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Pak activists raise concern over custodial torture in blasphemy cases
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Joseph Jansen, chairperson of the rights group "Voice for Justice" said that the existing blasphemy laws did not guarantee a fair trial and religious freedom, and the accuser enjoyed impunity despite presenting false evidence and false testimony, the Dawn newspaper reported.
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Elon Musk wants Twitter to have encrypted DMs and video, voice chat suppor
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Twitter CEO Elon Musk has been quite open about wanting to improve the microblogging platform and it seems like he is taking a step towards achieving the same.
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Committed to giving voice to 'oppressed' Afghan women: EU Parliament presi
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Roberta Metsola said during the prevailing Taliban regime, women have deprived them of basic human rights,
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India voices concern over humanitarian situation in Afghanistan
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
During the UNSC Arria Formula Meeting, Counsellor Madhu Sudan, said India has direct stakes in ensuring the return of peace and stability to the country, given our position as a contiguous neighbour and long-standing partner of Afghanistan, as well as our strong historical and civilizational
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UN chief voices concern as divides threaten COP27 negotiations, deadline n
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The UN chief asked nations countries to deliver the kind of meaningful action that people and the planet desperately need. "The world is watching and has a simple message: stand and deliver," he underscored. Guterres reminded world leaders that global emissions are at their highest levels in
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UN: India voices concerns on energy, food security due to Ukraine conflict
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The latest UNSC briefing comes as millions of people in Ukraine are without electricity, water or heating today following a wave of missile attacks that hit critical infrastructure in at least 16 of the country's 24 regions, and in the capital Kyiv.
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'Landmark' court ruling blocks Taiwan man's extradition to China
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Back in October, a French court unanimously ruled that a Taiwan national accused of telecoms fraud, should not be extradited from Poland to China as he could face ill-treatment or torture and may not have access to a fair trial, the Voice of America (VOA) reported.
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Biden holds emergency roundtable meeting with world leaders: White House
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
The meeting took place Tuesday night after reports emerged on Russian-made missiles landing in Poland earlier in the day. Moscow has denied and described it as an effort to escalate the situation in Ukraine, the Sputnik news agency reported.
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Poland summons Russian envoy over 'missile' incident as NATO calls emergen
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
On November 15, Polish media reported that two missiles fell on the territory of Poland in the Lubelskie province bordering Ukraine. The Russian Defence Ministry dismissed reports, saying its military has performed no strikes targeting the Ukrainian-Polish border zone.
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UN voices concern over reports of further curbs on Afghan women
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Last week, the Taliban prohibited Afghan women from visiting all public parks in the country. Taliban spokesperson said they have also banned women's public bathhouses as they are contrary to the sharia law.
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NATO 'monitoring situation' in Poland, alliance chief says after missiles
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
On Tuesday, media reports emerged of two Russian missiles possibly landing within Polish territory near the border with Ukraine. Top NATO and US officials have said they are looking into reports of Russian missiles falling within the territory of the NATO member.
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Looking into reports Russian missiles hit inside Poland: Pentagon
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
On Tuesday, media reports emerged of two Russian missiles possibly landing within Polish territory near the border with Ukraine. Ryder said the Pentagon does not have any information to corroborate the reports at this time.
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