Another weekend of trouble seems to be on the cards in Hong Kong.
Pro-China groups have torn down the city's “Lennon Walls” of anti-government protest messages.
The move has increased the possibility of further clashes with democracy supporters.
The mosaics of colorful messages call for democracy and denouncing perceived Chinese meddling in the former British colony.
US strikes Iran in response to attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
The US military has attacked Iran in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, with each country accusing the other of violating terms of a ceasefire agreed on last week.
Bahrain condemns Iranian drone attacks on its territory
Bahrain condemned Iranian drone attacks on its territory on Saturday, asserting that the "continued attacks... at a time when regional and international efforts are moving towards de-escalation, place the sole responsibility on Tehran for undermining peace efforts".
Venezuela quake toll tops 900, search intensifies for hundreds trapped
Desperate Venezuelans and rescue teams raced to find survivors as the death toll from twin earthquakes rose above 900 with foreign crews and aid only beginning to reach devastated areas just days after the quakes.
Germany hit by record temperatures as heatwave moves east
Germans braced for sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe was expected to move east after temperatures broke records above 40 degrees Celsius.
Israel, Lebanon sign framework peace deal after US-mediated talks
Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement in Washington on Friday following several days of talks to secure an end to fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.
The UAE has welcomed the announcement of a framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel, praising the diplomatic efforts of US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in helping secure the deal.
The UAE has strongly condemned the hostile drone attacks by Iran that targeted Bahrain early Saturday.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has welcomed the signing of a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon during a call with Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam.
