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Netflix Series Explores Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera's Explosive Love Story
Netflix is developing a new scripted series on artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, exploring their passionate and tumultuous relationship.
Bangladesh to Revamp Human Rights Commission with Historic Ordinance
Bangladesh plans to establish a stronger National Human Rights Commission aligned with Paris Principles, boosting public trust and democratic governance.
Pakistan's Stunting Crisis: Millions of Children Face Cognitive Damage
Report reveals 40% of Pakistani children under five are stunted, facing cognitive damage and a lack of support systems, creating a future crisis.
Elton John's Husband Shares Hopeful Health Update Amid Singer's Vision Battle
David Furnish shares how Elton John is coping with blindness from a 2024 eye infection, focusing on family and hope for a cure.
Pakistan Blasphemy Laws Target Minorities, UN Rights Council Told
GHRD tells UN Human Rights Council that Pakistan's blasphemy laws lead to violence and persecution of religious minorities, citing 2,800 cases.
UNHRC Photo Expo Exposes Pakistan's Systemic Abuse of Minorities
Photo exhibition at UNHRC Geneva documents systemic discrimination, forced conversions, and enforced disappearances of minorities in Pakistan.
US Balochistan Mining Plan Faces Security Hurdles Amid China Rivalry
US plans to fund mining in Pakistan's Balochistan face major security challenges and occur amid strategic competition with China for critical minerals.
Bangladesh PM Calls for Cross-Party Unity in New Parliament's First Session
PM Tarique Rahman calls for national unity to build a self-reliant Bangladesh, as opposition lawmakers stage a protest walkout during parliament's opening.
Brazil Assures Stable Fuel Supply, Warns Against Price Speculation
Brazil's energy minister assures no fuel shortages, slams "criminal speculation" by retailers, and vows government action to protect consumers.
Pakistan's Medicine Crisis: Policy Delays Fuel Shortage of Vital Drugs
Essential medicines, including cancer drugs and vaccines, are scarce in Pakistan due to regulatory price-fixing delays, risking patient safety.
Russia Slams EU Silence After Drone "Terrorist Attack" on LNG Ship
Russia denounces a drone strike on the Arctic Metagaz LNG carrier in the Mediterranean as a "terrorist attack," criticizing EU silence on the incident.
Bangladesh Parliament Unanimously Elects New Speaker and Deputy Speaker
Bangladesh's 13th Parliament unanimously elects Hafizuddin Ahmed as Speaker and Barrister Kayser Kamal as Deputy Speaker.
Pakistan's Mandi System Blocks Tech Disruption in Agriculture
Outdated regulations and middlemen dominate Pakistan's fruit and vegetable trade, limiting digital platforms to just 2-3% of the market.
South Korea Passes $350B US Investment Bill Amid Trade Pressure
South Korea's National Assembly passes a special bill to implement a $350 billion investment pledge to the US, aiming to boost economic ties and supply chains.
Nepal's Ex-PM Oli Crushed in Historic Election Loss to RSP's Balen Shah
Former PM K.P. Sharma Oli concedes after a devastating loss to RSP's Balen Shah in a traditional stronghold, as the new party wins a landslide victory.
S. Korea PM Kim Visits US for UN AI Hub Bid, Key Talks with VP Vance
South Korean PM Kim Min-seok travels to the US to promote a UN AI hub, meet UN officials, and discuss a major investment bill with VP JD Vance.
Foreign Investors Flee South Korean Stocks at Record Pace in February
Foreign investors sold a record $13.5B in S. Korean stocks in Feb amid AI bubble fears, while bond buying increased, central bank data shows.
UN Chief Outraged as Drone Strike Kills UNICEF Aid Worker in Congo
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expresses outrage after a drone strike kills UNICEF staffer Karine Buisset in eastern Congo, highlighting attacks on aid workers.
Trump Targets India, China in New Trade War Over "Unfair Practices"
The Trump administration initiates Section 301 investigations into 16 trading partners, including India and China, over unfair trade and forced labor, potentially leading to new tariffs.
South Korea Enacts Landmark Judicial Reforms, Allowing Appeals of Top Court Rulings
South Korea's judicial reform laws take effect, permitting constitutional appeals of Supreme Court rulings and punishing 'legal distortion' by judges.
Taiwan Tracks Chinese Military Sorties Crossing Key Median Line
Taiwan's defence ministry reports Chinese military activity, with aircraft crossing the median line into its air defence identification zone.
US Launches Sweeping Trade Probe Into 16 Economies Over Manufacturing Practices
The US launches a Section 301 investigation into manufacturing practices in 16 economies, citing concerns over "structural excess capacity" distorting global trade.
North Korea Ramps Up Parliamentary Election Preparations for Next Week
North Korea accelerates preparations for Supreme People's Assembly elections, forming committees and reviewing candidates for the vote scheduled next week.
Nepal's RSP Falls Short of Super Majority, Coalition Talks Loom
RSP leads Nepal's election but is two seats short of a two-thirds majority. Final results pending as court case could change outcome.
Pakistan's Sanitation Workers Face Caste, Gender Discrimination and Neglect
A report details the caste-based, gendered exploitation and institutional neglect faced by Pakistan's sanitation workers, calling it a human rights crisis.