International

30 August, 2019 DUBAI/ DAMASCUS/ NEW YORK: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said it carried out air strikes against “terrorist militias” in southern Yemen as the UN-recognized government accused the UAE and Saudi Arabia of killing and wounding hundreds of people in the attacks. “Precise and direct air strikes” on …

By SJA Jafri + Agencies 29 August, 2019 CANBERRA/ MELBOURNE: A former Australian spy charged with conspiring to reveal classified information to East Timor has been denied legal aid and might not be able to adequately fund his case, his lawyer told a court. The spy, known as Witness K, was …

28 August, 2019 MEXICO CITY: At least 23 people have been killed in a Mexican bar fire that police believe followed an attack linked to drug cartels. Eight women and 15 men died in the blaze in the Caballo Blanco (White Horse) bar in Coatzacoalcos, a port city in Veracruz, …

By SJA Jafri + Agencies MELBOURNE/ NEW DELHI: The Indian Supreme Court on Wednesday referred petitions related to the abrogation of the special status for occupied Kashmir to a five-judge constitution bench for hearing in the first week of October. Notices were also issued to Indian federal government on the …

27 August, 2019 By SJA Jafri + Agencies MELBOURNE/ WASHINGTON/ TEHRAN: If the circumstance remain same or the situation betters a little bid in Strait of Hormuz, the American President may visit Iran in near future and if the situation is not changed, struggle for Trump’s visit to Iran will …

26 August, 2019 By SJA Jafri MELBOURNE/ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday that India’s decision to revoke Article 370 would prove to be a historic blunder by the Modi government in occupied Kashmir. “Time will prove that the Indian government has given an opportunity to the Kashmiri …

26 August, 2019 PARIS: US President Donald Trump on Monday met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit in France and discussed the situation in occupied Kashmir. Trump has offered the mediate between Indian and Pakistan on the issue of Kashmir, however, his offer has been rejected …

26 August, 2019 VICTORIA CITY: A Hong Kong police officer fired a gunshot during protests on Sunday, the first time a live round has been used since demonstrations broke out in June. Images show several other officers also pointed guns at protesters who charged at them with sticks and poles. …

25 August, 2019 DHAKA/ RANGOON: Refugees in Bangladesh camps demand rights and citizenship on second anniversary of exodus after Myanmar crackdown. Thousands of Rohingya refugees have marked the second anniversary of their exodus into Bangladesh by rallying and praying as they demand Myanmar grant them citizenship and other rights before they agree …

Police use tear gas and water cannon on protesters 25 August, 2019 By SJA Jafri + Agencies MELBOURNE/ PARIS: French riot cops fired a water cannon and tear gas at crowds protesting against the G7 summit as violent clashes erupted. At least 68 demonstrators were arrested in chaotic scenes in …