Day: November 4, 2019

Eight labourers injured in explosion in steel factory

2:48 pm November 4, 2019

Muzaffarnagar: Eight labourers were seriously injured in an explosion in a steel factory near Salarpur village, police said on Monday. Station House Officer Yogesh Sharma said the incident occurred on Sunday when the boiler exploded suddenly in the factory, injuring eight workers. The labourers were rushed to a hospital, the SHO said. Meanwhile, Assistant Labour […]

Trump invites ASEAN leaders to US meet after skipping summit

2:45 pm November 4, 2019

Nonthaburi: President Donald Trump has invited Southeast Asian leaders to a “special summit” in the United States early next year after skipping their annual summit. Robert O’Brien, the national security adviser Trump sent in his stead, included the invitation in a letter from Trump that he read at a U.S.-ASEAN meeting on Monday on the […]

Chinese state media urge ‘tougher line’ on Hong Kong

2:31 pm November 4, 2019

Beijing: Chinese state-run media on Monday called for a “tougher line” on democracy protesters in Hong Kong, after a weekend of violence following Beijing’s plans to tighten control over the semi-autonomous city. Hardcore demonstrators in the financial hub smashed the windows of the official Xinhua news agency’s regional bureau on Saturday, capping another weekend of […]

British MPs vote on new speaker after Bercow’s departure

2:25 pm November 4, 2019

London: British MPs will on Monday select the new speaker of the House of Commons, once an unremarkable event but one now charged with significance following the previous occupant’s role in Brexit. Eight MPs are running to replace John Bercow, who placed himself front and centre of the Brexit saga by choosing amendments and introducing […]

Michael Douglas confirms his return for ‘Ant-Man 3’

2:19 pm November 4, 2019

Los Angeles: Veteran actor Michael Douglas has confirmed that he will be reprising his role of Dr Hank Pym in the third installment of Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man” series. Paul Rudd is coming back as the titular superhero for the film, which will once again be directed by filmmaker Peyton Reed. In an interview with Collider, […]

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