The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, spotlighting the harrowing survivor accounts, condemning Chinese propaganda in East Turkistan, and mourning the passing of one of its founding figures, reflecting the ongoing struggle of the Uyghur people amid repression.
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The UAE is stepping up efforts to attract global visitors with a wave of new luxury tourism and entertainment projects designed to boost competitiveness and economic contribution.
Amid reports of vandalism at temples across 11 districts in Bangladesh, the President of the National Puja Celebration Council has assured that Durga Puja preparations are in full swing nationwide, with government advisors committing to robust security measures for the festival's smooth conduct.
The Gronis Committee, Thursday night, approved the appointment of former IDF (Israel Defence Forces) Major General David Zini as the new head of the Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Service).
The External Affairs Minister also calls on the bloc to amplify its collective call for a comprehensive reform of the principal organs of the United Nations, especially the UN Security Council
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Pakistani students enrolled in Chinese universities have been stranded at the Sost border crossing for the past two days, as a traders' sit-in and the suspension of immigration services at the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) gateway have brought cross-border travel to a halt.
The chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir National Independence Alliance (JKNIA), Mahmood Kashmiri, has announced a major demonstration outside the Pakistan Consulate in Bradford on Monday, September 29.
Former Prime Minister of Nepal and Chairman of the CPN-UML, KP Sharma Oli, made his first public appearance on Saturday since stepping down from leadership in the wake of the Gen Z protests that shook the country's political establishment on September 8.
Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, where the two leaders discussed interest in signing a free trade agreement (FTA), connecting Bhutan and Bangladesh. The leaders also discussed connecting Bhutan and Bangladesh's special economic zones, among other wide-ranging discussions.
Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) on Friday (local time), advocated for a reformed UN Security Council (UNSC), explicitly naming India and Japan as 'deserving nations' for permanent membership to reflect today's global realities.
The Indian Embassy in Riyadh, along with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, successfully organised the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 on Saturday, which drew in participants from all walks of life. The event underscored the spirit of Vasudhe Kutumbakam. It was held as a part of the Seva Pakhwada and reflected the transformative progress India has achieved in areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, technology, education, and sustainability under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has sounded the alarm over the worsening security environment in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) and the merged tribal districts, warning that terrorist outfits appear to be operating with impunity in several regions, as reported by The Express Tribune.
Former Indian diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on Saturday tore into Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), likening it to a 'virtuous performance, worthy of a role in a Bollywood film' and slamming it as a 'fake narrative' riddled with factual inconsistencies.
Member countries announce expansion, condemn terror attack in J&K and air strikes on Qatar, Iran
According to Trump, a Ukrainian victory depends on “time, patience, and the financial support of Europe and, in particular, NATO”
Advocate Zubair Baloch, a human rights activist and former chairman of the Baloch Students Organisation (BSO-Pajjar), was killed in a Pakistan Army raid along with his companion, Nasir Baloch. The incident, which occurred during a military operation in Dalbandin, has drawn sharp criticism from rights activists who call it an act of state terrorism.
The US Department of State said on Friday (US local time) that it will be revoking the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro over his actions of inciting violence and urging American soldiers to disobey orders.
BRICS Foreign Ministers, in a powerful joint statement issued on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), condemned Israel's armed attack on Qatar as a 'flagrant violation' of its sovereignty and a breach of international law, while calling for diplomatic resolutions to crises in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, particularly in Gaza.
The Navies of India and South Africa concluded the 13th Navy Staff Talks from September 24-26, as per the Indian Navy. The talks focused on strengthening operational ties, expanding areas of bilateral cooperation and maritime security across the Indian Ocean.
Some government ministries, the mobile identification system, the postal service, and the government legal database were among websites that remained down on Saturday after the fire in Daejeon, about 140 km (90 miles) from the capital Seoul
India's upcoming BRICS Chairship in 2026, a firm stand against terrorism, a renewed call for UN Security Council (UNSC) reforms, and alarm over trade-restrictive measures dominated discussions at the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs meeting held on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80).
The Foreign Ministers of G4 countries (India, Brazil, Germany and Japan), met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday to discuss the prospects for reforms of the UN Security Council, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared in an official statement on Saturday.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to address the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today, stepping in as India's primary speaker at the high-level General Debate
There were, however, no accusations of any wrongdoing by the billionaire entrepreneur in the documents released by US Congressional Democrats
Despite being among one of the world's worst performers when it comes to democracy, and holding up a failing record of human rights violations, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif defended the country's 'hybrid model' of governance where the army and civilian leadership stand hands in glove in running the country.
In a moment of public embarrassment, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif found himself caught in a glaring contradiction, facing tough questions over his unsubstantiated and conflicting allegations regarding former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's social media activity.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khwaja Asif in an interview to Zeteo said that Islamabad would continue to remain close to Beijing, noting that the country is not only a neighbour but reliable partner.
India on Friday (local time) delivered a searing rebuttal to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, accusing him of 'absurd theatrics' and glorifying terrorism while mocking his claim of 'victory' in the May escalation.
Egypt has warned of the current stalemate in achieving nuclear disarmament and of the grave implications of recent irresponsible Israeli statements suggesting the possible use of nuclear weapons in the Gaza Strip.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, on the sidelines of the ongoing 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York.
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