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Last week, Navarro accused India of being an 'oil money laundromat for the Kremlin'

According to WUC, in Washington, US lawmakers introduced a bipartisan package of bills, including the Preventing the Forced Return of Uyghurs Act, designed to protect Uyghurs and other Turkic minorities from forced repatriation to China, where they risk detention, torture, or enforced disappearance.

She joined the royal family when she married Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, in 1961

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday declined to comment on US President Donald Trump's latest remarks in which he mentioned India, Russia and China.

Trump posted a comment on his social media platform Truth Social, stating that the US has 'lost Russia and India to deepest, darkest China.'

A South Korean government official said they were being held at a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility

The post comes after Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Beijing earlier this week

The Defence Department warned Venezuela in a statement late on Thursday to cease further provocative moves, describing the Venezuelan aircraft buzzing over the US vessel - reported to be the guided-missile destroyer Jason Dunham - as an attempt 'to interfere with our counter-narco-terror operations'.

A coalition of Tibet-focused organisations condemned China's crackdown on Tibetan activists, including A-Nya Sengdra, whose prison term was extended to February 2026. Rights groups highlighted worsening conditions, harassment of cultural and environmental defenders, and urged international action, warning that 'silence in the face of injustice is complicity.'

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast torrential rains across Sindh and eastern Punjab from September 7-9, warning of urban flooding in several districts including Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur. A low-pressure system moving from India is expected to intensify monsoon activity in the region.

The Indian Embassy in Italy appreciated India's gesture of gifting the statue.

The announcement was made through a press release issued by Anjuman Hussainia Parachinar, which urged commuters to postpone non-essential travel and remain vigilant. According to The Express Tribune, the attack has reignited fears of sectarian violence in the region, prompting renewed security measures.

Putin said that the cooperation is a result of common shared interests.

Journalists and rights activists in Islamabad expressed concerns over growing restrictions on press freedom, comparing it to censorship under General Ziaul Haq. Tributes were paid to veteran journalists Nisar Osmani and CR Shamsi, while speakers urged unity to resist media curbs and uphold a free press.

Wildfires significantly worsened air pollution in 2024, spreading harmful PM 2.5 particles across continents, the WMO said. Officials warned climate change increases wildfire risks, affecting health, infrastructure, and ecosystems. Effective mitigation measures, as seen in China, Europe, and US cities, can improve air quality, experts noted.

Families of missing persons in Balochistan marked the 51st day of their Islamabad sit-in, demanding an end to enforced disappearances and the release of BYC leaders. Despite rain and intimidation, protesters vowed to continue their struggle, while BYC condemned detentions and challenged charges in court.

Held as part of Moscow Fashion Week, the event provided an international platform for exchanging ideas, showcasing innovation, and promoting environmentally responsible practices in the fashion industry.

The bus had collided with an oncoming jeep before hitting the road railing and going down

The occasion brought together a diverse group of politicians, diplomats, business leaders, and religious leaders to honour the values of peace, tolerance, and compassion.

A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit in Atlanta granted the state and federal governments' petition to pause the ruling by a federal judge in Miami last month. Under that ruling, no additional detainees could be sent to the center known as Alligator Alcatraz, and much of it had to be dismantled within 60 days.

Residents of Astore in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan protested over contaminated water, citing a rise in menstrual health problems among women. Blocking traffic to demand action, locals called on authorities to ensure safe water, while officials assured them their grievances would be addressed, according to Markhor Times.

Afghan migrants in Pakistan say deportations have intensified since the government's August 31 deadline, with many facing hardships due to halted visa renewals. Rights activists have urged Pakistan to pause the removals until Afghanistan's situation improves, Tolo News reported.

Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and his spouse Aum Tashi Doma visited the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, where they offered prayers, took part in rituals, and inspected the temple premises.

According to a post shared by Balochistan Republican Party Media Cell on the social media platform X, at least ten individuals have been abducted during recent raids conducted over the past 48 hours.

The Election Commission of Pakistan has postponed by-elections in nine constituencies, citing floods that damaged infrastructure, displaced voters, and tied up civil administration in relief operations. According to Dawn, the decision affects both National and Punjab Assembly seats, with a new schedule to be issued once conditions normalise.