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Pakistan: Pakistani army 'forcibly disappeared' five people including two lawyers in Balochistan
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Pakistan: Pakistani army 'forcibly disappeared' five people including two lawyers in Balochistan

Ronit Kawale
September 14, 2024

Amid rising cases of enforced disappearances of people in Balochistan by the Pakistani armed forces, five new cases have come to light, including those of two young lawyers, reports Balochistan Post. According to the...

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China plans to raise retirement age by end of this year amid workforce crisis, decision draws sharp reaction
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China plans to raise retirement age by end of this year amid workforce crisis, decision draws sharp reaction

Ronit Kawale
September 13, 2024

The Chinese government on Friday passed a bill announcing plans to raise the retirement age of employees in the country. The entire plan formulated by the administration will be implemented over a 15-year term...

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Tibet rights group condemns setting up of Chinese propaganda centre in Lhasa
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Tibet rights group condemns setting up of Chinese propaganda centre in Lhasa

Ronit Kawale
September 13, 2024

China’s efforts to control the world’s perception of Tibet were once again revealed when the Chinese government recently inaugurated the “Tibet International Communication Center” in Lhasa. A report by the International Campaign for Tibet...

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Pakistan: Women and agricultural workers bear the brunt of Sindh's bonded labour crisis
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Pakistan: Women and agricultural workers bear the brunt of Sindh's bonded labour crisis

Ronit Kawale
September 13, 2024

As The News International reported, the health, education and agriculture sectors in Sindh province, as well as women and girls, have been disproportionately affected by social, economic and political systems dominated by feudal and...

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US, Lithuania concerned by China's “provocative, destabilizing activities” in South China Sea
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US, Lithuania concerned by China's “provocative, destabilizing activities” in South China Sea

Ronit Kawale
September 13, 2024

The United States and Lithuania have expressed concern about China's “continued provocative, destabilizing, and intimidating activities” in the South China Sea. Both countries welcomed Lithuania's efforts to strengthen strong economic partnership with Taiwan and...

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Balochistan University girl students accuse army personnel of harassment and profiling
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Balochistan University girl students accuse army personnel of harassment and profiling

Ronit Kawale
September 13, 2024

Balochistan University female students have accused the Pakistani armed forces of harassment during a recent raid on a girls' hostel. They claim they were targeted and exploited under the pretext of a drug investigation,...

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Pakistan: Youth facing employment crisis amid growing economic challenges
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Pakistan: Youth facing employment crisis amid growing economic challenges

Ronit Kawale
September 13, 2024

According to a report by Pakistan-based ARY News, as the youth population in Pakistan increases, the employment crisis in the country has also increased. The employment crisis continues in Pakistan amid growing economic challenges....

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'An attack on the interior of Russia would mean that the US and Europe are at war with Russia': Vladimir Putin
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'An attack on the interior of Russia would mean that the US and Europe are at war with Russia': Vladimir Putin

Ronit Kawale
September 13, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the West would become directly involved in the conflict if Ukraine was allowed to attack Russian territory using Western long-range weapons, saying this would change the “essence...

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Philippines and China hold “open and frank” talks amid standoff over Sabina Shoal
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Philippines and China hold “open and frank” talks amid standoff over Sabina Shoal

Ronit Kawale
September 12, 2024

The governments of the Philippines and China held “open” talks over the Escoda Shoal (Sabina Shoal) in disputed waters of the South China Sea, according to local media, while Manila continues to insist that...

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Taiwan spotted 29 Chinese aircraft and eight naval ships near its territory
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Taiwan spotted 29 Chinese aircraft and eight naval ships near its territory

Ronit Kawale
September 12, 2024

Taiwan detected 29 Chinese military aircraft, eight naval ships and one official ship operating near its territory from 6 am Wednesday (local time) to 6 am Thursday (local time). According to Taiwan's Ministry of...

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