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'US plan to invest in Reko Diq mines overlooks violations of human rights in Balochistan'

IANS | January 2, 2026 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The US government’s recent announcement of a $1.25 billion financial package for extracting copper and gold from the Reko Diq mining project in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province was seen by state officials as a sign of international confidence in investing in the country. However, for the Baloch population, it feels like yet another moment when the world chooses minerals over human lives, according to an article in EU Today.

Space for independent expression steadily reduced under Xi, says jailed Chinese journalist's son

IANS | January 2, 2026 6:57 PM

Beijing, Jan 2 (IANS) Jailed Chinese journalist Dong YuYu's son Dong Yifu has urged the US, the UK and the Europe to increase diplomatic pressure on China for his father's release, asserting that his father's conviction sets a dangerous precedent.

Hyderabad in Pakistan's Sindh Province fails to achieve polio-free status in 2025

IANS | January 2, 2026 6:25 PM

Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) Hyderabad region of Pakistan's Sindh has not been able to achieve polio-free status in 2025, with over 12,000 children missing vaccination during the final nationwide campaign in 2025, sparking concerns over official negligence and public resistance, local media reported.

Yunus made no efforts as situation in Bangladesh's Chattogram Hill Tracts worsened in 2025

IANS | January 2, 2026 6:14 PM

Dhaka, Jan 2 (IANS) The human rights situation in Bangladesh's Chattogram Hill Tracts worsened in 2025 as the government did not implement the 1997 CHT Peace Accord, Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) revealed in its Annual Human Rights Report 2025, local media reported on Friday.

Death toll from Ukrainian attack in Khorly has risen to 28: Russia

IANS | January 2, 2026 6:05 PM

Moscow, Jan 2 (IANS) The death toll from the "Ukrainian terrorist attack" in Khorly has risen to 28 as a woman hospitalized died in a Crimean hospital, the Russian media reported on Friday.

Over 1100 vehicles set on fire across France during New Year's Eve celebrations

IANS | January 2, 2026 5:13 PM

Paris, Jan 2 (IANS) More than 1100 vehicles were set on fire and over 500 people detained across France during New Year's Eve celebrations, the country's Interior Ministry has revealed.

Four unidentified bodies recovered as more civilians forcibly disappeared by Pak forces in Balochistan

IANS | January 2, 2026 4:47 PM

Quetta, Jan 2 (IANS) Two more Baloch civilians were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces amid a growing wave of enforced disappearances across Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation said on Friday.

Rights body worried about autonomy of lawyers, judicial independence in Pakistan

IANS | January 2, 2026 4:24 PM

Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan on Friday condemned the country's Punjab Bar Council (PbBC) for suspending the practising license of lawyer Mian Ali Ashfaq, describing the move as a “violation of the principles of justice, the independence of the law, and fundamental human rights”.

Pakistan: Shortage of funds hinders operations at Mardan children hospital

IANS | January 2, 2026 3:55 PM

Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) Shortage of funds has obstructed functioning of Mardan children hospital in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, local media reported on Friday citing officials.

Dhaka hails India's initiative to take relations forward, but fails to contain hate crimes in Bangladesh

IANS | January 2, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s Dhaka visit to attend former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s funeral on Wednesday and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visiting the High Commission in New Delhi to pay respects to the departed leader is significant, given the current situation, observed a leading Bangladesh daily.

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'US plan to invest in Reko Diq mines overlooks violations of human rights in Balochistan'

Space for independent expression steadily reduced under Xi, says jailed Chinese journalist's son

Hyderabad in Pakistan's Sindh Province fails to achieve polio-free status in 2025

Yunus made no efforts as situation in Bangladesh's Chattogram Hill Tracts worsened in 2025

Death toll from Ukrainian attack in Khorly has risen to 28: Russia

Over 1100 vehicles set on fire across France during New Year's Eve celebrations

Four unidentified bodies recovered as more civilians forcibly disappeared by Pak forces in Balochistan

Rights body worried about autonomy of lawyers, judicial independence in Pakistan

Pakistan: Shortage of funds hinders operations at Mardan children hospital

Dhaka hails India's initiative to take relations forward, but fails to contain hate crimes in Bangladesh

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