The new US-Pakistan mining deal in Balochistan risks increasing violence and repression in the region. Experts warn it prioritizes geopolitical rivalry with China over the rights of the Baloch people, who reject foreign exploitation without their consent, fearing more displacement and milita
Two more people died in Punjab due to heavy monsoon rains, raising the death toll to 166. Several cities experienced flooding and power outages. Authorities warned of low-level river flooding and urged residents to avoid water bodies and stay alert, with safety measures already in place.
"We will not allow this second attempt to partition Ukraine. Knowing Russia, where there is a second, there will be a third. That is why we stand firm on clear Ukrainian positions. We must end the war with a dignified peace, based on a clear and reliable security architecture," Zelenskyy sai
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms and lightning, for the next four to five days in Telangana.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said that residents of the Gaza Strip are facing a severe shortage of basic hygiene supplies.
Afghanistan faces a major crisis as 1.5 million migrants, nearly half women and girls, are forcibly deported from neighboring countries in 2025. The UN warns of increased risks like poverty and violence, while the caretaker government denies these concerns, claiming women's rights are protec
Protests on the Karakoram Highway have halted trade between Pakistan and China for 20 days, opposing taxation and customs delays in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB). Protesters demand tax exemptions and clearance of stuck goods, warning of escalation if their legal demands are not m
Germany has seen a sharp rise in asylum applications from Afghan women due to Taliban repression and EU rulings recognising gender-based persecution. Over 9,500 women have sought refuge this year, with experts warning that international support is needed to handle the growing number of vulne
UN Women has warned that Afghan women and girls returning from Iran and Pakistan face urgent humanitarian needs, including shelter, healthcare, and education. Khaama Press reported that aid cuts are worsening poverty, violence, and restrictions, with officials calling for greater internation
Speaking to reporters in Kolkata, Banerjee accused the BJP of being "entangled in the same tactics" it had tried to use against the Opposition and warned that they would face a "strong reply" in the upcoming polls.
India is staring at a disconnect between formal education and employability, with policymakers and industry leaders warning that without urgent reforms, the country risks turning its demographic dividend into a liability.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh warning of continued rainfall activity in Himachal Pradesh, with heavy rain expected in many parts of the state over the next few days. The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for August 11 and 12 in three districts and a Yellow Alert f