US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) warned that he would take federal action and call national emergency if Washington DC authorities end cooperation between the Metropolitan Police Department and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying he "won't allow crime to retu
As demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy surges for green transition, rare earth elements (REEs) have become indispensable even as they are scarce. A recent McKinsey report warned that global supply of REE magnets, vital for e-motors and wind turbines, could fall 30 percent short
Kuzzat Altay, a well-known Uyghur American entrepreneur, tech founder, and human rights activist, has published a video message discussing the current persecution of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang and the intricate dynamics between China and Muslim countries.
UNHCR has closed several aid centers in Afghanistan due to restrictions on women employees, saying it cannot operate effectively without them. Women's rights activists warn the decision will hurt the economy, while the Taliban criticises aid agencies for linking assistance to conditions.
Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, condemned upcoming US-South Korea-Japan military drills as "dangerous" and "reckless," warning of consequences, *Al Jazeera* reported. North Korea has vowed countermeasures, while experts say the exercises may accelerate Pyongyang's nucl
The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) has warned of growing risks linked to users' digital footprints, saying more than 1.4 billion accounts are hacked globally each month.
Speaking in Geneva on September 12, UNHCR's representative for Afghanistan, Arafat Jamal, urged Islamabad to halt expulsions of vulnerable Afghans, stressing that many asylum seekers require protection. He said the agency was ready to work with Pakistani authorities to identify and safeguard
"You think you can have relations, you can deal with the Chinese, but you have no idea what the Chinese system, the Chinese world order is. They want to control everything... If China becomes number one, you know, the power in the world, they will not just interfere in your political affairs
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, highlighting attention to ongoing human rights abuses in East Turkistan, Beijing's campaign of intimidation against Uyghurs abroad, corporate complicity in forced labour, and the unresolved disappearance of Gulshan Abbas.
Shabir Choudhry, a political activist and writer from Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK), in a recent address, raised serious concerns over the escalating tensions in PoJK, warning against violent uprisings and calling for a peaceful and strategic approach to resistance. Speaking from L
The EU postponed its decision on the controversial 2040 climate target, citing member states' need for more time. The proposal aims for a 90% emissions cut by 2040 and includes discussions on carbon credits. Critics warn it could harm industry and delay effective domestic climate action.
The UN Security Council condemned Israel's attack on Doha and called for de-escalation, emphasizing support for Qatar and the release of hostages. Acting US Ambassador Dorothy Shea criticised the strike, while Qatari and UN officials warned of regional instability. Widespread backing for Qat