UK halts 30 arms export licences to Israel amid Gaza conflict
United Kingdom says it will suspend 30 out of 350 arms export licences to Israel, citing a “clear risk” that the weapons could be used in serious breaches of international…
Taiwan to purchase over 1,000 additional Stinger missiles amid increased Chinese threat
The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defence plans to buy over 1,000 additional Stinger missiles to boost its defence capabilities amid growing concerns about China’s military activities. The Army and Navy…
Taiwan reports increased Chinese military activity near its territory
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said that 18 Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels and two official ships were detected operating around Taiwan from 6 am (local time)…
Human rights organisations express concern over enforced disappearances in Tibetan region
The United Nations, the European Union, and the Central Tibetan Administration, in a joint statement, expressed their concerns over the ongoing enforced disappearances orchestrated by China in the Tibetan region.…
EAM Jaishankar congratulates Uzbekistan counterpart on Uzbekistan Independence Day
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday extended greetings to Bakhtiyor Saidov, the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, on the country’s independence day. Jaishankar said that he is committed to taking…
UK: Academicians urge universities to be transparent over donations amid report of Chinese funding
A group of academicians and intellectuals in the United Kingdom have urged universities to be more open about donation sources after a report revealed that a Hong Kong-based donor has…
“Pak military must stop genocide of Sindhis, Balochs”: Sindhi leader Sufi Laghari
The leaders and members of the Sindhi Foundation in New York organized a protest outside the Pakistani consulate demanding the return of the abducted minor Priya Kumari, the Sindhi Foundation,…
Human Rights Watch urges Hong Kong to overturn convictions of journalists, end media crackdown
The Human Rights Watch (HRW), an international human rights watchdog, urged the Hong Kong government to overturn the politically motivated convictions of two journalists and stop its attack on media…
UNICEF issues emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines for crisis-hit countries
UNICEF has announced the issuance of an emergency tender for the procurement of monkeypox (mpox) vaccines. Vaccines are considered crucial in containing the mpox outbreak, which has been declared a…
AEA, FAO support farmers in using nuclear-derived agriculture to boost crops
Farmers in six Asian countries have successfully increased their rice yields using nuclear-derived climate-smart agricultural practices, with the support of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Food and…
Pakistan: Government announces slight reduction in petroleum prices
The federal government of Pakistan has announced a decrease in petroleum prices, effective from September 1, as reported by ARY News Petrol will now cost 259.10 Pakistani Rupees (PKR) per…
China, Philippines accuse each other of ramming ships in South China Sea
Tensions in the South China Sea have increased again as China and the Philippines accused each other of ramming their ships in the disputed area. The Philippine coastguard said a…
Trump’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery “political stunt”: Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris has slammed Republican presidential rival Donald Trump for his campaign at Arlington National Cemetery, saying soldiers’ burial site is “not a place for politics.” The former…
India signs Charter, MoU for establishment of Colombo Security Conclave Secretariat
India on Friday signed the Charter and memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the establishment of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) Secretariat along with Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Mauritius. National Security…
US calls on China to end repression of Uyghurs, religious minority groups
The US State Department expressed disappointment on Friday, on the second anniversary of a United Nations report on human rights in Xinjiang, and called on China to take action and…
UN Security Council condemns terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso
The United Nations Security Council has condemned the terrorist attack in Burkina Faso. In a statement issued on August 29, the members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest…
US: Donald Trump vows to tackle inflation, corruption and protect free speech at Pennsylvania rally
Former President Donald Trump underscored his commitment towards curbing inflation to make the country more affordable, advocating for working-class Americans, rooting out government corruption, and safeguarding free speech. The remarks…
Pakistan extends formal invitation to PM Modi for SCO Summit in Islamabad
Pakistan has extended a formal invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting, scheduled for October this year in Islamabad, as reported by…
“Fight is for America’s future”: Kamala Harris at Georgia rally
Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday emphasised that the current presidential fight is for the future of the United States and asserted that the future is…
UAE Ambassador presents credentials to President of Iraq
Abdulla Matar Al Mazrouei presented his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the UAE to the Republic of Iraq, to Abdul Latif Rashid, President of Iraq, during an official…
Danish court rejects India extradition request in arms case
A Danish court on Thursday rejected the extradition request from India of a Danish national accused of being involved in a 1995 arms smuggling case, according to a report by…
Israeli Defence Minister Gallant holds discussion on war goals, seeks return of northern communities
Israel’s Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant recently held a strategic briefing and discussion together with the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) Chief of the General Staff and senior IDF officials. The…
Getting Local Government Back to Basics
New Zealand’s infrastructure is at a crossroads. Water, transport, and resilience are not just local issues. They are national priorities requiring a coordinated effort between central and local government. Our…
India’s first political family stand exposed!
Pandora’s box has opened after the democratically elected government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was toppled in a coup jointly plotted by Bangladesh hardline fundamentalists, a faction of Bangladesh Army,…
US: Donald Trump agrees to debate with Kamala Harris, outlines specific rules
Ahead of the presidential elections in the United States, former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump accepted the debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, outlining specific conditions and…