Major reductions have also been made to workers' facilities, sparking concerns that the anti-polio drive could be severely impacted. Polio workers, upset over the pay cuts, have staged protests and warned of further demonstrations. Assertions by the district administration regarding the erad
A group of analysts and human rights advocates in Berlin cautioned that Pakistan's recently enacted 27th Constitutional Amendment will erode judicial independence and concentrate greater power in the executive.
China's ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, told reporters this week that Beijing views Australia's push to reclaim the port as "no way to do business" and warned Canberra against altering the status of the lease, which has been in place since 2015. He complained that Australia wanted to rev
US President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Iran on January 28, issuing a renewed and stark warning to Tehran over its nuclear program and threatening military action if negotiations fail to produce an agreement, reported CNN.
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani met Deputy National Security Adviser Pavan Kapoor in Mumbai as US-Iran tensions escalated over stalled nuclear talks. President Donald Trump issued fresh warnings to Tehran, while Iran responded defiantly and the US steppe
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that Iran's leadership is at its weakest as Washington boosts military presence. He defended preparedness against potential threats. President Trump renewed warnings of action, urging Iran to negotiate. Tehran vowed to respond "like never before" while
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticised Europe for prioritising a trade deal with India over Ukraine, accusing the EU of indirectly funding Russia's war through energy trade. He said the US has made bigger sacrifices and warned that Europe put commerce ahead of Ukrainian lives.
Over 4.8 million Afghans have returned since late 2023, raising Afghanistan's population by 12%. UNHCR warns many returnees are women and children, raising humanitarian concerns, and urges regional dialogue to ensure safe, dignified returns and support reintegration.
PTI leaders say jailed Imran Khan is suffering from a serious eye condition and demand family access and proper treatment. The government says he is receiving medical care and that jail authorities control meetings, while opposition figures warn of protests and growing public concern.
US President Donald Trump warned Iran of a "far worse" strike as tensions rose over nuclear talks. Iran vowed to respond "like never before." The US confirmed naval deployments and military drills, while Central Command coordinated with Israel amid escalating regional tensions.
Uttarakhand State Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman on Wednesday confirmed that although widespread rainfall and moderate snowfall have covered the state, no major damage has been reported so far.
In the past year, 221 Taiwanese who travelled to China were reported as missing, detained and interrogated, or otherwise subjected to limits on their personal liberty, up from 55 cases the year before, the council said.