It was reported that two Pakistani and one Indian soldiers were killed on Wednesday when the two countries exchanged fire in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir. Also there was cross-border shooting in the Haji Pir region. Shah Mahmood Qureshi (Pakistan’s foreign minister) who condemned the attack, said that it is a cease fire violation. […]
The powerful family of Ampatuan in Maguindanao (Philippines) were found guilty by a court in Philippines for the massacre of 58 people on November 23, 2009 in a political rivalry between two families (the Mangudadatus and the Ampatuans). Among those massacred on that fateful day were 32 journalists and relatives of a rival gubernatorial candidate
The ex-military ruler of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf has been sentenced to death by a special court in Pakistan. Pervez Musharraf who is in self-imposed exile in Dubai was found guilty of Article 6 for violation of the constitution of Pakistan. He was charged by the court for treason and subverting the constitution. The 76-year-old former
Six people including a Japanese doctor (Dr Tetsu Nakamura) were on Wednesday shot dead when gunmen attacked vehicle carrying medical aid team in Nangarhar province of Jalalabad (Afghanistan). According to the report our correspondent gathered, Dr Tetsu Nakamura (head of Peace Japan Medical Services) was in critical condition after the attack and he underwent surgery
It was reported that thirteen people have lost their lives in Philippines as Typhoon Kammuri struck the south provinces of the country. Also about 345,000 people are still in evacuation centres awaiting clearance from the authorities to return home. Typhoon Kammuri is the 20th storm to hit Philippines this year, it crossed the coast on
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Pope Francis appealed to world leaders during his visit to Japan to renounce nuclear weapons. Pope made the appeal on Monday, 25 November 2019, a day after he visited Hiroshima and Nagasaki (the two cities hit by atomic bombs during the World War II). He also comforted the victims of 2011 Fukushima nuclear weapon disaster.
Viewers Corner News correspondent in Colombo (Sri Lanka) reported that the country’s former defence chief, Gotabaya Rajapaksa has won Sri Lanka presidential election held on Saturday, 16 November 2019. Gotabaya Rajapaksa who promised during the campaign to provide strong leadership and improve national security defeated Sajith Premadasa, the ruling party candidate. Sri Lanka’s Election Commission
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday in Athens and the two leaders signed 16 trade agreements. According to our (Viewers Corner News) correspondent in Athens, part of 16 trade deals China and Greece signed is for COSCO Shipping to push ahead with a 600 million euros investment into Greece’s
Our (Viewers Corner News) correspondent in Beijing reported that activist Joshua Wong has been disqualified from running in the upcoming District Council elections which will be held next month. Joshua Wong on Tuesday confirmed the news that he was barred from vying for a seat in the November 24, 2019 election. Joshua Wong gained international
Viewers Corner News correspondent in New Delhi reported that India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will meet King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on 29 October 2019 where they will hold bilateral talks. According to the information, the two leaders are expected during the visit to finalize plans for the construction of a
