Tensions in Indian-administered Kashmir rose Sunday over the weekend deployment of at least 10,000 paramilitary troops to the troubled region despite authorities’ assertions the move was routine. India maintains a deployment of…
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600 killed, 25 million affected due to in South Asia: UN
In India, more than 10 million people have been affected in Assam, Bihar, UP and other NE states including more than 4.3 million children. At least 600 people have been killed and…
Hong Kong police fire tear gas at protesters
Tear gas has been discharged by the Hong Kong police at an unrecognized protest comprising thousands of activists. The group of nonconformists been marching through the northern district of Yuen Long, condemning…
N. Korea says new missile a ‘solemn warning’ to South
North Korea said Friday that two missiles fired under the supervision of leader Kim Jong Un were newly designed tactical weapons that sent a “solemn warning” to the South over plans to…
Johnson to become Britain’s new PM with Brexit mission
Boris Johnson will officially become Britain’s prime minister on Wednesday with a mission to deliver Brexit by October 31 come what may, while fending off rebellious MPs. The former foreign secretary, best…
China says army can be deployed at Hong Kong’s request
China issued a stark reminder Wednesday that its army could be deployed in Hong Kong if city authorities requested support in maintaining “public order” after weeks of sometimes violent protests. Hong Kong…
Britain’s Boris Johnson in dates
Here are key dates in the life of Boris Johnson, who was named the new Conservative leader Tuesday and will become Britain’s next prime minister. – June 19, 1964: He is born…
Boris Johnson wins race to become Britain’s next PM
Boris Johnson won the race to become Britain’s next prime minister on Tuesday, heading straight into a confrontation over Brexit with Brussels and parliament, as well as a tense diplomatic standoff with…
Hong Kong protester attack on Beijing office hurt ‘all Chinese people’: envoy
China’s top envoy to Hong Kong hit out on Monday at anti-government protesters who daubed the walls of Beijing’s office in the city with graffiti saying the previous night’s events insulted “all…
Zelensky party wins absolute majority in Ukraine parliament vote: media
The party of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky won an absolute majority in parliamentary elections with a record share of the vote, according to partial results and media projections Monday. The comedian-turned president’s…
Japan’s Abe on course to retain majority in upper house election
Japanese voters cast ballots Sunday in an upper house election, with Shinzo Abe’s ruling bloc looking to protect its majority and keep on track plans to amend the country’s pacifist constitution. The…
Veteran Congress leader Sheila Dikshit passes away
Veteran Congress leader and three times Chief Minister of Delhi Sheila Dikshit passed away at a hospital in Delhi this afternoon. She was 81. She was admitted to Escorts hospital a few…