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A protester reacts as she tackled by riot police during a massive demonstration outside the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Hong Kong police have used tear gas and high-pressure hoses against thousands of protesters opposing a highly controversial extradition bill outside government headquarters. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong shuts govt offices after violence ensues in protests over...

Hong Kong's China-backed Chief Executive Carrie Lam condemned the violence late on Wednesday and urged a swift...

13 Jun 2019 1:46 PM IST

KCNA have accused Mike Pompeo of derailing discussions. (Photo:AP)

Trump took tough stand against Pak's unacceptable support for...

Last year, Trump suspended USD 1.3 billion annual security aid given to Pakistan, condemning it over its inaction on the...

13 Jun 2019 1:40 PM IST

The strike came after Israeli air defences intercepted a rocket launched from the territory, the first since hundreds were fired in early May in a two-day flare-up which killed four Israelis and 25 Palestinians. (AP | Representational Image)

Israel warplanes strike Gaza bunkers, first since early May

Israeli aircraft targeted 'underground infrastructure' at the base in the southern Gaza Strip, it said in a statement.

13 Jun 2019 1:35 PM IST

Indian Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Alok Dimri said that bilateral relations between India and Kyrgyzstan have become stronger since 2015 after Modis historic visit to Central Asia. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi to begin bilateral visit to Kyrgyzstan on Friday, says Indian...

Later in the evening, the Prime Minister will hold a bilateral meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.

13 Jun 2019 1:32 PM IST

The announcement on Thursday from council official Cicely Wong appeared to show the impact of Wednesdays street demonstrations, along with statements of concern from foreign governments, business associations and the legal profession. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong Legislative Council has 'no time set aside' for debate on...

Thousands of people filled streets in Hong Kong in recent days to oppose proposed legislation.

13 Jun 2019 1:25 PM IST

Visitors were given a hammer to smash a life-sized likeness of the US president, who has angered many Chinese by launching a tariff war with China. (Photo: AFP)

China's tech fair where you can hit Trump's bobblehead, gets shut down

The three-day trade show opened on Tuesday under the shadow of the escalating trade war.

13 Jun 2019 1:11 PM IST

Brenton Tarrant

Christchurch mosque shooting accused to hear new charges in court

Tarrant faces 50 counts of murder for the attack and when he appears in Christchurch HC on Friday will be charged under...

13 Jun 2019 12:46 PM IST

Trump will launch his campaign against the backdrop of mounting Democratic calls for his impeachment. (Photo:AP)

Donald Trump leaves China tariff deadline open, calls relationship...

Asked if he had a deadline for China to make progress towards a deal before facing the further penalty, Trump said no.

13 Jun 2019 12:26 PM IST

The Constitutional Court said same-sex marriage had been approved in a five-to-four vote of its nine judges in a closed hearing. (Photo: AFP)

Ecuador top court approves same-sex marriage in 5-4 vote

Ecuador, where the church is very influential, thus joins Argentina, Brazil and Colombia in recognising same-sex...

13 Jun 2019 12:13 PM IST

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said that the attack bore all the hallmarks of an attack by the Syrian regime. (Photo: AP)

Would only take Britain out of EU without deal as 'last resort': Boris...

He did not repeat his previous threat to withhold the multi-billion-euro payment May agreed to cover Britain's EU...

13 Jun 2019 11:53 AM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AP)

Who will replace May? First round of voting begins for next British PM

Conservative MPs hold their first secret ballot in the governing party's leadership contest as they begin whittling down...

13 Jun 2019 11:26 AM IST

Trump Jrs appearance on Wednesday came amid mounting criticism of the Russia probes by some of his fathers fellow Republicans in Congress. (Photo: AP)

Trump Jr says 'nothing to correct' after closed interview with Senate...

Asked if he was worried about potentially perjuring himself, he said: 'Not at all.'

13 Jun 2019 10:53 AM IST