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UN official raises alarm over Iran's arrests of Afghan migrants
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A UN official has raised alarm over Iran's arrest of hundreds of Afghan migrants accused of spying, with reports of abuse and lack of due process. UN experts, cited by Khaama Press, warn the situation may worsen amid Iran-Israel tensions and ongoing crackdowns on minorities and refugees.
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China's illegitimate military provocations threaten peace in Taiwan Strait
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
China's increased military activity near Taiwan ahead of the Han Kuang drills drew U.S. criticism, calling it destabilising. Taiwan detected 41 Chinese aircraft and tracked a carrier rocket. The U.S. urged China to avoid provocation and reiterated support for Taiwan's security.
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Sindhi nationalist leader calls for united resistance against Pakistan's `
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Amid rising global tensions and shifting geopolitical alliances, exiled Sindhi nationalist leader Shafi Burfat, Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), has issued a strong warning about the potential fallout for smaller nations caught in the strategic crossfire of global superpow
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US unveils first Iran oil sanctions after 12-day war truce
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The US has imposed new sanctions on Iranian oil exports after a recent ceasefire with Israel. Despite brief hopes for relief, tensions remain high with military strikes and diplomatic talks ongoing. Iran denies cooperation with the UN watchdog, while indirect US-Iran talks continue, Al Jazee
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Taiwan slams China's vice minister Hua Chunying over 'distorted' UN 2758 c
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's DPP condemned China's remarks on UN Resolution 2758, saying it misrepresents Taiwan's status to isolate it globally. The DPP stressed Taiwan's right to international participation. Germany also backed Taiwan, rejecting China's interpretation and opposing the use of force in the Taiw
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Iran sets terms for dialogue, demands 'credible guarantee' from US on futu
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Keeping the door open for diplomacy, Iran has stated that any negotiation process with the United States is meaningless unless Washington provides a credible guarantee to prevent future acts of aggression by Israel and the US.
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Putin, Macron hold talks post 3 years on Ukraine conflict and Middle East
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Russian President Putin and French President Macron spoke by phone for the first time since 2022, discussing Ukraine and the Middle East. Putin blamed Western policies for the Ukraine conflict, while both leaders agreed diplomacy is key to resolving global tensions, RT reported.
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"DOGE is the monster that might have to go back and eat Elon": Trump
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Elon Musk and President Trump reignited their public feud over Trump's spending bill. Musk criticized the bill, vowed to oppose supporting Republicans, and Trump threatened to cut contracts and even consider deportation. Despite past friendship, tensions have resurfaced, with both exchanging
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"Made Punjab famous worldwide": Congress leader Pargat Singh backs Diljit
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Congress leader Pargat Singh on Tuesday supported actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh amid the ongoing controversy against him for collaborating with Pakistani artist Hania Aamir in 'Sardaar Ji 3' following the tensions between Indian and Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack in April.
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"Create an equilibrium that is fair to us": EAM Jaishankar on India-China
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Jaishankar highlighted the need to create an equilibrium in the India-China relationship that is fair to India, while also working on convergences with the United States to maximise benefits.
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"Nobody is safe here": BMC Mayor Sulochana Das after assault on Bhubaneswa
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Tensions rose in Bhubaneswar on Monday after the reported assault of Ratnakar Sahoo, Additional Commissioner of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).
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S&P Global warns geopolitical tensions may hit global oil demand
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The latest report by S&P Global highlights that geopolitical tensions and shifting trade policies could potentially have a negative impact on the global oil demand.
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