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Migrant workers eat in the dining area onboard the SuperStar Gemini cruise ship, currently used to accommodate foreign workers who have recovered from the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre terminal in Singapore. (AFP)World
Singaporean cooks up Eid feast for guest workers in lockdown

There are about 300,000 foreign labourers in Singapore, most of them from Bangladesh, China and India

25 May 2020 10:42 AM IST

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, right, and fellow leader under a recently signed power-sharing agreement, Abdullah Abdullah, center, hold a meeting with U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad aimed at resuscitating a U.S.-Taliban peace deal signed in February, at the Presidential Palace, in Kabul, Afghanistan. (The Presidential Palace via AP)West Asia
Taliban, Afghan president declare three-day ceasefire for Eid

The move came as fighting between the two sides had intensified despite the coronavirus pandemic

24 May 2020 12:56 PM IST

Hong Kong riot police fire tear gas as hundreds of protesters march along a downtown street during a pro-democracy protest against Beijings national security legislation in Hong Kong, Sunday, May 24, 2020. (AP)World
Hong Kong police fire volleys of tear gas at protesters

Hundreds took to the streets Sunday to march against China's proposed tough national security legislation for the city

24 May 2020 12:03 PM IST

Protesters gesture with five fingers, signifying the \Five demands - not one less\ as they march along a downtown street during a pro-democracy protest against Beijings national security legislation in Hong Kong, Sunday, May 24, 2020. (AP)World
Leaders around the world issue joint statement against China's new...

186 law and policy leaders said the laws are a flagrant breach of Sino-British Joint Declaration that returned Hong...

24 May 2020 11:52 AM IST

Protesters march on a road during a pro-democracy rally against a proposed new security law in Hong Kong on May 24, 2020. (AFP)World
Hong Kong witnesses more protests over Chinese security law

The newly imposed national security laws could provide a litmus test of public opposition to China's tightening grip...

24 May 2020 11:30 AM IST

A handout picture released by the Israeli Knesset (parliament) spokespersons office on May 17, 2020, shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attending a parliamentary session in Jerusalem ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new government. (Via AFP)West Asia
Netanyahu first sitting prime minister to face criminal charges in...

Charges include illegally trading favours in exchange for positive coverage for himself in Israel's top-selling...

24 May 2020 9:08 AM IST

A worker sprays disinfectant inside the Banya Bashi Mosque in Sofia. (AFP)West Asia
Mosques to stay shut for Eid prayers in Saudi Arabia, UAE

Dubai government listed a series of Eid customs that should not be observed, including family visits and exchanging...

22 May 2020 6:00 PM IST

Salah Khashoggi, the son of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. (AFP)West Asia
Khashoggi's sons forgive his killers citing Ramadan tradition

Five Saudi agents had been sentenced to death for Khashoggi's murder that cast a cloud of suspicion over the Saudi's...

22 May 2020 2:47 PM IST

Pro-democracy protesters hold placards that translate as National Security Law comes to Hong Kong, Hong Kong becomes Xinjiang, Stanley Prison becomes Qincheng Prison, Hong Kongers Revolt as they march from outside the Western Police Station to the Chinese Liaison Office in Hong Kong on May 22, 2020. (AFP)World
Outrage in Hong Kong as China pushes new security law

The proposal for the security law, expected to ban treason, subversion and sedition, was introduced into Chinese...

22 May 2020 1:25 PM IST

US diplomats comments on India-China border issue nonsense, says China. (PTI Photo)World
China terms US diplomat's remarks on India-China border issue as...

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman told a media that China's position on China-India boundary issue had been consistent...

21 May 2020 3:40 PM IST

Representational Image. (AFP)World
Japan to light up night skies with fireworks at secret time to cheer...

Japan freed 39 of its 47 prefectures from a blanket state of emergency that had lasted most of April, several more could...

20 May 2020 3:56 PM IST

Taiwans President Tsai Ing-wen speaking at the Taipei Guest House as part of her inauguration for her second term as in office, in Taipei. (AFP)World
Taiwan president rejects Beijing rule, asserts independence

China views Taiwan as part of its territory and has vowed to seize it by force if necessary

20 May 2020 2:02 PM IST

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