31 C 
HK leader aborts policy speech as lawmakers disrupt session
Carrie Lam had been set to announce a raft of property initiatives.
15 People Die After Shootout Between Security Forces, Armed Civilians in Mexico
The latest carnage is likely to increase pressure on Mexican President Lopez Obrador to get a grip on a problem he pledged to tackle when he took office last December.
US Presidential candidate reported raising $5 last quarter. Yes, $5.
2020 US Presidential Election: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to endorse Bernie Sanders
India scores a measly 102 in Global Hunger Index
According to the global report, just 9.6 per cent of all children between 6 and 23 months of age are fed a minimum acceptable diet.
Kate, William hitch a ride in a rickshaw in Pakistan
The royal couple, who are on a five-day tour of Pakistan, took a ride in a decorated rickshaw fitted with lights to arrive at the venue of the dinner.
Pentagon says unable to share documents with House impeachment request at this time
Malta's police 'may have turned down evidence' in journalist's murder
Continue reading...
'Defiant Message' as North Korea's Kim Jong Un Rides White Horse on Sacred Mountain
It was unclear what the operation might involve, but Kim has often made trips to the sacred mountain at times of major policy endeavours
Militants, security forces exchange fire in Kashmir - police
A gun battle erupted between security forces and militants in Indian Kashmir on Wednesday, two police sources said, the first since mobile phone links were restored in th
House of Representatives Won't Hold Vote on Trump Impeachment Probe, Says Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi said, 'there is no requirement that we have a vote and so at this time we will not be having a vote.'
Carrie Lam was due to announce a raft of property initiatives in a bid to restore confidence in her administration after more than four months of anti-government protests
'Defiant message' as North Korea's Kim rides white horse on sacred mountain
Aides to Kim Jong Un are convinced the North Korean leader plans a great operation, state media said on Wednesday in a report that included lavish descriptions and images
Hong Kong leader halts policy speech as lawmakers disrupt session
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam was forced to halt her annual policy address on Wednesday after some lawmakers disrupted the session, shouting and jeering as she started her
China warns against 'meddling' as US House passes bill backing Hong Kong protesters
Continue reading...
'Iron brothers' China and Pakistan differ on Turkey's offensive in Syria; Beijing asks Ankara to stop invasion while Islamabad offers support
U.S. Democrats go on attack against Warren on healthcare, taxes at presidential debate
Several Democratic presidential contenders launched an attack on surging U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren on healthcare and taxes during a debate on Tuesday, pushing her to
Pakistan Court Acquits 15 Suspects in Jinnah's Balochistan Residence Attack Case
The Residency was originally used as the summer residence of the Agent of the British Governor-General. Jinnah spent the last days of his life there as he suffered from t
Highlights of the Democratic debate: Warren pile-on, veterans battle
The 12 Democrats meeting in the fourth presidential debate on Tuesday night found a unifying message right off the bat: Republican Donald Trump is a corrupt president and
UAE weather: Mist, fog reduce visibility; mercury to hit 39C
Humidity is likely to increase at night and in the early morning.
No 'Major' Breakout of Islamic State Militants in Syria, Says US
Anywhere between 50 and 150 wives and children of Islamic State prisoners had escaped in the chaos after Turkish forces attacked last week, a US official said.
Argentinian, Romanian Candidates in Tight Race to Lead UN Nuclear Watchdog
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is searching for a new chief following the death of its head, Yukiya Amano, in July.
UK royals don traditional attire in shades of green during Pakistan visit; Kate Middleton's kurtas evoke memories of Princess Diana
Carrie Lam's key speech suspended amid rowdy scenes in Hong Kong legislature live
Continue reading...
Manmohan agrees to be part of 1st 'jatha' to Kartarpur: Amarinder
Amarinder Singh told mediapersons that both Kovind and Modi had accepted the Punjab government's invitation to be part of the historic celebrations and that the modalitie
Pak army-backed march by PoK locals to LoC today
Indian Army sources said Pakistan Army is using Kashmiris in PoK as cannon fodder and Indian security forces are ready to deal with any eventualities along the LoC.
Jawan captured by Pak quits army due to harassment
Chandu Chavan said he is quitting the army due to incessant harassment in the force.
China 'observing' situation in Kashmir: Xi tells Imran
Xi said China is ready to work with Pakistan to forge a closer China-Pakistan community of shared future in the new era.
Explained: What Pakistan's blacklisting would mean for the country
Pakistan is trying to avoid getting blacklisted as the Financial Action Task Force is set to meet in Paris on Wednesday. A report, which monitors Pakistans progress and w
'Turkey can never declare ceasefire in north Syria': Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of US delegation's visit to Ankara
While the White House and Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani refused to turn over subpoenaed documents on the Ukraine affair to Congress, House Intelligence Committee
After US pulls out of Syria, Russia deploys troops to help Kurdish fighters against impending Turkish invasion
Hong Kong protests: Pro-Beijing chief exec Carrie Lam set to unveil new policies after four months of unrest
US House Passes Hong Kong 'Democracy Act' Aimed at Supporting Protests, Draws Ire of Beijing
The law would end the Hong Kong-US special trading status unless the State Department certifies annually that city authorities are respecting human rights and the rule of
Buckle up: New IMF chief vows relentless focus on gender equality
French Assembly Approves IVF for Single Women, Lesbians, Recognises Diverse Families
But the text now heads in January to the Senate, where Emmanuel Macron's centrist party is far outnumbered by the rightwing Republicans.
Imran Khan apprised the royal couple of domestic priorities, Pakistan's relations with India following the abrogation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and recon
Imran Khan apprises William, Kate about relations with India, Afghanistan
Imran Khan apprises William, Kate about relations with India, Afghanistan
Warren comes under fire on funding for health care plan in Democratic debate
Mexico convulsed by second mass shooting in two days
A gunfight between security forces and armed civilians in Mexico's southwestern state of Guerrero killed 15 people on Tuesday, authorities said, the second mass killing t
Imran Khan discusses 'most complex' India-Pakistan ties in talks with William-Kate
Imran Khan discusses 'most complex' India-Pak ties in talks with William-Kate
US House passes bill to support Hong Kong protests, China threatens to retaliate
Turkey pressed ahead with its offensive against the Kurdish YPG militia despite US sanctions, while Syria's Russia-backed army moved on the key city of Manbij that was ab
'Perhaps Waiting for End of Time': Five Siblings, Father Locked Away on Dutch Farm for 9 Years Found
The siblings had apparently lived in makeshift rooms inside the farm and survived partly on vegetables and animals from a secluded garden on the property.
Typhoon Hagibis: Death toll mounts to 74, rescuers search for missing people
Public broadcaster NHK said 12 were missing and more than 220 injured after Typhoon Hagibis lashed through the Japanese archipelago at the weekend. Throughout the eastern
World Urgently Needs to Step up Efforts to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Says IMF
The stark warning was issued as protests continue to demand immediate action to cut carbon emissions and avert an ecological disaster. On Monday, thousands of climate-cha
'Buckle up, it's Going to Come:' New IMF Chief Vows 'Relentless' Focus on Gender Equality
Georgieva, the first person from an emerging economy to lead the IMF and only the second woman, told the IMF's fall meeting that there was hard work ahead, even at the le
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He said China hoped the international community would work together to maintain world stability and prosperity.
The US turned Syrias North into a tinderbox. Then Trump lit a match
On the frontline as US troops leave northern Syria podcast
Continue reading...
