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US voters split 50-50 on US strikes on Iran; 61 % view Tehran as security
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Overall, the polls showed that eight in 10 Republicans approve of the current US use of force, while nearly 8 in 10 Democrats disapprove and 6 in 10 independents disapprove. Among voters who have served in the military, 59 per cent approve of the US strikes on Iran.
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United Nations Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Israel-Iran c
Updated : 1 week, 6 days ago IST
United Nations Security Council has called an emergency meeting at 10 pm CET to address the situation in Iran and the Middle East, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Saturday.
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UN Secy General condemns military escalation in Middle East, calls on memb
Updated : 1 week, 6 days ago IST
"All Member States must respect their obligations under international law, including the Charter of the UN. The Charter clearly prohibits "the threat of the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the
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HRCP slams Pakistan's CCD for 924 deaths in 'staged' encounters
Updated : 3 weeks, 3 days ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has accused Punjab's Crime Control Department of institutionalising staged police encounters. The report recorded over 900 deaths in 2025, alleging systemic extrajudicial killings and a lack of mandatory investigations. HRCP has called for an immediate
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Violent clash injures 23 in Bangladesh; Interim Govt denies use of force
Updated : 1 month ago IST
An official statement from the Interim Government said, "The government clearly states that no gunfire was used by law enforcement during this time", it further noted in the statement, "according to information received from the on-duty physicians at the emergency department of Dhaka Medi
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One person shot after opening fire on US Border Patrol agents in Arizona
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
A suspected human trafficker was shot and injured after firing at US Border Patrol agents and a federal helicopter during a chase near Arizona's border. The suspect is hospitalised in serious condition. No agents were hurt. Federal authorities are investigating the incident.
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WUC urges UK PM Keir Starmer to raise Uyghur genocide during landmark Chin
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the WUC, the prospect of deeper engagement with China has generated serious concern among Uyghur communities and human rights advocates, given that there have been no meaningful policy changes in East Turkistan since the last UK prime ministerial visit in 2018. The group highlig
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"I won't use force": Trump presses for Greenland control at WEF Davos 2026
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump at WEF Davos ruled out using force to acquire Greenland, while pushing for "immediate negotiations" for full US ownership. He argued only the US can secure the territory, said it would strengthen NATO, and called Denmark "ungrateful" over Greenland's control.
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European Commission VP lauds Iran's anti-regime protesters
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Kallas denounced the use of force against the protesters and threatened to put additional sanctions.
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"Rising number of casualties in Iran is horrifying": EU chief von der Leye
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Around 2,000 people have been killed in protests against Iran's regime, The Times of Israel reported, citing Reuters, quoting an Iranian official who blamed "terrorists" for the deaths of civilians and security personnel.
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Nepal issues advisory for Iran as protests intensify, authorities resort t
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Nepal's Foreign Ministry issued an advisory for Iran amid rising protests and violence, urging Nepalis to stay indoors and avoid travel. Iran warned the US, while authorities extended internet restrictions until security is restored. HRANA reported 646 deaths as protests entered the 16th day
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"Respect freedom of expression, refrain from unnecessary use of force": UN
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The UN chief's remarks come amid protests in Iran that killed at least 420 protesters during anti-government demonstrations over the past 15 days, including eight children, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), CNN reported.
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