World, Asia, 16th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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World Asia 16 Aug 2019

World, Asia, 16 Aug 2019

The meeting was open only to the five permanent members and 10 non-permanent members. China, a permanent member of the UNSC and close ally of Pakistan, had asked for "closed consultations" in the Council. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Pakistan PM Imran discusses Kashmir with Trump over phone

Prime Minister Khan conveyed Pakistan's concern on recent developments in Kashmir and the threat they pose to the regional peace.

16 Aug 2019 9:18 PM

The UN Security Council on Friday began a rare closed door meeting to discuss India revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir after Pakistan, backed by its all-weather ally, China, requested 'closed consultations' on the issue. (Photo: File)

UN Security Council begins closed-door meeting on Kashmir issue

Reacting to India's decision, Pakistan expelled Indian High Commissioner soon after idea to downgrade diplomatic ties with New Delhi.

16 Aug 2019 7:54 PM

The blast occurred at the mosque in Kuchlak area, 25 kilometres from Quetta, on Friday. (Representational Image)

5 killed, 24 injured in Pakistan's Quetta mosque blast

Last week, a planted bomb in a market on Quetta's Meezan chowk killed a Hazara man and injured 13 others.

16 Aug 2019 5:28 PM

‘Considering what has transpired, I have ordered officials to initiate an inquiry and ascertain how and why an elephant in such poor health was used in the perehara (pageant) and to take necessary action against those responsible,’ wildlife minister John Amaratunga said. (Photo: Facebook | @SaveElephantFoundation)

70-year-old emaciated elephant paraded in Sri Lanka, she collapsed later

After a howl of protests over social media, festival organisers withdrew the aged animal from the grand finale on Wednesday.

16 Aug 2019 4:56 PM

Pakistan on Thursday observed 'Black Day' on the occasion of India's Independence Day to protest New Delhi's move to revoke the special status to Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: Representational)

Pak's Punjab province to name 36 roads, 5 parks after Kashmir

India on August 5 revoked Article 370 of the Constitution and decided to bifurcate the State of Jammu and Kashmir into two UTs.

16 Aug 2019 4:47 PM

Ten weeks of confrontations between police and protesters have plunged Hong Kong into turmoil, and present the biggest popular challenge to Chinese President Xi Jinping since he came to power in 2012. (Photo: AP)

‘Cease anger with love’: Hong Kong tycoon's message on protests

Protests began as opposition to now-suspended extradition bill and have swelled into wider calls for democracy.

16 Aug 2019 3:38 PM

The move comes amid soaring tensions between India and Pakistan following New Delhi's decision to repeal Article 370. (Photo: Representational)

Pak launches crackdown on sale of Indian film CDs

'Today the interior ministry raided some compact disc shops in Islamabad and confiscated Indian movies,' Firdous Ashiq Awan said.

16 Aug 2019 3:11 PM

Raksha Bandhan is a popular annual Hindu festival celebrated to strengthen the bond between brothers and sisters. (Photo: Representational)

Hindus celebrate Rakshabandhan in NW Pakistan

Special security arrangements were made in and outside temples to prevent any untoward incident.

16 Aug 2019 3:02 PM

In a rare reference to the bloody incident -- which is usually taboo in mainland China -- the Global Times newspaper insisted the country had more sophisticated methods than those it employed 30 years ago to crush protests in the capital. (Photo: Representational)

China media says Hong Kong response 'won't repeat' Tiananmen

Weeks of student-led protests in the Beijing square were ended when the military rolled in with tanks.

16 Aug 2019 2:57 PM

The UN refugee agency says Myanmar and Bangladesh are making a second attempt to start repatriating Rohingya Muslims after more than 700,000 of them fled a security crackdown in Myanmar almost two years ago. (Photo: File/ AP)

Second attempt to return Rohingya to Myanmar planned: UN

Myanmar's military in August 2017 launched a counterinsurgency campaign in response to an attack by a Rohingya insurgent group.

16 Aug 2019 2:28 PM

New Delhi has repeatedly urged Pakistan to ‘respect’ the 2003 ceasefire arrangement between the two countries. (Photo: File)

Pakistan summons Indian envoy for 3rd time this week over alleged ceasefire violations

The ceasefire violations from the Pakistani side began on the day when India commemorated its 73rd Independence Day.

16 Aug 2019 1:44 PM

Hong Kong's police are confident they have the resources to continue battling pro-democracy protesters, even if violence escalates further, pouring cold water on concerns that the authoritarian mainland might need to intervene. (Photo: File)

‘No need for China intervention,’ says bruised but unbowed Hong Kong police

Since the clashes began in early June, police have made more than 700 arrests but so far there appears to be no let up in the protests.

16 Aug 2019 12:49 PM

Khalid Saifulla, and Naib Ameer of Hizbul Mujahideen along with former mujahideen (terrorists) participated in an anti-India protest outside the Press Club in Muzaffarabad (Photo: ANI)

Anti-India protests in Pakistan call for jihad in Kashmir

Khalid Saifulla, and Naib Ameer of Hizbul Mujahideen and others participated in an anti-India protest outside the Press Club in Muzaffarabad

16 Aug 2019 11:00 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said two missiles were fired under his supervision. (Photo: AFP)

South Korea claims North Korea fires two unknown projectiles in East Sea

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un also wrote a three-page letter to Trump, in which he expressed his unhappiness over the military drills.

16 Aug 2019 10:37 AM

Zakir Naik, who has lived in Malaysia for about three years and faces charges of money laundering and hate speech in India. (Photo: File)

Malaysia to quiz controversial preacher Zakir Naik over racist remarks

The move came after he said Hindus in Malaysia had '100 times more rights' than Muslim minority in India.

16 Aug 2019 9:41 AM

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo: AP)

US Muslim lawmakers barred by Israel; AIPAC, Democrats object

While most Republicans laid low, some support for Netanyahu's move, and Trump's intervention, trickled out.

16 Aug 2019 9:03 AM

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