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Pakistani PM criticizes Indian controversial citizenship bill
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday criticized a controversial Indian bill which is aimed at granting citizenship to illegal immigrants belonging to six religions from Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Indian protesters stage shutdown against citizenship bill
Hundreds of demonstrators closed down streets in northeastern India on Tuesday as part of an 11-hour shutdown in protest of legislation that would grant citizenship to persecuted Hindus and other religious minorities from Muslim-majority Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who immigrated to the country illegally.
India's crackdown hits religious freedom in disputed Kashmir
For years Romi Jan's mornings would begin with the plaintive call to prayer that rang out from the central mosque in disputed Kashmir's largest city. The voice soothed her soul and made her feel closer to God.
"Consider Sanctions Against Amit Shah": US Commission
Describing the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill as a "dangerous turn in the wrong direction", a federal US commission on international religious freedom has sought American sanctions against Home Minister Amit Shah and other principal Indian leadership if the bill with the "religious criterion" is passed by both houses of Parliament, reports NDTV.
Indian Parliament extends condolences over Delhi's massive fire
The lawmakers in Indian parliament's Upper House Rajya Sabha on Monday expressed condolences and observed a two-minutes silence over the horrific incident that claimed 43 lives on Sunday.
Chinese premier urges reform in oil, gas sector
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang called for efforts to deepen the reform of the oil and gas industry and ensure the safe and stable supply of oil and gas.
Hong Kong police warn against teachers leading students into violent acts
The Hong Kong police warned on Monday that teachers should prevent students from taking part in violent and destructive acts instead of leading them to do so.
Religious leaders slam U.S. House passage of Xinjiang-related bill
Religious leaders in Xinjiang have expressed strong indignation over and firm opposition to the passage of a Xinjiang-related bill by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Iran ready for more prisoner swaps with US, not negotiations
Iran is ready for more prisoner swaps with the United States, the Cabinet spokesman said Monday even as he reiterated the Iranian leadership's stance that there will be no other negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
Tally of arrests in Hong Kong protests surges past 6,000
Hong Kong police say they have made 6,022 arrests and fired nearly 16,000 tear gas rounds during six months of anti-government protests that have shaken the city.