Washington, April 26 (IANS) A lone gunman armed with a shotgun, handgun and multiple knives charged a Secret Service checkpoint at the Washington Hilton before being tackled by law enforcement,… Continue reading ‘Gunman carried shotgun, knives,’ police say after shooting at White House event
Funafuti, April 25 (IANS) Pabitra Margherita, Union Minister of State for External Affairs, reaffirmed India’s commitment to health-sector cooperation with the South Pacific nation of Tuvalu on Saturday. He reaffirmed… Continue reading India reaffirms healthcare assistance to Tuvalu
Gaza, April 25 (IANS) Thousands of Palestinians voted Saturday in the first municipal elections held in Gaza in 20 years, though the process was limited to the city of Deir… Continue reading Gaza holds 1st municipal elections in 20 years
Dhaka, April 25 (IANS) The ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government has allowed several structural legal reforms to be diluted, dismantled, or left vulnerable to the same fate since assuming… Continue reading Bangladesh reform promises falter under BNP rule: Report
Islamabad, April 25 (IANS) The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned the recent increase in petroleum product prices in the country, terming it as an “economic… Continue reading Latest fuel price hike by Pak govt labelled as ‘economic suicide’
Quetta, April 25 (IANS) Several leading human rights organisations on Saturday strongly condemned the arrest of Baloch activist Fozia Baloch, a member of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), by Karachi… Continue reading Rights groups slam arrest of Baloch activist by Pakistani police
Johannesburg, April 24 (IANS) The South African region is facing direct consequences due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald… Continue reading Southern Africa directly impacted by Middle East conflict: Minister
New York, April 24 (IANS) US advocacy group Human Rights Watch (HRW) strongly condemned the arrest of at least four individuals in Bangladesh for posting social media content allegedly critical… Continue reading Rights body flags arrest of four individuals in Bangladesh over social media posts
Washington, April 24 (IANS) The US on Friday sharply criticised European allies for failing to take a more active role in securing global shipping lanes, with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth… Continue reading Europe told to act on Iran shipping crisis: US
Islamabad, April 24 (IANS) Pakistan’s treatment of religious minorities, particularly Sikh and Hindu women, remains deeply troubling, with human rights reports, including those from the United Nations and local activists,… Continue reading Sarabjit Kaur’s case sparks concern over abductions, forced conversion in Pakistan
Washington, April 23 (IANS) The India–US relationship is undergoing strain but remains fundamentally strong, shaped by shared strategic interests and long-term convergence, former US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster told… Continue reading Ex-envoy Juster points to resilience in India-US partnership amid tensions
Dhaka, April 23 (IANS) As public concerns over law and order intensify, Bangladesh is witnessing an alarming surge in violent crime, with murders increasing by 14 per cent in the… Continue reading Bangladesh witnesses 14 per cent rise in murders amid worsening law and order: Report
