A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to be hanging by a thread on Wednesday after the two sides exchanged fresh military strikes; President Donald Trump warned Tehran it would “pay the price” for delaying a deal, and Iran said it had targeted US-linked military facilities across Jordan and the Gulf. The […]
Clashes
Emotions run high as Pakistan and India face off after May clashes
An India-Pakistan cricket match is always a blockbuster but emotions will run even higher in Sunday’s Asia Cup clash between the nuclear-armed neighbours, who engaged in a four-day military conflict earlier this year. Even before the clashes in May, which nearly escalated into a full-blown war, bilateral cricket ties had been suspended. The arch-rivals now […]
ECP receives 13 complaints mostly of clashes
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Sunday said that it has received 13 complaints so far during the by-polls in 20 constituencies of the Punjab province. Earlier, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Sikandar Sultan Raja directed the chief secretary and inspector general of police (IG) Punjab against any political […]
Clashes, arrests as New Zealand police clear Covid protest
Wellington: Police and anti-vaccine protesters clashed on the grounds of New Zealand’s parliament Thursday, with more than 50 arrested after demonstrators who camped outside the legislature for three days were ordered to move on. Activists chanted the Maori haka and yelled “hold the line” as they scuffled with a line of police moving to clear […]
Palestinian killed by Israeli forces during West Bank clash: medics
A Palestinian man was killed during a clash with Israeli forces in the northern occupied West Bank early Monday, security and medical sources said. The Palestinian sources identified the man as Jamil Al-Kayyal, 31, saying he died as a result of bullet shots to his head following a clash in the Ras Al-Ain area in […]
Conte’s Inter future uncertain amid clashes with Chinese owners – reports
Antonio Conte’s future with Inter Milan is in doubt despite leading the club to the Serie A title for the first time in over a decade, according to reports in Italy on Wednesday. “Inter-Conte, divorce!,” headlined the daily Gazzetta Dello Sport, reporting that the “final farewell could arrive in the next 48 hours”. “Conte ready […]
Hong Kong readies for more protests after night of clashes
HONG KONG: Another day of protest is expected in Hong Kong after a night of violent clashes in which the police used tear gas and rubber rounds against protesters who threw gasoline bombs toward them and set fires in streets. Transit authorities closed the two intermediate stations on the airport express train to guard against […]
Violent clashes as Hong Kong marks China handover anniversary
Anti-government protesters trying to ram their way into Hong Kong’s parliament battled police armed with pepper spray Monday as the territory marked the anniversary of its handover to China. The angry scenes ramped up tensions in the international financial hub, which has been shaken by historic demonstrations in the past three weeks — driven by […]
Tea factory struggles on amid clashes in east DR Congo
The view at 2,000 metres (6,500 feet) is idyllic, but it comes with an invisible, mortal threat. “Everything around the factory is controlled by armed groups,” warns Joseph Kitsa. He watches over a tea processing plant which, with venerable equipment and heroic commitment, survives in the highlands of one of Africa’s most troubled locations — […]
FIFA says it trusts Russia to ensure safe World Cup despite clashes
ZURICH: The world football governing body FIFA expressed “complete trust” on Friday in Russia’s ability to ensure a safe World Cup despite fan violence in Spain during which a policeman died. A Basque officer died Thursday as hundreds of security forces clashed with supporters of Russian club Spartak Moscow in Bilbao before the start of […]