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Israeli protest against planned judicial overhaul continues
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The protesters vowed to escalate the demonstrations if the coalition doesn't halt its legislative proposals, which lawmakers are due to advance next week, declaring this coming Thursday a "national day of paralysis."
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Pakistani physicians seek US help to protect Imran
Updated : 3 years ago IST
More than 500 Pakistani physicians in the United States (US) have signed a letter for the US lawmakers, sharing their concerns about threats to the safety of Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan, Dawn reported.
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Delhi HC refuses to entertain PIL for Compulsory Voting, says its matter o
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking direction to the Centre and Election Commission of India (ECI) to take apposite steps for compulsory voting in the Parliament and State Assembly elections and said casting a vote is a matter of
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France President Macron pushes pension Bill without full vote, prompting m
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Macron's decision prompted raucous protests inside the assembly chamber, where Opposition lawmakers sang the French national anthem and banged on their desks.
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China's 'Digital Silk Road' in Africa, US raises questions on spying
Updated : 3 years ago IST
A group of US lawmakers recently drafted a resolution criticizing South Africa's government for its close relations with Beijing, including its use of Chinese technology, and called on President Joe Biden to review Americans' relationship with Pretoria, South Africa, Global Security reported
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Japan yet to decide on who would attend G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting in
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The news sparked criticism from lawmakers and members of the public on social media, who said it was a lost opportunity to show leadership as Japan prepares to host the Group of Seven summit in May.
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Threat from China extends beyond spy balloons, country now targets your cr
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Yet the same lawmakers are not batting an eye at the thought of millions of credit card users' personal financial information being sent to a Chinese government-owned payment processing firm under orders from the US government, reported The Washington Times.
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North Korea developing solid-fuel ICBMs: South Korea
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
South Korean intelligence service officials have told lawmakers that North Korea may make progress in developing solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) in the year 2023, NHK world news reported.
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Pakistan: Members of Sindh Assembly demand national language status for Si
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
While speaking on the resolution, the opposition and treasury lawmakers demanded that the major languages spoken in the provinces of Pakistan must be given the status of national languages.
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US lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill reaffirming Arunachal Pradesh as in
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"America's values supporting freedom and a rules-based order must be at the center of all of our actions and relationships around the world--especially as the PRC government pushes an alternative vision," said Senator Merkley, who serves as the Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commiss
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US' Resolve Tibet Act has intensified tiff between China, Tibet: Report
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
According to Tibet Press, known as the Resolve Tibet Act, the bill will make it official US policy that China must resume dialogue with the envoys of the Dalai Lama, as the conflict between Tibet and China remains unresolved.
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Pakistan lawmakers discuss Gwadar protests in Senate, denounce rights viol
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
In the session presided over by Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani, Jamaat-e-Islami's Mushtaq Ahmed condemned the violation of basic human rights and lamented that more than 18 cases have been registered against the movement's leader whose charter has gained popularity among the people.
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