One dead, 34 injured in grenade attack in Kashmir’s Srinagar: sources
One person died and at least 34 were injured on Monday in a grenade attack in Indian-administered Kashmir’s main city of Srinagar, Indian officials said, in the bloodiest incident since New Delhi stripped the region of special status on Aug. 5.
China offers more access for Taiwan firms, Taiwan warns of a trap
China unveiled measures on Monday to further open its markets to firms from self-ruled Taiwan, including capital raising, as Taiwan warned its people not to be taken in by moves at “enticement” ahead of a January presidential election.
Three killed as Iraqi protesters try to break into Iran consulate in Kerbala
Three protesters were shot dead by Iraqi security forces who opened fire on a crowd trying to storm the Iranian consulate in the Shi’ite Muslim holy city of Kerbala overnight, security and medical sources said on Monday.
Mauritius’ PM touts achievements to fend off challenge in November 7 poll
Mauritius’ leader Pravind Kumar Jugnauth is banking on accomplishments like a minimum wage law to win a general election on Thursday but could face a tough challenge from two opponents promising to end graft and higher retirement benefits.
‘Order!’ – UK parliament to elect new Speaker for Brexit hot seat
British lawmakers will elect a new Speaker on Monday to take on the role of refereeing the next parliamentary instalment of the country’s protracted struggle over Brexit.
North Korea, U.S. could resume talks in mid-November: South Korean MP
North Korea and the United States could hold another round of working-level talks as soon as mid-November to expedite progress before a year-end deadline set by the North, a member of South Korea’s parliament said on Monday.
Turkey says delivery of second Russian S-400 batch may be delayed
Delivery of a second batch of Russian S-400 missile defense systems to Turkey may be delayed beyond a planned 2020 timeline by talks on technology sharing and joint production, the head of Turkey’s Defence Industry Directorate said on Monday.
Turkey says it will send back Islamic State prisoners even if citizenships revoked
Turkey will send captured Islamic State members back to their countries even if their citizenships have been revoked, Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Monday, criticizing the approach of European countries on the issue.
Defying PM, thousands of Iraqis continue to flood Baghdad square
Thousands of anti-government protesters gathered in central Baghdad on Monday, defying the prime minister’s plea to end protests which he says are costing Iraq’s economy billions of dollars and disrupting daily life.
Three Iraqis killed in front of Iranian consulate in Kerbala: sources
Iraqi security forces killed three protesters overnight when they opened fire on a crowd that gathered in front of the Iranian consulate in the Shi’ite holy city of Kerbala, security and medical sources said on Monday.
