Taiwan's Presidential Office accused China of stoking tensions with Japan for political advantage, hours after Chinese maritime authorities announced plans for live-fire missile exercises in the Yellow Sea. China's Maritime Safety Administration issued a navigation alert stating that the Peo
Canada and the Philippines to sign a defense pact allowing joint military drills to counter China's actions in the South China Sea. The deal strengthens security cooperation amid rising tensions, with both nations condemning Beijing's "coercive" behavior and expanding alliances with other
Victor Gao, who once served as a translator for late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping and is known for promoting Beijing's political stance, has sparked criticism after issuing a veiled threat to the United Kingdom over its hesitation to approve China's proposed new embassy in London. As reporte
A US Senate hearing warned that China is using illegal and coercive tactics to expand its control across the Indo-Pacific, mirroring Russia's actions in Crimea. Experts said Beijing's "gray-zone" strategy, building islands, pressuring Taiwan, and ignoring rulings, aims to gain territory with
Pakistan's transnational repression has intensified under Army Chief Asim Munir because of the absolute power he has amassed. Since the last three years, under Munir, the state's coercive arm has extended way beyond Pakistan's borders and now targets journalists, activists, and increasingly,
The report also documented the death of 96-year-old Imam Abidin Damollam in prison while serving a nine-year term. USCIRF further noted the persecution of Uyghur women such as Tursungul Ghopur and Heyrinisa Memet, who were imprisoned for teaching religion and culture, calling it part of Beij
The Delhi High Court has recently granted relief directing the investigation agency (CBI) not to take coercive action against a person in a human trafficking case. The High Court has passed the direction after noting the submissions that it is a case of 'Mistaken identity' and the actual acc
The Delhi High Court has granted protection from coercive action to Vicky Ramancha, accused of supplying spurious drugs worth USD 18 million to a company. The Economic Offence Wing of Delhi Police is investigating the case following the registration of an FIR.
The US State Department's human rights report accused China of "genocide and crimes against humanity" against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities, citing mass detentions, forced labour, and re-education programs. It highlighted severe restrictions on free expression, systemic discrimination,
A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justices Vinod K Chandran and NV Anjaria issued notice to the Centre and the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on the plea of the Delhi government challenging the blanket ban on diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles old
The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that no coercive action be taken against The Wire Editor Siddharth Varadarajan in connection with the FIR registered by the Assam Police over an article on Operation Sindoor.
The Swadeshi Jagran Manch has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump's warnings against India's trade and defence ties with Russia, calling them coercive and contrary to the principles of multipolar global cooperation. The group reaffirmed India's right to make sovereign decisions and