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'Backsliding in human rights' says Angelina Jolie after Pakistan deports A
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Jolie emphasized Pakistan's long history of supporting Afghan refugee families. She lamented the sudden expulsion, especially in light of Afghanistan's current catastrophic circumstances, in which women are being denied basic rights, education is becoming increasingly inaccessible, many f
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World Food Programme appeals for USD 400 million as winter approaches Afgh
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
As Afghanistan continues to grapple with a food crisis amid a deteriorating economy, the World Food Programme has appealed for USD 400 million to provide for the communities in the Taliban-ruled nation, according to Khaama Press. As Afghanistan continues to grapple with a food crisis amid a
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"Our difficult times have not ended": Sri Lankan President in budget speec
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe presented the 2024 budget of his government with a focus on ensuring that the country doesn't fall into economic bankruptcy again, Colombo Gazette reported.
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EU calls for pauses in hostilities, establishment of humanitarian corridor
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The European Union has called for immediate pauses in hostilities and the establishment of humanitarian corridors, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, said in a statement.
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Taliban embassy in Qatar issues memo on Pakistan's deportation of Afghan r
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Taliban Embassy in Qatar has issued a memo expressing concerns to all diplomatic and international organizations regarding the unilateral and forced deportation of Afghan refugees from Pakistan, Khaama Press reported.
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Kabul residents under financial constraints, cannot afford to buy wood, co
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Several residents in Kabul have complained and reported that they are unable to buy coal and firewood because of financial difficulties, especially when winters are approaching, Pajhwok News reported.
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Iranian President to travel to Saudi Arabia to attend OIC Summit on Gaza c
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Raisi will depart for Saudi Arabia on Saturday to participate in the OIC summit in Riyadh.
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Far too many Palestinians have been killed: Blinken urges to minimise harm
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Blinken said that he, along with his Indian counterparts, discussed the crisis in the Middle East and that the US "appreciated the fact that, from day one, India strongly condemned the attacks of October 7th".
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Scientists discover hundreds of hazardous compounds in recycled plastics
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"Plastic recycling has been touted as a solution to the plastics pollution crisis, but toxic chemicals in plastics complicate their reuse and disposal and hinder recycling," says Professor Bethanie Carney Almroth, of the University of Gothenburg. The results are published in a study led by s
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Pakistan most vulnerable in South Asia to balance of payment crisis: Moody
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Amid a glooming economy, Pakistan is the most vulnerable to balance of payment (BOP) crises among the South Asian sovereigns with the lowest level of exports of 10.5 per cent of GDP, Business Recorder reported citing a report by Moody's Investors Services.
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At 2+2 Dialogue, India shares its perspective with US on Middle East, cond
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"We have asked for strict observance of international humanitarian law, de-escalation of the situation, and also condemned the civilian casualties," said Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra while addressing a briefing following the 2+2 Ministerial meeting.
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US State Secy Blinken reiterates key elements for diplomatic efforts to en
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday said that the only way to ensure that this crisis never happens again is to begin setting the conditions for durable peace and security and to frame diplomatic efforts.
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