old said that he will continue campaigning against the ruling People's Action Party (PAP), led by his elder brother Lee Hsien Loong.

Jun 30, 2020

By R. Ghosh

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Israel's Netanyahu and Gantz at Odds Over West Bank Annexation Moves

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu's main coalition partner, Benny Gantz, signaled his opposition to advance plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank

Jun 30, 2020

By Reuters

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Senior Army Official Blames Poor Moral Leadership for Australian War Crimes In Afghanistan

Major-General Findlay admitted that the war crimes may have been hushed up during a private briefing to Special Air Service Regiment (SAS) soldiers in March

Jun 29, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Lebanon's Finance Ministry Director-General Resigns Amid Talks With IMF

Alain Bifani said his resignation is due to the 'reckless' manner in which the leaders are dealing with financial crisis

Jun 29, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

North Korea

Kim Jong Un Is Missing Again, No Celebration Marking His 4th Year As SAC Head

As observers notice that Kim Jong Un is absent for three-week period, state-run media devoted its top three pages to articles praising North Korea leader

Jun 29, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Rafal Trzaskowski

Polish Presidential Challenger Rafal Trzaskowski Vows to End Monopoly on Power

President Andrzej Duda, an ally of the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party, came top in the first round of the presidential election on Sunday

Jun 29, 2020

By Reuters

Australian Politician Says He Is Not A Suspect In 'China probe' After Raid

The federal police searched New South Wales (NSW) state politician Shaoquett Moselmane's home and parliamentary office

Jun 29, 2020

By Reuters

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Assange's Father Calls Extradition Process 'Disgrace'

John Shipton, Julian Assange's father, urged the Australian government to mediate with the UK administration for the release of his son

Jun 29, 2020

By IANS

Beyonce

BET Awards: Michelle Obama Urges Voters to Dismantle Racist and Unequal Systems

Singer Beyonce was given a humanitarian award for her charitable initiatives.

Jun 29, 2020

By Reuters

PAP candidates

Singapore GE2020: PAP's Ng Ling Ling and Shawn Huang Defend Themselves In 'Trial by Internet'

PM Lee described the recent controversies surrounding PAP's new candidates as 'trial by internet' and warned against such accusations

Jun 29, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

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Fighting in Taiwan Parliament After Opposition Kuomintang Occupies Chamber

KMT was trounced in January's parliamentary and presidential elections.

Jun 29, 2020

By Reuters

Xie Yao Quan

Singapore GE2020: PAP Names Xie Yao Quan As Ivan Lim Replacement for Jurong GRC

Xie Yao Quan, who has been working in the Jurong GRC since 2015 will focus on helping low-income families through affordable healthcare

Jun 29, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

St. Peter's square

Chinese Government Pays $2 Billion to Vatican Annually, Says Whistleblower Guo Wengui

According to the exiled billionaire and political dissident, the Communist regime of China is secretly bribing the Holy See.

Jun 29, 2020

By Akshay Saraswat

Protester

White Women Protesting Against Racism Harasses Black Cops, Then Gets Lectured About Religion By Them

In a feisty exchange in nation's capital, a young lady and policemen got into a long argument about racism that ended up with a sermon.

Jun 29, 2020

By Akshay Saraswat

Singapore

Singapore General Election 2020: Facebook Removes 'Fabrications About PAP' Admin Accounts

Social media giant Facebook said it had removed some accounts as they have violated its policies

Jun 28, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

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