Hongkong: The agitation in Hongkong has not abated, despite withdrawal by Carrie Lam, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, over the extradition law. Even after Lam suspended the bill, a whopping one million people took to the streets to agitate, in Hong Kong. While demanding the resignation of Lam the agitators also raised the issue […]
Beijing: The Global Times claimed that China would fight the trade war till the end saying ‘China will never be scared of the US threats and pressures. The US activities are only increasing economic and trade tensions. China has no other option or loophole, and China will fight the trade war until the very end. […]
Manila: The Philippines expressed anger over the increasing bullying by China in the South China Sea. It is infuriated by the Chinese attack on its ship. Moreover, the Philippines has approached the United Nations against this Chinese arrogance. Further, it has complained that the Chinese vessels are stopping the fishing boats from the Philippines, from […]
Taipei: After establishing defence ties with the United States, Taiwan has now decided to participate in the collaboration of the Indo-Pacific region. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen announced that Taiwan would cooperate with the United States and Japan for the peace, stability and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region. A few days ago, the Taiwanese military officials […]
Riyadh/Doha: Saudi Arabian Crown Price, Mohammed Bin Salman announced ‘We don’t want a war in the Gulf. But it is equally true that Saudi Arabia is ready to face any threats to our people, sovereignty, security and interests.’ Crown Prince Salman accused Iran and its affiliated terrorist organisations, of being responsible for the attacks on […]
Khartoum: The number of people that died in the demonstrations in Sudan against the authoritarian military council, has gone past 118. A doctors’ group affiliated to the agitation revealed the shocking information. While the violent actions of the military against the protests were exposed, the Military Council accepted that military orders were issued for the […]
London/New York: Against the background of increasing uncertainty and growing tension in the Middle East, the Gold rates jumped, on Friday, above $1,350. The transactions on Friday saw a record price between $1,351 to $1,362 per ounce. This is the first time the Gold rates have recorded this level since April 2018. The rise in […]
Washington/Caracas: Senior US Senator Lindsey Graham dispensed sensational advice saying, ‘There is a need to issue an ultimatum to Cuba. Maduro cannot rule for a day more, without Cuban support. Cuba should be immediately expelled from Venezuela. You must repeat what Ronald Reagan did in Grenada. Deploy the military and attack Venezuela.’ Graham also added […]
Tehran: A contrast reaction has emerged from Iran, while the United States accuses Iran of having a hand in the attacks on the two oil tankers, in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani issued an ultimatum, saying that Iran would not unilaterally abide by the nuclear deal signed in 2015. The ‘message’ the […]
Tokyo: The gigantic US aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan and the largest Japanese helicopter carrier JS Izumo, conducted war exercises in the South China Sea. The United States and Japan clarified that these exercises were held to underline the freedom on movement, in this region. Tension already exists between the United States and China over […]