Iraqi protesters and security forces clash, keep Umm Qasr port closed
Thousands of protesters were blocking all roads leading to Iraq’s main Gulf port Umm Qasr on Saturday, after security forces used live rounds and tear gas on them overnight, security sources said.
In election pitch, UK PM Johnson backs his deal over no-deal Brexit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has put his Brexit withdrawal deal at the centre of his election campaign, rejecting an electoral pact with the Brexit Party that would mean he would have to embrace leaving the European Union without a deal.
Hong Kong police fire tear gas in feverish start to 22nd weekend of protests
Hong Kong police fired volley after volley of tear gas to break up thousands of anti-government protesters, most dressed in black and wearing face masks, in Victoria Park, a traditional venue for rallies and vigils, and surrounding streets.
Hong Kong police fire tear gas at start of park protest
Hong Kong police fired volley after volley of tear gas to break up a demonstration by thousands of anti-government protesters, many in black and wearing masks, in Victoria Park, a traditional venue for demonstrations and vigils, and surrounding streets…
Indian state leader to move migrant workers from Kashmir after violence
More than 100 migrant workers from India’s Kashmir will be moved after a spate of killings by suspected separatist militants underlined the threat to outsiders in the restive region.
Mali says 54 killed in militant attack on army post
At least 53 soldiers and one civilian have been killed in an attack on an army post in northern Mali, the government said, in one of the deadliest strikes against the West African country’s military in recent memory.
Southeast Asian leaders meet under U.S.-China trade war cloud
Southeast Asian countries must stick together in the face of a trade war started by U.S. President Donald Trump, Malaysia’s veteran leader said on Saturday at the start of a regional summit held in the shadow of U.S.-China tensions.
On eve of China import fair, EU warns of ‘promise fatigue’
The European Union said that China should make rapid and substantial improvements to the business environment or risk “promise fatigue.”
Vietnam says human traffickers must be strictly dealt with
Vietnam said on Saturday that human traffickers must be strictly dealt with as the Southeast Asian country was informed that several of its citizens were among the 39 people who died in a truck container in Britain last week.
Germany’s Merkel renews push for FTA with India, pledges green funds
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday there was a need for a fresh attempt to restart talks on finalizing a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union.
