According to a website "Fact Focus", the growth of retired general Asim Saleem Bajwa "family’s business empire in the United States and later in Pakistan" matched his rise in power

WION Dispatch: Will Pak respond to Asim Bajwa corruption charges?

Taiwan plans to issue new passports emphasising its independent identity and downgrading connections with China.

WION Dispatch: Taiwan resdesigns passport to avoid confusion with China

In a major crackdown over Chinese investment in India, The Govt of India on Wednesday in another digital strike banned 118 apps including Pubg. The move comes out amid India and China are sharing conflicts over border. However Ministry of Information and Technology said that 'this move will safeguard the interests of crores of Indian mobile and internet users'

India bans another 118 apps including Pubg amid border tensions with China

India on Wednesday accused Pakistan of propagating fake news through social media platforms calling it "malicious propaganda, misinformation, #infodemic, fake news."

India calls out Pakistan for motivated false propaganda on social media

India has said that China again engaged in "provocative action" even as their military talks were underway and termed the PLA bid a reflection of "complete disregard" to bilateral understandings.

What is the importance of Ladakh's Pangong Tso South Bank? WION Explainer | India-China

Russia praised its embattled ally Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s proposals for constitutional changes; Report is here, watch this video.

Russia backs Lukashenko’s constitution reform for Belarus

On Jan. 7, 2015, the Kouachi brothers went on a killing spree in the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo, whose satire on race, religion and politics tested the limits of what society would accept in the name of free speech.

Trial of suspected Charlie Hebdo attack accomplices begins

Residents along Indonesia's Cisadane river are facing a double threat. Here, the Coronavirus has brought not just deadly disease, but also a deluge of medical waste: a constant stream of syringes, face masks and hazmat suits floating by.

Indonesian rivers flooded with medical waste, residents at a risk of contracting virus

President of central Tibet administrations, Lobsang Sangay slams China over Chinese President Xi Jinping's agenda for tibet. Sangay said no compliance unless Dalai Lama is taken into confidence.

Tibetan President challenges Chinese cynicism

China is expected to at least double the number of its nuclear warheads over the next decade from the low 200s now and is nearing the ability to launch nuclear strikes by land, air and sea, a capacity known as a triad, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

China to double nuclear warheads in the next decade

New chapter in India-Bangladesh bilateral ties. Tripura will open its waterways to connect with Bangladesh. 90km long inland waterways to open on September 5. Both nations revive pre-partition mode of connectivity.

Tripura-Bangladesh inland waterways route to be open on September 5

Millions of kids will attend schools in new academic year from September as countries like France, Spain & US are looking at reopening amid Coronavirus pandemic. Several months long closure has widened educational gap.

Back to school in times of pandemic, France, Spain & US look at reopening

India reported 78,357 new coronavirus cases and 1045 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the death toll to 66,333, the health ministry said. The number of coronavirus cases in the country has climbed to 37,69,524 which includes 8,01,282 active cases, the ministry added.

India records 78,357 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

A quad ministerial meet between India, US, Australia and Japan is being planned and is expected to take place in Delhi, according to US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun

Quad ministerial meet in Delhi soon, says US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun

Tight security surrounded the justice tribunal in Paris on Wednesday (September 2), ahead of the trial on the Charlie Hebdo shootings.

Charlie Hebdo attack trial set to begin under tight security

During his visit to the United Arab Emirates, the White House Adviser Jared Kushner said that he is hoping other Arab nations would normalise their relations with Israel. So far no Arab country other than UAE has discussed any measures to normalise ties with Israel.

White House Adviser Kushner visited UAE on a diplomatic tour

India has said that China again engaged in "provocative action" even as their military talks were underway and termed the PLA bid a reflection of "complete disregard" to bilateral understandings. Indian External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said that the Indian side was able to prevent these attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo due to the timely "defensive action".

India: China violated previously-reached understanding

Automobile manufactures look to restock their inventory channels. Sales are expected to rebound more near festive season in India.

India: Auto sales to rebound more near festivals

Venezuela's oil exports recovered slightly in August after two months at historic lows, boosted by increased sales to India, according to internal documents from state-run oil firm PDVSA and Refinitiv Eikon data.

Venezuela's oil exports rise in August on sales to India

The U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Tuesday it has extended China tariff exclusions for a wide range of goods, including smart watches and certain medical masks, through the end of 2020, rather than renewing the previous one-year extensions.

U.S. extends some China tariff exclusions only through year end

U.S. manufacturing activity accelerated to a nearly two-year high in August aided by a surge in new orders, but employment at factories continued to lag amid safety restrictions intended to slow the spread of COVID-19.

US manufacturing activity strongest in two years

Representatives of Iran and the world powers are working to save the nuclear deal with Tehran agreed Tuesday in Vienna to do everything possible to preserve the landmark 2015 agreement in their first meeting since the United States announced a bid to restore United Nations sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

China says United States is sabotaging Iran nuclear deal

Pakistan on Tuesday blocked access to Tinder and several other dating apps in a bid to control "immoral" and "indecent" content, just days after regulators threatened to shut down YouTube for similar reasons.

Pakistan blocks Tinder, other dating apps over 'immoral' content

Fed up with being confused for China amid the coronavirus pandemic and Beijing's stepped-up efforts to assert sovereignty, Taiwan said on Wednesday it would redesign its passport to give greater prominence to the island's name.

Taiwan to change passport, fed up with confusion with China

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is not yet done with the power grab. He has unseated two more royals on corruption charges. Now, only a few rivals are left.

Gravitas: Two Saudi Royals Nudged Out Of Power

Sudan's power-sharing government signed a peace agreement with key rebel groups on Monday (August 31), a significant step towards resolving deep-rooted conflicts from the long rule of ousted leader Omar al-Bashir.

Sudan: Rebels groups agree to sign peace deal

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia imposed travel bans on President Alexander Lukashenko and 29 other Belarusian officials on Monday, signalling impatience with the West's cautious approach by announcing sanctions without waiting for the rest of the EU.

Baltic states impose sanctions on Alexander Lukashenko and other Belarus officials

Thousands of opposition supporters marched through the streets of Minsk on the 66th birthday of President Alexander Lukashenko. Calling for an end to Lukashenko's rule amid a heavy security presence and despite dozens of arrests.

Vladimir Putin agrees to meet Belarus President Lukashenko soon

Two months after violent clashes along Line of Actual Control between the Chinese troops and the Indian armed forces, fresh clashes have been reported at Pangong Tso in Ladakh. And the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China has demanded India withdraw troops from their shared border, its military spokesman said on Monday.

China violates status quo at LAC again, No physical clash between India and China

Zimbabwean wildlife authorities are investigating the deaths of 12 elephants last week in a forest north of the country's famed Hwange National Park, an official said Sunday.

Video: Zimbabwe probes deaths of 12 elephants near Hwange park

The Danish government on Monday proposed significantly boosting state spending next year, including creating a $1.5 billion “war chest” to help its coronavirus-hit economy and secure access to a future vaccine.

Denmark plans $1.5 billion coronavirus 'war chest' in fiscal boost

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