World, Asia, 1st Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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World, Asia, 01 Jul 2019

Zardari, who is already in the custody of the anti-corruption watchdog, is set to appear in front of the Accountability Court on Tuesday with regards to the allegations on him. (Photo: AFP)

Former Pak president Asif Ali Zardari arrested in Park Lane Properties case

Asif Ali Zardari was allegedly running a fake front company by the name of Parathon as a shareholder in Park Lane properties.

01 Jul 2019 10:33 PM

General Bajwa, in his keynote address, counted 'perpetual security threats, inconsistent economic policies, poor economic discipline and lack of will to take difficult decisions in the past as major contributors to the economic situation the government is facing today.'

Leading Pak newspaper asks army chief not to 'encroach' on political realm

The army has ruled Pakistan for more than half of its 70 plus years of existence.

01 Jul 2019 7:20 PM

Last week, President Maithripala Sirisena announced that he had signed the documents for execution of four big-time drug operators currently convicted and awaiting death sentence. (Photo: AP)

10 fundamental rights petitions filed in Sri Lankan SC against death penalty

The petitioners argued that it would result in the violation of fundamental rights as established in Article 12 (1) of the constitution.

01 Jul 2019 6:19 PM

Netra Bikram Chand's CPN has been blamed for extortion, vandalising public and private properties and bomb explosions around the country.

Reinforcements sent to Nepal’s Sankhuwasabha after gunfight with CPN

Security has been beefed up in the mountainous district that borders China after reports stated that the banned CPN had its base there.

01 Jul 2019 6:15 PM

A small group, mostly students wearing hard hats and masks, used a metal trolley, poles and pieces of scaffolding to hack through reinforced glass and charge at the government compound. (Photo: AP)

Violence grips Hong Kong on anniversary of 1997 handover to China

Hong Kong returned to China under a "one country, two systems" formula that allows freedoms not enjoyed in mainland China.

01 Jul 2019 5:49 PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan's Adviser on Finance, Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, announced on Sunday that the deadline for the amnesty scheme, also known as the Assets Declaration Scheme 2019, has been extended until July 3. (Photo: File)

Pakistan govt extends deadline for declaring undisclosed assets

The tax amnesty scheme, launched on May 15, was scheduled to end on June 30, but there has been immense pressure on the govt.

01 Jul 2019 5:13 PM

Japan began whaling for scientific research a year after a 1986 ban on commercial whaling, aiming to gather what it called crucial population data, but it abandoned commercial whaling in 1988. (Photo: File I AFP)

Japan's first commercial whale hunt ships set off after more than 3 decades

This move has aroused global condemnation and fears for the fate of whales.

01 Jul 2019 4:11 PM

CNN reported citing a source at the scene saying, Grisham got in 'an all-out brawl' with North Korean officials. Grisham was bruised a bit in the scuffle, the source added. (Photo: AP)

WH press secretary left all bruised after brawl with N Korea officials: report

After a handshake with Kim, Trump walked 20 steps into North Korea. He also invited Kim to the White House.

01 Jul 2019 11:46 AM

Clashes broke out between Hong Kong Police and anti-government demonstrators on Monday morning ahead of what is expected to be a massive pro-democracy rally on the 22nd anniversary of city's handover from British rule to China. (Photo: ANI)

Hong Kong protests: Early clashes witnessed between police and demonstrators

At about 7:20 am (local time), police charged towards protesters who had camped out on the street since 4 am.

01 Jul 2019 9:18 AM

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World, Asia, 01 Jul 2019

Former Pak president Asif Ali Zardari arrested in Park Lane Properties case

Leading Pak newspaper asks army chief not to 'encroach' on political realm

10 fundamental rights petitions filed in Sri Lankan SC against death penalty

Reinforcements sent to Nepal’s Sankhuwasabha after gunfight with CPN

Violence grips Hong Kong on anniversary of 1997 handover to China

Pakistan govt extends deadline for declaring undisclosed assets

Japan's first commercial whale hunt ships set off after more than 3 decades

WH press secretary left all bruised after brawl with N Korea officials: report

Hong Kong protests: Early clashes witnessed between police and demonstrators

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