World, Asia, 19th Jul 2019, News & Stories from India

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World Asia 19 Jul 2019

World, Asia, 19 Jul 2019

Thai courts have regularly ruled in favor of the conservative establishment including the military. (Photo: Representational image)

Thai court accepts complaints against PM, opposition leaders

The court also accepted complaints against two opposition leaders who are accused of attempting to overthrow the monarchy.

19 Jul 2019 9:04 PM

The 11th president of Pakistan from 2008 to 2013 has denied any link with the fake accounts. (Photo: File)

Fresh graft case against former Pakistan President Zardari

A new case of corruption against Zardari is registered for transferring billions of rupees to a company co-owned by him and his son.

19 Jul 2019 8:46 PM

Over 100 people, mostly civilians, were also wounded in the attack. (Photo: ANI)

Taliban attack on Kandahar police HQ plotted in Pak, says Afghan intel agency

NDS said that the attack was plotted in Balochistan's Chaman in Pakistan.

19 Jul 2019 8:15 PM

A foreign ministry spokesman on Friday said US pressure on Iran and its 'long-arm jurisdiction' against companies in third countries is the 'root cause' of tension with Tehran. (Photo: Representational)

China calls on US to 'correct' Iran sanctions

The US Treasury said, it imposed sanctions on what it called a network of front companies and agents.

19 Jul 2019 7:13 PM

Maryam, who was accompanied by her husband, former army captain, Mohmmad Safdar and senior party leaders, was wearing a shirt with a picture of Sharif that read- ‘Free Nawaz Sharif’ when she arrived for the hearing. (Photo: ANI)

Pak Anti-Corruption Court dismisses case against Nawaz Sharif's daughter

Maryam, 45, vice president of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) was accused of providing fake trust deed during hearing of case.

19 Jul 2019 6:46 PM

Japan last month unveiled tough restrictions on exports crucial to South Korean tech titans like Samsung Electronics. (Photo: AFP)

South Korean man dies after self-immolation in front of Japanese Embassy

The incident comes as relations between Seoul and Tokyo feel the strain over the labour issue.

19 Jul 2019 6:37 PM

He was sent to seven-day judicial custody on July 17 after being arrested on charges of terror financing by Pakistan. (Photo: Twitter screengrab)

'#ISupportHafizSaeed' trends on Pakistani Twitter

The trend was supported by Pakistani citizens, amongst whom was a prominent Pakistani actor, Hamza Ali Abbasi.

19 Jul 2019 6:27 PM

India has submitted the final detailed project report of the proposed 18.5 km cross-border railway line between India's Rupaidiya and Nepal's Kohalpur, according to a media report. (Photo: Representational Image/ File)

India submits final DPR for cross-border rail project to Nepal: report

According to the DPR, the railway line will be constructed two to three kilometres away from the East-West Highway.

19 Jul 2019 4:22 PM

The explosion had claimed the life of a suspect from the group while four others, including an Indian national, are still undergoing treatment. (Photo: Representative Image/ File)

Nepal Communist Party claims responsibility for Dhangadhi blast

The deceased, Ram Bahadur Singh, a part of the NCP, is suspected by police to have carried out the explosion.

19 Jul 2019 4:22 PM

The attack appeared to be among the worst violent crimes in decades in famously safe Japan. (Photo: AFP)

Japan fire: Bodies found in stairwell suggest they were trying to escape

At least 33 feared dead after suspected arson attack on Japanese animation studio.

19 Jul 2019 2:57 PM

The blaze started in the three-story building in Japan's ancient capital after the attacker sprayed an unidentified liquid accelerant, police and fire officials said. (Photo: File)

Man came in yelling 'you die' before setting Japan animation studio on fire

Japanese media reported the fire might have been set near the front door, forcing people to find other ways out.

19 Jul 2019 2:54 PM

The investigation into the deadly fire was being complicated by thea fact that the chief suspect, a 41-year-old man detained on Thursday, suffered serious burns in the blaze and was in hospital. (Photo: AFP)

Japan in shock after suspected arson kills 33

there were questions over how so many people could have died in a country where fire safety is taken very seriously.

19 Jul 2019 2:45 PM

Police investigator Nelson Saquibal says several of the injured, including the driver, were brought to a hospital after the accident in Boljoon town in central Cebu province. (Photo: Representative Image/File)

At least 9 children dead, 16 hurt in Philippines truck crash

The students from two village schools were to attend a cultural, health and sports festival in the town center.

19 Jul 2019 2:35 PM

‘But this restriction hit India harder than Pakistan. The loss of India is almost double. But at this juncture détente and harmony are required from both sides,’ added Khan. (Photo: File | Representative))

Pakistan lost over Rs 8 billion due to airspace closure: Report

‘It’s a huge loss for our overall (aviation) industry,’ Pakistan Federal Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan said on Thursday.

19 Jul 2019 1:50 PM

The blast took place in Police District 3 (PD3) area in the city. (Photo: ANI)

2 killed, 10 injured in Kabul University blast

The casualties were confirmed by Afghanistan's Public Health Ministry's spokesperson Wahidullah Mayar.

19 Jul 2019 10:04 AM

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