Pakistan Earthquake Leaves 19 Dead, 300 Injured in Kashmir Region
At least 19 people were killed and 300 injured after a shallow earthquake struck north-eastern Pakistan, tearing car-sized cracks into roads and heavily damaging infrastructure.
China Says Won’t Be Threatened on Trade
China’s top diplomat hit back at US criticism on Tuesday, saying Beijing had no intention to “play the Game of Thrones on the world stage” and would respect US interests, but it would not be threatened on trade or allow interference in its affairs, including Hong Kong.
Pakistan Warns of ‘Consequences’ as India Hints at Potential Cross-Border ‘Anti-Terror Op’
The media wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces, ISPR, claimed on Tuesday that India is trying to divert world's attention away from the situation of Kashmir, which was stripped of its special status in August.
Eight Babies Killed in Algeria Hospital Fire: Emergency Services
Eight babies were killed when a fire ripped through a maternity hospital in eastern Algeria before dawn on Tuesday, emergency services said.
Brazil Arrests 63, Levies $8.7mln in Fines over Fires
Brazil's defense minister said on Monday 63 people were arrested and issued fines amounting to $8.7 million after the military was sent to fight raging fires in the Amazon rainforest.
Kremlin Slams Washington for Denying Visas to UN Delegates
The Kremlin accused Washington Tuesday of violating its international obligations by denying visas to a Russian delegation due to attend the UN General Assembly, and threatened "tough action" in response.
Corbyn Tells Johnson to Resign after British PM’s Parliament Suspension Ruled Illegal
Jeremy Corbyn called on Boris Johnson to resign after the Supreme Court ruled the prime minister's suspension of parliament unlawful in an unprecedented judgment.
Fresh Saudi Attacks Kill 13 Civilians in Yemen’s Dhale
Saudi warplanes pounded civilian areas in Yemen’s southwestern province of Dhale, killing at least 13 people.
Haiti Legislator Fires Handgun at Protest, Photojournalist Injured
A legislator from Haiti's ruling party fired a handgun during a protest on Monday, injuring a photojournalist as anger rises over fuel and food shortages in the Caribbean country.
Indonesian Forest Fires Putting 10mln Children at Risk
Indonesian forest fires are putting nearly 10 million children at risk from air pollution, the United Nations warned Tuesday, as scientists said the blazes were releasing vast amounts of greenhouse gases.