Belarus strikes start after Lukashenko ignores deadline to quit

Factory workers chanted slogans, students took to the streets and police made detentions on Monday as Belarusians answered an opposition call for a national strike to force President Alexander Lukashenko to quit, local media footage showed. Lukashenko defied an ultimatum to surrender power by midnight, challenging his opponents to make good on a threat to مزید پڑھیں

Iran’s parliament lashes out at Macron over Islamophobic remarks

Iran’s parliament has vehemently condemned French President Emanuel Macron’s defense of blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) under the guise of “freedom of speech.” The lawmakers issued a statement on Monday, saying by supporting acts of sacrilege against Islam, the French government “once again proved its evil nature.” They said “enmity on the part of non-believers مزید پڑھیں

China to impose sanctions on U.S. firms over Taiwan arms sales

China will impose sanctions on Lockheed Martin, Boeing Defense, Raytheon and other U.S. companies it says are involved in Washington’s arms sales to Taiwan, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday. Zhao Lijian told journalists that China was acting to protect its national interest, but did not spell out what form the sanctions would take. مزید پڑھیں

France appeals Arab Countries to end the boycott of it’s Products

France has appealed to Arab Countries to end the boycott of its products. After French President Emmunal Macron’s statement to not stop the campaign against Islam and Blasphemy of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W, several Muslims have started a campaign to boycott French products. Currently, French products are being removed from the stores including Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and مزید پڑھیں

Malaysia’s king to consult with rulers amid talk of emergency

Malaysia’s King Al-Sultan Abdullah will consult with other senior royals on proposals by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, the palace said on Saturday, after sources said the premier had asked the king to declare a state of emergency. Muhyiddin met with the king on Friday to present the emergency proposals that include a suspension of parliament, مزید پڑھیں

Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee leaves behind $21 billion wealth for inheritance

Lee Kun-hee, South Korea’s richest person and chairman of Samsung Electronics Co, died on Sunday, leaving behind considerable assets subject to be potentially inherited by his surviving family as well as inheritance tax. Here is a rundown of his net worth, which Forbes says amounts to $20.9 billion, and expected inheritance tax. Stock Lee was مزید پڑھیں

Emmanuel Macron needs “mental treatment”: Tayyip Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Sunday that his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron needs “mental treatment” over his hostile attitude towards Muslims and Islam. Following Erdogan’s remarks, France recalled its ambassador. “Outrage and insult are not a method,” Macron’s office said. The development took place as France stepped up measures in the country which مزید پڑھیں

Trump to vote in Florida before hitting campaign trail,Biden heads to Pennsylvania

President Donald Trump will vote in his adopted home of Florida before holding campaign rallies in three swing states on Saturday, joining more than 53 million Americans who have cast early ballots at a record-setting pace ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Trump will vote in person in West Palm Beach, near his Mar-a-Lago estate, مزید پڑھیں