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UN Experts Alarmed by Abductions, Forced Conversions of Minorities in Pakistan
UN experts express serious concern over widespread abduction, forced religious conversion, and marriage of minority women and girls in Pakistan, urging authorities to act.
Pakistan Inflation to Stay in Double Digits Through April 2026 Amid Energy Crisis
Pakistan's inflation is expected to remain in double digits until April 2026, driven by rising energy costs, currency fluctuations, and structural inefficiencies.
Taiwan Tracks 15 Chinese Aircraft Sorties, 5 Warships Near Its Territory
Taiwan's defense ministry reports 15 PLA aircraft sorties and 5 PLAN vessels operating near its territory, with 14 entering its southwestern ADIZ.
South Korea Sets 2029 Target for Wartime Command Transfer from US
Seoul and Washington aim to finalize the OPCON transfer plan in 2024, with conditions targeted for 2029. A Korean general would lead wartime forces.
Trump Envoy Urges FIFA to Swap Iran for Italy in World Cup Amid Tensions
US special envoy reportedly asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the 2026 World Cup after Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV and Iran war tensions.
Zelenskyy Warns US-Iran War Risks Ukraine's Vital Missile Defences
Ukraine's President warns a prolonged Iran conflict could divert US resources, jeopardising vital Patriot missile systems for Kyiv's defence against Russia.
Mexico Demands Answers After CIA Agents Killed in Secret Drug Op
President Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico was unaware of CIA agents in a Chihuahua drug lab raid, calling it a sovereignty issue after two agents died.
UN Chief Grieves Second French Peacekeeper Death in Lebanon Attack
UN Secretary-General condemns attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon, urges ceasefire respect and investigation. A second French soldier has died from wounds.
Trump's "Naughty and Nice" NATO List Ties Support to Iran War
The Trump administration reportedly ranks NATO allies by their support for US Iran policy, threatening penalties for "naughty" members.
South Korea Seizes 650kg Drugs in Joint Crackdowns with Thailand, Cambodia
South Korean customs seized over 650kg of narcotics in Q1 2024 through joint operations "TRIDENT" and "LIONSTONE" with Thailand and Cambodia.
US Defends Russia Oil Sanctions Waiver Amid Global Price Spike Fears
US Treasury Secretary defends temporary Russian oil sanctions waiver, saying it prevented a sharper global price spike, despite Democrat criticism.
Macky Sall Vows Bold Push for UN Security Council Reform as Secretary-General Candidate
Candidate for UN chief Macky Sall pledges to push Security Council reform agenda, citing lack of representation in today's world.
Trump Urges Iran to Make a Deal, Extends Ceasefire Indefinitely
President Trump urges Iran to use "common sense" and make a deal for a prosperous future, while extending the US-Iran ceasefire indefinitely.
Bangladesh's Awami League Ban Unsustainable Long-Term, Warns Crisis Group
ICG urges new BNP govt to address Awami League's future, prioritize economy & reforms. Report highlights India's role & regional challenges.
Italy Sikh Killings Expose Khalistani Extremism & Diaspora Divisions
Execution-style killings in Bergamo expose internal rivalries, financial stakes, and Khalistani extremism-driven divisions within Europe's Sikh diaspora.
Pahalgam & Easter Attacks: Two Branches of Pakistan's Terror Tree
Sri Lankan report draws parallel between 2019 Easter attacks and Pahalgam massacre, citing Pakistan-based terror groups as the common source threatening regional stability.
Pakistan Named Global Terror Hub in 2026 Reports, Faces Rising Domestic Threat
A 2026 US Congressional report identifies Pakistan as an operational hub for Al Qaeda, LeT, and JeM, with rising domestic terror fatalities.
Brazil Moves to Block Strategic Mineral Sales, Drafts New National Policy
Brazil's government moves to block strategic mineral sales and drafts a new national policy to assert state control over rare earth resources.
Ex-US NSA McMaster: Pakistan is China's Client, Uses Terror as Foreign Policy
Former US NSA H R McMaster tells IANS Pakistan is a client of China, uses terror as foreign policy, and cannot be trusted to broker US-Iran talks.
Pakistan's Hepatitis Crisis: 600K Quack Doctors Fuel Viral Surge
Pakistan leads in Hepatitis C cases due to unsafe practices and 600,000 unlicensed doctors. A BBC investigation exposes deadly hospital malpractice.
Nepal's Lumbini First Province to Pass Landmark Dalit Rights Bill
Lumbini Province passes a pioneering bill ensuring housing, education, and healthcare for Dalits, marking a major step for social justice in Nepal.
Pakistan's Rising Food Imports Signal Farm Policy Failure
Pakistan's food imports surge to $7bn, highlighting farm policy failure. The country struggles with staples like sugar and pulses despite vast arable land.
Canada's China Trade Push Risks Straining US Ties, Report Warns
Former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig warns Ottawa's China trade strategy could hurt economic security and strain relations with the United States.
Pakistan Detains 15 Afghan Refugees in Crackdown on Illegal Nationals
Pakistan detains 15 Afghan refugees in Rawalpindi amid a crackdown on illegal nationals. Over 5,673 Afghans repatriated since deadline ended. Landlords also arrested.
UK Sindhi Leader Blames Pakistan for Pahalgam Attack Anniversary
Hidayat Bhutto of World Sindhi Congress condemns Pahalgam terror attack on its anniversary, accusing Pakistan of fostering cross-border terrorism.