U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday (August 9) that the United States and China were still pursuing a trade agreement, but he was not ready to make a deal. Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing for fundraisers in New York state, Trump also said the United States would continue to refrain from doing business with Chinese telecoms equipment giant Huawei Technologies. U.S. stocks extended losses after his comments, looking set to end a punishing week deep in the red on rising trade war worries.

Trump says U.S., China still talking on trade but not ready for a deal

Section 144 to be eased in parts of Kashmir for the Friday Eid prayers. However, restrictions will remain in some sensitive areas. Watch this video to know more.

Breaking News: Section 144 to be eased in Kashmir for Friday prayers

Fresh protests are being reported from Hong Kong airport. Pro-democracy activists kicked off a 3-day rally at Hong Kong airport on Friday. Rally was promoted in social media with a mock boarding pass reading "HK to freedom".

Fresh protests at Hong Kong airport, mock boarding passes read 'HK to freedom'

Watch Key takeaways from PM Modi's address to the nation on Jammu and Kashmir.

WION Edit: Key takeaways from PM Modi's address to the nation on Jammu and Kashmir

The United Nations has rejected Pakistan's request for intervention in the Kashmir issue after India abrogated the special status for Jammu & Kashmir. UN chief Antonio Guterres urged India and Pakistan to exercise “maximum restraint” and refrain from taking steps that could affect the status of Jammu and Kashmir, as he highlighted the Shimla Agreement which rejects any third-party mediation on the issue.

Antonio Guterres urges India, Pakistan to exercise ‘Maximum Restraint’ on Kashmir Issue

UN Chief urges India, Pakistan for ‘Maximum Restraint’ on Kashmir Issue, refers to Shimla Agreement

When Will China Decide Its Next Course Of Action On Kashmir Dispute? On #WionEdit, Palki analyses China's possible stance on the Kashmir dispute. Beijing is unlikely to decide its position on the issue till the visit of India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar gets over.

WION Edit: China likely to wait till S Jaishankar's visit to decide on Kashmir

Forget About Outsiders, Imran Khan Government Does Not Seem To Have Support At Home. Are Pakistanis convinced with the arguments of their own government? Especially with the crackdown on any form of dissent. Activists in Gilgit-Baltistan, even prominent actors have all launched a tirade against Pakistan government. This report explores the criticism that Khan is facing in Pakistan.

WION Gravitas: Do Pakistanis support their own government?

The United Nations has rejected Pakistan's request for intervention in the Kashmir issue after India abrogated the special status for Jammu & Kashmir. Watch this video to know more.

UN rejects Pakistan's appeal on Kashmir issue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the nation during which he sought to explain how the Centre's move to end Jammu and Kashmir's special status and split the state into two Union Territories will benefit its residents in the long run. The PM began his speech by congratulating the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on the scrapping of special status to J&K and the state’s bifurcation. Hailing the beginning of a new era in Jammu Kashmir, PM Modi said the rights and duties of the two new Union territories would be the same as the entire nation now. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi: Article 370 was holding J&K back

The US State Department spokeswoman, Morgan Ortagus on Thursday (August 8) said that recent announcements have no changes in the US policy on Kashmir. Watch this video to know more.

US: No change in the US policy on Kashmir

Hong Kong Is Bracing For A Fresh Confrontation Between The Protesters & The Police. The civil unrest in Hong Kong deepens. Hundreds of protesters gathered near the space museum shining 'laser' beams. The novel protest was done to mark the unlawful arrest of a university student who was buying a laser point. In fact the situation could worsen as another weekend approaches. Palki sums up the development.

WION Gravitas: Hong Kong civil unrest escalates

Here's How Things Are Changing On The Ground In J&K After The Abrogation Of Article 370. Indian government is likely to introduce sweeping reforms to end the misuse of public funds in Jammu and Kashmir. For instance, the privileges of former CMs are all set to go, they may lose their bungalows. Wion's Ieshan Wani filed this report.

WION Gravitas: Jammu & Kashmir: Former CMs privileges all set to go

Highlights From Prime Minister Modi's Address To The Nation On Jammu & Kashmir. PM Modi's address to the nation on Jammu & Kashmir allayed fears, spread positivity and gave a vision for the growth and development of Jammu and Kashmir. Palki gets you the key takeaways from PM's address

WION Gravitas: Modi's Kashmir address: Key Takeaways

Kashmir Issue: Understanding The UNSC Procedure & The Mandate Of The United Nations. Pakistan is running from pillar to post, from UNSC to China to seek support against India's abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. China has already maintained a safe distance while the UN has raised concerns over the internet shutdown. Now UN's stance is being criticised for double standards because India has not broken any rule. Palki explains the mandate of the UN, the procedures of UNSC and questions their relevance in this issue.

WION Gravitas: What can UNSC really do on Kashmir issue?

How To Interpret PM's Address To The Nation On Jammu & Kashmir. It was an address that aimed at bringing in positivity to Jammu and Kashmir. Modi's speech demonstrated his statesmanship and focussed heavily on the developmental issues. It also brought down the temperature and pessimism as it was inclusive. Palki assesses the address and sums up the major talking points.

WION Gravitas: Assessing Prime Minister Modi's Kashmir address

Pakistan Shuts Down Airspace Partially, Suspends Samjhauta Express As It Grows More Desperate. Pakistan's desperation is out in the open for everyone to see. In response to the abrogation of Article 370, Pakistan has partially shut down its airspace to India, banned Indian films, suspended Samjhauta express. What's worse? Islamabad calls Pulwama attacks 'a drama' by India. Palki explains Pakistan's desperation.

WION Gravitas: Jammu & Kashmir issue: Pakistan's desperation grows

Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said in a press conference on Thursday that Islamabad was not considering any military actions and instead is looking at political and legal options to challenge India's changes to disputed Kashmir's status. Watch this video to know more.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi calls Pulwama attacks 'A drama by India'

Fresh protests are being reported from Hong Kong airport. Pro-democracy activists kicked off a 3-day rally at Hong Kong airport on Friday. Protestors gathered in an attempt to spread their message to travellers arriving in the city. Rally was promoted in social media with a mock boarding pass reading "HK to freedom".

Second round of protests at Hong Kong airport

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi arrived in Beijing on Friday morning. He is expected to hold meetings regarding the deliberations on the Kashmir issue. The visit of the foreign minister comes amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan following the scrapping of special status to Jammu and Kashmir by New Delhi. Watch this video to know more.

Pakistan seeks China's help on Kashmir issue

Pakistan Foreign Minister arrives in Beijing to hold deliberations on Kashmir

US President Donald Trump slams French President Emmanuel Macron for Iran diplomacy. Donald Trump tweeted, "nobody speaks for the United States but the United States itself. No one is authorized in any way, shape, or form, to represent us!"

Donald Trump slams Macron for Iran diplomacy

In the wake of India's decision to strip special status of Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan must refrain from any retaliatory aggression, including support for infiltrations across the Line of Control (LoC) and take demonstrable action against terror infrastructure on its soil, said a joint statement by the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday.

US urges Pakistan to stop infiltrations across LoC

One of the tools used by both protesters and police on the streets of Hong Kong are high-powered lasers and blinding lights, shined through thick clouds of tear gas to confuse each other and as an additional tool to conceal their identities and activities.

Hong Kong: Protesters using lasers to distract and confuse

Puerto Rico's Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez has been sworn in as the US territory's new governor. Watch video to know more.

Puerto Rico swears in Wanda Vázquez as new governor

A Taliban suicide car bomber targeted a police station the Afghan capital on Wednesday, killing 14 people.

Explosion rocks Afghan capital of Kabul

People in New York mistaken motorcycle's backfiring for gunshots, creates panic. Watch video to know more.

People in New York mistaken motorcycle's backfiring for gunshots, creates panic

In a stern message to Pakistan, the United States asked the country to take demonstrable action against terrorism on home soil instead of focusing on any “retaliatory aggression.”

Pakistan must take action against terrorists, refrain from retaliatory aggression, says US

Condolences Pour In From Across The World As The International Community Remembers Sushma Swaraj.

Gravitas: Several world leaders express grief over Sushma Swaraj's demise

Venezuela’s government will skip a round of Norway-brokered talks on Thursday and Friday to protest a new set of U.S. sanctions meant to force President Nicolas Maduro from power, the Venezuelan information ministry said on Wednesday.

Venezuela: People protests against imposed sanctions

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-support-direct-dialogue-between-india-pak-on-kashmir-us-state-department-241415">We support direct dialogue between India &amp; Pak on Kashmir: US State Department</a> 
 
The US State Department's move comes amid increased tension between India and Pakistan after the Indian government abrogated Article 370 that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pak-must-stop-supporting-infiltration-across-loc-us-senate-foreign-affairs-committee-241424">Pak must stop supporting infiltration across LoC: US Senate foreign affairs committee</a> 
 
The joint statement comes amid spiralling tensions between India and Pakistan after the Indian Parliament passed a resolution to revoke Article 370.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kyrgyz-officer-dies-after-security-forces-storm-ex-presidents-home-241418">Kyrgyz officer dies after security forces storm ex-president's home</a> 
 
Former president Atambayev saw his immunity lifted in June as the authorities seek to prosecute him on corruption charges.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-approves-800-million-in-helicopters-for-south-korea-241419">US approves $800 million in helicopters for South Korea</a>

The Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the State Department had approved the sale of 12 MH-60R Multi-Mission Seahawk Helicopters and extensive associated radar, communications and weaponry equipment.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-has-fanned-the-flames-of-white-supremacy-biden-241421">Trump has 'fanned the flames of white supremacy': Biden</a>

Trump has been accused by his Democratic critics and others of promoting white nationalism with his frequent attacks on immigrants and minorities.

We support direct dialogue between India & Pak on Kashmir: US State Department The US State Department's move comes amid increased tension between India and Pakistan after the Indian government abrogated Article 370 that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

We support direct dialogue between India & Pak on Kashmir: US State Department The US State Department's move comes amid increased tension between India and Pakistan after the Indian government abrogated Article 370 that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Pak must stop supporting infiltration across LoC: US Senate foreign affairs committee The joint statement comes amid spiralling tensions between India and Pakistan after the Indian Parliament passed a resolution to revoke Article 370. Kyrgyz officer dies after security forces storm ex-president's home Former president Atambayev saw his immunity lifted in June as the authorities seek to prosecute him on corruption charges. US approves $800 million in helicopters for South Korea The Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the State Department had approved the sale of 12 MH-60R Multi-Mission Seahawk Helicopters and extensive associated radar, communications and weaponry equipment. Trump has 'fanned the flames of white supremacy': Biden Trump has been accused by his Democratic critics and others of promoting white nationalism with his frequent attacks on immigrants and minorities.

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