Day: August 30, 2019

Pakistani Parliament debates whether to expel French envoy

Pak observes “Kashmir Hour” to express “solidarity” with Kashmiris

7:53 pm August 30, 2019

Islamabad: Pakistan observed the “Kashmir Hour” on Friday to express “solidarity” with the Kashmiri people as many rallies were held across the country, weeks after India revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. The nationwide, half an hour protest began as the clock struck noon. It was followed by the blaring of sirens across […]

COVID surge, vaccine shortages spread beyond India’s borders

Europe to step up diplomatic efforts on Iran crisis: Germany

7:50 pm August 30, 2019

Helsinki: European countries will step up diplomatic efforts to save the beleaguered Iran nuclear deal, Germany’s foreign minister said Friday after talks with Britain and France. Tensions have spiked recently in the Gulf, where Iran has seized Western tankers as Tehran and Washington have locked horns over the 2015 deal. US President Donald Trump last […]

National Herald: Subramanian Swamy objects to questions in Hindi during cross examination

7:49 pm August 30, 2019

New Delhi: BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Friday objected to the lawyer for Congress leader Sonia Gandhi for asking questions in Hindi while being cross-examination in National Herald case, saying he was a Tamil’. The exchange of words took place between Swamy and senior advocate R S Cheema, appearing for Gandhi, before the court of […]

‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ to hit Indian theatres on November 1

7:44 pm August 30, 2019

Mumbai: The latest installment in the “Terminator” franchise, “Dark Fate”, is set to release in India on November 1. The announcement was made by Fox Star India on Twitter, saying the movie will be released in five Indian languages besides English. “Bigger, meaner and straight up explosive, and it’s only getting started! Check out the […]

China 'supports' barring of Joshua Wong from Hong Kong election

Hong Kong democracy activists get bail, protest march banned

7:38 pm August 30, 2019

Hong Kong: Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong and another core member of a pro-democracy group were granted bail Friday after being charged with inciting people to join a protest in June, while authorities denied permission for a major march as they took what appears to be a harder line on this summer’s protests. The organizers […]