Quetta, July 9 (IANS) Several human rights organisations have condemned the abduction of Baloch student Saeed Ubaidullah, a resident of Panjgur district in Balochistan, by Pakistani security personnel from the Islamabad Toll Plaza amid an ongoing wave of enforced disappearance in the province.
Kathmandu, July 9 (IANS) At least eight people died and 19 have gone missing in the flash floods that struck Nepal's Rasuwa district, according to Nepal Police.
Windhoek, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a warm and vibrant traditional welcome upon his arrival in Windhoek, Namibia, as part of the final leg of his five-nation tour. The welcome ceremony included traditional music and dance and to the surprise of onlookers, PM Modi enthusiastically joined local performers and played the Namibian drums.
Dhaka, July 9 (IANS) A total of 51 deaths caused by dengue have been reported across Bangladesh since the start of this year, indicating a sharp increase compared to the last two years.
Houston, July 9 (IANS) At least 109 people were dead and over 160 are still missing after devastating flash floods affected Texas in the US, with rescue operations still going on along the Guadalupe river.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed with a special performance of Ram Bhajan at Brasilia's Alvorada Palace besides the grand ceremonial welcome ahead of the official talks with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emplaned for Namibia -- the final stop of his five-nation visit -- after wrapping up his State Visit to Brasilia where he met Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and also attended the 17th BRICS Summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro.
Brasilia, July 8 (IANS) Brazil conferred its highest honour, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his ongoing State Visit to the country on Tuesday.
Quetta, July 8 (IANS) Several human rights activists on Tuesday condemned the detention of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) chief Mahrang Baloch and other leaders following a fresh 10-day remand ordered by Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), based on what the BYC described as "fabricated police complaints".
Dhaka, July 8 (IANS) Highlighting the "unprecedented threats" to press freedom in the country, Bangladesh's Awami League party on Tuesday stated that as many as 51 journalists from the South Asian country have expressed their grave concern over the ongoing killings, torture and harassment against mediapersons under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.
