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Saudi Arabia King Mohammed bin Salman. (AFP)West Asia
Saudi Arabia puts an end to death penalty for minors

The decision comes on the heels of another judgement to end flogging, one of the most controversial forms of public...

27 April 2020 9:56 AM IST

Soldiers allied to Yemens internationally recognized government fly the South Yemen flag at the port of Aden in Aden, Yemen. (AP File Image)World
Saudi-led coalition rejects separatist's self-rule declaration in...

The separatists' move complicates a long and separate conflict against Huthi rebels who control much of the north Yemen

27 April 2020 8:33 AM IST

Graffiti art depicting domestic abuse, inspired by the increase in cases of domestic violence amid a lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. (AFP)West Asia
Shut down to resist spread of coronavirus, Iraqi women now face...

Activists have long pushed the government to adopt a better domestic violence law that would help victims and deter...

26 April 2020 1:31 PM IST

Yemeni separatists declare self-governance as peace deal failsWorld
Yemeni separatists declare self-governance as peace deal fails

Southern Transitional Council (STC) accused the government of failing to perform its duties and of -"conspiring-"...

26 April 2020 12:42 PM IST

Kim Jong Un: Rumours rife as satellite spots leaders train near resort townWorld
Kim Jong Un: Rumours rife as satellite spots leader's train near...

Seoul had repeatedly indicated that there have been no unusual signs that could indicate health problems for Kim

26 April 2020 12:08 PM IST

The Saudi supreme court said the latest reform was intended to \bring the kingdom into line with international human rights norms\. Representational ImageWest Asia
Saudi Arabia abolishes flogging as punishment

Court-ordered floggings in Saudi Arabia -- sometimes extending to hundreds of lashes, have long drawn condemnation from...

25 April 2020 3:02 PM IST

A man, wearing a face mask as a preventive measure against the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, makes a purchase at a fish stall in Geylang Serai wet market in Singapore. PTI photoWorld
Indians among 1,000 foreign workers in Singapore to test positive for...

This is the fourth day in a row that Singapore has reported a daily increase of more than 1,000 cases

23 April 2020 4:05 PM IST

Trapped by virus, foreign labourers in Gulf fall sickWest Asia
Trapped by virus, foreign labourers in Gulf fall sick

United Arab Emirates is even threatening the laborers' home countries that won't take them back with possible quotas on...

23 April 2020 1:41 PM IST

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un. (AP Photo)World
Succession worries for North Korea amid Kim's health rumours

Questions about Kim's health flared after he skipped an April 15 commemoration of the 108th birthday of his grandfather

23 April 2020 1:21 PM IST

UN chief Antonio Guterres (AP file photo)World
Covid-19 pandemic turning into a human rights crisis : UN chief

Guterres said governments must be transparent, responsive and accountable

23 April 2020 1:17 PM IST

34 crew members on an Italian cruise ship docked for repairs in southwestern Japan have tested positive for the coronavirus. (AP Photo)World
34 positive coronavirus cases on cruise ship docked in Japan

Initial four tests carried out revealed first infection on Monday, with additional testing among 57 crew finding a total...

22 April 2020 12:35 PM IST

File photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a politburo meeting of the ruling Workers Party of Korea in Pyongyang. The South Korean government is looking into reports that North Korean leader Kim is in fragile condition after surgery. (AP Photo)World
North Korea media silent on Kim's health as speculation on health...

North Korean media presented a business as usual image, carrying routine reporting of Kim's achievements

22 April 2020 9:53 AM IST

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