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Elliott Broidy Pleads Guilty in Foreign Lobbying Case
When Mr. Trump won, Mr. Broidy began aggressively promoting his connections to the new administration to politicians, business executives and…
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Bhutan’s tree warrior: Spreading life in the world’s most climate conscious nation
THIMPHU: Sonam Phuntsho was just a young boy when the passion for planting enveloped him. In a rural village of eastern…
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Pentagon chief stresses stronger alliances to counter China, Russia
WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Mark Esper revealed a new initiative on Tuesday (Oct 20) to strengthen and expand US alliances with…
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Your Wednesday Briefing – The New York Times
Modi urges caution during festive season In a televised address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to keep their guard…
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Pakistan army to probe troops’ role in arrest of politician
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s army chief on Tuesday (Oct 20) ordered an investigation into allegations that a provincial police chief was kidnapped…
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India’s Modi Urges Virus Vigilance as Hindu Festival Season Nears
NEW DELHI — In a televised address Tuesday night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India urged his countrymen to tighten…
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Thailand admits first foreign tourists in 7 months
BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourist industry on Tuesday (Oct 20) took a modest step towards reviving its coronavirus-battered fortunes by welcoming 39 visitors…
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Despite steady popularity, Jokowi’s COVID-19 policies raise questions about decisiveness and communication: Analysts
JAKARTA: As Indonesian President Joko Widodo marks the first year of his second term in office on Tuesday (Oct 20),…
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PM Narendra Modi says India committed to COVID-19 vaccine for all citizens
MUMBAI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Oct 20) said the government was working rapidly to ensure the supply…
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China calls on India to honour pledge, return missing soldier
BEIJING: China’s military said it hopes India will make good on its pledge to swiftly return a Chinese soldier found…
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