Pakistan to observe Kashmir Solidarity Day on August 14
Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit the border town of Muzaffarabad. Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Muzaffarabad on August 14, as part of the government’s decision to…
Korea to toughen rules on cross-border M&As concerning key tech
Stronger regulations may result in excessive injection of public funds in struggling firms. The government said Tuesday it will tighten regulations on cross-border mergers and…
Hong Kong suspends all departing flights for 2nd day
Plans to reopen the airport were disrupted by sit-in protests. The Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday (Aug 13) suspended all departing flights when anti-government…
Hong Kong protests shut down airport in biggest disruption yet
Flights could resume on Tuesday. Hong Kong was forced to shut down its airport on Monday (Aug 12), grounding around 200 flights and affecting many others worldwide, after…
Eid celebrated peacefully in Kashmir amid heavy security, India says
Over 10,000 people offered prayers says India’s central government. Over, 10,000 people peacefully offered prayers in mosques across Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of Eid…
Flights from Hong Kong Airport to resume from 6 am Tuesday
Protesters had earlier shut down departures and arrivals to Hong Kong. Hong Kong Airport Authority hopes to resume flights from 6 a.m. on Tuesday after more than 180 departures…
Moon bogged down by multiple crises
S Korean president faces emboldened North Korea, unpredictable US leader and tricky situation with Japan. Just over two years into his five-year term, President Moon Jae-in is…
When Jakarta is hit by inconvenience: The capital’s grand blackout
Indonesians are waking up to far-flung grievances. The Sunday blackout on Aug. 4 in Greater Jakarta and parts of West Java was said to be the worst in many years. Family and…
Police fire tear gas in at least five areas to disperse demonstrators
Hong Kong protesters kept up the pressure on the government this past weekend with fresh protests. Hong Kong police have fired tear gas in at least five areas around the city in a…
Panic grips residents as vehicles burnt in Kashmir
The vandalism may be in response to India’s move to take away the region’s autonomy. Panic has gripped residents of the Mendhar town along the Line of Control (LOC) in…