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Police fire tear gas on protesters during a planned protests against a proposal to enact a new security legislation in Hong Kong on May 24, 2020. (AFP)

Hong Kong security chief warns of growing 'terrorism'

More than 180 people were arrested on Sunday as authorities fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse anti-government...

25 May 2020 11:14 AM IST

Migrant workers eat in the dining area onboard the SuperStar Gemini cruise ship, currently used to accommodate foreign workers who have recovered from the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre terminal in Singapore. (AFP)

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Singaporean cooks up Eid feast for guest workers in lockdown

There are about 300,000 foreign labourers in Singapore, most of them from Bangladesh, China and India

25 May 2020 10:42 AM IST

Hong Kong riot police fire tear gas as hundreds of protesters march along a downtown street during a pro-democracy protest against Beijings national security legislation in Hong Kong, Sunday, May 24, 2020. (AP)

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Hong Kong police fire volleys of tear gas at protesters

Hundreds took to the streets Sunday to march against China's proposed tough national security legislation for the city

24 May 2020 12:03 PM IST

$Protesters gesture with five fingers, signifying the \Five demands - not one less\ as they march along a downtown street during a pro-democracy protest against Beijings national security legislation in Hong Kong, Sunday, May 24, 2020. (AP)$ World

Leaders around the world issue joint statement against China's new...

186 law and policy leaders said the laws are a flagrant breach of Sino-British Joint Declaration that returned Hong...

24 May 2020 11:52 AM IST

Protesters march on a road during a pro-democracy rally against a proposed new security law in Hong Kong on May 24, 2020. (AFP)

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Hong Kong witnesses more protests over Chinese security law

The newly imposed national security laws could provide a litmus test of public opposition to China's tightening grip...

24 May 2020 11:30 AM IST

Pro-democracy protesters hold placards that translate as National Security Law comes to Hong Kong, Hong Kong becomes Xinjiang, Stanley Prison becomes Qincheng Prison, Hong Kongers Revolt as they march from outside the Western Police Station to the Chinese Liaison Office in Hong Kong on May 22, 2020. (AFP)

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Outrage in Hong Kong as China pushes new security law

The proposal for the security law, expected to ban treason, subversion and sedition, was introduced into Chinese...

22 May 2020 1:25 PM IST

US diplomats comments on India-China border issue nonsense, says China. (PTI Photo)

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China terms US diplomat's remarks on India-China border issue as...

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman told a media that China's position on China-India boundary issue had been consistent...

21 May 2020 3:40 PM IST

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Japan to light up night skies with fireworks at secret time to cheer...

Japan freed 39 of its 47 prefectures from a blanket state of emergency that had lasted most of April, several more could...

20 May 2020 3:56 PM IST

Taiwans President Tsai Ing-wen speaking at the Taipei Guest House as part of her inauguration for her second term as in office, in Taipei. (AFP)

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Taiwan president rejects Beijing rule, asserts independence

China views Taiwan as part of its territory and has vowed to seize it by force if necessary

20 May 2020 2:02 PM IST

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen arrives during her visit to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taipei. (AFP)

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US hails Taiwan as a model against China

Taiwan fears of a major impact, if Beijing comes to view its complex relationship with it through the lens of growing...

20 May 2020 9:43 AM IST

A staff member (Right) greets students as they arrive at Kyungbock High School in Seoul on May 20, 2020. (AFP)

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Schools reopen in South Korea as virus fears ease

The country appears to have brought its outbreak under control, thanks to an extensive -"trace, test and treat-"...

20 May 2020 8:35 AM IST

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Chinese health experts wave off concerns of second, deadlier wave of...

Medical advisers in China said strict containment measures have done enough to ensure that outbreak can be brought under...

19 May 2020 2:43 PM IST