World, Asia, 25th Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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World Asia 25 Apr 2018

World, Asia, 25 Apr 2018

Xi Jinping has ushered in new legislation aimed at securing China from threats both within and outside its borders since taking over as president in 2013, as well as presiding over a sweeping crackdown on dissent and free speech. (Photo: File)

China considers law to punish those who glorify 'wars of invasion'

China unveiled the law to protect heroes and martyrs in Dec, and it is likely to be passed by the largely rubber-stamp parliament on Friday.

25 Apr 2018 6:32 PM

Police in the eastern city of Gujarat launched an investigation earlier this week into the death of Sana Cheema -- of Pakistani origin and believed to have been in her mid-twenties -- after allegations she had been murdered went viral online. (Photo: AFP)

After reports of honour killing, Pak Police digs out Italian national's remains

'After news of her death spread on social media, police found the family and started an investigation,' said police officer Waqar Gujjar.

25 Apr 2018 5:46 PM

It comes at a time when Beijing is tightening its grip on semi-autonomous Hong Kong. Opposition figures said the new plan was another way to 'mainlandise' the city. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Plans to make 'Hong Kong' town in China's mainland triggers backlash

The proposal of making a commuter town for people of Hong Kong to solve housing crisis was turned down.

25 Apr 2018 5:27 PM

Sushma Swaraj also shared in her speech that she will attend a birth centenary of a 19th Kushok Bakula Rinpoche who happened to be India's ambassador to Mongolia. (Photo: ANI)

Not only India's strategic partner, also spiritual neighbour: Sushma Swaraj on Mongolia

At the 6th Joint Committee for Cooperation, Swaraj said, 'Mongolia is well known in India for valour of her kings, her Buddist heritage.'

25 Apr 2018 4:59 PM

The attack came the same day as a meeting in Kabul to discuss how to safeguard journalists. The UN mission in Afghanistan issued a statement condemning the killing. (Photo: File | Representational)

Afghan media safety in question as gunmen shoot journo dead on way to work

Abdul Manan Arghand, who worked for Kabul News TV, was shot by gunmen as he was driving his car, police spokesman Zia Durani said.

25 Apr 2018 4:38 PM

Rudskoi did not specify the type of weapons, but his remarks follow reports in the Russian media that Moscow is considering selling its S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Syria. (Photo: AP | Representational)

Russia hints at providing advanced air defence systems to Syria

Col Gen Sergei Rudskoi said in a statement on Wednesday that Russia will supply Syria with 'new missile defence systems soon.'

25 Apr 2018 4:22 PM

Inuka, a 27-year-old animal who grappled with challenges ranging from arthritis to dental problems and ear infections, carried until his last days a green tinge in his fur blamed on algae growth. (Photo: AP)

Singapore: First polar bear born in tropics Inuka dies at 27 in zoo

Animal rights groups urge zoos to not keep polar bears, who suffer on being denied the huge ranges of their natural habitat.

25 Apr 2018 4:01 PM

The Shukan Bunshun weekly magazine on Wednesday reported that Education Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi visited a yoga studio in the hip Ebisu district in Tokyo using a state car, and took private lessons there. (Photo: AFP)

Japan Education Min Yoshimasa Hayashi apologises after 'Sexy Private Yoga' claims

'I apologise for creating confusion amid a tense parliamentary situation,' Hayashi said.

25 Apr 2018 3:14 PM

The destination of the Russians arriving from Syria provides rare evidence of a covert Russian mission in Syria beyond the air strikes, training of Syrian forces and small numbers of special forces troops acknowledged by Moscow. (Photo: File | Representational)

Russians helping Assad in Syria use military base at home, say witnesses

Molkino in southwestern Russia is where the Russian 10th Special Forces Brigade is based, according to information on the Kremlin website.

25 Apr 2018 2:07 PM

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: PTI)

UNSC unable to tackle security threats, says Sushma Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj highlights UNSC’s unresponsiveness in her SCO address.

25 Apr 2018 3:00 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Photo: File/AP)

PM Modi, Xi plan to share vision in a bid to mend ties

Specific issues won’t be discussed.

25 Apr 2018 1:37 AM

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