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Pakistan: Human rights lawyers approach SC for early hearing of appeals against conviction

IANS | April 30, 2026 7:53 PM

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.

Putin to decide ceasefire dates for Victory Day: Kremlin

IANS | April 30, 2026 7:12 PM

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.

Bangladesh: Rights body flags intimidation, harassment against Chittagong Hill Tracts activist

IANS | April 30, 2026 6:55 PM

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.

Press freedom declines in Pakistan, PECA law used to restrict journalists: Report

IANS | April 30, 2026 6:05 PM

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.

Iran's new rules for Strait of Hormuz to bring peace, progress to region: Mojtaba Khamenei

IANS | April 30, 2026 5:50 PM

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.

Israel claims destroying Hezbollah combat positions on Mount Dov

IANS | April 30, 2026 5:17 PM

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.

Former Afghan President Karzai raises alarm over UN report on education crisis

IANS | April 30, 2026 4:57 PM

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.

Russia has no 'aggressive intentions' towards Europe: Medvedev

IANS | April 30, 2026 4:25 PM

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.

India and Italy expand defence ties, explore deepening industrial cooperation

IANS | April 30, 2026 3:19 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) India and Italy explored prospects for further developing industrial cooperation in the defence sector during a meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in New Delhi on Thursday. Both ministers discussed ways to further develop mutually beneficial defence industrial cooperation under India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat programme and Italy’s defence cooperation initiative.

Former Indian envoy terms Iranian and US blockage of Strait of Hormuz 'illegal'

IANS | April 30, 2026 3:12 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Iran and the US's blockage of the Strait of Hormuz is "illegal, and the breakdown of the rule of law and rules-based order", India's former Ambassador to the UAE and Egypt Navdeep Singh Suri said on Thursday.

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Pakistan: Human rights lawyers approach SC for early hearing of appeals against conviction

Putin to decide ceasefire dates for Victory Day: Kremlin

Bangladesh: Rights body flags intimidation, harassment against Chittagong Hill Tracts activist

Press freedom declines in Pakistan, PECA law used to restrict journalists: Report

Iran's new rules for Strait of Hormuz to bring peace, progress to region: Mojtaba Khamenei

Israel claims destroying Hezbollah combat positions on Mount Dov

Former Afghan President Karzai raises alarm over UN report on education crisis

Russia has no 'aggressive intentions' towards Europe: Medvedev

India and Italy expand defence ties, explore deepening industrial cooperation

Former Indian envoy terms Iranian and US blockage of Strait of Hormuz 'illegal'

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