Islamabad, July 28 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) recorded at least 405 honour killings across the South Asian country in 2024 with most of the victims being… Continue reading 405 honour killings across Pakistan in 2024, confirms rights group
Islamabad, July 25 (IANS) As torrential rainfall continues to wreak havoc, Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday confirmed that the overall death toll since the onset of the… Continue reading Monsoon rains in Pakistan claim more lives as death tolls hits 279
Tokyo/New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Japan’s Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Takehiro Funakoshi on Monday held discussions with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Pramod Kumar Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime… Continue reading Japanese minister meets FS Misri, discusses PM Modi’s visit to Tokyo
Istanbul/Ankara, July 28 (IANS) Turkey has been battling multiple wildfires across the country, with particularly intense blazes in the northwest prompting village evacuations and a renewed firefighting push amid strong… Continue reading Turkey battles wildfires amid challenging weather conditions
Lilongwe, July 27 (IANS) Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered the country’s recently dissolved Parliament to reconvene on August 5 to amend the voting law to ensure that all eligible… Continue reading Malawi President recalls Parliament to amend voting law
Quetta, July 26 (IANS) Dozens of Baloch families on Saturday slammed Pakistan for its “systematic repression” as their sit-in protest entered the 11th day in Islamabad. The ongoing protest calls… Continue reading Baloch group accuses Pakistan of ‘systematic repression’ during Islamabad protest
London, July 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held ‘Chai Pe Charcha’ with his UK counterpart Keir Starmer at Chequers – the countryside retreat of the British PM.… Continue reading PM Modi, UK counterpart Starmer hold ‘Chai Pe Charcha’ at Chequers
Moscow, July 22 (IANS) Russia has significantly expanded its entry ban list mainly targetting European officials, in response to the European Union’s recent 17th and 18th package of sanctions against… Continue reading Russia hits back at EU sanctions, expands entry ban list
Washington, July 22 (IANS) Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., currently on a visit to the US, on Tuesday stressed the significance of the Philippines-United States alliance in upholding peace… Continue reading US-Philippines alliance key to peace and stability in Indo-Pacific: President Marcos
Islamabad, July 21 (IANS) A Baloch human rights organisation on Monday slammed the Pakistani authorities for forcibly evicting Baloch protestors – including women, children and elderly members – from their… Continue reading Pakistan: Baloch activists condemn ‘inhumane treatment’ of protestors in Islamabad
Sofia, July 20 (IANS) Bulgarian law enforcement authorities at the country’s Kapitan Andreevo checkpoint near the border with Turkey have seized 205.94 kg of cocaine hidden in a diplomatic car,… Continue reading Bulgaria seizes cocaine in diplomatic car
Seoul, July 20 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has decided Sunday to withdraw his nomination of Education Minister nominee Lee Jin-sook, the presidential office said, following a controversy… Continue reading South Korea: President Lee drops pick for education minister nominee
