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Belarusian opposition leader asks EU not to recognise election result
Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya appealed to European Union leaders on Wednesday not to recognise what she said were fraudulent presidential elections, urging the bloc to respect the choice of the Belarusian people.
Google Unveils New AI-Powered Web App in India that Converts Sounds into Musical Instruments
The Sounds of India project was launched as a result of a collaboration between Google, Prasar Bharati, and Virtual Bharat.
'Huge Victory': #CBITakesOver Trends on Social Media After Supreme Court Announces Verdict in Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case
Sushant Singh Rajput death case will now be handled by the Central Bureau of Investigation, announced Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Old Dhaka Hand Shringla Rushes to the Rescue as India Tries to Placate Friend Bangladesh
The latest trigger between the countries is a possible loan by Bangladesh from the Chinese for a project related to the Teesta River.
Afghan officials: Sticky bomb attacks in Kabul kill 2 people
Two sticky bombs targeted Afghan government employees in Kabul early on Wednesday, killing two people, including a police officer, and wounding two others, police said.
UN crisis looms as US readies demand for Iran sanctions
After a resounding defeat in the U.N. Security Council, the United States is poised to call for the United Nations to reimpose sanctions on Iran under a rarely used diplomatic maneuver a move that is likely to further isolate the Trump administration and...
Elder statesmen, activists, rising stars make case for Democrat Biden in White House
The Democratic Party formally nominated Joe Biden for U.S. president at its national convention on Tuesday, turning to future leaders and elder statesmen to make the case for why he is the right choice to face Republican President Donald Trump in November...
WHAT TO WATCH: Biden agenda and reviving Obama enthusiasm
Democrats hoping to create a surge of enthusiasm behind Joe Bidens presidential bid will look to Wednesdays convention headliners to broaden the party's focus from a multipart rebuke of President Donald Trump to a message of change.
UAE-Israel agreement followed many years of discrete talks
Secret talks and quiet ties: That's what paved the way for last week's deal between the United Arab Emirates and Israel to normalize relations.
'Testing & Tracing' is Important But It Won't be Enough to Beat Coronavirus. Know Why
Tracing and testing might be inadequate unless combined with other measures, experts say.
India's Cyber Security Coordinator Calls for Global Cooperation to Fight Cyber Crime
At Kaspersky's first online Asia-Pacific policy forum on cyber resilience, Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Rajesh Pant, the first national cyber security coordinator of India, also underlined the need for individuals and companies alike to adapt to new strategies to bette...
Global Markets: Asian stocks at 7-month highs after Wall Street cracks more records
Asian shares climbed to a sevenmonth peak on Wednesday tracking the S&P 500, which scaled alltime highs driven by ever expanding policy stimulus aimed at cushioning the blow to economies from the coronavirus pandemic.
Oil prices skid as concerns over U.S. demand recovery seep through market
Oil prices slid on Wednesday as concerns grew that U.S. fuel demand may not recover quickly amid stalled talks on a postcoronavirus economic stimulus package, overshadowing a biggerthanexpected drawdown in U.S. crude stocks.
Strong Immunity Key for Fighting Covid-19, Says Health Min Harsh Vardhan
People who don't focus on their food have many deficiencies, that weaken their immune system, he said, and emphasised on the need to eat right and safe food.
US and China Agree to Double Airline Flights Between Them Amid Standoff
The US Transportation Department announced the increase Tuesday, saying that China's aviation authority decided this week to permit expanded flights by Unite.