World - South Asia - 2020-07-04
China rebukes Canada over criticism of Hong Kong security law
South Asia

China rebukes Canada over criticism of Hong Kong security law

  • Canada was suspending its extradition treaty with Hong Kong due to the law and Canada's foreign minister called the legislation "a significant step back" for liberty.
  • Some western countries including Canada have been meddling in Hong Kong affairs under the pretext of human rights, which seriously violates international law and basic norms of international relations.
Published 04 Jul, 2020 07:55pm
India coronavirus cases hit record high amid monsoon rains
South Asia

India coronavirus cases hit record high amid monsoon rains

  • India has the fourth-most confirmed cases in the world, exceeding 640,000 on Saturday, according to health ministry data. It follows the United States, Brazil and Russia.
  • In the southern state of Tamil Nadu, the second worst-hit state in India, the number of cases crossed 100,000.
Published 04 Jul, 2020 05:31pm
Iran imposes new curbs as coronavirus toll rises
South Asia

Iran imposes new curbs as coronavirus toll rises

  • Iran has been battling the spread of the coronavirus, with the total number of cases hitting 237,878 on Saturday and a further 148 deaths bringing the country's toll to 11,408.
  • "Government employees should not serve people who do not wear masks and employees who do not wear them should be considered absentees and sent home.
Published 04 Jul, 2020 04:57pm