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Afghanistan harbours major terror groups despite Taliban's Doha pledge, wa
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghanistan remains a hub for terror groups like ISIS-K, TTP, and Al-Qaeda despite the Doha Agreement, says SIGAR. The Taliban's support for militants and harsh policies have worsened insecurity, stalled diplomacy, and deepened the humanitarian crisis, leaving the country and region at risk,
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Former Colombian President Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest over w
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has been sentenced to 12 years of house arrest for witness tampering and bribery, becoming the country's first ex-president convicted in a criminal trial, Al Jazeera reported. He plans to appeal. The verdict has sparked political reactions in both Colo
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Slovenia becomes first EU nation to ban arms trade with Israel over Gaza w
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Slovenia has become the first EU country to ban all weapons trade with Israel over the Gaza war. Citing humanitarian concerns, it also barred two Israeli ministers and recognized Palestinian statehood, Al Jazeera reported. The move comes as global pressure grows over Israel's actions in Gaza
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Karnataka Minister MB Patil dismisses Maharashtra government's claims on A
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Sangli and surrounding regions in Maharashtra witnessed severe floods in 1964, 1976, 1994 and 1997 -- all before the construction of the Alamatti dam. Moreover, as early as the year 2000, the Supreme Court had ruled that Karnataka is entitled to raise the height of the dam to 524.256 metres
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UAE, Jordan lead airdrop operation of humanitarian aid in Gaza alongside F
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, conducted a phone call with Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The two sides discussed the latest developments of the huma
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Balochistan grapples with deadly mine accidents and surge in poppy cultiva
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Balochistan faces deadly coal mine accidents and rising poppy cultivation, raising concerns among residents and lawmakers. Officials warn that the spread of poppy farming threatens youth and society, calling for urgent action to prevent a worsening drug crisis.
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Uyghur abuse hidden in cargo? Chinese flights to Europe raise human rights
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chinese cargo flights to Europe are under scrutiny over concerns they may be linked to forced labour involving Uyghurs. Rights groups fear goods made through abuse in Xinjiang could be reaching global markets undetected.
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Hamdan bin Mohammed witnesses display of skills of National Service Progra
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, today witnessed a series of displays that showcased the skills of the 22nd cohort of the National Service Programme for 2024-2025.
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9 dead, 124 injured in Russian attack on Ukraine's Kyiv
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A Russian drone and missile attack hit Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, overnight, killing at least nine people, including a six-year-old boy, and wounding 124 others, Al Jazeera reported, citing a Ukrainian authorities' statement.
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PM Modi and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed reaffirm commitment to deepen
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed their commitment to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the press release by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.
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Israel: 16 wanted terrorists captured, including nine for stoning civilian
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Israeli security forces arrested 16 wanted terrorists overnight across Judea and Samaria, including nine suspected of involvement in stone-throwing at Israeli civilians in Judea who were captured in the Umm al-Khair area near Hebron.
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Abdullah bin Zayed welcomes UK's announcement of its intention to recognis
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed the announcement by Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, regarding the UK government's intention to recognise the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly meetings in Sept
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