Kabul, April 30 (IANS) Afghanistan has been ranked 175th out of 180 nations in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, the local media reported on Thursday citing data from Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
Tehran, April 30 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday that Tehran is ready for the path of diplomacy if Washington changes its approach, local media reported.
Islamabad, April 30 (IANS) Human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, on Thursday filed a petition in Pakistan's Supreme Court, requesting an early hearing of their appeals against their conviction under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) in the social media posts case, local media reported.
Moscow, April 30 (IANS) Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is going to decide the dates and timings of the ceasefire with Ukraine for the 'Victory Day' celebrated on May 9, the Kremlin spokesman stated on Thursday.
Dublin, April 30 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation has called on the Bangladeshi government to immediately withdraw the cautionary letter issued to a woman human rights defender, Rani Yan Yan, and to provide a clear explanation of the legal basis for its issuance and dissemination to multiple government offices.
Islamabad, April 30 (IANS) Pakistan's media landscape saw a reduction in space for free expression during the past year due to increasing legal, regulatory, and economic and other pressures, Islamabad-based media watchdog Freedom Network detailed in a report.
Tehran, April 30 (IANS) Asserting that a "new chapter" is being drawn in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday that a new "legal framework" and management of the Strait of Hormuz will bring progress and comfort to all nations in the region.
Jerusalem, April 30 (IANS) The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Thursday that it has destroyed several Hezbollah combat positions on the Lebanese side of Mount Dov.
Kabul, April 30 (IANS) Former Afghanistan President, Hamid Karzai, on Thursday raised serious concerns over a recent analysis by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) which warned that Afghanistan risks losing up to 20,000 women teachers and 5,400 healthcare workers by 2030 amid continuing restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment in the country.
Moscow, April 30 (IANS) Deputy Chairman of Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday that Moscow has no "aggressive intentions" towards European nations, local media reported.
