New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Indian and international agencies have warned of a potential humanitarian crisis in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), a region that has recently witnessed killings and widespread protests. Officials caution that the situation could escalate into large-scale human rights violations if urgent measures are not taken.
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Three Indian sailors, who were reportedly missing after the US forces attacked a vessel off the coast of Oman earlier this week, have been confirmed dead in the deadly attacks.
Quetta, June 11 (IANS) The grand alliance of various government employees' associations and trade unions have announced two-day protest and sit-in camps in Pakistan's Balochistan to raise their demands and protest against the government's actions against workers who are involved in the struggle for their rights, local media reported on Thursday.
Kabul, June 11 (IANS) United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has expressed grave concern over the arrest of at least 30 women and the reports of excessive use of force by Taliban authorities against residents protesting the arbitrary detentions in Afghanistan's Herat.
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The increasing use of children by pro-Khalistan elements in what security agencies describe as a strategic shift has emerged as a major concern for Indian authorities.
Quetta, June 11 (IANS) A police personnel was killed, and two others were injured after unidentified armed men targeted police installations in Qila Abdullah, Pishin and Duki districts of Pakistan's Balochistan province, local media reported on Thursday, quoting the authorities.
Mumbai, June 11 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday said that it has successfully secured the deportation of Red Notice subject Ganesh Balaso Kale from Thailand to India.
Washington, June 11 (IANS) Republican lawmakers and expert witnesses told a congressional hearing that Chinese money laundering networks have become key financial partners for Mexican drug cartels, helping move billions of dollars in illicit proceeds through the global financial system and complicating US efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking.
Washington, June 11 (IANS) India and China must work together to confront what could become "the defining problem of the future for humanity", former White House drug policy chief Rahul Gupta said, warning that no country is immune from the growing threat posed by synthetic drugs and fentanyl trafficking networks.
Washington, June 11 (IANS) A growing protest movement in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) is unlikely to retreat until its demands for greater autonomy, local control over resources and political reforms are met, a prominent activist told IANS, alleging a widening crackdown by Pakistani authorities and accusing Islamabad of failing to address longstanding grievances.
