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Afghan government releases five hundred Taliban prisoners

Having released 4,100 captured Taliban prisoners in recent months, the Afghan government will today add…

Deutsche Bank’s incoming Asia-Pacific CEO to begin term from Singapore

Deutsche Bank’s incoming Asia-Pacific CEO, Alexander von zur Muehlen, is set to begin his term…

France’s preliminary second quarter GDP data to be released

France will release its preliminary second quarter GDP figures today. France’s National Institute of Statistics…

Zimbabwe to stage protests against state corruption and economic crisis

Planned opposition protests will likely take place in Harare today as discontent rises over record…

US set to halt select COVID-19 relief measures

The US will likely halt the provision of multiple COVID-19 relief measures to its eligible…

Deadline arrives for EU regulators to decide Alstom, Bombardier deal

EU antitrust regulators are expected to allow Alstom, a French rail-maker, to buy Bombardier’s rail…

Chilean President to deliver annual state of the nation address

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera will deliver the annual state of the nation address today, as…

US weight on the scale tips Indonesia’s strategic balance

Jakarta’s non-aligned stance is challenged by a maritime dispute with China and the threat of US sanctions.

US to launch Perseverance Mars Mission

The US will launch its “Perseverance” Mars 2020 rover today. Perseverance is the most technologically…

Malaysia-Singapore rail link deal to be inked

Malaysian and Singaporean officials will today sign agreements to proceed with the construction of the…