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North Korea confirms American soldier's presence, says seeking refuge due to "ill-treatment" by US Army

Aug 17, 2023

King crossed the military demarcation line from South Korea into North Korea in July during a tour of the Joint Security Area inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ). King, a junior enlisted soldier assigned to US Forces Korea, had faced assault charges in South Korea and was due to return to Fort Bliss, Texas, and be removed from the military just one day before he crossed into North Korea, CNN previously reported.

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Sudanese people who fled the conflict cross border between Sudan and Chad. (File Photo/Reuters)

Sudan civil war spiralling out of control, says UN as more than 1 million flee

Aug 17, 2023

According to a report issued by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the conflict in Sudan has caused the internal displacement of more than 3.4 million people. The Central African Republic, Egypt, Libya, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Chad are among the nations in the region where refugees from Sudan have arrived.
US President Joe Biden with Japan PM Fumio Kishida and South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol. (File Photo/Reuters)

US expected to expand South Korea and Japan security limit during trilateral summit

Aug 17, 2023
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Image Credit: Twitter/@MohamedBinZayed)

UAE leaders congratulate Gabon President on Independence Day

Aug 17, 2023

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Bhutan: Olympic Committee to build eight more Astroturf football grounds

Aug 17, 2023

Bhutan Olympic Committee plans to develop the Astro-turf football grounds in Haa, Gelephu, Zhemgang, Gasa, Wangdue Phodrang, Samtse,...
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre (File Photo/Source: White House YouTube)

US’ main focus is safe return of soldier, who crossed over into North Korea: White House

Aug 17, 2023

The White House, on Wednesday (local time), said that the US' main focus is the safe return of...
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US State Secretary Blinken speaks on phone with Paul Whelan, who is detained in Russia on espionage charges

Aug 17, 2023

US State Secretary Antony Blinken spoke with American Paul Whelan, who is detained in Russia
US Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C Fick (Credit: US State Department)

US State Department’s ambassador for cyberspace to visit India today

Aug 17, 2023
US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra (Credit: HHS TV Program)

"Can expect great things...": US Health and Human Services Secretary

Aug 17, 2023
Union Minister Mandaviya holds meeting with WHO Chief Tedros

Union Minister Mandaviya holds meeting with WHO Chief on sidelines of G20 Health Ministers meeting

Aug 17, 2023
Indian Coast Guard evacuates Chinese national (Photo/ANI)

Indian Coast Guard pulls off daring operation, evacuates Chinese national

Aug 17, 2023
US Indo-Pacific Command official Rear Admiral Thomas M Henderschedt with Director General Defence Intelligence Agency Lieutenant General Dinesh Singh Rana (Photo/ANI)

US Indo-Pacific Command official calls on Indian defence intel Chief

Aug 17, 2023
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UAE: MRO Middle East and AIME will return for record edition in 2024

Aug 17, 2023
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UAE: GSA discusses opportunities for partnership with IIHF, ISU

Aug 17, 2023
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Tel Aviv University surprises in global entrepreneurship rankings

Aug 17, 2023
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New York bans TikTok on government devices citing 'security concerns'

Aug 17, 2023
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden (Photo: Reuters)

President Biden, First Lady to visit wildfire-hit Hawaii to review recovery work

Aug 16, 2023
US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel (Image Credit: YouTube/USDepartmentofState)

“Unacceptable”: US condemns Russian attack on Ukrainian grain infrastructure

Aug 16, 2023
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Over 60 feared dead after boat capsizes off Cape Verde

Aug 16, 2023