China accused of 'provocative' military movements in Ladakh

SRINAGAR, Aug 31 (AP): India said Monday its soldiers thwarted China's "provocative" military movements near a disputed border in Ladakh months into their deadliest standoff in decades.A statement by India's defense ministry said the Chinese army on Saturday night "carried out provocative military movements to change the status quo" and...

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Assad names new govt

DAMASCUS, Aug 31 (AFP): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued a decree Sunday appointing a new cabinet without changing the heads of so-called "sovereign" portfolios, days after confirming Hussein Arnous as the country's premier.The decree, published on the presidency's social media channels, keeps the heads of the foreign affairs, defence, interior,...

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Thailand delays purchase of Chinese submarines

BANGKOK, Aug 31 (AP): Thailand's government has decided to delay the purchase of two submarines from China, withdrawing its request to parliament to include the sum for an initial payment in the fiscal year 2021 national budget.Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri announced Monday that Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who concurrently serves...

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