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Aug 20, 2024
Manila [Philippines], August 20: The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday that the country has agreed to a request by the United States to temporarily host a U.S. immigrant visa processing center for "a limited number" of Afghan nationals.
Poland battles toxic golden algae
Steinmeier thanks Hungary for its contribution to German unity
Musk denies gifting Chechen strongman Kadyrov a Tesla truck
US vice president reiterates calls for Gaza war ceasefire
Talks maybe last chance for Gaza ceasefire, captive release: Blinken
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Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan applies to be Oxford chancellor
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 20: Jailed former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has applied to become the next chancellor of Britain's prestigious University of Oxford,...
Back to class after student-led revolution in Bangladesh
Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 20: After weeks of deadly student-led protests in Bangladesh toppled the autocratic premier, among the first things children at a school in...
Chinese, Philippine ships collide in South China Sea
Beijing [China], August 20: Philippine ships sustained serious damage Monday in pre-dawn collisions with Chinese vessels near a disputed reef, Manila's coast guard said, as...
Argentina judge halts deforestation of Chaco forest
Buenos Aires [Argentina], August 20: An Argentine federal judge ordered a three-month suspension of deforestation in northern Chaco province.
British entrepreneur Mike Lynch among missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily
London [UK], August 20: One man died and six people were missing, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter, after a luxury yacht...
Hamas, Islamic Jihad claim responsibility for bomb blast
Tel Aviv [Israel], August 20: The armed wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for a bomb blast near a synagogue in Tel Aviv...
Trump posts image of fake Taylor Swift endorsement
New York [US], August 20: Former President Donald Trump has posted a fake social media image of pop superstar Taylor Swift asking people to vote...
Hunter Biden loses bid to toss tax evasion case
Washington [US], August 20: A judge denied a bid by U.S. President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, to dismiss a federal tax evasion case brought against...
United Nations renews call for immediate release of personnel detained by Houthis
New York [US], August 20: Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, expressed his deep concern about the well-being of the United Nations personnel, members...
At least 77 million children, adolescents have some form of malnutrition in MENA: UNICEF
Amman [Jordan], August 20: At least 77 million, or 1 in 3, children in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have some form of malnutrition, according to the Regional Nutrition Strategic Direction for MENA launched by UNICEF today in Amman.
UAE places humanity at forefront of its priorities: Hazza bin Zayed
Bangladesh protestors eye new party to cement revolution
Aug 19, 2024
South Korea and the United States begin Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise
Harris implies Trump a 'coward' during Pennsylvania campaign appearance
Ukraine says it has destroyed second Russian bridge
Harris leads democrats with new hope amid old concerns
Russia denies report about indirect talks with Ukraine
Ukraine strengthens positions in Kursk; Russia advances in Donetsk
There is no more space in Gaza to shelter in: UNRWA
Former Afghan leader Karzai calls for girls and women to be educated
