Image copyright Reuters Image caption Some Indians took to the streets, burning an effigy of Pakistan, after news of the air strikes broke India says it launched air strikes against Kashmiri militants in Pakistani territory in a major escalation of tensions between the two countries. A top Indian minister said strikes targeted a training camp […]
Media captionMr Kim arrived by train at the border station of Dong Dang North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has arrived in Vietnam ahead of a summit with US President Donald Trump. The second US-North Korea summit follows a historic first round of talks last year in Singapore. Ceremonial guards and flag-waving crowds had lined a […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mr Kim arrived by train at the border station of Dong Dang North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has arrived in Vietnam for a summit with US President Donald Trump later this week. The second US-North Korea summit follows a historic first round of talks last year in Singapore. Mr Kim’s […]
Image copyright EPA Image caption George Pell is the most senior Catholic cleric to be convicted of such crimes Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty of sexual offences in Australia, making him the highest-ranking Catholic figure to receive such a conviction. Pell abused two choir boys in the rooms of a Melbourne cathedral in […]
Image copyright AFP Image caption Nuclear neighbours India and Pakistan have a history of conflict and diplomatic tensions Pakistan’s military has accused India’s air force of violating its airspace, and scrambled jets in response. Major General Asif Ghafoor, a spokesperson for Pakistan’s military, tweeted: “Indian Air Force violated Line of Control. Pakistan Air Force immediately […]
Media captionDonald Trump and Kim Jong-un: From enemies to frenemies North Korea could become one of the world’s “great economic powers” if it relinquishes its nuclear weapons, US President Donald Trump has said. Writing on Twitter, Mr Trump said the nation had “more potential for rapid growth than any other”. His comments came hours after […]
Image copyright AFP Image caption The US has about 14,000 troops in Afghanistan and is part of a Nato mission there The top US envoy seeking to broker peace in Afghanistan has met one of the Taliban’s co-founders for the first time, as the latest round of talks get under way in Qatar. Special representative […]
Media captionDonald Trump and Kim Jong-un: From enemies to frenemies North Korea could become one of the world’s “great economic powers” if it relinquishes its nuclear weapons, US President Donald Trump has said. Writing on Twitter, Mr Trump said the nation had “more potential for rapid growth than any other”. His comments came hours after […]
Media captionBangladesh tightens airport security in capital Dhaka A passenger who took a crew member hostage and threatened to storm the cockpit on a flight from Dhaka in Bangladesh was carrying a toy gun. The 25-year-old man was shot dead by police after an emergency landing. All 148 passengers and crew on board Birman Airlines […]
Image copyright Red Candle Games/Devotion Image caption When players interact with the poster (L), the poster (R) appears – with the words “Winnie the Pooh” and “Xi Jinping” A Taiwanese games company has had its latest release pulled from mainland China, after players noticed subtle references mocking Chinese President Xi Jinping, including comparing him to […]
