The United States expressed concerns Wednesday over Chinese security force movements on the border with Hong Kong and urged Beijing to honor the territory’s autonomy...
Reuters, Riyadh :Prominent Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul has rejected a proposal to secure her release from prison in exchange for a video statement...
AFP, Tokyo :Japan’s new emperor spoke Thursday (Aug 15) of “deep remorse” over the country’s wartime past, in his first speech to commemorate the end...
AFP, Hong Kong: China reacted furiously Wednesday to “terrorist-like” attacks on its citizens by pro-democracy protesters during a second day of mass disruptions at Hong...
AFP, Los Angeles :A coalition of 22 US states and seven cities on Tuesday sued President Donald Trump’s administration to block it from easing restrictions...
AFP, New Delhi :India issued Wednesday a fresh flood alert for parts of the southern state of Kerala, as the nationwide death toll from the...
AP, United Nations : Pakistan called Tuesday for an urgent meeting of the U.N. Security Council, saying India’s decision to strip its part of disputed Kashmir...
AFP, New Delhi : India’s move to carve up Kashmir and curtail its autonomous powers has caused division and anger in parts of the far-flung Himalayan...
Iran says in touch with Britain over seized tankerAFP, Tehran Iran’s port authority said Tuesday it has been in contact with British authorities as part...
UN urges rival Libya forces to agree humanitarian truceAFP, Tripoli The United Nations has called on forces loyal to Libya’s internationally recognised government and a...
AFP, Moscow : Russian opposition supporters plan a major protest in Moscow on Saturday after police detained thousands at recent demonstrations that have been among the...
President Donald Trump on Friday defended controversial mass raids that led to the arrest of 680 undocumented migrants in the southeastern United States, saying they...
