Jammu & Kashmir
Kashmir: Legal Battle Looms Over J&K Nominations; Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge Against LG’s Powers
As Jammu and Kashmir prepares for a new government led by National Conference (NC) chief minister-designate Omar Abdullah, the Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a petition challenging the lieutenant governor’s (LG) authority to nominate five members to the legislative assembly. This power, outlined in Sections 15, 15A, and 15B of the J&K Reorganisation […]
Europe
France Plans New Immigration Crackdown Amid Growing Tensions
PARIS – The French government has announced plans to introduce a new immigration law next year, aiming to tighten border controls and overhaul existing policies amid rising political pressure. The proposal marks the latest effort by the country’s new right-leaning government to clamp down on immigration, reflecting a broader rightward shift in France’s political landscape. […]
Suspending the right to asylum goes against EU law, Brussels tells Warsaw
Donald Tusk’s plan to implement a “temporary territorial suspension of the right to asylum” has been met with disapproval in Brussels. The European Commission has reminded Poland of its obligation under EU and international law to provide access to the asylum procedure under all circumstances, effectively disapproving Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s new strategy to institute […]
International News
OIC delegates in China meets with officials, discuss issues of Muslim community
A delegation from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) met with Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Deng Li to discuss a wide range of issues concerning China’s Muslim community, the OIC said in a statement on Tuesday. The delegation, which includes representatives from the 26 member states, the general secretariat, and the OIC Independent […]