8 month agoEmbassy of China releases statement on India banning 59 Chinese Mobile Apps. Says, 'we urge Indian side to change its discriminatory practices, maintain the momentum of China-India economic and trade cooperation, treat all investments and service providers equally'
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 185 km SE of Katsuura, Japan
Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission blames pro-govt forces for the incident in Sangin, Helmand which killed 27 and wounded 35 civilians
8 month agoNATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg: "China is not an adversary to NATO. But we must fully understand what its rise means for us – and for our security. It is clear that China does not share our values. Democracy, freedom, and the rule of law. We see this in Hong Kong, where the new security law undermines its autonomy. And the liberty of its citizens. With the imprisonment of tens of thousands of Uighurs in so-called ‘re-education camps’.”
8 month agoPM Imran Khan openly, on assembly floor, naming India for planning yesterday's PSX terror attack
8 month agoAccording to Baghlan security officials, a car bomb (VBIED) exploded near the governor's car in Pul-e-Khumri, the capital of Baghlan province, injuring three people
8 month agoFour top leaders of Nepal Communist Party including Prachanda have sought proof from Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli of his allegation that India was trying to topple his Govt. Prachanda says, it's not India but he himself who is seeking PM Oli to resign
8 month ago[email protected] of Australia expressed grave concern over NPCSC's passing NSL. Noting NSL takes precedence over HK laws, it said "This will deprive Hong Kong courts of their independent and binding power to interpret Hong Kong's laws under the common law."
8 month agoThe National Security Law for HK was passed unanimously on Tuesday. Chinese President Xi Jinping has signed a presidential decree unveiling the law, which will become effective on July 1
8 month agoCarrieLam: The National Security Law will come into effect later today
8 month agoIndian security forces claim it has killed two militants involved in recent attack in Anantnag. #JammuKashmir
China's President Xi signs HK national security law: Xinhua
Beijing says Hong Kong security law a 'sword' over lawbreakers' heads
Respect our right to protect national security, HK leader tells UN
China's HK security law will only target 'small minority': Lam
COVID19 cases in the Philippines up by 1,080, raising country's total coronavirus infections to 37,514 as of June 30 -858 "fresh" cases -222 "late" cases Total recoveries reach 10,233 with 277 new recoveries. 11 more succumbs to COVID19, death toll at 1,266
8 month agoMany in Hongkong are disabling their accounts in anticipation of the CCP's security law. Some of the most active voices on this hellsite are going offline, and this is all happening on our watch
8 month agoCGTN:Helicopters prepare for 23rd anniversary of HongKong's return to China
8 month agoEU Ambassadors in Kabul are deeply concerned about the marked escalation of violence experienced throughout Afghanistan. This must end and a ceasefire put in place. Read full statement below. @EUinAfghanistan
8 month agoHuge fire at Blueknight Energy Plant in Gloucester City, NJ. The facility stores liquid asphalt & is directly across the river from S. Philly. @CBSPhilly
South Korea says Hong Kong should enjoy 'high degree of autonomy'
On reports that China has passed Hong Kong security law, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said "we are deeply concerned by unconfirmed reports that Beijing has passed the national security law. This would be a grave step". Once seen the full legislation further statement
8 month agoArea of wildfires at Russian Far East increased to 200 000 hectares
8 month agoHong Kong's pro-democracy group @demosisto founded by @joshuawongcf, @nathanlawkc, @chowtingagnes, @jeffreychngo among others, announced they are ceasing all operations and disbanding immediately, citing difficulties to continue following several key members' withdrawal
8 month ago@demosisto disbands
French Defence Minister writes to Defence Minister @rajnathsingh. The Minister has ensured 'steadyfast and friendly' support and also pays condolences to Galwan martyrs
Delhi Police yesterday filed chargesheets at Karkardooma Court in 3 cases in connection to the violence in Delhi that broke out in February this year. All 9 accused in the cases are in judicial custody
8 month agoSecurity law: HongKong police entered Landmark mall in Central to disperse crowds who gathered to take part in a "lunch with you" pro-democracy demonstration on Tue afternoon. Photo: Apple Daily screenshot
8 month ago2 hardcore militants were killed in an encounter in Waghama area of Anantnag today. In the last 24 hours, Anantnag Police and security forces have neutralised 5 militants. Police are playing a leading role in anti-terrorist operations: IG Kashmir Vijay Kumar
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 51 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia
South Korean police said Tuesday that they've summoned two activists accused of raising tensions with North Korea by sending propaganda balloons or plastic bottles filled with rice across the border
8 month agoAround 40 people of the Defend Hong Kong Campaign gathered at Tamar Park on Tuesday to support the newly-passed national security legislation. Participants waved the Chinese flag and sang the national anthem "March of the Volunteers."
At least 2 civilians killed and another wounded when their vehicle was hit by a roadside IED in Nawa district of Helmand Province this morning. Confirmed by local officials.
China passes the national security law that grants it vast powers over Hong Kong
Statement just in from TikTok India
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 210 km WSW of Severo-Kurilsk, Russia
8 month agoSuhail Shaheen announced Taliban released another 20 alleged ANDSF prisoners in Kunduz
Commerce Secretary says Hong Kong's special status is revoked - BBG
Flu virus with 'pandemic potential' found in China
8 month agoUS ends exports of defense equipment to HK, will impose same restrictions on defense & dual-use technologies for HK as for China. 2nd step US has taken since declaring HK no longer autonomous. On June 26, visa restrictions were imposed on CCP officials
[email protected]: "The world received disturbing reports today that the Chinese Communist Party is using forced sterilization, forced abortion, and coercive family planning against Uyghurs and other minorities in Xinjiang, as part of a continuing campaign of repression."
Militant gun attack took place against police check-post in Spinwam, North Waziristan near Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Attack was confirmed by police sources, which said there were no casualties and the police forces fought back. Pakistan
8 month agoStatement from Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Pakistan blaming India's RAW for terror attack in Karachi
Amid search for virus origin, WHO says sending team to China 'next week'
8 month agoHome Ministry issues Unlock India guidelines effective from July 1. More domestic travel in a calibrate manner etc:
8 month agoWeapons allegedly seized from ISKP members by ANDSF in Kunar
Indian Government: 'Modi Govt shows its tremendous resolve and dexterity of engaging China on multiple fronts and hitting China where it hurts the most. This is India's first salvo to China after the border clashes, showing that India has a diverse range of retaliatory options.'
Akazi Members of Wolesi Jirga: Three women and two civilians were killed in an airstrike in Bala Murghab district of Badghis province this morning.
8 month agoIndian Govt bans 59 Chinese apps, including Tik-Tok. Full list
8 month agoKazakhstan President ordered to re-impose strict quarantine
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 26 km SSW of Khorugh, Tajikistan
3,949 new COVID19 positive cases reported in Tamil Nadu today bringing the total to 86,224.
8 month agoTaliban released statement on the mortar shelling in the market area in Sangin, Helmand. Taliban statement blames ANDSF for the shelling, saying that dozens of civilians were killed and wounded including children and cattle.
8 month agoTaliban claimed assassination of Shah Mohammad Arab, the police chief of Khwaja Sabz Posh district in Faryab province, in sniper attack. His death has been confirmed by local police. Afghanistan
President Ghani in a statement condemned the "terrorist attack" in Sangin district, Helmand, calling it "cowardly and inhuman." Ghani once again called on the Taliban to quit violence and to accept the call of Afghans for a start to negotiations
Special Assistant to Pakistan PM calls today's Karachi Stock Exchange attack "state sponsored terrorism". Karachi Pakistan
Hong Kong exports continue to slump, falling 7.4 per cent in May, as pandemic and China-US ties hammer demand
17yo sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading guilty to possession of 3 petrol bombs & substances to make about 20 others at Nov 10 protest in Tuen Mun. By far the longest protest-related prison sentence yet for a minor
8 month agoM5.6 earthquake of the coast of Hoshu, Japan
Helmand governor's office confirms that 23 civilians were killed in rocket attacks and a car bomb blast during a festival at a market in Sangin district, Helmand province, at around 9 am this morning
Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar has been hospitalised
China announced visa restrictions on US citizens who have "behaved egregiously" over Hong Kong, ahead of the expected approval by Chinese lawmakers of a controversial national security law for the city
8 month agoJ-15 fighters make its debut operational mission on Chinese newest aircraft carrier
8 month ago6 killed in attack on Pak stock exchange in Karachi, 4 gunmen shot dead
8 month ago25 civilians killed and wounded in mortar shelling allegedly by ANDSF in Sangin, Helmand. Some livestock animals also killed. Pro-govt sources claim the Taliban had previously attacked ANDSF from the area
8 month agoChildren are among those killed and wounded. Helmand
Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 - 192 km SE of Katsuura, Japan
Indian Air Force fighter jets over Kashmir
8 month agoAt least 3 mortars landed inside the busy Sharafat cattle market. At least 10 civilians were killed
8 month agoOne of the BLA attackers had his own Twitter account, which is still there. Karachi
8 month agoBLA has released group photo of the 4 militants who attacked the KarachiStockExchange. This confirms that there were 4 militants in total. Pakistan
At least SIX Indian Air Force Rafales arrive in India on July 27, 'gamechanger' weaponry to arrive ahead.
Civilians among those killed and injured in Karachi Stock Exchange attack. Pakistan
8 month agoThe Pakistan Stock Exchange is situated in Karachi's main business and commercial district where headquarters of major banks are located - it is a stone's throw from the State Bank (central bank) and the provincial police headquarters
8 month agoHardline Separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani quits Hurriyat Conference. Geelani issues an audio statement after detailed two page letter, announcing the end of his association with hardline separatist group in Kashmir
Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claiming responsibility for Karachi Stock Exchange attack. BLA says its Majeed Brigade (consisting of suicide attackers) carried out the attack. Pakistan
Geo News reporter on the ground reporting 2 militants killed, 2 others killed so far
8 month agoAP investigative report about China forcing birth control on Uighurs in Xinjiang to suppress their population growth
8 month agoAttack reported near Karachi Stock Exchange. Initial reports indicate a gun + grenade attack. At least 3 being reported injured
Local police says heavy fighting ongoing between ANDSF and Taliban in Maruf district of Kandahar province since late last night and so far 4 Taliban militants have been killed
3 IED planters were killed when their IEDs went off prematurely in Shah Wali Kot district of Kandahar province yesterday, as per pro-govt source
8 month agoChina is warning vessels away from an area near the Paracel (aka Xisha) Islands in the South China Sea from 1-5 July for military exercises. The US in early June protested China's claims over the islands, claimed by Vietnam and
Meetings in India to topple my govt., says Nepal PM K.P. Oli. @janusmyth reports
8 month agoTwo @USNavy carrier strike groups conducting dual operations in the Philippine Sea "to advance international rules-based order."
USS Nimitz & USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Groups are conducting dual carrier ops in the Philippine Sea -began in international waters on June 28 (today) per @USNavy ; says ops maintain enduring commitments to mutual defense agreements with allies in @INDOPACOM