China’s army garrison in Hong Kong releases video with ‘anti-riot’ scenes
As Hong Kong’s political crisis simmers amidst heated protests, China’s People’s Liberation Army in Hong Kong released a video showing footage of “anti-riot” exercises and its top brass warned violence is “absolutely impermissible”.
Yemen’s Houthis say launch missile at military site in Saudi’s Dammam: TV
Yemen’s Houthi group said on Thursday it had targeted a military site in Dammam in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province with a long-range missile, its TV station Al Masirah reported.
China bans historical TV dramas ahead of important anniversary
China’s television regulator has banned “entertainment-driven” historical dramas, it said in a notice on Thursday, the latest clampdown on media in a sensitive year for the ruling Communist Party
China says Taiwan ruling party’s independence promotion dampens conditions for travel
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said on Thursday that Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) promotion for independence has seriously dampened conditions for mainland citizens’ travel to the island.
China says Taiwan ruling party’s independence promotion dampens conditions for travel
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said on Thursday that Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) promotion for independence has seriously dampened conditions for mainland citizens’ travel to the island.
Islamic State attacks kill seven security forces in Iraq: police
At least seven members of Iraq’s security forces were killed and 16 wounded overnight in two separate attacks by Islamic State militants, police said on Thursday.
Congo says Rwanda has closed border near Goma
Congo’s presidency said on Thursday that Rwandan authorities had closed the border between Goma and its nearest town of Gisenyi for all people other than Congolese citizens leaving Rwanda.
Houthi attack on military parade in Yemen kills more than 30: sources
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement said it launched missile and drone attacks on Thursday on a military parade in Aden, the seat of the Saudi-backed government, that killed more than 30 people according to medical and security sources.
U.N. nuclear watchdog aims to name permanent chief by October
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) aims to appoint a new Director General in October to assume office by January, the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said on Thursday.
China says Vietnam ‘maritime problems’ should not impinge on bilateral ties
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi said maritime problems involving Vietnam should not interfere with bilateral relations, according to a report released by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
