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Will Biden and Trump face one another in presidential debates? There's no commitment yet
Nikki Haley is challenging Donald Trump to debate. Trump is challenging Joe Biden to debate. And Biden is laughing Trump off, at least publicly.
Cyprus President Wants the European Union to Discuss Designating Syria Safe Zones for Refugees
President Nikos Christodoulides said Cyprus is working with like-minded EU member nations to start a discussion about that goal in order to help alleviate the pressure that Mediterranean countries receiving the most refugees and migrants are under
Pakistan Elections: Nawaz Sharif Faces Tough Time to Put Together Govt; Status of Provincial Assemblies
PPP has called its Central Executive Committee meeting in Islamabad on Monday where its demand for the premiership is expected to be decided. According to Pakistan’s daily The Express Tribune, PPP wanted the premiership for itself and is not keen on givin...
How PM Modi’s December Meeting With the Emir of Qatar Set the Ball Rolling for Release of 8 Indian Navy Veterans
The release and return of the eight Indian Navy veterans, who were jailed in Qatar on spying charges, is being seen as a big diplomatic win for India which used both official and the back channels to achieve the release. PM Narendra Modi had met the Emir...
Eight Indian Navy Veterans Jailed in Qatar on Spying Charges Freed, Seven Return Home
Qatari authorities have released eight Indian Navy veterans who were initially sentenced to death, with the punishment later commuted to an extended prison term following diplomatic intervention by New Delhi.
Greeks Protest Against Same-sex Marriage, Adoption Reform
The Orthodox Church of Greece -- which has close ties to many government MPs -- has said it is "totally opposed" to the reform, arguing that it "condemns" children to grow up in an "environment of confusion"
Mexican Activist, Who Was Searching for Her Brother, Helped Find Hundreds Missing, Killed
Her detractors warned her before killing her that she would wound up like the ones she was looking for.
Indonesia Elections: Prabowo Subianto Emerges as Frontrunner in Polls
The polls said Prabowo Subianto will win next week’s election in a single round and with a majority.
'My Memory Is Fine': Biden's Age Back Under Scrutiny After Classified Documents Probe
US President Joe Biden defends his mental competence in response to accusations of mishandling classified documents
In Chinese New Year Message, Singapore PM Urges Couples to 'Add a Little Dragon' to Their Family
Singapore's PM urges couples to have babies in the Year of the Dragon, emphasizing government support. Fertility rates dip despite encouragement
Hostage Situation on Swiss Train Ends With Suspect Killed In Police Raid
Hostage situation in Switzerland ends with suspect killed. Motives unknown. Rare occurrence in the country. Details emerge from police briefing
India-Bangladesh Ties Role Model for Neighbourhood: Foreign Minister Mahmud
In an interactive session at a think-tank, Mahmud described 1.2 million "forcibly displaced" Rohingya refugees as a "burden" on Bangladesh and sought India's assistance for their repatriation to Myanmar
Pakistan Election 2024: How Does The Country's Electoral System Work?
Get insights into Pakistan's electoral system as the nation prepares for a crucial national election, shaping its governance for the next five years
Followers of Jailed Khan Vow Covert Vote During Pakistan Polls
The South Asian nation's poll has already been stained by allegations of pre-vote rigging, with Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party barred from contesting as a bloc, prevented from rallying and censored from the airwaves
Withdraw IDF Troops, Exchange Prisoners: All About Hamas's 3-Stage Ceasefire Proposal That Could End War In Gaza
The group, which governs Gaza, said in an addendum to the proposal that it wished for the release of 1500 prisoners, a third of whom it wanted to select from the list of Palestinians handed life sentences by Israel
Free Trade Agreement with India by Year-end, Says Sri Lankan Foreign Minister
Sri Lanka and India resumed talks on the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement in Colombo at the 12th round in October last year. The original talks were stalled after several rounds of talks between 2016 and 2018 due to political and trade union...