Morning news brief: Imran Khan booked under anti-terrorism charges, Indiana governor visits Taiwan, & more
morning brief
Imran Khan, the former prime minister has been booked on terrorism-related charges after allegedly threatening a judge and two police officers during a public event in Islamabad. In other news, Indiana governor Deric Holcomb became the latest Congress member to visit Taiwan, amid escalating tensions with China. In other news, the US and South Korea have begun their annual joint military drill to the dismay of their "notorious" neighbour, North Korea.
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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan booked under anti-terrorism charges
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman was booked under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). For disregarding judicial and law enforcement authorities, Niazi has been the subject of a First Information Report (FIR) under Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Indiana governor Eric Holcomb visits Taiwan amid rising tensions with China
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Nigeria: Protesters take to the streets, police fire shots
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US-Iran war: Tehran draws red lines — seven demands before any peace talks
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Russia-Europe tensions: Polish PM warns Russian attacks could test NATO's unity
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Mark Carney mimics Trump in hilarious moment over C$70 billion clean-energy investment; room erupts in laughter
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Pentagon revives mandatory testosterone testing for male troops aged 30 and above
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Delhi voter roll shake-up: 3.31 million electors flagged in SIR review
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‘End of my career...’: NSA Doval recalls tense Sikkim mission when China captured Indian intelligence team
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Report: Iran rebuilding Taleghan 2, nuclear site tied to past weapons research, hit twice by Israel
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Trump defends AI amid growing alarm, announces new 'AI force' and promises an 'AI czar'
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Iran sets 7 conditions to end war with US: What are Tehran’s demands?
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Trump announces ‘AI Force’ as debate grows over AI risks and regulation
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China may have gained access to US's classified F-35 jets; parts meant for repairs diverted to Hong Kong, sparking Pentagon inquiry
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Gaza under attack: Health chief's son killed in IDF strikes
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Arvind Kejriwal, family members, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta get SIR notices
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Cochin shipyard starts building Indian Navy's next-gen missile vessels
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Saudi vs Houthis: Houthis claim missiles & drones used in attack on key Saudi sites
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Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore's removal, Gaza conflict during Philadelphia concert: 'I cannot hide how I feel'
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‘Will go to any extent’: Pakistan vows to defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
66 years of the Indus Waters Treaty: How India and Pakistan settled a bitter river dispute
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The Verdict | When precision fails: US commits war crime in Minab school strike, UN finds
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9 women found dead near Johannesburg: South Africans rally, demand 'enough' to femicide
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Kampala-Ankara rift deepens: Uganda suspends military ties, seeks Fred Lumbuye's extradition
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Trump wants to rename ‘Artificial Intelligence’, gives 3 options: Which one would you pick?
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US-Iran war: Tehran sets seven conditions to re-engage in talks with US
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Reacher star Alan Ritchson opens up about alleged blackmail, suicide attempt during difficult period
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Africa is splitting, and a lot sooner than estimated, giving way to a new ocean
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Flying cars in UAE: Ras Al Khaimah signs deal with Chinese company to test new transport
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Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House over ‘FAKE NEWS’
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Trump 2.0: Dark days ahead for America’s ‘imperial presidency’
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How many F-35s does Britain, Japan and Israel have?
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Harry Brook targets long reign at top of T20I rankings after Sri Lanka sweep
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Russia's deadly Ukraine strikes kill 2 in Sumy, hit Dnipro mall
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Russia holds first parliamentary elections since the beginning of the Ukraine war
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Raphinha hat-trick powers Barcelona to 3-1 win over Sevilla in La Liga
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According to the statement released by Holcomb’s office, the Republican governor will be conducting an "economic development trip" in Taiwan and South Korea following the signing of the CHIPS Act (which allowed massive investments in the semiconductor chip manufacturing industry).
South Korea & USA kick off military exercises, much to the chagrin of North Korea
The military drill started on Monday (August 22) and is expected to carry on till September 1. The drill will see both sides carry out field exercises involving tens of thousands of troops, tanks, aircraft and warships.
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