Torture cannot be justified in any situation, UN experts tell Afghanistan's new regime

Sep 03, 2021

New York [US], August 3 : Noting that Afghanistan has entered into "a very challenging new chapter of power transition", the UN Subcommittee on...

1 dead, 590 injured in Kyrgyz clashes, six policemen critical

Oct 06, 2020

Bishkek [Kyrgyzstan], October 6 (ANI/Sputnik) - As many as 190 policemen were injured in clashes with protesters in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek, the...

Sri Lankan govt misusing Prevention of Terrorism Act against Tamil, Muslim communities: Rights group

Feb 08, 2022

Brussels [Belgium], February 8 : The Sri Lankan government is using the discredited Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to commit prolonged arbitrary detention and...

CEOs of four tech giants testify before House subcommittee on issue of competition

Jul 30, 2020

Washington D.C. [US], July 30 : The CEOs of four tech giants -- Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google -- appeared before the House Judiciary...

UAE, Japan hold 3rd round of Subcommittee on Political Diplomacy & International Cooperation

Dec 04, 2025

The United Arab Emirates and Japan convened the third round of the Subcommittee on Political Diplomacy and International Cooperation under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership...

Paank denounces torture, unlawful detentions in Balochistan on International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

Jun 27, 2025

The group also condemned the continued detention of Baloch leaders despite expired orders, urging immediate release and accountability.