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Left-Leaning Social Democrats Narrowly Defeat Merkel's Conservatives in Germany

The centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) were on track for 26.0% of the vote, ahead of 24.5% for Merkel's CDU/CSU conservative bloc.

Sep 27, 2021

By Reuters

Taiwan Calls China 'Arch Criminal' For Opposing Its Entry Into Pan-Pacific Trade Pact

Taiwan said on Wednesday it had formally applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), despite stiff Chinese opposition.

Sep 24, 2021

By Reuters

Bill to Provide $1 billion for Israel Iron Dome System Introduced in US Congress

The United States has already provided more than $1.6 billion for Israel to develop and build the Iron Dome system.

Sep 23, 2021

By Reuters

Seething France Says US Caused Crisis of Trust With Australia Submarine Deal

Australia has said it plans to acquire at least eight nuclear-powered submarines from the US and the UK.

Sep 21, 2021

By IANS

In Dramatic Escalation Over Submarine Deal, France Recalls Envoys from US and Australia

A White House official said the United States regretted the French decision and that Washington had been in close touch with France over it.

Sep 18, 2021

By Reuters

China Fumes as US Decides to Share Nuclear Submarine Technology to Australia

Washington had shared nuclear propulsion technology only once before, with Britain in 1958.

Sep 16, 2021

By IBTimes APAC Desk

BREAKING: California Governor Gavin Newsom Fends Off Recall Challenge

By late Tuesday, returns showed Newsom easily winning a majority of support from voters who said he should remain in office.

Sep 15, 2021

By Reuters

Andrew Yang Starting a Third Political Party: A Marketing Stunt to Promote Book?

The former presidential and New York mayoral candidate is launching the party to coincide with the October 5 release of his new book 'Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy'.

Sep 10, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

'We'll Save California': Larry Elder Attacked on the Street by Woman in Gorilla Mask

Elder made it only 12 minutes at the encampment on 3rd Avenue before at least one person hurled an egg at him, causing him to get in an SUV and exit the scene.

Sep 9, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

Haqqani Network's Stamp on Afghan Government; Interior Minister on US Terror List

Sirajuddin Haqqani, the new interior minister, is the son of the founder of the Haqqani network, classified as a terrorist group by Washington.

Sep 8, 2021

By Reuters

US Will Be Forced to Reinvade Afghanistan, Says Top US Senator Lindsey Graham

Graham referenced the Taliban's close ties with Al Qaeda and said the existing regime would cause enough turmoil to force US troops back in.

Sep 7, 2021

By Nirmeeti Patole

Battle for Panjshir in Balance as Taliban Use Advanced US Weapons

The NRF claimed to have killed 600 Taliban fighters, but the Taliban claimed it was on the brink of victory.

Sep 6, 2021

By IBTimes APAC Desk

BBC Peddling Pak Fiction? Christine Fair Cut off by Channel For Saying Pakistan Supports Taliban

"You are doing their propaganda work," the South Asia expert told the presenter before being cut off.

Sep 5, 2021

By IBTimes APAC Desk

Saudi Arabia Foils Suspected Houthi Missile Attack on Eastern Oil Region

There was no impact on facilities belonging to state-controlled oil giant Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabian officials said.

Sep 5, 2021

By Reuters

Lauren Boebert Gets Dragged on Twitter After Crediting John Adams for Samuel Adams Quote

Lauren Boebert misattributed a quote by founding father and contemporary beer icon Samuel Adams to John Adams, the second president of the United States.

Sep 4, 2021

By Manthan C.

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