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May 16, 2019 2:11 PM

China: At least 10 trapped in Shanghai building collapse

In China, at least ten construction workers are trapped in the rubble of an industrial building that collapsed in Shanghai today as it was undergoing renovation. <br />''<br />''Local media reports said the accident occurred in an area of ...

May 16, 2019 2:06 PM

Sri Lanka police bust terror training camps

In Sri Lanka, police have busted 17 safe houses and seven training camps used by terrorists involved in the Easter Sunday attacks. <br />''<br />''Police said, 85 suspects, including 10 women, have been arrested in connection with the East...

May 16, 2019 12:48 PM

Trump to visit S Korea for talks on N Korea nukes: White House

US President Donald Trump will visit South Korea next month to meet with his counterpart Moon Jae-in over their efforts to persuade North Korea to scrap its nuclear weapons arsenal. <br />''<br />''The White House said in a statement that ...

May 16, 2019 11:17 AM

India-Botswana hold Foreign Office Consultations in Delhi

The third round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Botswana was held in New Delhi yesterday. <br />''<br />''The Indian side was led by Joint Secretary, East and Southern Africa in the Ministry of External Affairs Dr. Neena ...

May 16, 2019 8:16 AM

Trump to propose merit-based immigration policy

US President Donald Trump is all set to announce today a new proposal to overhaul the immigration policy that would give preference to foreigners based on merit rather than preference to family ties. <br />''<br />''The move could end the ...

May 16, 2019 8:15 AM

US, France join UAE probe into sabotage of ships

US and France join UAE in the investigation of sabotage of commercial ships. The US and France are assisting the UAE in its investigations into the sabotage attack on four commercial cargo ships in the Sea of Oman, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Anwar Gargash said on Wednesday.&nbs...

May 16, 2019 8:05 AM

Trump declares national emergency over IT threats

US President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to protect American computer networks from foreign adversaries. <br />''<br />''Mr. Trump signed an executive order which effectively bars US companies from using foreign telecoms...

May 16, 2019 8:02 AM

Austria approves headscarf ban in primary schools

Austria has approved a law aimed at banning the headscarf in primary schools. However, patka head covering worn by Sikh boys or the Jewish kippa would not be affected, says the government. <br />''<br />''The law was proposed by the ruling...

May 16, 2019 7:57 AM

Saudi, Bahrain and Egypt ask Qatar to stop funding terror groups

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt have called on Qatar to stop funding terrorist groups and respect the rights of migrant workers.<br />''<br />''The Saudi Press Agency said the three countries had made their statements before the UN Human Rights Council...

May 16, 2019 7:23 AM

US State Dept orders departure of non-emergency employees from Iraq

The US State Department has ordered the departure of non-emergency employees from Iraq, amid rising tensions between the US and Iraq's neighbour Iran. <br />''<br />''The US Embassy in Baghdad advised such employees to leave Iraq by c...

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