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October 31, 2019 2:10 PM

35th ASEAN Summit begins in Bangkok

<span style="color: #222222;">The 35th ASEAN Summit began today in Bangkok. The summit will continue till November 4. Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan -o-Cha inaugurated this summit at IMPACT convention complex. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is...

October 31, 2019 9:11 AM

US House likely to vote on Prez Trump impeachment inquiry

The full US House of Representatives is likely to vote today on the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, addressing the White House argument that the probe has been illegitimate. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has scheduled a vote today, saying in a letter to fellow representative...

October 31, 2019 8:44 AM

Syrian govt & Opposition delegates meet to draft new constitution

Syrian government and Opposition delegates have begun meeting in Geneva to draft a new constitution as a prelude to U.N.-supervised elections for their war-torn country. A total of 150 delegates representing the government, opposition and civil society  yesterday met at the United Natio...

October 31, 2019 7:46 AM

Chile pulls out of hosting APEC and COP 25 due to protests

Chile has pulled out of hosting two major international summits, including a UN climate change conference, as anti-government protests continue. President Sebastián Piñera said the decision had caused him pain but his government needed to prioritise re-establishing public order.<br ...

October 31, 2019 7:38 AM

US: New wind-driven wildfire erupts in Southern California

In US, a new wildfire erupted yesterday in wind-whipped Southern California, forcing the evacuation of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and nearby homes. Both ends of the state struggled with blazes, dangerously gusty weather and deliberate blackouts.<br />''<br ...

October 31, 2019 7:32 AM

Pakistan's ailing ex-PM Nawaz Sharif's health improves

Pakistan's ailing former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's health today showed signs of improvement. According to a medical board, Mr Sharif's platelet count has stabilised and blood pressure is under control.<br />''<br />''69 year old Shar...

October 31, 2019 7:28 AM

Sheikh Sultan inaugurates Sharjah International Book Fair 2019

The 38th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2019 was inaugurated today by Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.  Nearly 1800 exhibitors from 77 countries are participating in the Fair. The fair will showcase 987 activiti...

October 30, 2019 10:02 PM

Turkey says 'largely reached agreement' with Russia in Syria talks

<span style="color: #222222;">Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar today said that talks between Turkish and Russian officials on developments in northeast Syria have concluded and the two delegations have largely reached an agreement.<br />'' ...

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