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A general view of signs along a highway leading to Gwadar, Balochistan (File Photo/Reuters)

Education, livelihoods, and press freedom hit as Balochistan internet ban continues

Aug 09, 2025

Internet in Balochistan has been suspended until August 31 to curb armed groups' communication, disrupting education, businesses, and media. The move faces criticism from students, entrepreneurs, journalists, and human rights groups, who call it a violation of civil liberties and harmful to the region's economy and access to information.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (Photo/Reuters)

Brazilian President Lula signs bill easing environmental licensing, vetoes key provisions to protect Amazon

Aug 09, 2025

Brazil's President Lula signed a law easing environmental permits but vetoed key parts to protect strict licensing rules. The move balances development and environmental protection, keeping Brazil's deforestation and emission reduction goals on track, amid pressure from activists and political challenges.
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Pakistan: Sindh High Court extends suspension of K-Electric CEO's removal over harassment case

Aug 09, 2025
Afghan women wait to receive food packages distributed by a Saudi Arabian humanitarian aid group at a Kabul distribution center (File Photo/Reuters)

Germany sees sharp rise in Afghan women asylum seekers amid Taliban repression

Aug 09, 2025

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Nepal observes Janai Purnima with devotees performing ritualistic baths and changing sacred threads worn across the body and wrist, marking the traditional Hindu festival of protection and purification (Photo/ANI)

Nepal observes Janai Purnima with ritualistic bathe and changing the sacred threads worn across body and wrist

Aug 09, 2025

Nepal is celebrating Janai Purnima, a festival where Hindu devotees perform ritual baths and tie sacred threads--"Janai" across...
French President Emmanuel Macron (File Photo/Reuters)

French police launch probe after Israeli rabbi threatens Macron

Aug 09, 2025

Paris prosecutor opened an investigation into threats made by Israeli rabbi David Daniel Cohen against French President Macron....
California Governor Gavin Newsom (Photo/X@GavinNewsom)

"We're calling for a special election," says California governor Newsom on November redistricting plan

Aug 09, 2025

California plans a special November election for a ballot measure allowing Democrats to pass a new House map...
Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev (Photo/ANI)

"Very crucial time in world affairs": Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Modi-Putin conversation

Aug 09, 2025
Mourners gather before funeral of Zambia's ex-President Edgar Lungu in Hillbrow after his death in South Africa (Photo/Reuters)

South African court orders former Zambian president Edgar Lungu's burial in Zambia despite family's objection

Aug 09, 2025
UN agencies call for urgent aid and protection for vulnerable Afghan women and girls returning from Iran and Pakistan (Photo/Reuters)

UN Women warns of urgent aid for Afghan women, girls returning from Iran and Pakistan

Aug 09, 2025
PTI leaders Shibli Faraz, Omar Ayub (Image Credit: X/@shiblifaraz)

PTI leaders Omar Ayub Khan, Shibli Faraz disqualified over May 9 riots verdicts

Aug 09, 2025
US Senator Lindsey Graham (Photo/Reuters)

"Hope India will use influence to end war," US Senator Lindsey Graham urges India to help end Ukraine conflict

Aug 09, 2025
US President Donald Trump (Image: The White House/ YouTube)

Trump again touts global peace efforts during Armenia-Azerbaijan accord signing

Aug 09, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (File Photo/Reuters)

Netanyahu to Merz: Germany rewards Hamas terrorism

Aug 09, 2025
A Palestinian carries a bag with aid supplies that entered Gaza through Israel (Image/Reuters)

UN Chief calls Israel's move to take control of Gaza "dangerous escalation"

Aug 09, 2025
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PTI leader Omar Ayub removed as Opposition Leader in Pak's National Assembly

Aug 09, 2025
A 2017 file photo of Vladimir Putin with Donald Trump at the G20 summit in Hamburg. (File Photo/Reuters)

Trump to Meet Putin in Alaska on August 15, says Russia-Ukraine peace deal "very close'

Aug 09, 2025
US President with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at White House (Photo/The White House/Youtube)

US brokers peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, both leaders to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Aug 08, 2025
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UAE condemns in strongest terms Israeli government's decision to occupy Gaza Strip

Aug 08, 2025