Islamabad, July 6 (IANS) People observed a shutter-down strike and participated in the demonstrations called by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with clashes erupting between protesters and law enforcement personnel in several areas, especially Mirpur district, local media reported on Monday.
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The appeal by the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to the Indian government for assistance underscores the depth of the crisis unfolding in the region.
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) China would face huge economic costs due to the disruption of trade if it blockades or invades Taiwan, according to a report by a Washington think tank.
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The abolition of the customs duty-free exemption for low-value imported goods from China to the EU imposes a flat 3 euro duty per declaration line. The measure concerns purchases from countries such as China, aiming to rationalise imports and enhance transparency, according to an article in the Greek City Times.
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) The Balochistan government's budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year has sparked widespread criticism from government employees, opposition lawmakers and ordinary residents, with many arguing that it offers little relief to people struggling with unemployment, poor public services and rising living costs, a report has said.
United Nations, July 6 (IANS) As artificial intelligence races at "runaway speed", the UN launched on Monday a global meeting to ponder the existential question posed by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: Will humanity "shape this transformation together -- or let it shape us"?
New Delhi, July 6 (IANS) It is now well known that Hamas is seeking to expand its footprint across the world, with its current focus on South Asia. After establishing a presence in Pakistan with the support of the Inter-Services Intelligence, the outfit is now looking to expand into countries such as Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
Islamabad, July 6 (IANS) The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan staged a protest at the Karachi Press Club condemning the alarming rise in cases of sexual harassment against women across the country.
Jerusalem, July 6 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against US Vice President J.D. Vance's remarks that the US is Israel's "only powerful ally" by highlighting 'tremendous' support from India.
Washington/ Ottawa July 6 (IANS) The officials of the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) and members of the Uyghur community staged demonstrations in the US and Canada calling for accountability and international action to end what they described as Beijing's “ongoing genocide” in East Turkistan, also known as the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China.
