Quetta, Dec 25 (IANS) The passing of human rights activist Mama Qadeer Baloch, Vice Chairman of Voice for Baloch Missing Persons, on December 20, marks the end of an era,… Continue reading Death of leading rights activist leaves enduring legacy of resistance against Pakistan’s atrocities in Balochistan
Washington, Dec 24 (IANS) China is building the military capability to seize Taiwan and aims to be ready for war by 2027, according to a U.S. Defence Department report submitted… Continue reading China building capability to seize Taiwan by 2027: US
Dhaka, Dec 25 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on Thursday, local media reported on Wednesday, citing a party leader. Addressing… Continue reading BNP’s Tarique Rahman set to return to Bangladesh after 17 years on Thursday
Islamabad, Dec 24 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) organised a roundtable meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday, where speakers reiterated the suffocating impact of Pakistan’s Prevention of Electronic… Continue reading Pakistan: Human rights body highlights ‘suffocating impact’ of restricting press freedom
Dhaka, Dec 24 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Minister and Awami League leader Mohammad Ali Arafat on Wednesday alleged that radical Islamist groups were primarily responsible for the attacks on the country’s… Continue reading Radical Islamists behind violence in Bangladesh after Hadi’s death, says former minister
Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) The Trump Administration on Tuesday announced sweeping changes to the H-1B work visa selection process, replacing the long-standing random lottery with a weighted system that prioritises… Continue reading US announces sweeping changes to H-1B selection process
Washington, Dec 22, (IANS) Strongly condemning recent killings, attacks on media institutions, and a rise in assaults against Hindu and other minority communities, two influential US lawmakers on Monday expressed… Continue reading US lawmakers raise alarm over Bangladesh violence
Dhaka, Oct 22 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Monday announced that its acting chairman, Tarique Rahman, will complete the formalities to become a registered voter on December 27, local… Continue reading Bangladesh: BNP’s Tarique Rahman to register as voter on Dec 27
Dhaka, Dec 22 (IANS) As Bangladesh continues to grapple with worsening law and order situation, radical platform Inqilab Moncho on Monday threatened to launch a movement to topple the Muhammad… Continue reading Bangladesh: Radical outfit threatens to oust Yunus govt over Hadi murder
Beirut, Dec 22 (IANS) Italy plans to maintain a military presence south of the Litani River in southern Lebanon after the withdrawal of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)… Continue reading Italy to keep forces in Lebanon after UN peacekeepers withdraw: Defence minister
Mogadishu, Dec 22 (IANS) The drought emergency in Somalia has significantly deepened, with authorities estimating that 4.61 million people have been affected by prolonged dry conditions across the country, the… Continue reading UN says drought affects 4.6 million people in Somalia
Riyadh, Dec 21 (IANS) The personnel onboard the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Sarthak, on Sunday, held a special meditation session to mark the World Meditation Day at King Abdulaziz… Continue reading Personnel onboard ICG Ship Sarthak hold meditation session at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Port
