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Bangladesh rights group slams Yunus for minority persecution

Parishad highlighted that the UN Fact-Finding Mission Report dated February 12, 2025, also documented the persecution of minorities, including the Hindu community, that has been ongoing since August 5, 2024, and which "continues sporadically and in isolated incidents across the country."

2025-09-30T17:29:48.890866+00:00 IST

Awami League holds protest in Geneva against Yunus govt

Protesters accused the government of involvement in killings, rapes, enforced disappearances, arson, and registration of false cases. They carried banners demanding the resignation of Muhammad Yunus and calling for the revocation of his Nobel Peace Prize.

2025-09-30T17:10:56.949100+00:00 IST

Trump praises Pak leadership for 2nd time in two days

Trump also again claimed that he stopped the India-Pakistan war while addressing an event at the Department of War.

2025-09-30T17:04:08.128949+00:00 IST

Disappointed over vandalism of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in London

The High Commission of India in London also condemned the act, calling it a "shameful act of vandalism" and stating that it had "taken this up strongly with local authorities."

2025-09-30T16:47:21.471506+00:00 IST

Trump says Hamas has "three or four" days to respond to Gaza peac

Speaking to reporters, he said, "All of the Arab countries are signed up. The Muslim countries are all signed up. Israel is all signed up. We're just waiting for Hamas, and Hamas is either going to be doing it or not, and if it's not, it's going to be a very sad end."

2025-09-30T15:20:14.332857+00:00 IST

Seek BRICS membership, looks for India's support: Palestine envoy

The envoy said Palestine values India's role in global forums and hopes that New Delhi will back its application.

2025-09-30T14:27:14.818592+00:00 IST

India re-elected to ICAO Council with stronger mandate

The election was held on September 27 during the 42nd ICAO Assembly Session in Montreal. ICAO, a specialised United Nations agency which helps 193 member countries cooperate in civil aviation and manage shared airspace for mutual benefit.

2025-09-30T14:06:53.888744+00:00 IST

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US Defense Secy Pete Hegseth pays tribute to Charlie Kirk

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth honored slain activist Charlie Kirk at a Pentagon 9/11 memorial, saying his life and example gave him hope. Speaking alongside President Trump and Gen. Dan Caine, Hegseth said Kirk, like 9/11 victims, "will never be forgotten."

2025-09-11T15:37:20.198042+00:00 IST

Trump to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk

US President Donald Trump announced he will award slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, calling him "a giant of his generation." Speaking at a 9/11 anniversary event, Trump praised Kirk's legacy and offered condolences to his family.

2025-09-11T15:32:25.391849+00:00 IST

President Trump, First Lady attend 24th anniversary of 9/11

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday attended a solemn observance ceremony at the Pentagon to mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

2025-09-11T14:21:16.842788+00:00 IST

Europe

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Trump, Zelenskyy's talks focus on ceasefire

Zelenskyy said that the meeting focussed on full and unconditional ceasefire.

2025-04-26T13:35:32.443241+00:00 IST

Pope Francis' funeral concludes at St Peter’s Basilica

Large crowds lined up along Rome's streets to pay their respects to Pope Francis as the white popemobile carrying his coffin made its way across the Vatican flanked by motorbikes on its way to the pope's final resting place, a place of his choosing.

2025-04-26T10:55:32.415428+00:00 IST

Requiem Mass for Pope Francis begins

The Requiem Mass for Pope Francis has begun, with the main service starting at 10 am (local time) in Rome.

2025-04-26T08:23:42.158334+00:00 IST

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Canada: UKPNP raises concern over human rights violations in PoK

Kashmiri political activists raised concern over the gross human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in a recently held seminar in Calgary.

2023-12-06T07:39:26.034226+00:00 IST

Nigerian military drone attack kills 85 civilians mistakenly

The Nigerian Military that uses drones to target rebels, mistakenly killed at least 85 civilians gathered for a religious celebration in Tudun Biri village of Kaduna state's Igabi council area, as reported by Al Jazeera.

2023-12-05T15:51:18.557093+00:00 IST

Death toll from floods, landslides in Tanzania rises to 23

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has expressed condolences for the deceased and instructed relevant authorities to mount an immediate response. She directed the Prime Minister's Office responsible for disaster management, security agencies and the Ministry of Health to relocate to Manyara region to aid.

2023-12-03T19:51:46.646081+00:00 IST

Asia

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Jaishankar meets EU ambassadors ahead of EU President's visit

Jaishankar also underscored the importance of deeper India-EU cooperation. "Made a case for stronger IN-EU relations that will - derisk the world economy by cooperating on resilient supply chains; reassure the international community by providing public goods like HADR, anti-piracy operations, development projects etc; and, stabilise the global order through stronger trade, mobility and security partnership."

2026-01-22T11:37:16.554785+00:00 IST

US Envoy to India Sergio Gor to travel to Turkmenistan this month

Gor will engage in a series of high-level meetings with senior Turkmen government officials and the business community, focusing on expanding bilateral cooperation, promoting regional stability, and strengthening economic partnerships. The United States looks forward to engaging with Turkmenistan on new opportunities for collaboration that will benefit both our nations and contribute to prosperity and security across the region.

2026-01-22T11:31:02.941869+00:00 IST

Pak ‘security’ policy in Balochistan is genocide: BYC leader

Sabiha Baloch, a central leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), has issued a strong appeal to Baloch communities and international civil society to observe Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day on January 25, accusing the Pakistani state of carrying out systematic repression and demographic destruction across Balochistan.

2026-01-22T09:33:31.634345+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Board of Directors of Financial Stability Council holds meeting

The Board of Directors of the Financial Stability Council held its first meeting of 2025 virtually, chaired by Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs.

2025-07-15T15:37:18.923375+00:00 IST

MP CM Yadav calls ‘Bharat Mart’ a gateway to global trade

As per the statement, Chief Minister Yadav described Bharat Mart as a "gateway to global trade" and said that this modern trade centre will provide direct access for Indian products especially those in food processing, agriculture, and handicrafts to major markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Bharat Mart is set to become operational in 2026 and will give new direction to the 'Local to Global' policy.

2025-07-15T14:27:39.377116+00:00 IST

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav holds investment talks with DP World in Dubai

"During my visit to Dubai between July 13 and 15, I had business meetings... I am grateful to all the investors, members of the Indian community, government officials here, and our Consul General of India. The PM has recognised the power of Dubai. Since 2015, he has worked to open a new door for business globally through Dubai. On behalf of the Madhya Pradesh government, we designed this Vikas Yatra with the feeling that it would become a strong foundation," said MP CM Yadav.

2025-07-15T10:56:41.102128+00:00 IST

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Middle East

Gaza peace plan success hinges on Israel's actions: Abu Shawesh

Palestinian Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh welcomed US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, echoing the sentiments of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. However, Abu Shawesh emphasised that the plan's success hinges on Israel's actions on the ground.

2025-09-30T13:49:13.008367+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak: Blast near FC headquarters in Quetta kills 10, injures 32

Balochistan Health Minister Bakht Muhammad Kakar confirmed the death toll and said all the injured were taken to the nearby Civil Hospital for treatment.

2025-09-30T11:50:54.482517+00:00 IST

Asia

PoJK shutdown enters second day amid widespread protests

Demonstrators attempting to march towards Muzaffarabad encountered heavy restrictions, with authorities sealing all major roads and suspending communication networks. In Dudyal, Mirpur, the Action Committee declared that the body of a protester would not be buried until the administration concedes to their demands, while security forces were seen clearing bridges to disrupt the march.

2025-09-30T10:38:34.475265+00:00 IST

Asia

France welcomes Gaza peace proposition

France welcomed the principles put forward in this plan, which are in line with the New York Declaration adopted at the initiative of France and Saudi Arabia on 12 September, and to which the American proposal refers to the Gaza crisis.

2025-09-30T09:56:05.452502+00:00 IST

National Day of Mourning: East Turkistan activists to protest

The event, which will take place from 1pm-3pm, aims to bring attention to what organisers call the ongoing genocide and colonisation campaign against the Uyghur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, and other Turkic peoples in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, which many in the diaspora refer to as East Turkistan.

2025-09-30T09:34:27.252275+00:00 IST

Asia

"Qatar now is committed to a common vision," Israeli Envoy says

Azar said that now Qatar has a common vision after it accepted the peace proposal by US President Donald Trump.

2025-09-30T09:23:23.922686+00:00 IST

Asia

Enforced disappearances continue in Balochistan

In one recent incident, The Balochistan Post stated that security personnel conducted a late-night raid on September 27 in the Konchati area of Dasht, Kech district. During the operation, two men Altaf, son of Habtain, and Gulab, son of Ayub Baloch were taken into custody and have not been seen since.

2025-09-30T08:54:33.827087+00:00 IST

Asia

UK protesters stand in solidarity with PoJK’s fight

Organised under the banner of the Jammu and Kashmir National Independence Alliance (JKNIA), the protests saw participation from rights activists, members of the diaspora, and political leaders who gathered to condemn what they called systematic oppression by Pakistani authorities in PoJK.

2025-09-30T08:47:44.185083+00:00 IST

Asia

Toddler ‘Aryatara Shakya’ is anointed as “Kumari” the Living godd

The two-and-half year old goddess passed the selection process which included a traditional trial of bravery. On Tuesday she was brought to the Taleju Bhawani temple carried by her father on arms parading through the city where thousands of people queued in line to get a glance of her.

2025-09-30T08:36:55.907538+00:00 IST

Asia

"Israel is encouraged by the India as we share anti terrorism"

Azar lauded the fact that Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the peace plan laid out by US President Donald Trump for solving Gaza crisis.

2025-09-30T08:25:51.438889+00:00 IST

Middle East

Aid Foresight Programme to advance UAE humanitarian leadership

The initiative was announced recently by the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council (IHPC), Office of Development Affairs, and the Presidential Court.

2025-09-30T08:00:54.270426+00:00 IST

Asia

China’s draft ‘Ethnic Unity’ law raises alarm over minority right

Submitted to the National People's Congress on September 8, 2025, the 62-article draft Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress reportedly seeks to legally enforce ideological conformity under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), raising serious human rights concerns both domestically and internationally.

2025-09-30T07:12:55.855766+00:00 IST

Asia

UN Chief pledges full support for Bangladesh’s democratic transit

He made the remarks during a meeting with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, at the UN Headquarters in New York on Monday.

2025-09-30T06:03:38.781696+00:00 IST

Asia

Bangladesh Border Guard rejects Arakan Army allegations

The United League of Arakan (ULA), the political wing of the Arakan Army (AA), has recently alleged that Bangladesh's Border Guard (BGB) supports the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) and the Rohingya Solidarity Organisation (RSO).

2025-09-30T05:52:19.436913+00:00 IST