Beijing, Sep 24 — China calls its new ethnic-unity law a path to harmony. For Tibetans, Uyghurs, Mongolians and other minorities, however, it may become a legal wall around their languages, religions and identities. By turning Communist Party ideology into a public duty and targeting critics…
Islamabad, Sep 24 — The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday rejected a request to immediately suspend the detention orders issued for former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sisters - Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi. During the hearing on Thursday, the lawyers appearing for Uzma Khan and Noreen…
Washington, Sep 24 — United States President Donald Trump should raise Beijing’s ethnic unity law directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting in Washington and make clear that any effort to enforce it against people in the US will not be "tolerated", a report has stated. No…
Abidjan, Sep 24 — Ambassador of India to Cote d’Ivoire, Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan, on Thursday met Mauricio Rueda Beltz, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Abidjan as they discussed the role of the diplomatic corps in fostering dialogue, cooperation and understanding.“Ambassador Mr. Ramesh Babu Lakshman…
Paris, Sep 24 — The Indian Navy’s frontline guided-missile stealth frigate INS Trishul's visit to Toulon underscores the strong and enduring maritime partnership between India and France, the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday.INS Trishul arrived at Toulon in France on Tuesday to participate in…
New York, Sep 24 — Sibi George, Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), highlighted the need for stronger international cooperation for the return of cultural properties during a high-level side event at the ongoing United Nations (UN) General Assembly, the ministry stated on…
New York, Sep 24 — Palestine's Ambassador to India, Abdullah M Abu Shawesh, on Thursday criticised the US' decision to extend visa restrictions on members of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA), saying that the host country behaves like an owner of the…
Colombo, Sep 24 — The latest restrictions imposed on foreign media by the Pakistani government showcase its effort to counter negative coverage with measures that make independent reporting more difficult, a report has detailed. Foreign media organisations and people working with them need to…
New Delhi, Sep 24 — Indian digital payments platform PhonePe has received in‑principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for two payment licences, finishing another step toward launching operations in the Emirates, a report has said.The report from Khaleej Times said the approvals cover…
Jaipur, Sep 24 — US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said on Thursday that the bilateral military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' reflects strength of the defence partnership between both countries. Gor made the statement as he witnessed the US and Indian forces training together during the exercise being…
Quetta, Sep 24 — Leading human rights activist and chief organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), Mahrang Baloch, has alleged that Pakistani authorities offered Baloch activists the option of settling in Europe in an attempt to persuade them to abandon their peaceful political struggle.…
New York/New Delhi, Sep 24 — The India-CARICOM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) held on the sidelines of 81st UNGA in New York on Wednesday underscored the commitment of the two sides to deepen their relations both in the bilateral and global contexts, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated…
Seoul, Sep 24 — North Korea said Thursday it has test-fired shells for an upgraded 240mm multiple rocket launcher system, stressing the need to deploy the "deadliest" attack forces along the border with South Korea.North Korea conducted a test of upgraded 240mm-calibre controlled multiple-launch…
New Delhi, Sep 24 — When Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah takes the podium early morning Friday (India time) to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), he intends to highlight how climate change has devastated livelihoods in low-carbon-emitting countries like his and argue that such…
New Delhi, Sep 24 — The operational landscape in Balochistan has witnessed a major tactical shift as female combat units belonging to the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) carry out direct armed assaults targeting Pakistani security convoys and military…
Dhaka, Sep 24 — Several international human rights organisations have called on Bangladesh’s government to immediately withdraw the draft Cyber Protection (Amendment) Act 2026, warning that its sweeping provisions could severely undermine fundamental rights and civil liberties in the South Asian…
Colombo, Sep 24 — As the Chinese government broadens its anti-corruption campaign, government officials, state-run enterprise executives, and businesspeople have been seeking advice from criminal lawyers on how to respond when they receive warnings of an investigation or calls from disciplinary…
Geneva, Sep 24 — Human rights violations and socio-economic deprivation in the Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) were raised at the ongoing 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva. Activists called for independent international probe into the crackdown on protesters…
New Delhi, Sep 24 — Bangladesh's Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States has come in for severe criticism -- signed in the last frantic days of an interim government which is a case of mere acceptance of what the Donald Trump administration dictated to the country, according to…
Dhaka, Sep 24 — Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) ordered former Awami League lawmaker Zafar Alam to be sent to jail after formally declaring him 'arrested' in a crimes against humanity case linked to the killings of two opposition workers during the party's tenure, local media…
Kabul, Sep 24 — Pakistan's military once again carried out airstrikes on Afghanistan's Kandahar, Paktia, and Khost provinces on Thursday, killing four civilians, said Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid. Condemning the "indiscriminate and cowardly" attacks, Mujahid, in a post on X, described…