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President Donald Trump asked Australia for help discrediting Russia probe

1:19 pm October 1, 2019

Washington: President Donald Trump asked Australia to “assist” in discrediting a Russia investigation that has clouded his presidency, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison admitting Tuesday that he agreed to help. An Australian government spokesperson confirmed Trump asked Morrison to investigate issues raised in Robert Mueller’s probe — which concluded that Russia tried to swing the […]

Thousands march as Hong Kong government mulls face mask ban

Hong Kong pro-democracy rally ends early as violence erupts

9:57 pm September 28, 2019

HONG KONG: A massive pro-democracy rally Saturday in downtown Hong Kong ended early after violence broke out, with police firing tear gas and a water cannon after protesters threw bricks and Molotov cocktails at government buildings. Police said in a statement that “radical protesters” lobbed gasoline bombs and damaged property outside the government offices, and […]

Iran agrees de-escalation 'only solution' to solve crisis with US

Rouhani says show ‘evidence’ Iran attacked Saudi oil facility

11:47 pm September 26, 2019

New York: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani challenged countries who accused Iran of carrying out this month’s attack on a Saudi Arabian oil facility to provide evidence. “Those who make the allegations must provide the needed proof. What is your evidence?” he told reporters in New York, a day after addressing the UN General Assembly. The […]

UK PM loses fresh parliamentary vote as tensions rise

8:38 pm September 26, 2019

London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered yet another setback on Thursday after MPs rejected his call to briefly suspend their business for his party’s conference, highlighting the hostility he faces in parliament just weeks before Brexit. In his seventh successive defeat in parliament, MPs voted to reject his call for three days off next […]

Hong Kong leader admits vote revealed 'unhappiness' with govt

Embattled Hong Kong leader set for town hall meeting

2:32 pm September 26, 2019

Hong Kong: Embattled Hong Kong leader will attend a town hall meeting on Thursday evening in a bid to reach out to residents after more than three months of huge, sometimes violent pro-democracy protests. The public “dialogue session” is the pro-Beijing government’s first attempt to sit down with her critics following 16 consecutive weeks of […]