Pakistan: Locals at Khyber uproot trees planted by government
The initiative was part of the Imran Khan government to mark ‘Tiger Force Day’
Web Desk August 10, 2020
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Lebanese PM steps down in wake of Beirut explosion protests
"May God protect Lebanon," PM Hassan Diab said after declaring his resignation
By PTI August 11, 2020
Chinese man swims to Taiwanese island for freedom
The Kinmen islands are located just around 10km off the coast of China
Web Desk August 10, 2020
China sends fighter jets over the Taiwan strait as US health chief visits Taipei
Washington had broken off diplomatic relations with Taipei in favour of China...
Web Desk August 10, 2020
Bill Gates says coronavirus spread might end in many countries in 2021
Gates noted it will be hard to reverse economic damage caused by COVID-19
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Eight, including six French aid workers, shot dead in Niger
French President Emmanuel Macron denounced the “deadly act”
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Afghanistan council agrees to free 400 Taliban prisoners to set up peace talks
The US and Taliban had earlier negotiated to release 5,000 prisoners
By PTI August 09, 2020 -
New Zealand marks 100 days without COVID-19 community transmission
For New Zealanders, life has largely returned to normal
By PTI August 09, 2020 -
Who is Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong media billionaire arrested by China?
Jimmy Lai has been a prominent supporter of the pro-democracy movement in Hong...
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Mahinda Rajapaksa takes oath as Sri Lankan Prime Minister
Mahinda Rajapaksa polled the highest votes recorded by a candidate in SL history
By PTI August 09, 2020 -
Lebanon Cabinet resigns over Beirut blast
The blast left 160 dead, thousands injured, and 3 lakh rendered homeless
By PTI August 10, 2020 -
Is France trying to reconquer Lebanon, ask critics, after Macron's visit. Their history, explained
In aftermath of Beirut blasts, how religious faultlines are coming to the fore
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MEA clarifies after Nepal objects to Jaishankar calling Buddha Indian
Nepal foreign ministry objected to EAM calling Buddha among the "greatest...
By Rekha Dixit August 09, 2020 -
Indus Water Treaty meeting: Pakistan insists talks be held on Wagah border
India had requested a virtual meeting keeping COVID-19 in mind
By PTI August 09, 2020
