2 killed, 38 wounded in Baghdad protests, say security sources
Iraqi security forces fire tear gas canisters at protesters near two key bridges in Baghdad.
India offers ailing telecom firms two-year moratorium on payments
“Deferment of spectrum auction installments will ease the cash outflow of the stressed (telecom providers)."
Some Huawei suppliers get US approval to restart sales to blacklisted firm
US Commerce Department says it has begun issuing licenses for some companies to sell goods to Huawei.
UN Security Council members rebuke US on Israel settlements
Warn that the new American policy undermines a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Hong Kong campus stalemate persists as US bill sets up China clash
Beijing did not immediately respond to the passage of the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act in Washington.
Britain's Prince Andrew halts public duties over sex scandal
"I continue to unequivocally regret my ill-judged association with Jeffrey Epstein," Prince Andrew says.
Saudi king urges Iran to give up ‘harmful’ expansionism
"The kingdom has suffered from the policies and practices of the Iranian regime and its proxies," says King Salman.
UK suspends agreement with Pakistan for exchange of prisoners
The reason for the move is the lenient application of law and punishment handed down to drug smugglers in Pakistan.
Israeli air strikes kill 23 in Syria: monitor
The Israeli army says they had targeted about a dozen military sites.
Rajapaksa brothers cement power in Sri Lanka
Mahinda, a two-term president himself, will be sworn in as premier today.
Highlights
South Asia
India offers ailing telecom firms two-year moratorium on payments
“Deferment of spectrum auction installments will ease the cash outflow of the stressed (telecom providers)."
States can resolve security issues through economic ties: FM
Qureshi addresses the inaugural session of a two-day international conference at ISSI.
Altaf asks Modi for asylum in India
Altaf Hussain is currently on bail in a case pertaining to incitement of violence.
Rajapaksa brothers cement power in Sri Lanka
Mahinda, a two-term president himself, will be sworn in as premier today.
