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Munir's elevation also signals who truly calls the shots in Pakistan. The government approved a promotion that further cements the army chief's dominance over the country's civilian leadership.

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Tuesday announced the suspension of free trade agreement negotiations with the Israeli government, citing concerns over its conduct in Gaza.

Following an interaction with a French delegation, Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs and Congress MP, Shashi Tharoor, highlighted the Rafale fighter jets as a symbol of the deepening Indo-French strategic partnership.

In a troubling development from Balochistan, activist Sammi Deen Baloch has raised alarm over the attempted arrest of a young activist, Mahzaib Baloch, during her school examination.

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Tuesday expressed regret over the Nagasaki city government's decision not to invite Taiwan to participate in this year's memorial ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, which occurred during the final days of World War II.

Marking President William Lai's first year in office, Taiwan's opposition KMT issued a list of ten criticisms, focusing heavily on cross-strait relations with China. The party accused Lai of compromising sovereignty, failing on trade negotiations, and weakening domestic governance, while former president Ma Ying-jeou urged a more balanced China policy.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded a successful two-day official visit to the Netherlands from May 19 - 20, underscoring the strategic partnership between the two nations.

In a move aimed at safeguarding global health, Member States of the World Health Organisation (WHO) have unanimously adopted the world's first Pandemic Agreement at the 78th World Health Assembly.

A young man in Dera Ghazi Khan's Koh-i-Suleman region was allegedly forced by a local tribal jirga to undergo the life-threatening ritual of Aas Aaf to prove his innocence after being accused of an illicit relationship. The victim survived and has appealed for legal action against the jirga members.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday accused Russia of using diplomacy to 'buy time to continue its war and occupation.' Zelenskyy also said he is working with allies to ensure that pressure compels Russia to change its behaviour.

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee has condemned recent drone strikes in North Waziristan that allegedly killed civilians, including children. In a strongly worded statement, the group labelled the attacks as part of a 'systematic genocide' of Pashtuns and urged solidarity among oppressed communities against state violence.

The Maldives and Thailand signed a new health cooperation MoU on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, focusing on primary health care, regulatory capacity, health workforce training, and sustainable health financing. WHO praised the move as a model of solidarity and innovation in the South-East Asia region.

Nagas are the third-largest ethnic group in Manipur, primarily inhabiting the hills. Despite modern challenges, they proudly preserve their heritage through vibrant festivals, traditional dress, and intricate handicrafts. In Tamenglong, where the majority belong to the Zeliangrong Naga tribe, a centuries-old tradition of handloom weaving thrives, carried on by rural women and artisans who keep this craft alive across generations.

Over 1,43,000 people worldwide were playing against him in a single, record-setting game

J Snehaja, Regional Passport Officer, Hyderabad was also present at the occasion.

The Indian Embassy in Guatemala City confirmed that all administrative procedures have been completed for an artificial limb fitment camp to be held within the premises of Guatemala's Ministry of Defense.

The demonstration, organised by the Berlin-based non-profit Tibet Initiative Deutschland, marked the 30th anniversary of the enforced disappearance of the 11th Panchen Lama -- one of the most significant spiritual figures in Tibetan Buddhism

In addition to making it to illegal to share online nonconsensual, explicit images -- real or computer-generated -- the law also requires tech platforms to remove such images within 48 hours of being notified about them, CNN reported.

'The 11th Panchen Lama turns 36 on 25 April 2025. But where is he? China is answerable to the world.'

After delivering a speech marking the first anniversary of his taking office, he said, 'The aggressor is the one who undermines peace.'

Kushner pleaded guilty in 2005 to 18 federal counts, including tax evasion, retaliating against a federal witness and lying to the Federal Election Commission

Schoof said they also discussed Strategic Partnership concerns of long-term cooperation between the Netherlands and India in areas such as trade, innovative technology, agriculture and security.

Jaishankar appreciated his commitment to taking the India-Netherlands partnership to newer heights.

In a public statement, Mirza emphasised the strategic importance of including voices from PoJK in international engagements, saying, 'Our lands are being used as training grounds for terrorism. As people living under Pakistan's illegal occupation, we are directly impacted by its state-sponsored use of jihadi elements to destabilise India. It is vital that the international community hears our voices.'

The medals are a new honour meant to be bestowed on first responders who die in the line of duty. The three officers were killed in November 2024 when a driver struck them on the side of the road.