News Archives for World - 2020-10-21

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World

At least 15 killed in Afghan stampede for visas

An estimated 3,000 Afghans had congregated on the open ground which is usually used for sports and public gatherings

Published 21 Oct, 2020 06:09pm

World

World’s longest passenger flight all rest to resume next month

The flight was already being operated between the two cities, covering a staggering 9,534 miles. However, due to global coronavirus pandemic, the operation was shut for the time being.

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 08:34pm

World

Pentagon chief stresses stronger alliances to counter China, Russia

China and the US have locked horns over trade, human rights and China's growing global tech ambitions in recent years.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 05:33pm

Europe

EU's Barnier moves to break Brexit stalemate

Britain abruptly froze the negotiations after EU leaders at a summit said it was up to Britain, not the EU, to make concessions, which London took as an affront.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 05:31pm

South Asia

Taliban ambush kills at least 25 Afghan security personnel

Provincial health director said 34 security personnel had been killed -- including the deputy police chief of the province.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 05:08pm

World

115 Taliban killed in last 24 hours in clashes with Afghan security forces

In a statement, the ministry said that a large amount of their ammunition and weapons have also been destroyed.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 03:06pm

World

Trump maintained ‘unknown bank account’ in China, paid nearly $200,000 in taxes: NYT

The tax records show the company "paid $188,561 in taxes in China while pursuing licensing deals there from 2013 to 2015," claims the publication.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:56pm

China

Historic Iran-China 25 year deal postponed until after the U.S. Election

Under the weight of international sanctions and domestic upheavals, Iran has visibly sought China’s financial and diplomatic support to mitigate their politically and economically strangulated role in the region, allegedly preparing a long-term (25 year) deal with the Chinese government.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 02:10pm

World

At least 11 women killed in stampede near Pakistan consulate in Afghanistan

The stampede occurred in a stadium where thousands had gathered to secure visas from the consulate.

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 02:10pm

World

Jamal Khashoggi's fiancée sues Saudi crown prince

"The objective of the murder was clear - to halt Mr Khashoggi's advocacy in the United States... for democratic reform in the Arab world," the lawsuit says.

Published 21 Oct, 2020 10:58am

World

Saudi arabia becomes first country in Arab world to issue scientific papers on COVID-19

The Kingdom has been ranked 25th globally and second in the Middle East for clinical research and studies on the virus

Published 21 Oct, 2020 10:54am

World

Goldman Sachs to pay US $2.8bn over 1MDB scandal

WASHINGTON: Global financial titan Goldman Sachs is preparing to admit wrongdoing in the massive 1MDB Malaysian...

Updated 21 Oct, 2020 03:25am

World

Historic mission: NASA probe Osiris-Rex set to 'kiss' asteroid Bennu

WASHINGTON: After a four-year journey, NASA's robotic spacecraft Osiris-Rex will descend to asteroid Bennu's...