Germany's recent deportation of Afghan nationals has sparked criticism from rights advocates, with experts warning it undermines legal and humanitarian credibility. Critics say sending people back to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan violates international standards and endangers lives, even as
Ukrainian President Zelensky introduced a new bill to restore anti-corruption agency independence after backlash over a previous law. The move follows protests and Western criticism, with critics accusing him of authoritarianism and threatening Ukraine's EU bid, RT reported.
Ukraine's parliament passed a law ending the independence of key anti-corruption agencies, triggering protests and international concern. Critics say it weakens reform efforts and silences probes into top officials. The EU warned the move threatens Ukraine's EU bid, while Kyiv dismissed the
Former spinner Ravichandran Ashwin silenced Karun Nair's critics by declaring that the Vidarbha batter has done "well" despite the hiatus of a substantial score after three Tests in India's ongoing tour of England.
Five US deportees convicted of serious crimes were sent to Eswatini, sparking public outrage and regional concern. Critics say the US is using the small African nation as a dumping ground. Eswatini is holding the men in solitary confinement while working with the US and IOM on repatriation.
Traders in Karachi held a partial strike against new tax measures and the increased powers of Pakistan's federal tax authority to arrest and raid businesses. While some markets stayed open, most traders supported the protest, with critics calling the Finance Act FY26 anti-business, Dawn repo
Watching on as the likes of Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, and Josh Hazlewood dismantled the West Indies for just 27 in the final innings to cap off a barnstorming tour with the ball, the Australians only passed 300 once in the series, with the bulk of the runs made further down the order.
US President Trump and First Lady Melania visited flood-hit Texas to meet victims' families and defend the federal response. Trump praised Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, while critics raised concerns over delays. FEMA and DHS face pressure to release disaster aid faster, The Hill r
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri said India's continued purchase of crude oil from Russia helped stabilise energy prices globally, and halting oil trade from Russia would have spiralled crude prices to over USD 120-130 per barrel.
US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai's English, sparking backlash from Liberians who found the remark patronizing. While the White House defended it as a compliment, critics called it inappropriate, citing Liberia's official language and history, CNN reported.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday (local time), with both leaders reiterating their controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to other countries--a move that critics have condemned as forced transfer.