Opener Rohit Sharma who was under the gun when he walked into bat on the first day of Test against South Africa redeemed himself with an unbeaten 115.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-south-africa-first-test-rohit-sharmas-century-gives-india-a-strong-start-253257">Sharma in the post-match press </a>conference told reporters that opening suited his game.

"I think it suits my game," Rohit said, adding,"Just wear the pads and go in to bat. I don't like the waiting game."

Rohit has been India's most prolific one-day batsman in recent times but was unable to make any headway in the Test squad, however, on Wednesday he made his presence felt hitting five sixes and 12 fours in his 174-ball stay at the wicket as rain stopped play early at Visakhapatnam.

"You know the bowlers who are bowling with the new ball, so the game plan is easier for you... At number six, the ball is reversing, field placement is different and you need to keep all those things in mind," a relieved Rohit said after the first day's play.

"Opening the batting is a different ball game in red ball cricket. Of course mentally you have to train your mind more than anything else," he said. "You have to challenge yourself to play the new ball and take the game forward."

Rohit was ably supported by Mayank Agarwal who made a valient 84 and stayed put at the other end.

"We wanted to use our feet and get closer to the ball and then obviously those are my shots that I play and I wanted to back myself and back my game," said Sharma.

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis mixed his spinners but was unable to get a breakthrough as his bowlers struggled as India reached 202 without loss on a rain-hit day. 
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Opener Rohit Sharma who was under the gun when he walked into bat on the first day of Test against South Africa redeemed himself with an unbeaten 115. Sharma in the post-match press conference told reporters that opening suited his game.

Opener Rohit Sharma who was under the gun when he walked into bat on the first day of Test against South Africa redeemed himself with an unbeaten 115. Sharma in the post-match press conference told reporters that opening suited his game. "I think it suits my game," Rohit said, adding,"Just wear the pads and go in to bat. I don't like the waiting game." Rohit has been India's most prolific one-day batsman in recent times but was unable to make any headway in the Test squad, however, on Wednesday he made his presence felt hitting five sixes and 12 fours in his 174-ball stay at the wicket as rain stopped play early at Visakhapatnam. "You know the bowlers who are bowling with the new ball, so the game plan is easier for you... At number six, the ball is reversing, field placement is different and you need to keep all those things in mind," a relieved Rohit said after the first day's play. "Opening the batting is a different ball game in red ball cricket. Of course mentally you have to train your mind more than anything else," he said. "You have to challenge yourself to play the new ball and take the game forward." Rohit was ably supported by Mayank Agarwal who made a valient 84 and stayed put at the other end. "We wanted to use our feet and get closer to the ball and then obviously those are my shots that I play and I wanted to back myself and back my game," said Sharma. South Africa captain Faf du Plessis mixed his spinners but was unable to get a breakthrough as his bowlers struggled as India reached 202 without loss on a rain-hit day.

Opening suits my game, just wear pads and go into bat, says Rohit Sharma after unbeaten ton against South Africa

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PM Boris&nbsp;Johnson on Wednesday again reiterated that Britain will be out of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/european-commissions-juncker-says-britain-will-be-responsible-if-no-brexit-deal-252324">European Union</a> "by October 31 come what may".

Johnson began his speech by paying tribute&nbsp;to his predecessor former prime minister Theresa May who had fronted the Brexit agreement for several months.

"We will be out of EU by October 31 come what may," the British prime minister said, adding, "even though things have not been made easier by the "surrender bill", we will work for a deal with our EU friends."&nbsp;

"Let's get Brexit done by October 31," he told party workers.

As he began his speech, Johnson jocked "if the Parliament were a laptop, then the screen would be showing the pizza wheel on a doom."&nbsp;

"I have kept the ace up my sleeve - my mother voted leave."

"We will respect the Good Friday Agreement," the British prime minister asserted.&nbsp;

"I am ready for no-deal Brexit outcome," he said, adding the delay was "pointless"

"Brexit will bring a lot of opportunities," he told party men at the conference.&nbsp;

The United Kingdom is set to exit the EU on October 31, however, several hurdles remain as the European body and Britain look to come up with an exit plan.

Ahead of PM Johnson's speech, EU officials had said the British proposal was "fundamentally flawed", Reuters reported.

PM Boris Johnson on Wednesday again reiterated that Britain will be out of the European Union "by October 31 come what may". Johnson began his speech by paying tribute to his predecessor former prime minister Theresa May who had fronted the Brexit agreement for several months.

PM Boris Johnson on Wednesday again reiterated that Britain will be out of the European Union "by October 31 come what may". Johnson began his speech by paying tribute to his predecessor former prime minister Theresa May who had fronted the Brexit agreement for several months. "We will be out of EU by October 31 come what may," the British prime minister said, adding, "even though things have not been made easier by the "surrender bill", we will work for a deal with our EU friends." "Let's get Brexit done by October 31," he told party workers. As he began his speech, Johnson jocked "if the Parliament were a laptop, then the screen would be showing the pizza wheel on a doom." "I have kept the ace up my sleeve - my mother voted leave." "We will respect the Good Friday Agreement," the British prime minister asserted. "I am ready for no-deal Brexit outcome," he said, adding the delay was "pointless" "Brexit will bring a lot of opportunities," he told party men at the conference. The United Kingdom is set to exit the EU on October 31, however, several hurdles remain as the European body and Britain look to come up with an exit plan. Ahead of PM Johnson's speech, EU officials had said the British proposal was "fundamentally flawed", Reuters reported.

Will be out of EU by October 31, come what may: British PM Johnson

After reports said police in Hong Kong used live round at demonstrators, Britain said it could risk inflaming the situation.

"Whilst there is no excuse for violence, the use of live ammunition is disproportionate, and only risks inflaming the situation," Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said in a statement.

On Tuesday, a Hong Kong police <a href="https://www.wionews.com/east-asia/police-shoot-hong-kong-protester-in-chest-during-clashes-253085">officer shot a protester</a> in the chest with a live round.&nbsp;

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"An officer discharged his firearm after coming under attack and a protester was struck in the chest in Tsuen Wan district today," the source told AFP, requesting anonymity.

The wounded protester received initial first aid from officers before paramedics arrived, the source said, adding the victim was then taken to Princess Margaret Hospital, AFP reported.

The incident comes as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/peoples-republic-of-china-celebrates-70th-anniversary-in-beijing-253107">China is celebrating 70th year</a> of its founding with a grand military parade and cultural programme.&nbsp;

Ahead of the celebration, President Xi Jinping had said Hong Kong has the "homeland's full support" and it "must develop and progress together with the mainland".&nbsp;

"We should strictly do things in accordance with the constitution and the basic law," Xi said while addressing a banquet attended by foreign visitors, Chinese ethnic minorities, soldiers, athletes and government officials.

"I believe that with the homeland's full support, and the joint effort of all compatriots who love the country, Hong Kong and Macau, Hong Kong and Macau must develop and progress together with the mainland and become better places in the future," the Chinese president added. 
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After reports said police in Hong Kong used live round at demonstrators, Britain said it could risk inflaming the situation. "Whilst there is no excuse for violence, the use of live ammunition is disproportionate, and only risks inflaming the situation," Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said in a statement.

After reports said police in Hong Kong used live round at demonstrators, Britain said it could risk inflaming the situation. "Whilst there is no excuse for violence, the use of live ammunition is disproportionate, and only risks inflaming the situation," Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said in a statement. On Tuesday, a Hong Kong police officer shot a protester in the chest with a live round. Watch Video: "An officer discharged his firearm after coming under attack and a protester was struck in the chest in Tsuen Wan district today," the source told AFP, requesting anonymity. The wounded protester received initial first aid from officers before paramedics arrived, the source said, adding the victim was then taken to Princess Margaret Hospital, AFP reported. The incident comes as China is celebrating 70th year of its founding with a grand military parade and cultural programme. Ahead of the celebration, President Xi Jinping had said Hong Kong has the "homeland's full support" and it "must develop and progress together with the mainland". "We should strictly do things in accordance with the constitution and the basic law," Xi said while addressing a banquet attended by foreign visitors, Chinese ethnic minorities, soldiers, athletes and government officials. "I believe that with the homeland's full support, and the joint effort of all compatriots who love the country, Hong Kong and Macau, Hong Kong and Macau must develop and progress together with the mainland and become better places in the future," the Chinese president added.

Use of live ammunition disproportionate, risks inflaming situation: UK on Hong Kong police action

China's Tiananmen Square lit up as the country celebrated 70 years of the founding of the People's Republic.

Thousands of participants filled the&nbsp;Square with Chinese President Xi looking on as people with people from around the country in attendance.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/china-celebrates-70th-anniversary-of-communist-rule-252939">See Photos: China's extravagant display of its military prowess</a>

Earlier, China's military&nbsp;showed off new equipment at a parade in central Beijing including hypersonic-glide missiles that experts say could be difficult for the United States to counter.

Among the weapons were the Dongfeng-21D (DF-21D) which can hit warships at sea at a range of up to 1,500 kilometres, and the DF-26 intermediate range missile.&nbsp;

The parade which lasted for over two hours saw 15,000 soldiers, 70 floats and 100,000 civilians gripped in national fervour as China put on a display for the worldwide audience to remember.

China's Tiananmen Square lit up as the country celebrated 70 years of the founding of the People's Republic. Thousands of participants filled the Square with Chinese President Xi looking on as people with people from around the country in attendance.

China's Tiananmen Square lit up as the country celebrated 70 years of the founding of the People's Republic. Thousands of participants filled the Square with Chinese President Xi looking on as people with people from around the country in attendance. See Photos: China's extravagant display of its military prowess Earlier, China's military showed off new equipment at a parade in central Beijing including hypersonic-glide missiles that experts say could be difficult for the United States to counter. Among the weapons were the Dongfeng-21D (DF-21D) which can hit warships at sea at a range of up to 1,500 kilometres, and the DF-26 intermediate range missile. The parade which lasted for over two hours saw 15,000 soldiers, 70 floats and 100,000 civilians gripped in national fervour as China put on a display for the worldwide audience to remember.

People's Republic of China celebrates 70th anniversary in Beijing

A <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/hand-in-hand-hong-kong-protesters-form-human-chain-252941">Hong Kong</a> police officer shot a protester in the chest with a live round on Tuesday after his unit was attacked by demonstrators during sustained clashes in the city, a police source said.

"An officer discharged his firearm after coming under attack and a protester was struck in the chest in Tsuen Wan district today," the source said, requesting anonymity.

The wounded protester received initial first aid from officers before paramedics arrived, the source said, adding the victim was then taken to Princess Margaret Hospital.

A Hospital Authority spokeswoman told AFP that 15 people had been admitted to hospitals across the city following Tuesday's clashes, one of whom was in a critical condition at Princess Margaret.

She would not confirm if the critical patient was the man who had been shot.

Two videos posted online showed the shooting and its aftermath, which took place in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-national-day-hong-kong-defies-china-anniversary-with-day-of-grief-rallies-and-clashes-252997">Tsuen Wan</a>, a district where hardcore protesters had clashed with police throughout the afternoon.

Some half a dozen riot police can be seen clashing with around 12 masked protesters, some of whom were using umbrellas and metal poles to strike the officers.

One officer runs into the frame with his sidearm drawn.

He kicks a protester before firing at near point black range into the chest of a demonstrator with a metal pole in his hand.

A gunshot can be heard as the pistol rears upwards.

The protester stumbles backwards and then falls over a police officer who has been knocked to the ground as the rest of the demonstrators run away.

A second video, filmed by Hong Kong University's Campus TV, showed the same incident from a different angle.

A third video posted on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-tightens-political-advert-rules-for-singapore-252233">Facebook</a> by student reporters at Hong Kong's City University showed the young man lying on the floor, blood seeping from a wound to the upper left part of his chest.

"Send me to hospital," the young man, who gave his name Tsang Chi-kin, tells reporters. "My chest is hurting, I need to go to the hospital."

Footage filmed shortly afterwards by local broadcaster Stand News showed police officers treating the prone man, who by then had an oxygen mask on his face and his t-shirt cut open.

A dressing used to treat a sucking chest wound had been applied to his torso.

Paramedics later arrived on scene and placed the man, who was still conscious, onto a stretcher.

A Hong Kong police officer shot a protester in the chest with a live round on Tuesday after his unit was attacked by demonstrators during sustained clashes in the city, a police source said.

A Hong Kong police officer shot a protester in the chest with a live round on Tuesday after his unit was attacked by demonstrators during sustained clashes in the city, a police source said. "An officer discharged his firearm after coming under attack and a protester was struck in the chest in Tsuen Wan district today," the source said, requesting anonymity. The wounded protester received initial first aid from officers before paramedics arrived, the source said, adding the victim was then taken to Princess Margaret Hospital. A Hospital Authority spokeswoman told AFP that 15 people had been admitted to hospitals across the city following Tuesday's clashes, one of whom was in a critical condition at Princess Margaret. She would not confirm if the critical patient was the man who had been shot. Two videos posted online showed the shooting and its aftermath, which took place in Tsuen Wan, a district where hardcore protesters had clashed with police throughout the afternoon. Some half a dozen riot police can be seen clashing with around 12 masked protesters, some of whom were using umbrellas and metal poles to strike the officers. One officer runs into the frame with his sidearm drawn. He kicks a protester before firing at near point black range into the chest of a demonstrator with a metal pole in his hand. A gunshot can be heard as the pistol rears upwards. The protester stumbles backwards and then falls over a police officer who has been knocked to the ground as the rest of the demonstrators run away. A second video, filmed by Hong Kong University's Campus TV, showed the same incident from a different angle. A third video posted on Facebook by student reporters at Hong Kong's City University showed the young man lying on the floor, blood seeping from a wound to the upper left part of his chest. "Send me to hospital," the young man, who gave his name Tsang Chi-kin, tells reporters. "My chest is hurting, I need to go to the hospital." Footage filmed shortly afterwards by local broadcaster Stand News showed police officers treating the prone man, who by then had an oxygen mask on his face and his t-shirt cut open. A dressing used to treat a sucking chest wound had been applied to his torso. Paramedics later arrived on scene and placed the man, who was still conscious, onto a stretcher.

Police shoot Hong Kong protester in chest during clashes

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/somalia-security-forces-end-militant-attack-on-hotel-that-killed-13-including-two-journalists-police-235464">Al-Shabaab terrorist&nbsp;group </a>struck a United States airbase in Somalia and a convoy of European Union military advisers in separate attacks on Monday, a security officer and witnesses said.&nbsp;

"Two heavy explosions occurred, the first one bigger than the other. There was also a heavy exchange of gunfire after the blasts but we don't know about the details," Mohamed Adan, a Somali elder close to the scene of the attack on the US base at Baledogle, said.

Omar Abikar, a Somali security officer, confirmed the second, separate attack in the capital Mogadishu on Monday morning against a convoy carrying EU advisers, adding "there are casualties".

In a statement, Al-Shabaab said: "In the early hours of Monday morning, an elite unit of soldiers... launched a daring raid on the US military base".

"After breaching the perimeter of the heavily fortified base, the Mujahideen (holy fighters) stormed the military complex, engaging the crusaders in an intense firefight."

The US Mission to Somalia denied Al-Shabaab fighters penetrated the camp defences, saying Somali security forces repelled the attack.

"The security forces stopped this ultimately failed attack due to their alertness and swift response, not allowing the attackers to breach the outer defensive perimeters of the base," the mission said in a statement.

"We are thankful that there were no SNA (Somali National Army) casualties between the multiple attacks."

Baledogle is a major launching site for US drone operations against Al-Shabaab, an Al-Qaeda-linked group which controls large parts of Somalia, and the Islamic State in Somalia outfit.&nbsp; 
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The Al-Shabaab terrorist group struck a United States airbase in Somalia and a convoy of European Union military advisers in separate attacks on Monday, a security officer and witnesses said.

The Al-Shabaab terrorist group struck a United States airbase in Somalia and a convoy of European Union military advisers in separate attacks on Monday, a security officer and witnesses said. "Two heavy explosions occurred, the first one bigger than the other. There was also a heavy exchange of gunfire after the blasts but we don't know about the details," Mohamed Adan, a Somali elder close to the scene of the attack on the US base at Baledogle, said. Omar Abikar, a Somali security officer, confirmed the second, separate attack in the capital Mogadishu on Monday morning against a convoy carrying EU advisers, adding "there are casualties". In a statement, Al-Shabaab said: "In the early hours of Monday morning, an elite unit of soldiers... launched a daring raid on the US military base". "After breaching the perimeter of the heavily fortified base, the Mujahideen (holy fighters) stormed the military complex, engaging the crusaders in an intense firefight." The US Mission to Somalia denied Al-Shabaab fighters penetrated the camp defences, saying Somali security forces repelled the attack. "The security forces stopped this ultimately failed attack due to their alertness and swift response, not allowing the attackers to breach the outer defensive perimeters of the base," the mission said in a statement. "We are thankful that there were no SNA (Somali National Army) casualties between the multiple attacks." Baledogle is a major launching site for US drone operations against Al-Shabaab, an Al-Qaeda-linked group which controls large parts of Somalia, and the Islamic State in Somalia outfit.

Al-Shabaab attacks US base, EU convoy in Somalia

As China gears up to celebrate 70th anniversary of its founding, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/missiles-and-pyrotechnics-china-set-to-celebrate-70th-anniversary-252799#doves-and-floats-252789">President Xi Jinping said Hong Kong</a> has the "homeland's full support" and it "must develop and progress together with the mainland".

China is preparing for the grand carnival on Tuesday with a military parade where it is set to showcase tanks, bombers, a supersonic drone and a new intercontinental ballistic missile. Xi is expected to watch from the south entrance of Beijing, the same spot where Mao proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China.

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"We should strictly do things in accordance with the constitution and the basic law," Xi said while addressing a banquet attended by foreign visitors, Chinese ethnic minorities, soldiers, athletes and government officials.

"I believe that with the homeland's full support, and the joint effort of all compatriots who love the country, Hong Kong and Macau, Hong Kong and Macau must develop and progress together with the mainland and become better places in the future," the Chinese president added.

Xi's statement comes as Hong Kong police superintendent John Tse said he was expecting the situation tomorrow be "very, very dangerous".

"Core rioters are increasing their violence. The depth and breadth of their violence and plans show that they are increasingly resorting to terrorism," Tse said. Hong Kong officials are anxious that protests on Tuesday could upstage the grand celebrations with as city conitunes to remain on the boil three months after protests first began agaist the extradiction bill which the city government later dropped. &nbsp;

As China gears up to celebrate 70th anniversary of its founding, President Xi Jinping said Hong Kong has the "homeland's full support" and it "must develop and progress together with the mainland".

As China gears up to celebrate 70th anniversary of its founding, President Xi Jinping said Hong Kong has the "homeland's full support" and it "must develop and progress together with the mainland". China is preparing for the grand carnival on Tuesday with a military parade where it is set to showcase tanks, bombers, a supersonic drone and a new intercontinental ballistic missile. Xi is expected to watch from the south entrance of Beijing, the same spot where Mao proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China. Watch Video: "We should strictly do things in accordance with the constitution and the basic law," Xi said while addressing a banquet attended by foreign visitors, Chinese ethnic minorities, soldiers, athletes and government officials. "I believe that with the homeland's full support, and the joint effort of all compatriots who love the country, Hong Kong and Macau, Hong Kong and Macau must develop and progress together with the mainland and become better places in the future," the Chinese president added. Xi's statement comes as Hong Kong police superintendent John Tse said he was expecting the situation tomorrow be "very, very dangerous". "Core rioters are increasing their violence. The depth and breadth of their violence and plans show that they are increasingly resorting to terrorism," Tse said. Hong Kong officials are anxious that protests on Tuesday could upstage the grand celebrations with as city conitunes to remain on the boil three months after protests first began agaist the extradiction bill which the city government later dropped.

Hong Kong should develop & progress with China, says Xi ahead of 70th anniversary celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Delhi on Saturday after a week-long visit&nbsp;at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pak-pm-imran-khans-unga-speech-reflection-of-medieval-mindset-abuse-of-opportunity-to-reflect-india-at-un-252555">United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)</a> in New York&nbsp;where he discussed bilateral issues with prominent leaders of the world and spoke extensively about curbing terrorism and decelerating climate change.

The PM was received by the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) working President JP Nadda. &nbsp;Delhi BJP President Manoj Tiwari was also present to receive him.

Before he showed up, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-people-gather-in-large-numbers-outside-airport-to-welcome-pm-modi-252620">people turned up in large numbers</a> outside Palam Technical Airport to welcome the Indian prime minister.

Many were seen chanting slogans "Har Har Modi, Ghar Ghar Modi" in anticipation of PM's arrival.

"We are here to receive to Modiji. We are very excited to see him," Surya Kumar, a BJP worker told ANI.

The PM arrived in an Air India flight at 8pm (IST) and deboarded thirty minutes later.

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In the backdrop of the&nbsp;excitement surrounding his return, Delhi Police had put into place elaborate security arrangements for PM Modi's arrival.

"Nine companies of para-military forces have been deployed in the national capital. Anti-terror measures have also been taken. The security arrangements will be in order in coordination with all agencies. Snipers will be deployed on rooftops," MS Randhawa, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Delhi said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Delhi on Saturday after a week-long visit at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York where he discussed bilateral issues with prominent leaders of the world and spoke extensively about curbing terrorism and decelerating climate change.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Delhi on Saturday after a week-long visit at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York where he discussed bilateral issues with prominent leaders of the world and spoke extensively about curbing terrorism and decelerating climate change. The PM was received by the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) working President JP Nadda. Delhi BJP President Manoj Tiwari was also present to receive him. Before he showed up, people turned up in large numbers outside Palam Technical Airport to welcome the Indian prime minister. Many were seen chanting slogans "Har Har Modi, Ghar Ghar Modi" in anticipation of PM's arrival. "We are here to receive to Modiji. We are very excited to see him," Surya Kumar, a BJP worker told ANI. The PM arrived in an Air India flight at 8pm (IST) and deboarded thirty minutes later. #WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Delhi, after concluding his visit to the United States of America. pic.twitter.com/mjqF4jspn3 — ANI (@ANI) September 28, 2019 × In the backdrop of the excitement surrounding his return, Delhi Police had put into place elaborate security arrangements for PM Modi's arrival. "Nine companies of para-military forces have been deployed in the national capital. Anti-terror measures have also been taken. The security arrangements will be in order in coordination with all agencies. Snipers will be deployed on rooftops," MS Randhawa, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Delhi said.

Prime Minister Modi arrives in India after UNGA in New York

A blast in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-must-take-sustained-and-verifiable-action-against-terrorists-united-states-252580">Pakistan's southwestern province</a> of Balochistan killed three, including an opposition political leader, on Saturday afternoon, police and officials said.

Maulana Mohamad Hanif, Deputy Secretary-General of the opposition party Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), was among those killed in the town of Chaman, not far from the Afghan border, District Commissioner Mohammad Bashir said.

Police told Reuters that unknown perpetrators planted an improvised explosive device on a motorbike parked in front of a business centre and detonated it when Hanif left the building.

"Maulana Muhammad Hanif was the target of the bomb blast,” senior police officer Muhammad Iqbal said.

No groups have yet taken responsibility for the explosion, which injured several and damaged nearby buildings and shops.

Hanif was a senior member of the Islamist JUI-F party, which opposes Imran Khan's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/with-additions-like-ins-khanderi-were-capable-of-giving-pakistan-much-bigger-blow-rajnath-252577">Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf</a> (PTI) government and was planning an anti-government march on the country's capital, Islamabad, next month.

Attacks are common in Balochistan, which borders Afghanistan and where separatists have for decades fought a low-level insurgency against the government, which is seeing increasing investment in energy and infrastructure projects by China and others, including Saudi Arabia.

A blast in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan killed three, including an opposition political leader, on Saturday afternoon, police and officials said.

A blast in Pakistan's southwestern province of Balochistan killed three, including an opposition political leader, on Saturday afternoon, police and officials said. Maulana Mohamad Hanif, Deputy Secretary-General of the opposition party Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), was among those killed in the town of Chaman, not far from the Afghan border, District Commissioner Mohammad Bashir said. Police told Reuters that unknown perpetrators planted an improvised explosive device on a motorbike parked in front of a business centre and detonated it when Hanif left the building. "Maulana Muhammad Hanif was the target of the bomb blast,” senior police officer Muhammad Iqbal said. No groups have yet taken responsibility for the explosion, which injured several and damaged nearby buildings and shops. Hanif was a senior member of the Islamist JUI-F party, which opposes Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government and was planning an anti-government march on the country's capital, Islamabad, next month. Attacks are common in Balochistan, which borders Afghanistan and where separatists have for decades fought a low-level insurgency against the government, which is seeing increasing investment in energy and infrastructure projects by China and others, including Saudi Arabia.

Three killed, including opposition politician, in blast in Pakistan's Balochistan province

Ride-sharing motorbike services are surging in popularity in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/india-bangladesh-reiterate-zero-tolerance-approach-against-terrorism-252550">Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka</a>, where nightmare traffic often means that walking is faster than travelling by car or bus.

Congestion in Dhaka, one of the world's most crowded cities with a population of 20 million, eats up 3.2 million working hours per day, according to a 2017 World Bank study. Average traffic speeds have dropped to 7km per hour from 21km/h over the last decade, only slightly faster than the average walking speed.

The debut of app-based ride-sharing services in May 2015 has helped to alleviate this problem. These days, service providers like Uber Technologies Inc, Pathao, Shohoz and OBHAI transport hundreds of thousands of people every day on motorcycles, navigating narrow alleys and congested traffic lanes.

"Sharing a bike ride saves me a lot of time, I can reach anywhere on time," said Khadija Khan, a private-sector employee who often hitches a bike ride.

The ride-sharing industry <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-to-fence-rohingya-camps-in-further-crackdown-252243">in Bangladesh</a> is worth an estimated 22 billion taka ($260 million) and accounts for about 23 per cent of the transport sector in the country, according to a 2018 study by the Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh (PRI).

Local motorcycle ride-sharing service Pathao now has over five million users and more than 200,000 registered drivers, according to its chief executive, Hassan M. Elius.

"A trip which previously used to take two hours with uncomfortable rides on rickshaws and buses now only takes 40 minutes," Elius said. "That not only saves time but also increases productivity."

The advent of motorbike sharing apps is not only providing relief to commuters used to wasting hours in gridlocked traffic,&nbsp;it is also creating employment opportunities for thousands.

"For a young man like me from a low-income family, it is a big source of income," said student Lokman Hossain, who owns a motorbike.

However, unskilled bike drivers and reckless driving are often cited as one of the main reasons for a recent spike in traffic accidents in Bangladesh. More than 4,000 people die in road accidents each year, one of the world's highest rates.

Massive student protests sparked by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/two-rohingya-killed-in-gun-battle-with-bangladesh-border-guards-252365">death</a>&nbsp;of two teenagers mowed down by a speeding bus in the capital last July led to street battles and the use of tear gas and rubber bullets by police.

The following month, the country's cabinet approved raising the maximum jail sentence for rash driving deaths to five years from three.

Ride-sharing motorbike services are surging in popularity in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka, where nightmare traffic often means that walking is faster than travelling by car or bus.

Ride-sharing motorbike services are surging in popularity in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka, where nightmare traffic often means that walking is faster than travelling by car or bus. Congestion in Dhaka, one of the world's most crowded cities with a population of 20 million, eats up 3.2 million working hours per day, according to a 2017 World Bank study. Average traffic speeds have dropped to 7km per hour from 21km/h over the last decade, only slightly faster than the average walking speed. The debut of app-based ride-sharing services in May 2015 has helped to alleviate this problem. These days, service providers like Uber Technologies Inc, Pathao, Shohoz and OBHAI transport hundreds of thousands of people every day on motorcycles, navigating narrow alleys and congested traffic lanes. "Sharing a bike ride saves me a lot of time, I can reach anywhere on time," said Khadija Khan, a private-sector employee who often hitches a bike ride. The ride-sharing industry in Bangladesh is worth an estimated 22 billion taka ($260 million) and accounts for about 23 per cent of the transport sector in the country, according to a 2018 study by the Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh (PRI). Local motorcycle ride-sharing service Pathao now has over five million users and more than 200,000 registered drivers, according to its chief executive, Hassan M. Elius. "A trip which previously used to take two hours with uncomfortable rides on rickshaws and buses now only takes 40 minutes," Elius said. "That not only saves time but also increases productivity." The advent of motorbike sharing apps is not only providing relief to commuters used to wasting hours in gridlocked traffic, it is also creating employment opportunities for thousands. "For a young man like me from a low-income family, it is a big source of income," said student Lokman Hossain, who owns a motorbike. However, unskilled bike drivers and reckless driving are often cited as one of the main reasons for a recent spike in traffic accidents in Bangladesh. More than 4,000 people die in road accidents each year, one of the world's highest rates. Massive student protests sparked by the death of two teenagers mowed down by a speeding bus in the capital last July led to street battles and the use of tear gas and rubber bullets by police. The following month, the country's cabinet approved raising the maximum jail sentence for rash driving deaths to five years from three.

Motorbike ridesharing services surge in popularity in Dhaka

The government of London said that it had referred&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/outrage-at-johnsons-rhetoric-in-brexit-impasse-252210">Prime Minister Boris Johnson</a> to Britain’s police watchdog for potential investigation over allegations of misconduct involving a US&nbsp;businesswoman while he was mayor of London.

The Greater London Authority (GLA) said on Friday it had referred a "conduct matter" concerning Johnson to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which investigates complaints connected to the police.

The referral follows allegations, first reported by The Sunday Times, that when Johnson was mayor, he failed to declare close personal links to tech entrepreneur Jennifer Arcuri who received thousands of pounds in public business funding and places on official trade trips.

Asked about the referral, Johnson's spokesman told Reuters: "The prime minister as mayor of London did a huge amount of work when selling our capital city around the world, beating the drum for London and the UK".

"Everything was done with propriety and in the normal way," he added.

Arcuri did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.

The matter has been referred to the police watchdog because <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/boris-johnson-flies-back-to-face-uk-parliament-as-brexit-chaos-deepens-251977">Johnson was head of the Mayor's Office</a> for Policing and Crime, a role equivalent to a police commissioner, during his 2008-2016 term as mayor.

Under the referral, the authority will try to determine whether there are grounds for a full investigation that could lead to criminal charges of misconduct in public office.

The GLA said in a statement: "The Monitoring Officer of the GLA has today recorded a ‘conduct matter’ against Boris Johnson and referred him to the Independent Office for Police Conduct so it can assess whether or not it is necessary to investigate the former Mayor of London for the criminal offence of misconduct in public office."

It said the action had been taken in accordance with the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.

In a letter to Johnson, the GLA said: “Subject to any explanation provided by you, these matters give rise to a suggestion that there has been a failure to safeguard the public purse and if so that amounts to a significant breach of public trust.

“These are the ingredients of the offence of misconduct in a public office,” said the letter from the office of the authority’s monitoring officer, which was made public.

The letter said Innotech, Arcuri’s then-company, received $14,000&nbsp;from London &amp; Partners, the mayor’s promotional agency, for two events in 2013 and 2014. She was able to attend a trade mission to Singapore and Malaysia in 2014 through Playbox, one of her companies, even though an initial application through Innotech had been declined.

The letter said the Monitoring Officer was also aware "from media reports and elsewhere" that Arcuri also had been allowed to participate in events around two other trade missions — to New York and Israel in 2015 — although she had not qualified for the New York mission and had been rejected for the mission to Israel.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/brexit-row-boris-johnson-defeated-by-uk-supreme-court-but-he-could-still-emerge-as-a-winner-251957">Johnson has vowed to take Britain out of the European Union by October 31</a>. British opposition parties are discussing tabling a vote of no-confidence in Johnson as early as next week over his handling of Brexit, the Telegraph newspaper reported on Friday.

The government of London said that it had referred Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Britain’s police watchdog for potential investigation over allegations of misconduct involving a US businesswoman while he was mayor of London.

The government of London said that it had referred Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Britain’s police watchdog for potential investigation over allegations of misconduct involving a US businesswoman while he was mayor of London. The Greater London Authority (GLA) said on Friday it had referred a "conduct matter" concerning Johnson to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which investigates complaints connected to the police. The referral follows allegations, first reported by The Sunday Times, that when Johnson was mayor, he failed to declare close personal links to tech entrepreneur Jennifer Arcuri who received thousands of pounds in public business funding and places on official trade trips. Asked about the referral, Johnson's spokesman told Reuters: "The prime minister as mayor of London did a huge amount of work when selling our capital city around the world, beating the drum for London and the UK". "Everything was done with propriety and in the normal way," he added. Arcuri did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment. The matter has been referred to the police watchdog because Johnson was head of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, a role equivalent to a police commissioner, during his 2008-2016 term as mayor. Under the referral, the authority will try to determine whether there are grounds for a full investigation that could lead to criminal charges of misconduct in public office. The GLA said in a statement: "The Monitoring Officer of the GLA has today recorded a ‘conduct matter’ against Boris Johnson and referred him to the Independent Office for Police Conduct so it can assess whether or not it is necessary to investigate the former Mayor of London for the criminal offence of misconduct in public office." It said the action had been taken in accordance with the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011. In a letter to Johnson, the GLA said: “Subject to any explanation provided by you, these matters give rise to a suggestion that there has been a failure to safeguard the public purse and if so that amounts to a significant breach of public trust. “These are the ingredients of the offence of misconduct in a public office,” said the letter from the office of the authority’s monitoring officer, which was made public. The letter said Innotech, Arcuri’s then-company, received $14,000 from London & Partners, the mayor’s promotional agency, for two events in 2013 and 2014. She was able to attend a trade mission to Singapore and Malaysia in 2014 through Playbox, one of her companies, even though an initial application through Innotech had been declined. The letter said the Monitoring Officer was also aware "from media reports and elsewhere" that Arcuri also had been allowed to participate in events around two other trade missions — to New York and Israel in 2015 — although she had not qualified for the New York mission and had been rejected for the mission to Israel. Johnson has vowed to take Britain out of the European Union by October 31. British opposition parties are discussing tabling a vote of no-confidence in Johnson as early as next week over his handling of Brexit, the Telegraph newspaper reported on Friday.

British PM Johnson referred to police watchdog over businesswoman links

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