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Spyware Campaign Poses As iOS And Android COVID-19 Tracker; What To Do?

A suspected cyber espionage app is reportedly posing as a COVID-19 tracker to entice Android and iOS users.

Terrorism News: German Police Arrest Four IS Suspects For Allegedly Planning Attack On US Military Bases

German Police

The suspects received orders from IS leadership in Syria and Afghanistan.

Afghan Girls Try Building Ventilator From Used Car Parts

An all-girl team of Afghan robot-builders is trying to build a ventilator prototype out of used car parts for coronavirus patients in Herat

Afghan girls try building ventilator from used car parts

The police raid sparked a storm of protest, with News Corp, Australia's largest news media company, warning of 'a dangerous act of intimidation'

Australian Court Says Raid At Centre Of Press Freedom Row 'Unlawful'

Australian court says raid at centre of press freedom row 'unlawful'

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A policemen in protective gear helps clear the Nizamuddin area of New Delhi after a Coronavirus outbreak following a religious gathering

Coronavirus May Sharply Cut South Asian Economic Growth, Undo Gains Made Against Poverty: World Bank

The World Bank warned that the coronavirus pandemic is likely to severely hurt South Asian economies

Kabul is one of many capital cities to impose a lockdown to try and stop the spread of coronavirus

ADB Announces $20 Bln Virus Rescue Package

ADB announces $20 bln virus rescue package

US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad is returning to Doha for peace talks with the Taliban

US Envoy Calls Afghan Prisoner Releases 'Important Step'

US envoy calls Afghan prisoner releases 'important step'

Assange and his lawyers argue that he should be bailed from prison because of the risk of catching the coronavirus there

Lawyer Says Assange Fathered Two Kids With Her While In Ecuador Embassy

Lawyer says Assange fathered two kids with her while in Ecuador embassy

Washington signed a key deal with the Taliban in February that promised the withdrawal of US and foreign troops from Afghanistan by next summer, provided the militants start talks with Kabul and adhere to other guarantees, including a prisoner exchange

Taliban Set To Release First Prisoners In Fragile Afghan Exchange

Taliban set to release first prisoners in fragile Afghan exchange

A man wearing a facemask walks in front of a mural at Leishenshan Hospital in Wuhan, China

Asia Virus Latest: China Imported Cases Rise, World Bank Warning

Asia virus latest: China imported cases rise, World Bank warning

Washington signed a key deal with the Taliban in February that promised the withdrawal of US and foreign troops from Afghanistan by next summer, provided the militants start talks with Kabul and adhere to other guarantees, including a prisoner exchange

Taliban Set To Release 20 Prisoners: Insurgent Spokesman

Taliban set to release 20 prisoners: insurgent spokesman

The report warned that the pandemic will reinforce inequality in the region

Pandemic A 'Perfect Storm' For South Asia, World Bank Says

Pandemic a 'perfect storm' for South Asia, World Bank says

US officials claimed to have had success in disrupting the online propaganda efforts of the Islamic State as part of an offensive hacking operation

5 Rockets Hit US Airbase In Afghanistan, Islamic State Claims Responsibility

"Five rockets were fired at Bagram airfield early this morning. There were no casualties."

The releases come as Afghan President Ashraf Ghani faces an ongoing political crisis

Taliban Protest As Kabul Releases Another 100 Insurgents

Taliban protest as Kabul releases another 100 insurgents

A man wearing a facemask against coronavirus walks past a wall painted with images of US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad and Taliban co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, in Kabul

Afghan Government Releases 100 Taliban Prisoners

Afghan government releases 100 Taliban prisoners

John Prine performs onstage during the 2019 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala, where he was among those inducted

John Prine, Revered American Folk Songwriter, Dies Of Coronavirus Complications

John Prine, revered American folk songwriter, dies of coronavirus complications

The Taliban's political spokesman has blamed the administration of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani for delaying the prisoner release

Taliban End 'Fruitless' Meetings With Afghan Govt Over Prisoner Swap

Taliban end 'fruitless' meetings with Afghan govt over prisoner swap

Rights groups have warned of a race against time to protect inmates, calling on all countries to relieve the pressure on packed prisons through early release rulings

Prisoners Dread Virus Outbreak In Race Against Time

Prisoners dread virus outbreak in race against time

Seal Team

'SEAL Team' Season 3, Episode 17 Preview: Action In Afghanistan

Sonny will meet his childhood friend in “SEAL Team” Season 3, episode 17.

Pakistan wants to test or quarantine those who congregated at the event held by the Tablighi Jamaat -- an Islamic missionary movement

20,000 Worshippers Quarantined In Pakistan After Major Search

20,000 worshippers quarantined in Pakistan after major search

Daniel Pearl was the South Asia bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal when he was abducted in Karachi in January 2002 while researching a story about Islamist militants

Four Acquitted In Daniel Pearl Murder Rearrested Pending Appeal

Four acquitted in Daniel Pearl murder rearrested pending appeal

Indonesia Frees 18,000 Inmates From Bursting Jails Over Virus Fears

Indonesia frees 18,000 inmates from bursting jails over virus fears

A prisoner swap between the Afghan government and the Taliban has been delayed, with Kabul gripped by fresh political bickering and infighting

Afghan Govt Holds Talks With Taliban In Kabul On Prisoner Swap

Afghan govt holds talks with Taliban in Kabul on prisoner swap

Russian jails are overcrowded, poorly ventilated and have inadequate healthcare and sanitation, says Amnesty International

Campaigners Urge Russia To Release Prisoners, As Virus Spreads

Campaigners urge Russia to release prisoners, as virus spreads

Seal Team

'SEAL Team' Season 3, Episode 17: Air Date And More

Sonny will meet a childhood friend in “SEAL Team” Season 3, episode 17.

The US federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana

US To Free Some Prisoners Amid Coronavirus Threat

US to free some prisoners amid coronavirus threat

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