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Activist busted Pakistan’s propaganda on Kashmir at UNHRC

Tasleema Akhtar, a socio-political activist said in her intervention that being a native of Jammu and Kashmir she would like to bring forth the stark developmental differences of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir that is JK UT and Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK).

2023-09-27T16:01:21.458547+00:00 IST

China attempts to block Uyghur activist at UN

A Chinese diplomat interrupted his speech and demanded the floor to object. The Chinese diplomat said Isa is not a representative of the "so-called NGO". However, UN Human Rights Council Vice President Asim Ahmed allowed Uyghur activists to complete his statement.

2023-09-27T15:34:22.514294+00:00 IST

India highlights atrocities against minorities in Pakistan at UN

At the 54th Session of the Human Rights Council, India came down hard on Pakistan for using the forum for their baseless allegations against New Delhi and also highlighted the prevailing atrocities against the minorities in the neighbouring country.

2023-09-27T15:07:43.834744+00:00 IST

People from PoK forced to migrate, analyst to UN

In his intervention during the 54th Session of UN Human Rights in Geneva, Junaid Qureshi said, “In the worst migrant boat disaster in the Mediterranean Sea, a boat carrying 750 people capsized in June this year. At least 300 people from Pakistan, including 135 from Pakistan-administered Jammu & Kashmir, died”.

2023-09-27T13:04:22.388608+00:00 IST

100 killed, 150 injured as fire rips through Iraq wedding

At least 100 people have died in a fire at a wedding in northern Iraq as a part of the wedding celebration, reported CNN. 

2023-09-27T05:17:24.796257+00:00 IST

Hindu Forum Canada seeks ban on Khalistani terrorist

Following the spread of a hateful speech video by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, Hindu Forum Canada’s Lawyer asked the Canadian Immigration Minister to ban designated terrorist Pannun's entry into Canadian territory.

2023-09-27T04:22:31.572584+00:00 IST

Chief Election Commissioner signs MoU with Seychelles

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Electoral Commission Chairperson of Seychelles Danny Lucas on 'Electoral Cooperation' in the capital of Seychelles.

2023-09-27T03:02:05.558569+00:00 IST

UN expresses concern over Xinjiang’s forced separations in china

The experts received information about the large-scale removal of children, mainly Uyghur, from their families, including very young children whose parents are in exile or “interned”/detained. These children are treated as “orphans” by State authorities and placed in full-time boarding schools, pre-schools, or orphanages where the language used is almost exclusively Mandarin (Putonghua).

2023-09-26T15:35:57.082911+00:00 IST

'COP28 great opportunity to address environmental issues'

Ambassador Haifa Abu Ghazaleh, Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Social Sector at the League of Arab States expressed hope that the upcoming 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to be hosted by the UAE this year will build on the outcomes of COP27 to contribute to addressing pressing environmental issues

2023-09-26T14:35:24.948477+00:00 IST

'Atypical' rains kill at least 8 in Mexican state of Jalisco

At least eight people were killed and another three were injured after a river in the Mexican state of Jalisco burst its banks following unusually heavy rains.

2023-09-26T14:14:31.561069+00:00 IST

Indian envoy to UN highlights Myanmar's ongoing situation

“As a neighbour of Myanmar, India has direct stakes in peace, stability and development in Myanmar. The ongoing situation in Myanmar has led to influx of Myanmar nationals into India. We have also seen a rise in transnational crimes. There is a need to take into consideration the impact of the ongoing developments in Myanmar on its neighbours,” he said.

2023-09-26T13:15:31.060384+00:00 IST

Baloch leader questions Canada for not investigating murder of Baloch activist Karima Baloch

Karima, who died under mysterious circumstances in Canada last month, was slated to get buried on January 25, but, before the corpse could be transported from Karachi to Balochistan, Pakistani authorities forcibly took Karima's body along with her family from the airport to her hometown.

2023-09-26T10:41:12.817280+00:00 IST

Libya flood: Top prosecutor arrests eight current, former officia

Following the deadly Libya flood which claimed the lives of thousands of people, Libya's chief prosecutor ordered the detention of eight current and former officials pending his investigation, reported Al Jazeera.

2023-09-26T06:02:31.535461+00:00 IST

PM Trudeau calls act to honour Nazi veteran in Canadian Parliament

Following the act of honouring a former Nazi soldier in Canada's parliament, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said that the decision to invite the Ukrainian veteran was "deeply embarrassing", reported CBC News. 

2023-09-26T03:56:23.299928+00:00 IST

Canada updates travel advisory for citizens in India

The Canadian government has updated its travel advisory for its citizens in India asking them to "remain vigilant and exercise caution."

2023-09-25T21:04:54.102928+00:00 IST

Barriers placed outside Indian Consulate in Vancouver

Barriers have been placed blocking the entrance to the Indian Consulate in Vancouver's building on Howe Street, Canada-based CTV News reported.

2023-09-25T19:12:17.580506+00:00 IST

I'm only against corrupt, oppressive system in Pakistan: Hussain

In his speech, Hussain expressed his reservations about the country's corrupt system, as well as about the military interventions in the country's political and economic systems, MQM philosophy and the current political situation of Pakistan.

2023-09-25T15:38:27.284365+00:00 IST

JFE Engineering unveils cutting-edge 5G innovation plant

“This plant facility has the characteristics of the same facility that is used for real plant operation. The incinerator of the cleaning plant developed by JFE Engineering is an experimental facility,” said YUJI TARUI, an engineer from JFE Engineering

2023-09-25T10:33:39.651928+00:00 IST

House Speaker Anthony Rota apologizes for honouring Ukrainian

Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada Anthony Rota on Sunday apologized for honouring a man who fought in a Nazi unit during the Second World War, CBC News reported.

2023-09-25T06:22:27.449418+00:00 IST

Canada Oppn leader criticises Trudeau for honouring Nazi veteran

Poilievre said Liberals arranged for Nazi veteran to be recognized on the floor of the House of Commons during the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Canada.

2023-09-24T22:55:25.259724+00:00 IST

At least 35 killed after fuel depot explodes in Benin

At least 35 people have lost their lives in Benin after a fuel depot explosion resulting in a billow of smoke into the sky, Al Jazeera reported citing the officials and witnesses.

2023-09-24T17:23:47.071948+00:00 IST