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Legal team flags coercive relocations, pastureland disputes in Qinghai's Tibetan nomadic regions

The visit came after appeals from local residents who raised long-standing concerns over pastureland ownership disputes, forced relocations, and the lack of fair compensation, according to a report by Tibet Times, as cited by Phayul.

2026-02-01T09:48:51.720731+00:00 IST

WUC urges OIC to raise Uyghur rights

2026-02-01T09:42:59.600284+00:00 IST

WUC urges OIC to raise Uyghur rights

The meeting, held on January 26, focused on enhancing dialogue and cooperation between the OIC and China. However, the WUC said there was no public reference to the ongoing human rights situation in East Turkistan, where it alleges China continues policies amounting to genocide against Uyghurs. The organisation urged Secretary-General Taha and the OIC to use such engagements to publicly raise the issue of Uyghur rights and hold China accountable for what it described as "egregious crimes," as cited by the WUC press release.

2026-02-01T09:42:31.729554+00:00 IST

India reject Pak's "baseless allegations" on Balochistan violence

This response comes after Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi alleged India's involvement in the attacks. India emphasised Pakistan's poor human rights record and suppression in the region.

2026-02-01T09:22:54.638314+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Punjab healthcare crisis as 431 ICU ventilators

Official government data shows that shortages of ventilators and malfunctioning equipment remain a serious problem in both tertiary and district hospitals. Patients suffering from major trauma, strokes, accidents, respiratory failure and other complex medical conditions frequently need immediate ventilator assistance. The lack of working machines leads to avoidable fatalities and delays in treatment, as cited by the TET report.

2026-02-01T09:17:16.334156+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s policies cripple PoGB tourism

According to the PoGB tourism department, no foreign climbers or trekkers visited the region this winter. No foreign expeditions or trekking groups were granted permits during the winter expedition season, which generally runs from November to February.

2026-02-01T09:08:01.147401+00:00 IST

Armed groups, Baloch leaders back BLA’s ‘Operation Herof 2.0’

In a revised statement, BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch said activities were continuing in "different cities and key locations" and that the movement of Pakistani troops remained "under severe pressure." He stated that fighters retained "control in several areas," noting that the situation on the ground was "continuously changing," as cited in the TBP report.

2026-02-01T08:57:06.154276+00:00 IST

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Trump's plane enroute to Davos makes U-turn after snag: White Hou

Following what the White House calls 'minor electrical issue,' it is returning to Joint Base Andrews.

2026-01-21T04:16:05.944393+00:00 IST

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams retires after 27 years of service

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has retired after 27 years of service, effective December 27, 2025. With a remarkable career spanning three missions aboard the International Space Station, Williams has set numerous human spaceflight records, including logging 608 days in space, the second-most cumulative time by a NASA astronaut

2026-01-21T02:17:16.419198+00:00 IST

Trump snubs French President’s proposed G-7 meet on Greenland

US President Donald Trump snubbed the French President Emmanuel Macron's call for an emergency G-7 meeting amid the rising tensions over Washington's push to acquire Greenland.

2026-01-21T00:17:59.112100+00:00 IST

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Ukraine claims drone strike in Caspian Sea

Kyiv Post reported that European leaders have been mounting an emergency diplomatic counteroffensive to keep US President Donald Trump from locking Ukraine into what they fear would be a rushed, Russia-tilted peace deal.

2025-12-12T04:15:43.606168+00:00 IST

India, Greece hold 1st Maritime Security Dialogu

The India-Greece Maritime Security Dialogue was held for the first time in the Greek capital of Athens, where both nations held comprehensive discussions on strengthening cooperation across key maritime domains.

2025-12-11T20:13:51.966313+00:00 IST

“We are working for peace, not a truce": Kremlin spokesperson

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday emphasised that Russia is focused on achieving a sustainable, long-term peace rather than a temporary truce.

2025-12-10T14:31:13.707544+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Blinken, Jaishankar exchange pleasantries before 4th Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Melbourne

Melbourne [Australia], February 11 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday exchanged pleasantries before the 4th Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Melbourne.

2022-02-11T11:13:17.266272+00:00 IST

Japanese FM Yoshimasa reiterates Quad's commitment to realize common vision of free, open Indo-Pacific

Melbourne [Australia], February 11 (ANI): Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on Friday reiterated the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue's (Quad) commitment to realize a common vision of free and open Indo-Pacific.

2022-02-11T10:47:43.186925+00:00 IST

New Zealand reports 208 new community cases of COVID-19

Wellington [New Zealand], February 6 (ANI/Xinhua): New Zealand reported 208 new community cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.

2022-02-06T03:01:09.877054+00:00 IST

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Toronto conference highlights Pakistan’s Balochistan abuses

The Canadian Baloch Congress held a human rights conference in Toronto highlighting enforced disappearances in Pakistan's Balochistan, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Speakers condemned abductions of activists and civilians, called for global awareness, and demanded accountability from Pakistan for human rights violations and crimes against humanity.

2025-09-02T12:15:42.540253+00:00 IST

ISA to host Africa regional meet in Ghana from Sept 2

The agenda will focus on ISA's four pillars -- catalytic finance, institutional capacity, technology and policy, and regional partnerships.

2025-09-02T00:19:08.244903+00:00 IST

Guyana votes amid oil boom debate and border tensions

Guyana votes for president and parliament amid booming oil revenue and a border dispute with Venezuela. The race is mainly between President Irfaan Ali, Aubrey Norton, and billionaire Azruddin Mohamed. Results are expected by Thursday, with international observers monitoring after past vote-counting delays.

2025-09-01T17:01:51.203997+00:00 IST

Asia

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10th India-Israel Joint Working Group Meeting on counter terroris

The 10th meeting of the India-Israel Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism (CT) was held on Tuesday in New Delhi.

2026-02-24T21:36:20.238693+00:00 IST

India-US joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar to take place

The US Army contingent has arrived in India to participate in the 16th edition of the India-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar, scheduled to be conducted at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, from February 24 to March 16.

2026-02-24T19:00:39.815576+00:00 IST

FM Sitharaman, IBM CEO discuss AI skilling and tech growth

Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, and Ashwini Vaishnaw met IBM CEO Arvind Krishna to discuss India's tech footprint. Key focus areas include AI skilling, semiconductor design, and multi-million dollar investments in quantum computing and cloud infrastructure to create opportunities for India's talent pool.

2026-02-24T17:49:33.390366+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Scientists pinpoint tissue-regenerating cells

For the first time, scientists have identified the specific cells that allow severely damaged tissue to regenerate after widespread destruction, a discovery that could change how cancer relapse is prevented, researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science told The Press Service of Israel.

2026-01-18T15:12:26.827796+00:00 IST

UAE signs cooperation agreement with IFRC to support humanitarian

The agreement was signed by Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, and Jagan Chapagain, Secretary-General of the IFRC. The funding aims to strengthen the humanitarian response to the ongoing crisis in Sudan and support communities affected by the conflict.

2026-01-18T13:55:03.627096+00:00 IST

Iran dismisses US attack claims, warns of “firm” response

Iran rejected US claims that it was planning attacks on American bases, saying Washington is fuelling tensions in West Asia. Iran said it will strengthen its defence capabilities and warned it would respond "firmly and decisively" to any aggression.

2026-01-18T11:10:39.109296+00:00 IST

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Asia

Dr Bhargav Mallappa gets conferred with Indonesian royal title

With this honour, Dr Bhargav Mallappa becomes only the third Indian national to receive the distinguished title under the Kutai Mulawarman royal tradition, placing him among a select group of global recipients acknowledged for exceptional merit and leadership. The title was formally bestowed through Sabda Panditha, the official royal decree issued by Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sripaduka Baginda Berdaulat Agung Maharaja Kutai Mulawarman, in strict accordance with centuries-old adat istiadat, or customary law.

2026-02-01T08:35:05.971283+00:00 IST

Asia

BISAG-N, QNu Labs join hands

The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & Information Technology Jitin Prasada, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) S. Krishnan, senior MeitY officials, and leadership teams from both BISAG-N and QNu Labs. Officials underlined that as quantum technologies evolve globally, conventional encryption systems could face vulnerabilities, making early preparedness a strategic necessity.

2026-02-01T08:34:35.419132+00:00 IST

New US envoy Laura Dogu arrives in Caracas, Venezuela

In an official post on X, Dogu said, "I just arrived in Venezuela. My team and I are ready to work." The post included photographs showing her disembarking from a plane and walking on the tarmac.

2026-02-01T08:25:46.331789+00:00 IST

Asia

Ahead of Bangladesh elections, Foreign Affairs Advisor spoke

Ahead of upcoming elections Hossain said, "We have not been able to cast our votes for a long time. Particularly, is a figure of 40 million voters who never voted in general. The elections are extremely important. Equally important is the process through which the election goes. That is very peaceful, that people are really at the opportunity to go to... and cast their votes without fear and without any disturbance. Again, it is also true that no elections have been held completely peacefully. This morning I was reading about the elections in 1991, when all the parties had worked together to bring down the nation... But even in the elections, there were 87 or so cases of violence on the election day. Now let us not wish away on possibilities. It is possible that some violence will take place. But the important thing is that by and large it must be peaceful,"

2026-02-01T08:01:00.996286+00:00 IST

US: Anti-ICE protests spread nationwide

CNN reported that massive crowds of demonstrators marched from coast to coast for a second consecutive day, calling for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to leave their cities.

2026-02-01T07:32:59.608796+00:00 IST

Europe

UN warns of “imminent financial collapse”

The warning comes as the world body ended 2025 with record levels of unpaid dues and dwindling cash reserves. In a letter dated January 28 to ambassadors from all 193 member states, Guterres highlighted that the UN could run out of regular budget funds by July 2026 if current trends continue.

2026-02-01T07:06:56.087309+00:00 IST

Asia

Members of the Tibetan exile community vote to elect 'Sikyong'

The voting process, described as unique, is being conducted across 27 countries, with approximately 91,000 registered voters and 309 polling zones set up globally. The final phase of the election is scheduled to be held in April.

2026-02-01T06:36:41.996324+00:00 IST

Asia

UN, China warn Pakistan over terror gush from Afghanistan

The Chinese envoy suggested that Pakistan should cooperate with Afghanistan to resolve this issue. "We need to strengthen engagement and cooperation with Afghanistan to prevent it from once again becoming a safe haven for terrorist organisations, and to jointly prevent and address the return of foreign terrorist fighters," he said.

2026-02-01T06:28:18.816107+00:00 IST

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Indian Army on strengthening India–Tanzania Defence Cooperation

According to the Indian Army, the engagement between the two countries on the defence front will underscore India's commitment to strengthening bilateral strategic ties through professional military education, capacity building, and a shared vision for regional stability and security.

2026-02-01T05:52:36.142787+00:00 IST

Asia

Sri Lanka HC Mahishini Colonné on exposition of Devnimori Relics

These relics are significant as they showcase Buddhist artefacts and sculptures from the Western Satraps period. They're now on display in Sri Lanka at the country's first-ever international exposition, underscoring their cultural significance.

2026-02-01T05:22:19.700592+00:00 IST

Asia

China conducts “combat readiness” patrols in South China Sea

"The move is aimed at resolutely safeguarding China's sovereignty and security, and upholding peace and stability in the South China Sea region," the PLA command was cited as saying by Xinhua.

2026-02-01T05:05:33.107414+00:00 IST

Trump says Greenland negotiations "pretty well agreed to"

Responding to a reporter's question aboard Air Force One on whether there were updates on Greenland negotiations and contacts with European leaders, Trump said the process was already moving forward.

2026-02-01T04:54:01.465949+00:00 IST

Asia

Japan and UK leaders agree to expand defence cooperation

The discussions, which marked Starmer's first official visit to Japan since taking office in July 2024, focused on strengthening bilateral ties at a moment of rising geopolitical uncertainty. Starmer described the partnership as vital against a backdrop of "geopolitical, economic and technological shocks" affecting global stability.

2026-02-01T04:13:31.726086+00:00 IST

Asia

Jairam Ramesh questions Trump claims on Indian oil policy

In an official X post, the Congress leader said, "He told us Op Sindoor had been halted. He told us India had stopped buying Russian oil. And now this, " Ramesh said, referring to Trump's statements.

2026-02-01T04:05:31.592783+00:00 IST