Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024

Category: World

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Pakistan: Protests continue in Gwadar, authorities turn a blind eye to Coast Guard misbehavior

The sit-in against alleged misbehaviour by the Pakistan Coast Guard continued for the fifth day, leading to a deadlock in the area. The protest, led by the local transporters union, began after the authorities...

“Go back”, “Leave” slogans raised against Mohammad Yunus in New York over attacks on minorities in Bangladesh

Angry protesters chanted “go back” outside a New York hotel against Bangladesh interim government leader Muhammad Yunus, who is in New York to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session. The protesters...

Allied countries wrote a letter to Antonio Guterres demanding inclusion of Taiwan in the United Nations

Permanent representatives of Taiwan's nine diplomatic allies advocated for Taiwan's inclusion in the United Nations in a joint letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the Central News Agency (CNA) reported. The joint letter was...

East Turkistan government-in-exile condemns Pakistan-China alliance over Uighur genocide

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has strongly condemned the growing nexus between Pakistan and China, saying it is being done fraudulently in the name of “counter-terrorism” cooperation. In a post on X,...

Protest in Quetta demanding justice for missing Baloch activist Noor Alam Marri

Amid the ongoing issue of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings in Balochistan, a protest was held in Quetta on Sunday demanding the recovery of Noor Alam Marri, who has been missing for seven years,...

Uighur rights group raises concern over Chinese exploitation of East Turkistan's resources for military advancement

The Swedish Uyghur Committee expressed concern over China's overexploitation of East Turkistan's mining resources for the country's military and technological development. In a post on social media platform X, the Swedish Uyghur Committee, an...

Quad leaders express deep concern over “flaring war” in Ukraine and “humanitarian crisis” in Gaza

The Quad countries expressed deep concern over the “escalating war” in Ukraine and the “humanitarian crisis” in Gaza, as well as reaffirmed support for adherence to international law and respect for the principles of...

Sindhi Foundation director presses for Sindh independence at UN, demands plebiscite

Sindhi Foundation Executive Director Sufi Laghari presented the case for Sindh’s independence from Pakistan in his address at the 57th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Outlining the historical background of the...

New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens released by Papua rebels after 19 months

New Zealand pilot Philip Mehrtens has been released 19 months after he was kidnapped by separatist rebels in Indonesia's troubled Papua region. Mehrtens had been held captive since February 2023. The New Zealand government...

Bangladesh army appeals for calm amid deadly violence in hill areas

Amid tension and violence in Bangladesh's hill areas that left four people dead, the Bangladesh Army has issued an appeal to the public to maintain peace and harmony. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public...