The Myanmar junta’s control of northern Rakhine State has ended after a brutal siege at the Border Guard Police (BGP5) base near Maungdaw. The Arakan Army (AA), an ethnic insurgent group, claimed the base following months of intense fighting, marking one of the most significant victories in Myanmar’s civil war. The AA’s assault began with […]
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The Constitutional Bench (CB) of the Supreme Court (SC) has permitted military courts to announce verdicts for 85 accused civilians but made their rulings conditional on the outcome of an ongoing constitutional case. The bench, headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, heard intra-court appeals challenging the decisions of military courts. The bench also comprised Justices Jamal […]
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BRUSSELS: EU states on Thursday cleared Bulgaria and Romania to become full members of the borderless Schengen zone from the start of next year, officials said. “It is a historic moment to finally welcome Bulgaria and Romania,” said Hungarian Interior Minister Sandor Pinter, whose country holds the EU’s rotating presidency. The two countries, both members […]
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The United Nations high commissioner for refugees calls for “patience and vigilance” in returning Syrian refugees to Syria after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. Filippo Grandi said in a statement on Monday that the process must be “voluntary” and “safe” as the situation in Syria remains “uncertain”. Grandi’s comments came after several European countries […]
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Israeli warplanes have conducted more than 100 air strikes across Syria, targeting multiple military sites, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based organization. The strikes hit key locations in Damascus, Daraa, Latakia, and Hama, causing widespread destruction. The Israeli government stated that the air strikes were aimed at preventing advanced weapons from […]
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Pakistan was ranked among the lowest 12 per cent globally for mobile and broadband internet speeds in October, data from Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index showed on Monday. The index ranked Pakistan at 100 out of 111 countries in mobile internet speeds, and 141 out of 158 countries in broadband speeds. For the last few months, […]
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As the world commemorates Human Rights Day, the plight of the people of Indian-occupied Kashmir (IoK) remains a stark reminder of unaddressed human suffering. Under brutal Indian occupation for over seven decades, IoK has become a region where fundamental human rights are systematically denied. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted on December 10, […]
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TAIPEI – Taiwan said its military was on high alert Monday as it launched combat readiness drills after detecting Chinese warships and coast guard vessels in waters around the island. The exercises were also in response to Beijing’s army restricting the airspace off the Chinese coast. “In response to these actions by the PLA, the […]
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An MLA (Mutual Legal Assistance) agreement between Pakistan and Kenya has been finalised in the murder case of senior journalist Arshad Sharif. A seven-member constitutional bench of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, presided over the hearing. During the proceedings, Additional Attorney General (AAG) Amir Rehman informed the court that the governments of […]
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Austria’s Foreign Ministry has emphasized the urgent need for a “structured and peaceful transition process” in Syria following a dramatic power shift, highlighting the importance of UN Security Council Resolution 2254. The ministry’s Sunday statement stressed moving toward a “stable and inclusive political order” that upholds human rights, prevents violence, and safeguards the rights of […]
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