Friday, October 20, 2023

Chinese consulate attacker in US was armed with knife, crossbow October 20, 2023 at 12:09AM

A man armed with a knife and crossbow drove his car into the Chinese consulate in San Francisco before being shot and killed by police. The incident was captured on police bodycam footage, which shows the assailant slashing at an officer with a knife before being shot. The man, identified as 31-year-old Zhanyuan Yang, was taken to the hospital where he later died. The motive for the attack is still under investigation. The United States has condemned the violence and promised to cooperate with China. Violence against diplomatic missions is rare in the US.

Pakistan Election Commission issues production order for Imran Khan in contempt cases October 19, 2023 at 10:48PM

The Election Commission of Pakistan has issued production orders for imprisoned PTI chairman Imran Khan in contempt cases. The hearing has been scheduled for October 24. Imran Khan's lawyer had stated that he could not attend the cases without a production order. The bench has directed the Superintendent of Adyala Jail, Rawalpindi, to make arrangements for Imran Khan's appearance.