New York, March 25 (IANS) The United Nations Women on Tuesday warned that it will have generational consequences in Afghanistan as girls are denied education for the third year in a row.
Dhaka, March 25 (IANS) Speculation is mounting over the possibility of martial law or a state of emergency in Bangladesh, with talks of a military takeover gaining traction. Concerns are growing that the army could move against the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government amid increasing tensions between the military and both the administration and student-led movements.
Karachi, March 25 (IANS) Widespread protests flared in Pakistan's Karachi as the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) took to the streets against "state brutality and enforced disappearances" and demanded the release of the arrested Baloch leaders, including its chief Mahrang Baloch.
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) India on Tuesday said Pakistan continued to "illegally occupy" part of Jammu and Kashmir, and "must vacate" the territory while slamming the neighbouring country for its "repeated references" to J&K at a United Nations debate on peacekeeping reforms.
United Nations, March 25 (IANS) India has said that a reform of the Security Council is essential for finding enduring peace in conflict situations because, ultimately, political solutions must support peacekeeping operations.
Islamabad, March 24 (IANS) Afghan refugees awaiting resettlement to the United States have written an 'open letter' to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to immediately halt their deportation to Afghanistan as the March 31 deadline approaches closer.
Singapore, March 24 (IANS) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday spotlighted India's decisive maritime initiatives that are injecting fresh momentum into global shipping while addressing the high-level dialogue on 'Navigating Global Maritime Trends in 2025 and Beyond' at the Singapore Maritime Week.
Moscow, March 24 (IANS) Russia and the United States have begun consultations in Riyadh on Monday regarding the settlement of the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The talks are aimed at discussing details about a partial ceasefire and cessation of hostilities to end the conflict.
Kabul, March 24 (IANS) After four years of girls being forbidden education in Afghanistan, several women activists have launched a campaign titled 'Let's Study' to mark the start of the new academic year, condemning the Talibani rules.
Quetta, March 24 (IANS) Pakistan has charged Mahrang Baloch, chief of Pakistan's Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), and several other activists of terrorism after she led the protest sit-in protest against the illegal arrest and illegal police remand of the relatives of the victims of enforced disappearances.
