News brief: Big stories of the day

News brief: Big stories of the day

Hong Kong

Will resolutely pursue protesters for violent acts at Parliament: Hong Kong police

Hong Kong authorities vowed Wednesday to hunt down the protesters who stormed parliament in an unprecedented challenge to the Beijing-backed government.

Be careful Iran, threats will 'come back to bite you', warns Trump

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After Iran President Rouhani said his country will enrich uranium to any amount the country needs after July 7, US President warned "Iran to be careful" as tensions between the two nations continued to boil over the 2015 nuclear deal issue.

Boeing to give $100 million to families affected by two 737 MAX crashes

Boeing announced on Wednesday it would give $100 million to communities and families affected by two crashes on its 737 MAX planes that claimed 346 lives.

US 'hell-bent on hostile acts' despite wanting to talk: North Korea

North Korea's mission to the United Nations accused the United States on Wednesday of being "more and more hell-bent on hostile acts" against Pyongyang, despite President Donald Trump wanting talks between the two countries.

Maharashtra: Death toll rises to 14 in Ratnagiri's Tiware dam breach

At least 14 were killed and 11 others were reported missing after Tiware dam in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri was breached on Wednesday following heavy rain over the last 48 hours.