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China Tourism Promotion Video Features Bare-Armed Woman Dancing Inside Mosque During Ramadan

The video shows the woman, in a costume that bares her arms, twirling the prayer hall of the second largest mosque in Xinjiang.

Apr 20, 2023

By Jacob J

Who is Reza Pahlavi? Son of the Last Monarch of Israel to Visit Tel Aviv, Calls for End of Tehran Clerical Rule

According to Israel, the visit by Reza Pahlavi will help create a bridge between Israel and the Iranian people, as well as 'express joint opposition to the Ayatollah regime'.

Apr 17, 2023

By Jacob J

US Warship Sails Into Taiwan Strait in Response to China's War Games

According to the US Navy's 7th Fleet, guided-missile destroyer the USS Milius, was in Taiwan Strait to ensure the freedom of navigation in the disputed area.

Apr 17, 2023

By Jacob J

Sweden Shuts Down Embassy in Pakistan Owing to Security Concerns

Closure of the embassy has upset a number of students aspiring to study in Sweden.

Apr 13, 2023

By IANS

China Ready to Launch War Against Taiwan, Says Island's Foreign Minister

The comment came in the backdrop of China conducting, for the first time, simulated strikes on Taiwan using an aircraft carrier.

Apr 12, 2023

By Jacob J

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a press conference after the European Union's Informal Summit in Salzburg, Austria, Sept. 20, 2018. (Xinhua/Ye Pingfan/IANS)

Taiwan Wonders if Macron's Comment in China Suggests Dilution in French Commitment

Macron cautioned against being drawn into a crisis over Taiwan driven by an "American rhythm and a Chinese overreaction".

Apr 12, 2023

By Reuters

Australian Defense Forces Chief Says Region Experiencing Great Power Competition

The intelligence leak by the United States was a "serious" incident, says Angus Campbell, the chief of Australia's Defence Force.

Apr 11, 2023

By Reuters

New Expose Shows Hunter Biden's Business Partners Were Regular Visitors at White House

According to a Fox Digital expose, top associates of Hunter Biden visited the White House more than 80 times during his father's term as the VP.

Apr 11, 2023

By Jacob J

US-Ally Egypt Secretly Making 40,000 Rockets for Russia, Says Report

The possible secret alignment of Cairo with Moscow comes at a time when the US is steadily losing its once unchallenged dominance in the Middle East.

Apr 11, 2023

By Jacob J

Saudi-Iran Normalization: Team From Tehran to visit Riyadh to Prepare for Embassy Reopening

Saudi Arabia cut diplomatic ties with Iran in 2016 in response to the attacks on Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran after the kingdom executed a Shiite cleric.

Apr 10, 2023

By IBTimes APAC Desk

US Navy's Guided-Missile Destroyer USS Milius in South China Sea Amid Beijing's Taiwan Invasion Drill

The US Navy said the USS Milius mission, which was held near the Spratly Islands, was carried out to uphold navigational rights in the South China Sea.

Apr 10, 2023

By Jacob J

US Deploys Nuclear Submarine In Middle East as Iran Threat Becomes Graver Than Ever

The nuclear sub started transiting the Suez Canal from the Mediterranean Sea on Friday, the US Naval Forces Central Command said.

Apr 8, 2023

By Jacob J

House Judiciary Panel May Summon Alvin Bragg as Trump Arrest Plot Thickens - Report

Trump, who became the first former US president in history to be charged with a criminal offense, pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of offences detailed in the indictment.

Apr 6, 2023

By Jacob J

Chinese Spy Balloon Gathered Intel From Sensitive US Weapons Systems - Report

National Security Council spokesperson Kirby John declined to comment on what kind of electronic signals or communications the balloon could have accessed.

Apr 4, 2023

By IANS

New York Plans For Trump Surrender With Barricades, Courtroom Closings

The former president is due to be arraigned at the courthouse Tuesday afternoon, after his indictment in a grand jury probe over hush money paid to a porn star.

Apr 3, 2023

By Reuters

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