Pakistan establishment closes ranks in crackdown on Imran Khan
AFP :With military courts, intimidation of the press and mass arrests, Pakistan’s rulers are seeking to destroy former prime minister Imran Khan’s support ahead of...
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Egypt unearths mummification workshops, tombs in ancient burial ground
Reuters :Egypt unearthed human and animal mummification workshops as well as two tombs in the ancient burial ground of Saqqara, officials said on Saturday, marking...
Major Hong Kong democratic party disbands amid China security clampdown
Reuters :One of Hong Kong’s biggest democratic parties said on Saturday it would disband after a vote by its party members, dealing another blow to...
Ukrainian conflict triggered by aspiration to bring it to NATO: Kissinger
TASS :The US wanting to make Ukraine a NATO member was a serious mistake and led to the current conflict, former US Secretary of State...
Delhi University removes Urdu poet Iqbal chapter from syllabus, sparks debate
PTI :The academic council of Delhi University passed a motion to eliminate a chapter on renowned Urdu poet Muhammad Iqbal from the political science syllabus,...
India gets new parliament building as Modi remakes capital’s centre
Reuters :Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a new parliament complex on Sunday, the centrepiece of a $2.4 billion project that aims to reconstruct...
FBI files uncover plot to kill Queen Elizabeth II
AFP :A newly released cache of FBI files has revealed a potential plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during her 1983 visit to California.The possible...
Mexico president urges US Latinos to shun DeSantis over border vow
AFP :Mexico’s president urged US Latino voters Thursday not to support Florida governor Ron DeSantis, who launched his bid to oust President Joe Biden with...
Pakistan hands over 33 pro-Khan protesters for trial in military courts
Reuters :Pakistan’s civilian authorities have handed over 33 suspects to be tried in military courts following the attacks on army installations during violent protests in...
G7 officials to hold first meeting on AI regulation next week
AFP :Group of Seven (G7) nation officials will meet next week to consider problems posed by generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Japan said...
Japan unveils new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine invasion
AFP :Japan announced fresh sanctions against Russia on Friday over its invasion of Ukraine, targeting its military as well as the construction and engineering sectors.Russia...