Image copyright Reuters Image caption The speech is the first time Brunei’s ruler has responded to global pressure over the new laws Brunei has backtracked on laws introduced last month that would have made sex between men and adultery punishable by stoning to death. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on Sunday extended a moratorium on the death […]
Image copyright Getty Images Donald Trump has said he will raise tariffs on $200bn (£152bn) of Chinese goods, because talks on a US-China trade deal are moving “too slowly”. The US president tweeted that tariffs of 10% on certain goods would rise to 25% on Friday, and $325bn of untaxed goods could face 25% duties […]
Image copyright AFP/KCNA VIA KNS Image caption The “strike drill” tested multiple rocket launchers, North Korea said North Korea has confirmed via state media that leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a “strike drill” testing various missile components. “A number of short-range projectiles” were also fired from the Hodo peninsula into the Sea of Japan on […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption The attack began with a suicide bombing At least seven people have been killed and dozens wounded after Taliban fighters attacked a police headquarters in northern Afghanistan, officials say. A suicide bomber driving a Humvee loaded with explosives started the assault in the city of Pul-e-Khumri. Clashes between gunmen and […]
Image copyright Adam Sky Facebook Australian DJ Adam Sky has died in an accident on the Indonesian holiday resort of Bali. The 42-year-old is said to have been badly hurt trying to help a friend who had suffered multiple injuries. While rushing to aid her, he smashed through a glass door, causing him to suffer […]
Image copyright AFP/KCNA VIA KNS Image caption The “strike drill” tested multiple rocket launchers, North Korea said North Korea has confirmed via state media that leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a “strike drill” testing various missile components. “A number of short-range projectiles” were also fired from the Hodo peninsula into the Sea of Japan on […]
Image copyright AFP/KCNA VIA KNS Image caption The “strike drill” tested multiple rocket launchers, North Korea said North Korea has confirmed via state media that leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a “strike drill” testing various missile components. “A number of short-range projectiles” were also fired from the Hodo peninsula into the Sea of Japan on […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A marooned couple sit on a log close to their home, surrounded by flood water Cyclone Fani has caused extensive damage in Bangladesh, despite weakening as it blew north from India. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed and entire villages submerged in the South Asian country. At least […]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption A marooned couple sit on a log close to their home, surrounded by flood water Cyclone Fani has caused extensive damage in Bangladesh, despite weakening as it blew north from India. More than 1,000 homes have been destroyed and entire villages submerged in the South Asian country. At least […]
Image copyright AFP/KCNA VIA KNS Image caption The “strike drill” tested multiple rocket launchers, North Korea said North Korea has confirmed via state media that leader Kim Jong-un has overseen a “strike drill” testing various missile components. “A number of short-range projectiles” were also fired from the Hodo peninsula into the Sea of Japan on […]
