Islamabad, June 19 (IANS) Several human rights activists have expressed grave concern over the increasing threat to religious freedom in Pakistan, citing discriminatory policies, social attitudes and inadequate enforcement of constitutional protections, local media reported.
Jerusalem, June 19 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday warned that Israel will not tolerate attacks on its soldiers or its territory, and will exact a "very heavy price' from Hezbollah for killing four soldiers in Lebanon on Thursday.
Islamabad, June 19 (IANS) The killing of an elderly Sikh couple inside a gurdwara in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has sparked fears among religious minorities, who have said they have long been targeted by radical Islamist groups, a report has detailed.
Geneva, June 19 (IANS) Taliban's new decree to govern the conditions for separation of spouses will not only license child marriage but also prevent women and girls from leaving abusive relationships, the United Nations experts have warned.
Copenhagen, June 19 (IANS) An Indian delegation met with the Danish State Secretary and the Maritime Security envoy to discuss the global security environment, especially in the maritime field, the Indian Embassy in Denmark said Friday.
Tokyo, June 19 (IANS) As many as 11 people, including eight children, were injured after a fire erupted at an elementary school in Japan's Tokyo on Friday, local media reported citing authorities.
Taipei, June 19 (IANS) Taiwan's Coast Guard has warned off a Chinese oceanographic research vessel, the Xiang Yang Hong 22, from its restricted waters, the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said on Friday.
Paris/New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Continuing with his efforts to highlight India's growing leadership in advancing traditional medicine as an evidence-based, integrated and people-centred component of global health systems, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Nagauri Ashwagandha to world leaders during the recently-concluded G7 Summit in France.
Bratislava/New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted traditional artefacts, ancient texts, and regional delicacies to Slovak leaders during his historic visit to Slovakia, underscoring India’s rich cultural heritage and centuries-old traditions.
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) EU leaders have asked the European Commission to come up with stronger measures to deal with China’s growing economic might that comes at the cost of dumping cheap goods in other countries, according to a report in Politico.
