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A woman (R) holds pro-democracy posters after a protest against Chinas planned national security law in Hong Kong on June 28, 2020. (AFP)

China to restrict visas for Americans over Hong Kong row

China is moving forward on a security law that would enforce punishment for subversion and other offences in Hong Kong

29 Jun 2020 2:39 PM IST

People wearing face masks to help protect against the spread of the new coronavirus cross a road in Seoul, Monday, June 29, 2020. (AP)

â€˜Donâ€™t plan vacations yetâ€™, South Korea tells citizens

As the country experiences its second wave of virus spread, authorities issue warnings ahead of the holiday season

29 Jun 2020 1:44 PM IST

A worker wearing a protective suit talks with people registering for coronavirus tests at a community health clinic in Beijing, Sunday, June 28, 2020.(AP)

Global coronavirus cases near 10 million

Some countries are experiencing a resurgence in infections, leading authorities to partially reinstate lockdowns

28 Jun 2020 8:41 AM IST

Pro-democracy demonstrators hold up portraits of jailed Chinese civil rights activists, lawyers and legal activists as they march to the Chinese liaison office in Hong Kong. (AP)

Hong Kong police ban protest against China-'s national security law

The law is expected to be voted on during a National People-'s Congress Standing Committee meeting to be held from...

27 Jun 2020 2:51 PM IST

Residents wearing masks to curb the spread of the coronavirus past by lanterns and neon lights promoting a restaurant in Beijing. (AP)

China, South Korea report new cases in double digits

A recent report said testing found only a few cases without a link to Beijing market and the steps taken mean the risk...

27 Jun 2020 10:31 AM IST

Representatiional Image. (PTI)

Chartered ship with 673 Indian fishermen leaves Iran for Tamil Nadu

Due to the cancellation of International flights, it was difficult to immediately bring back all the Tamil Nadu...

26 Jun 2020 1:28 PM IST

Images and videos shared on social media suggested a large explosion. (viaTwitter)

Gas tank blast rocks Iran-'s capital, no casualties: ministry

A number of social media users reported seeing an orange light in the east of Tehran as the tank blew up around midnight

26 Jun 2020 12:11 PM IST

Palestinians demonstrate in front of the EU offices in east Jerusalem during a demonstration demanding from the EU to intervene in Israels plans to annex West Bank settlements and the Jordan Valley Jerusalem. (AFP)

Israel doesn-'t want anybody to call West Bank-'s Area C as...

Currently more than 450,000 Israeli settlers live in the West Bank, alongside more than 2.8 million Palestinians

25 Jun 2020 9:02 AM IST

Representational Image. (AFP)

Pirates kidnap six South Koreans, one Ghanaian from fishing vessel

The International Maritime Bureau in Kuala Lumpur confirmed the attack by -'armed pirates-' and issued a warning to...

25 Jun 2020 8:37 AM IST

Palestinians cross a bridge at Qalandia checkpoint between the West Bank city of Ramallah and Jerusalem. (AP)

Israel, Palestinians tighten restrictions as coronavirus reemerges

The Palestinian Authority put the West Bank city of Hebron on lockdown as well

24 Jun 2020 3:36 PM IST

A section of Israels separation barrier blocks a road near the West Bank Jewish settlement of Beit Horon. (AP)

Israeli annexation plan draws apartheid comparisons

For years, Israelâ€™s harshest detractors have labeled it an apartheid state to describe its rule over Palestinians

24 Jun 2020 3:25 PM IST

Indian couple murdered by Pakistani man in Dubai

Indian couple murdered by Pakistani man in Dubai

The middle aged couple was killed inside their villa at the Arabian Ranches during a break-in and robbery bid, according...

24 Jun 2020 1:56 PM IST