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TopicHong Kong protests

Topic: Hong Kong protests

Live bullets fired in Hong Kong protests as China boasted military might

104 people, including an 18-year-old student, were injured after Hong Kong police fired live bullets on protesters.

Xi Jinping says China’s rise unstoppable even as Hong Kong violence escalates

President Xi called for stability in Hong Kong, unity among Chinese ethnic groups, and complete unification of the country as China marked its 70th National Day.

China screens patriotic movies to whip up nationalistic fervor ahead of 70th National Day

The campaign comes at a time when Beijing is looking for ways to resolve Hong Kong’s protests as well as shore up economic growth.

How one of Bruce Lee’s philosophies is inspiring the Hong Kong protests

The Hong Kong protests have crossed the 100-day mark, and also transformed into a struggle for greater democratic rights on the island.

Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam withdraws controversial bill allowing extraditions to China

The move follows weeks of clashes between pro-democracy protesters and Hong Kong police, including this weekend's demonstrations that saw activists lob petrol bombs and set bonfires in the streets.

Why Indian jewellers are worried by the growing protests in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is India’s biggest gems & jewellery market and shipments have declined 6.6% from a year earlier to $3.2 billion in the first four months FY20.

G7 leaders back pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, China hits back for ‘meddling’ in its matters

Beijing: A livid China on Tuesday cried foul and expressed "strong dissatisfaction" with a joint statement issued by the G7 leaders reminding Beijing of...

Hong Kong court bans protests at airport after clashes cripple flights

Police were called to Hong Kong International Airport Tuesday after some demonstrators assaulted a man who they claimed was an undercover officer from the Mainland.

Hong Kong protests: China says PLA could be deployed if city-state asks

Hong Kong has been in the grips of protests since June, when the administration sought to introduce a law to extradite suspected criminals to China.

Donald the ‘dictator’ flexes his muscles, and the shroud of secrecy around the royal baby

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

On Camera

1948 need not define Gaza’s destiny. Arabs and Israelis must learn to live together

When Israelis pushed out Arabs in 1948, they didn’t think that embittered refugees would turn into a permanent threat to their new state. This was a catastrophic miscalculation.

60% increase in India’s carbon emissions by 2050, coal to remain top energy source: BP Energy Outlook

The country will account for 12 percent of global energy demand by 2050 from 7 percent in 2023, adds BP report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.