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After quakes, Venezuela must unblock social media access: UN expertsUN experts are urging Venezuela to immediately restore access to social media and news outlets following devastating twin earthquakes. The ...
China angered, Taiwan cheered by Western allies' alarm over Chinese Coast Guard activitiesInternational concern is mounting over China's assertive maritime actions near Taiwan. The US, Britain, France, and Germany have voiced ala...
US immigration custody death rate at decade high: Rights groupsThe rate of people dying in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid US Presid...
FIFA suspends All Nepal Football Association with until further noticeFIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) with immediate effect, a significant setback for Nepalese football. This suspe...
India takes on Pakistan at UN, says J&K country's internal matterAt the meeting on 'Bridging the Implementation Gap: Security Council Resolutions and Maintenance of International Peace and Security', Indi...
Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: ‘Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of…’ – Nobel laureate’s message on poverty, justice, and shared responsibilityNelson Mandela powerfully declared poverty an injustice, not an unavoidable fate. He argued that like slavery and apartheid, poverty is man...
When trees become citizens: A lesson in redefining progressIn a move that elevates environmental stewardship to policy, the Canadian municipality of Terrasse-Vaudreuil has granted trees legal rights...
India trashes Pakistan defence minister's remarks on KashmirIndia on Tuesday rejected Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, calling them an attempt to divert attentio...
Amnesty calls EU complicit in new Libyan crackdown on migrantsAmnesty International has accused the EU of complicity in migrant abuse in Libya, citing intensified crackdowns by rival factions. Mass arr...
Arunachal rights panel seeks flood-control measures in Chakma-Hajong areasArunachal Pradesh Human Rights Commission urges immediate infrastructure upgrades and flood control in Chakma-Hajong settlements. Poor road...
UN Human Rights Council urged to act against apostasy and blasphemy executionsA global rights group, Jubilee Campaign, has urged nations to abolish death penalty laws for apostasy and blasphemy, citing violations of f...
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi punished with 74 lashes for performing without hijab in an online concert, calls it vulgarIranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi faces 74 lashes and a two-year travel ban for performing without a hijab during a viral online concert. The ...
From its deep roots in ancient India, yoga has become truly universal: GuterresThe United Nations celebrated the International Day of Yoga with a focus on healthy aging. UN chief Antonio Guterres emphasised yoga's univ...
What sanctions are there on Iran and will they be lifted?Iran's oil sales may see a waiver under a new interim deal. However, the country remains under a complex network of international sanctions...
Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela: ‘A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its…’Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela reminds us that a nation's true measure lies in how it treats its most vulnerable citizens, not its elit...
India: UNSC reforms will be a failure if only non-permanent membership is expandedIndia has cautioned that reforming the UN Security Council will be inadequate if only non-permanent seats are added. Permanent Representati...
Thousands of British Kashmiris protest outside UK Parliament over crackdown in PoJK by Pakistani forcesThousands of British Kashmiris protested outside the UK Parliament, highlighting alleged human rights abuses and excessive force by Pakista...
India to handover $ 2.5 million for development projects in Palestine; reiterates support to two-state solutionIndia has reiterated its support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, called for a sustained ceasefire in ...
United Naga Council calls 24-hour shutdown after six abducted Nagas found deadThe United Naga Council has announced a 24-hour shutdown across Naga areas after six Naga civilians abducted in May were found dead in Kang...
FIFA World Cup 2026: United Nations wants 'massive re-think' of US immigration enforcementThe United Nations rights chief, Volker Turk, has called on the United States to rethink its immigration policies. He highlighted concerns ...