Hong Kong police makes first arrest under new security law
Hong Kong police detained a man on Wednesday holding a flag urging independence, the first arrest under a sweeping national security law introduced overnight, but the fine print on the man`s banner raised questions about his call.
Jul 01, 2020, 15:21 PM IST
China passes controversial Hong Kong national security law, to be effective from July 1
The Chinese Parliament on Tuesday unanimously passed controversial national security legislation for Hong Kong, ignoring the worldwide outcry and protest in the semi-autonomous city against the law.
Jun 30, 2020, 09:11 AM IST
China imposes visa ban on US officials over Hong Kong issue
Earlier, the US had imposed visa restrictions against Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials in retaliation for Beijing`s policies in Hong Kong.
Jun 30, 2020, 07:01 AM IST
#JunkOneChina trends globally against 'One China policy' amid boycott call for Chinese products
A social media campaign with a hashtag #JunkOneChina has trended across the world against dubious One China policy on Friday (June 19). Twitterati hit out at China for its expansionist policies and creating uncertainty in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tibet, and Xinjiang.
Jun 19, 2020, 23:17 PM IST
Taiwan scrambles to ready for influx from Hong Kong protests
Taiwan is gearing up to welcome Hong Kong people fleeing their city as China tightens its grip, but the island has little experience of handling refugees and is scrambling to prepare and to keep out any Chinese spies who might try to join the influx.
Jun 11, 2020, 13:32 PM IST
Enforcement Directorate brings back diamonds, pearls worth Rs 1350 crore owned by Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi's firms from Hong Kong
In a major breakthrough, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday brought back over 2,300 kg of polished diamonds and pearls and other valuable estimated to be worth Rs 1,350 crore of firms belonging to absconding businessmen Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi from Hong Kong.
Jun 10, 2020, 18:33 PM IST
Dozens in Hong Kong protest against George Floyd's death
Dozens of people gathered in front of the US Consulate in Hong Kong on Sunday to protest the death of American George Floyd, who died when a white police officer in Minneapolis knelt on his neck.
Jun 07, 2020, 13:34 PM IST
US, UK, Australia, Canada oppose Beijing's Hong Kong security law; China warns of tough action
The joint statement from UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, Canadian Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne, and US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo issued a deep concern regarding Beijing's decision to impose a national security law in Hong Kong.
May 29, 2020, 19:31 PM IST
Riot police deployed across Hong Kong as US-China tensions rise
Riot police were deployed across Hong Kong on Thursday as lawmakers debated a bill that would criminalise disrespect of China`s national anthem, and as the United States piled pressure on China to preserve the city`s freedoms.
May 28, 2020, 10:41 AM IST
China says will take action is US undermines its interests in Hong Kong
China warned on Monday (May 25) that it will take countermeasures if the United States insists on undermining its interests regarding Hong Kong, following the latest comments from Washington about possible sanctions over new national security legislation for the city.
May 25, 2020, 17:31 PM IST
China ready to bring new law on Hong Kong, US warns of 'strong' reaction
After the pro-democracy protests that rocked Hong Kong in 2019, China is now ready to impose a new national security legislation on the island nation.
May 22, 2020, 06:23 AM IST
Gujarat Cargo of Karachi-bound ship detained, being inspected
Government sources have revealed that a team of intelligence agencies, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists and customs officials are inspecting suspected equipment on a Karachi-bound merchant vessel that has been found on Gujarat's Kandla port. Customs sources, about the nature of the cargo and reasons for unloading, claimed the Karachi-bound ship bearing Hong Kong flag was detained after some suspicious cargo was found on board.
Feb 19, 2020, 08:36 AM IST
Coronavirus scare: DGCA directs no entry of foreigners who visited China after Jan 15
The DGCA issued a circular to airlines reiterating that all visas issued to Chinese nationals before February 5 have been suspended.
Feb 09, 2020, 12:22 PM IST
Hong Kong closes four more border crossings to curb spread of Coronavirus
Hong Kong`s leader announced the suspension of four more border crossings with mainland China. Now just three checkpoints remain open but stopped short of demands for the entire border to be closed to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.
Feb 03, 2020, 18:58 PM IST
Coronavirus scare: Centre to take steps to evacuate 250 students from China's Wuhan; 450 people under watch in India
Till January 26, 29,707 passengers arriving in India in 137 flights have been screened for novel coronavirus infection symptoms and no case has so far been detected in India.
Jan 28, 2020, 09:51 AM IST
Death toll in China's coronavirus climbs sharply to 80 with 2,744 confirmed cases
China continued to reel under deadly coronavirus epidemic on Monday with the death toll due to it sharply rising to 80 amid the country's National Health Commission reporting 2,744 confirmed cases of the fatal affliction till date.
Jan 27, 2020, 07:58 AM IST
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 qualification process confirmed
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the qualification process for the additional ICC Men’s T20 World Cup that will take place in 2021 in India.
Jan 24, 2020, 17:24 PM IST
Police arrest organiser of Hong Kong protest after rally turns violent
Pro-democracy activist Ventus Lau was arrested on Sunday evening on charges of "obstruction of police administration" and violating terms set when permission was granted for the protest, the Hong Kong Civil Assembly Team said in a statement.
Jan 20, 2020, 10:48 AM IST
'We're all family now': Protesters gather for free Christmas dinner in Hong Kong
Outside Kwong Wing Catering, hundreds of customers, many of them off-duty protesters, waited in line as tourists and other shoppers crowded the popular Tsim Sha Tsui area.
Dec 26, 2019, 09:08 AM IST
Hong Kong protesters march to consulates to call for support on rights
About 1,000 people, most of them dressed in black and wearing face masks, marched on a route that took them by the consulates of Australia, Britain, the European Union, the United States, Japan and Canada, to drop off a petition.
Dec 19, 2019, 14:33 PM IST
