Qatar given further 48 hours to meet demands
Qatar given further 48 hours to meet demands The deadline given to Qatar to accept a list of demands or face sanctions which was given by Saudi Arabia and three…
North Korea warned by Donald Trump of ‘determined response’
North Korea warned by Donald Trump of ‘determined response’ Years of “strategic patience” with North Korea have failed and it is now time for a “determined response” said US President…
Hong Kong marks 20 years since handover to China
Hong Kong marks 20 years since handover to China New leader of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam, has been sworn in by the Chinese President. The territory is marking 20 years…
Sarin used in Khan Sheikhoun attack, UN watchdog
Sarin used in Khan Sheikhoun attack, UN watchdog According to a fact-finding mission by the UN’s chemical weapons watchdog it has been concluded that the banned nerve agent Sarin had…
Trump’s ‘Muslim ban’ comes into effect
Trump’s ‘Muslim ban’ comes into effect All refugees along with people belonging to six mainly Muslim countries face tougher US entry due to a controversial travel ban enforced by President…
Suicide attack on holy Mecca foiled
Suicide attack on holy Mecca foiled A terrorist action against the Grand Mosque in Mecca has been foiled, says Saudi Arabia. Saudi interior minister has said that a suicide bomber…
Qatar Gulf row is a ‘family issue’ says White House
Qatar Gulf row is a ‘family issue’ says White House The growing crisis between Qatar and its Gulf neighbours has been called a “family” issue by the US government. Press…
Landslide in China leaves 100 missing in Sichuan
Landslide in China leaves 100 missing in Sichuan According to Chinese state media, more than 100 people are feared buried in a landslide in Sichuan province in south-western China. The…
Friend of South Korea’s former president Choi Soon-sil jailed
Friend of South Korea’s former president Choi Soon-sil jailed South Korea’s former President’s close friend has been jailed for three years for corruption. Choi Soon-sil has been convicted for soliciting…
Brexit: Merkel says UK offer on EU citizens a good start
Brexit: Merkel says UK offer on EU citizens a good start UK plans to ensure the rights of EU citizens in Britain after Brexit lauded by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.…