Wednesday, 02 Apr, 2025

International

Facebook bans Myanmar military-linked accounts and ads

Social media giant Facebook announced Thursday it was banning all accounts linked to Myanmar’s military as well as ads from military-controlled companies in the wake of the army’s seizure of power on Feb. 1. It said in a statement that it was treating the post-coup

Pak journalist seeks judicial probe after being tortured by PTI lawmakers

A Pakistani journalist has demanded a judicial investigation into the torture and humiliation he faced at the hands of leaders of the Prime Minister Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).  Speaking at the press conference on Friday, Saifullah Jan, member of the governing

US to stand up for democratic values when human rights are violated in Xinjiang, Tibet, elsewhere in China: Ned Price

The United States continues to stand up for democratic values when human rights are being violated in Xinjiang, Tibet, and elsewhere in China, and autonomy is being trampled in Hong Kong, said Ned Price, US State Department spokesperson on Monday (local time). “We’ll

India permits Imran Khan's aircraft to use its airspace for travel to Sri Lanka

India has allowed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's aircraft to use Indian Air Space, according to informed sources. Imran Khan will be travelling to Sri Lanka on his maiden visit on February 23. In 2019, Pakistan had denied opening its airspace for Prime Minister Narendra

Illegal funding to US politicians: Pak-origin American lobbyist gets 12 years in jail

The American Federal Court in California has convicted Ammad Zuberi guilty for violation of ‘Foreign Act’ and has awarded twelve years in prison along with a hefty penalty of $1.75 million (Rs278 million). Imaad Shah Zuberi, 50, of Arcadia, California, was sentenced by US

Jaishankar’s Maldives Visit: Coast Guard, Defence Deals Signed, Covid Vaccines Delivered

A $50 million line of credit for the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) to buy Indian military equipment, Indian assistance for a coast guard harbour close to the capital Malé in Sifvaru, Uthuru Thila Falhu (UTF) in Maé Atoll and the handover of a second batch of 100,000

Gang raped, shackled and broken students: Inside China’s ‘horrific’ Uighur detention camps

A woman who claims to have been forced to teach Mandarin to classes of “loudly crying” men and women inside China’s Uighur detention camps has given a rare glimpse into what goes on behind their closed, locked and guarded doors. Qelbinur Sidik, a teacher, said she was

At least 75 dead in Ecuador prison riots, dozens injured

At least 75 people have been killed and dozens more injured in three separate prison riots in Ecuador, authorities said on Tuesday. Officials blamed the riots at detention facilities in the cities of Guayaquil, Cuenca and Latacunga on disputes between rival gangs. Local media

Canada's parliament declares China's treatment of Uighurs 'genocide'

Canada's House of Commons has voted overwhelmingly to declare China's treatment of its Uighur minority population a genocide. The motion - which passed 266 to 0 - was supported by all opposition parties and a handful of lawmakers from the governing Liberal Party. Prime

Malaysian court halts deportation of 1,200 Myanmar migrants

A Malaysian court on February 23 ordered a halt to the planned deportation of 1,200 Myanmar migrants to hear an appeal by two human rights groups, which say the migrants included refugees, asylum seekers and minors. The court order, following a legal bid by Amnesty International

Pakistan elites claw back local power and money

Reforms in Pakistan aimed at devolving more autonomy to local communities are in a shambles as provisional and central governments fight over power and resources, a conflict at the core of the nation’s uneven development and wealth divide. More than a decade after the 18th

Could China’s HQ-9 Missile Defense Give Russia a Run For Its Money

What’s surprising is that Russia continues exporting the near latest missiles such as S-400 to China, when it’s likely that China will pump out an updated version of the HQ-9 for export with the same features within a few years, potentially cutting into Russia’s market

The India-China agreement to disengage at Pangong Lake is welcome, but more needs to be done

With spring in sight, the thaw in eastern Ladakh, where the Indian and Chinese armies have been locked in a tense standoff since early May last year, finally seems to have begun. The stone-throwing and fist-fighting between troops of the two armies on the northern bank of Pangong Lake in

Pakistan President cautions France against enacting anti-Muslim laws

President Arif Alvi on Saturday urged the political leadership of France “not to entrench the discriminatory attitudes against Muslim into laws” and warned that such steps would lead to serious repercussions in the shape of hatred and conflict.  The president’s

Estonia now warns of 'silenced world' dominated by China

The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service has highlighted in its report the stark picture of China’s attempts to silence criticism and dominate key technologies in Estonia and other democracies. The report has been released just a week after Estonia and five other countries

Myanmar gripped by strike as anti-coup protests build

Businesses shut in Myanmar on Monday (Feb 22) in a general strike called to oppose the military coup and thousands of protesters gathered despite a chilling message from the junta that confrontation could cost lives. On Sunday, hundreds of people attended the funeral in the capital

United Airlines grounds planes after engine failure

United Airlines says it is grounding 24 of its Boeing 777 aircraft after one of its jets suffered engine failure after take-off on Saturday. The plane, carrying 231 passengers and 10 crew, was forced to return to Denver airport. No injuries were reported. Debris from the jet was

Myanmar protesters gather again after worst day of violence

Tens of thousands of opponents of Myanmar's military coup gathered again on Sunday (Feb 21) in towns from north to south, undeterred by the bloodiest episode of their campaign the previous day when police and soldiers opened fire in the city of Mandalay, killing two. Early on

UN security council to meet on global warming impact on world peace

The UN Security Council will hold a summit of world leaders on Tuesday (Feb 23) to debate climate change's implications for world peace, an issue on which its 15 members have divergent opinions. The session, called by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and conducted by

3 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at gun store in New Orleans suburb

Three people were killed, including the suspected shooter, in a shooting at a gun store in the New Orleans suburb of Metairie, La., on Saturday afternoon. Two others wounded by gunfire were hospitalized. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting that took