Baghdad, April 28 (IANS/DPA) The Iraqi Parliament has passed a law criminalising same-sex relations and vowing tough penalties against them in a decision that rights advocates decried as discriminating against… Continue reading Iraq passes legislation criminalising homosexuality
Moscow, April 26 (IANS) Russia and Europe will no longer be able to resume their past relations under the current circumstances, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. There is… Continue reading Kremlin says Russia, Europe unlikely to restore ties
Islamabad, April 26 (IANS) Pakistan has “categorically” rejected a report by the US State Department over the human rights violations in the country last year, saying that only a “politically… Continue reading Pakistan rejects US report on human rights practices
Washington, April 26 (IANS/DPA) The US is preparing to negotiate with the military leadership in Niger about the “organized and responsible withdrawal” of its troops from the country. More than… Continue reading US prepares to withdraw troops from Chad and Niger
Jerusalem, April 26 (IANS) Israel is expected to “soon” begin evacuating civilians from Rafah ahead of a planned ground attack on Gaza’s southernmost city, a state-owned media outlet has reported.… Continue reading
United Nations, April 26 (IANS) Making the General Assembly more effective cannot be divorced from the wider context of the reform of the UN, including the Security Council, according to… Continue reading
United Nations, April 26 (IANS) India exemplifies how the digital revolution can be made accessible to millions and become “a fundamental driver of social transformation and progress”, according to UN… Continue reading India exemplifies how digital revolution can become accessible to millions: UNGA President
Lahore, April 25 (IANS) Pakistan Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz turned up in a police uniform to review the passing out parade of the provincial police here on Thursday, as… Continue reading Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz reviews police passing out parade in uniform
Beijing, April 25 (IANS/DPA) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed points of difference with China regarding unfair trading practices in talks on Thursday with Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining,… Continue reading Differences on trade at focus as US secretary of state visits China
Kyiv, April 25 (IANS) The Ukrainian government has suspended issuing and renewing passports for overseas military-aged men, Ukrayinska Pravda, a Ukrainian online newspaper, reported. According to a government decree, male… Continue reading Ukraine suspends passport service for military-aged men abroad
Tehran, April 14 (IANS/DPA) A stadium ban for women is to be reintroduced in Iran, multiple local news reports said on Wednesday. The reports said that the Iranian FA has… Continue reading Stadium ban for women to be reintroduced in Iran
Kathmandu, April 24 (IANS) The governments of Nepal and Qatar on Wednesday reached agreements on bilateral cooperation in various sectors. The two countries sealed the deals, two agreements and six… Continue reading Nepal, Qatar agree to increase cooperation in various sectors
