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WUC condemns racist attacks on Japanese minister by Chinese media
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has strongly condemned what it described as racist and defamatory remarks made by Chinese media outlets against Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Arfiya Eri, calling the incident an example of discrimination and transnational intimidatio
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J-K: WMDA launches dredging, cleanliness drive at Lake Manasbal to restore
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Wular-Manasbal Development Authority (WMDA) has launched a dredging and cleanliness drive at the historic Manasbal Lake to restore its ecological health and enhance its natural beauty.
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Uyghur activists warn of escalating Chinese repression, religious restrict
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Recent reports cited by WUC claim that authorities in Xinjiang, referred to by many Uyghurs as East Turkistan, have imposed strict monitoring during Ramzan. According to information published by Radio Free Asia, Chinese police detained six Uyghur residents in villages across Hotan Prefecture
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China accused of detaining Uyghurs for fasting as Ramadan restrictions int
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has raised alarm over recent reports that Uyghur Muslims in East Turkistan have been detained for practising Ramadan fasting. The organisation said the incidents illustrate the continued lack of freedom of religion for Uyghurs living under Chinese rule.
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Chinese Envoy to India shares snippets of Chinese New Year celebrations in
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Monday shared snapshots of the Spring Festival celebrations in Kolkata.
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Wageningen University and Maharashtra Government sign MoU to integrate AI
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Wageningen University and Research (WUR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maharashtra government to bring advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to the state's farming sector. The agreement was finalised during the "AI 4 Agri 2026" summit held a
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China accused of exporting Uyghur surveillance and intimidation worldwide
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
On 15 February, WUC leaders joined approximately 70 members of the Swiss Uyghur diaspora for a community gathering in Switzerland. President Turgunjan Alawdun and Vice President Zumretay Arkin addressed the event, describing it as a show of unity amid mounting concerns over what rights group
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Margot Robbie says she makes movies for "people buying tickets", "not crit
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Margot Robbie has made it clear that when it comes to filmmaking, audiences, and not critics, are her top priority.
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Margot Robbie reveals co-actor once gave her book 'telling' her to eat les
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Margot Robbie has opened up about an offensive gift she received early in her career, recalling how a male co-star once handed her a book that she says was essentially telling her to lose weight.
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WUC flags China's transnational repression, surveillance risks and Uyghur
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The briefing documents practices such as unlawful deportations, misuse of INTERPOL Red Notices, passport restrictions, digital surveillance, and coercion through family members in East Turkistan to intimidate activists and force returns. WUC warned that Uyghurs in exile face a heightened ris
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Margot Robbie says she was not initially cast as lead in 'Wuthering Height
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Actress Margot Robbie has revealed that she was not always set to play the lead role of Catherine Earnshaw in the upcoming film Wuthering Heights, directed by Emerald Fennell, according to People.
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WUC marks 29th Anniversary of Ghulja massacre, recalls crackdown on Uyghur
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) on Wednesday commemorated the 29th anniversary of the Ghulja Massacre, recalling what it described as a violent crackdown by Chinese security forces on peaceful Uyghur protesters in East Turkistan, according to a press release issued by the organisation.
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