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The continuing act of defiance came two days after Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced that her government will be formally withdrawing an extradition bill that sparked the demonstrations. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong students form human chains in continuing protests

Students in blue school dresses held hands Friday outside the Maryknoll Convent School, a Catholic girls' school.

6 Sept 2019 2:14 PM IST

Former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe has died aged 95, the countrys President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on his official Twitter account. (Photo: AFP)

Zimbabwe's former President Robert Mugabe dies at 95

Officials often said he was being treated for a cataract, denying frequent private media reports that he had prostate...

6 Sept 2019 1:30 PM IST

Wearing an orange detainee shirt and handcuffs, Talbot, 43, was presented to reporters in Manila on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

US woman arrested with baby hidden in bag at Philippines airport

Philippine officials said Jennifer Erin Talbot was able to pass through airport immigration counter on Wednesday without...

6 Sept 2019 12:33 PM IST

Foreign agents, defined as involved in politics and receiving money from abroad, must register with the justice ministry, label publications with the tag and submit detailed paperwork or face fines. (Photo: File)

Putin says Russia will make new missiles banned during Cold War

Putin said Moscow had urged US to de-escalate spiralling arms race between the former Cold War foes, but that Washington...

6 Sept 2019 10:40 AM IST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (Photo: AP)

'Hope China, US trade problems will be over soon,' says Merkel

Merkel made the remarks at the start of formal talks with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at Beijing's Great Hall of People...

6 Sept 2019 10:34 AM IST

Protesters use umbrellas to shield themselves from teargas fired by policemen as they face off on a street in Hong Kong. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong braces for protests as leader fails to appease activists

In pre-recorded televised address on Wednesday, Lam said extradition bill had been withdrawn, conceding to one of...

6 Sept 2019 10:24 AM IST

Singh is currently on a three-day visit to South Korea since Wednesday with an aim to intensify bilateral defence and security relations. (Photo: ANI)

Rajnath meets S Korean defence counterpart, discuss boosting ties

During the meeting, both sides agreed that there was great potential to further boost defence ties.

6 Sept 2019 8:20 AM IST

Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir respectively arrived to discuss the Kashmir issue that has been persistently internalised by Pakistan since India changed the constitutional status of the region. (Photo: ANI)

Kashmir issue does not concern Muslim community: UAE snubs Pak

UAE Foreign Minister also urged that Pakistan and India should resolve the matter through talks between themselves.

5 Sept 2019 9:02 PM IST

He also held talks with host Russian President Vladimir Putin and Mongolian President Khaltmaagiin Battulga and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi concludes 2-day 'productive' Vladivostok visit, leaves for...

Prime Minister Modi had marathon engagements during his stay in the far east city.

5 Sept 2019 7:20 PM IST

The two sides talked about the common challenges faced by their countries, as well as their mutual support for principles of territorial integrity. (Photo: ANI)

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar holds talks with Indonesian...

Jaishankar's ongoing visit is his first to an ASEAN member state after assuming charge.

5 Sept 2019 6:38 PM IST

Hong Kongs Chief Executive Carrie Lam earlier on Thursday (local time) said that the decision to withdraw the extradition bill was taken by the Hong Kong government and not Beijing, South China Morning Post reported. (Photo: File)

Carrie Lam says, 'Decision to withdraw extradition bill taken by Hong...

Lam made the statement while responding to a question about Beijing's role in the withdrawal of the controversial bill.

5 Sept 2019 3:13 PM IST

The relationship between India and Russia is on the rise, FICCI President Sandip Somany said. (Photo: ANI)

India, Russia sign 30 MoUs to boost trade and investments

India and Russia signed several agreements on military and technical cooperation, energy and science, LNG and natural...

5 Sept 2019 3:08 PM IST