Politics
Critics predict a short life for Pezeshkian’s cabinet
Even President Masoud Pezeshkian's supporters criticize his cabinet choice, knowing key ministers, including Foreign, Intelligence and Defense Ministers were selected...
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Indonesia holds first cabinet meeting in planned new capital, Nusantara
JAKARTA, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo held his first cabinet meeting in his planned new capital, Nusantara,...
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Jaya Bachchan and Jagdeep Dhankhar clash again; Opposition, led by Sonia Gandhi, stages Rajya Sabha walkout
Jaya Bachchan and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar clashed again after the veteran actress-turned-politician accused the Vice President of addressing...
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Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz, a State Governor, for VP
NEW YORK, Aug 8 (APP): US VP Kamala Devi Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate on...
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Muslim scholars urge Bangladesh Army to hold transparent elections after premier flees country
A group of Muslim scholars urged the Bangladesh Army on Monday to protect the country and hold transparent elections. The...
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Xi stresses preserving China’s cultural, natural heritage
BEIJING, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged further efforts to preserve the country's cultural and natural...
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Students want Nobel laureate Yunus to head Bangladesh’s transitional gov’t
The key coordinators of the student movement that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee Bangladesh proposed Nobel laureate Mohammad...
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Bangladesh PM Hasina Wajid resigns in response to protestors’ demands
Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina has stepped down from the post of Prime Minister in the face of mass protests demanding her...
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Xi holds talks with Timor-Leste president, urges promoting bilateral ties
BEIJING, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste Jose...
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Deputy PM Mawlawi Abdul Kabir Engages with Salang and Sar-e Pol Elders on Security and Development Initiatives
KABUL(BNA) – Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, Deputy Prime Minister for Political Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, recently met with...
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