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Is Turkey Running a Secret Nuclear Weapons Program With the Help of Pakistan?

An article by IANS cites reports that say Turkey could be possessing a considerable number of nuclear centrifuges made by Pakistan.

Jan 3, 2021

By Jacob J

Iran Warns Against 'Hostile Moves' on Soleimani's Death Anniversary

Iran's chief diplomat called on the US President Donald Trump to "be careful of a trap".

Jan 3, 2021

By IANS

Iran Goes Further Against Nuclear Deal, Informs UN of Plans to Enrich Uranium to 20%

As the incoming Biden Administration plans to rejoin the nuclear deal to deescalate the situation, Iran moves a step closer to weapons-grade uranium.

Jan 2, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

US Congress Votes to Override Trump's Veto of Defense Policy Bill

The Republican-led Senate voted 81 to 13 on Friday to override Trump's veto of the defense bill.

Jan 2, 2021

By IANS

Intelligence Report Reveals China's Plan to Attack US Troops in Afghanistan

According to unconfirmed intelligence, briefed to President Donald Trump, China allegedly put bounties on US soldiers in Afghanistan

Jan 1, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

SolarWinds Hackers Also Accessed Microsoft Source Code, Company Reveals

The hackers breached into Microsoft's internal network and used an internal account to view source code but as it had view-only access, they could not alter the codes.

Jan 1, 2021

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Cybersecurity

Fact Check: Was Biden Transition Team Removed From Pentagon For Passing Intel to China?

A viral claim stated that the Biden transition team passed on intel about "naval movements" in the contested South China Sea to the Chinese government.

Dec 31, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

With Mistrust and Dwindling Efficacy, China's Vaccine Diplomacy Is Failing

China bet big on its vaccine diplomacy to befriend scores of poor nations but with poor records and failure to offer complete vaccine data, it is failing.

Dec 29, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Joe Biden Accuses Defense Department of Transition Obstruction

Acting Defense Secretary says officials have been working with the 'utmost professionalism' to support transition activities.

Dec 29, 2020

By IANS

SHOCKING: Russia Admits to Hiding Hundreds of Thousands Coronavirus Deaths

As per the Rosstat statistics agency's report, Russia's COVID-19 death toll is around 186,000, making it the third-worst hit country in the world after the US and Brazil.

Dec 29, 2020

By Krishnendu Banerjee

Coronavirus

Fact Check: Will Kamala Harris Take Oath on Koran?

America's Last Line Of Defense, a Facebook page dedicated to satire stories, shared an article that was titled "Harris To Be Sworn In On Koran."

Dec 27, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

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Moroccan King, Israeli PM Netanyahu Hold 1st Phone Call Since Normalization

A joint Israeli-American delegation visited Morocco on Tuesday to sign several bilateral agreements.

Dec 26, 2020

By IANS

Can Mike Pence Reject 2020 Election Result to Favor Trump? Here's the Truth

A widely circulated claim stated that the vice president had the "power" to "reject the electors from the contested states."

Dec 25, 2020

By Vishakha Sonawane

Fact-Check: Did Members of Congress Earn Nearly $100K Each While Debating Over $600 Stimulus Checks?

A Twitter user claimed each member of Congress earned at least $100,000 during the time they spent "arguing whether or not we deserved $600" for COVID-19 relief.

Dec 24, 2020

By Manthan C.

Trump Pardons Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and Jared Kushner's Father

In total, Trump issued on Wednesday pardons to 26 individuals and commuted part or all of the sentences of an additional three people.

Dec 24, 2020

By IBTimes APAC Desk

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