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Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif proposes talks to end POK protests
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has proposed dialogue to address the grievances in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK).
Global watchdogs raise concerns over violence in PoK
International human rights and press freedom organizations have raised concerns over the ongoing violence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Pakistan blocks foreign news websites amid PoJK unrest coverage: Report
Pakistan has reportedly restricted access to several news websites, both local and international, in the wake of media coverage of unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
Israel deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza: UN inquiry
An independent United Nations inquiry has accused Israel of continuing to commit genocide by deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza.
Iran rejects temporary ceasefire proposal, compiles own set of demands
Iran has rejected a proposal for a temporary ceasefire in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Why UAE arrested flight attendant for sharing drone strike photo
A 25-year-old British flight attendant was arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after he shared a photo of a drone strike near Dubai International Airport on WhatsApp.
'Blowing up everything': Trump to Iran if it misses deadline
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to blow up the entire Iran unless a peace deal is reached with Washington before his new Tuesday deadline.
Iran publicly hangs 19-year-old champion wrestler, 2 others
Iran has executed a 19-year-old champion wrestler, Saleh Mohammadi, and two other protesters in public hangings in Qom.
Why Russia is restricting access to Telegram?
The Russian government has started restricting access to Telegram, one of its most popular social media platforms.
US, UK withdraw personnel from Qatar amid Iran tensions
The United States and the United Kingdom are withdrawing some of their military personnel from the Al-Udeid airbase in Qatar, the largest American military facility in the Middle East that houses around 10,000 troops.
Family of to-be-executed Iranian given just 10mins to say goodbye
Erfan Soltani, a 26-year-old Iranian protester, is scheduled to be executed on Wednesday for his participation in anti-government protests.
US shuts portal for reporting human rights abuses by military
The United States State Department has shut down the Human Rights Reporting Gateway (HRG), an online platform for reporting alleged human rights abuses by foreign military units armed with American weapons.
Myanmar junta paragliders bomb peaceful candlelight vigil, killing 32
Around 32 people were killed and over 50 were injured on Monday night when junta paragliders bombed a peaceful candlelight vigil in Chaung-U Township in the Sagaing Region, Myanmar.
UN experts shocked at 'industrial-scale' executions in Iran
United Nations human rights experts have expressed shock at the "dramatic escalation" of executions in Iran, with over 1,000 people killed in the first nine months of 2025.
Pakistan tapping phones, using firewalls to spy on citizens: Amnesty
Pakistan is spying on its citizens using a phone-tapping system and a Chinese-built internet firewall, according to a report by Amnesty International.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong faces new national security charges
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has been slapped with fresh national security charges.
Indonesia: TikToker gets prison sentence for joking about Jesus's hair
An Indonesian TikToker named Ratu Thalisa has received a sentence of two years and 10 months in prison for her controversial remark on Jesus.
NYT opposes calling Gaza bombing 'genocide'; peace group drops ad
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), a Quaker peace organization, has canceled its planned advertisement in The New York Times.
US, UK, EU condemn Pakistan military courts sentencing civilians
The United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), and European Union (EU) have condemned Pakistan's military courts for sentencing 25 civilians.
Serbian authorities are using spyware to monitor journalists, activists: Report
Serbian police and intelligence services are reportedly using advanced mobile forensics products and spyware to illegally monitor journalists and activists.
Iranian women may face death for defying new morality laws
Women in Iran risk the death penalty or up to 15 years in prison under new morality laws, which will come into effect this week.
Why Syria's prisons were also known as 'human slaughterhouses'
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime has exposed the horrific conditions of Syria's infamous prison system.
What went on inside Syria's Saydnaya prison, dubbed 'human slaughterhouse'
Syrian rebel fighters belonging to the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an Islamist militant group, released hundreds of prisoners on Sunday from the Saydnaya military prison as they marched toward Damascus.
Israel Defense Forces's Spotify Wrapped meme sparks outrage
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has ignited a controversy with a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), imitating Spotify's annual "Wrapped" feature.
Why nearly 500 journalists are on strike at 'The Guardian'
Around 500 journalists from The Guardian and its sister publication, The Observer, have gone on strike.
Israel's war in Gaza amounts to genocide, says Amnesty International
Amnesty International has alleged that it has gathered "sufficient evidence to believe" that Israel's conduct during the conflict in Gaza constitutes genocide against the Palestinian people.
What's Iran 'treatment clinic' for women who defy hijab laws
Iran has announced plans to set up a "hijab removal treatment clinic" for women who violate the country's mandatory hijab laws.
South Korea Supreme Court upholds same-sex spousal benefits
In a historic verdict, South Korea's Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples are entitled to spousal benefits under the national health insurance program.
ISIS leader al-Baghdadi's widow given death sentence by Iraqi court
An Iraqi court has sentenced Asma Mohammed, widow of the late Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, to death.
Rights organization accuses Israel of using white phosphorus in Lebanon
Human Rights Watch (HRW), an international human rights organization, has accused Israel of deploying white phosphorus incendiary shells on residential buildings in southern Lebanon.
Hong Kong court convicts 14 democracy activists for subversion
A Hong Kong court has found 14 of 16 activists and politicians guilty of subversion in the largest trial under the Beijing-imposed national security law (NSL).
Chinese journalist imprisoned for Covid reporting to be released
Zhang Zhan, a former lawyer and independent journalist from China, is expected to be released on Monday after serving a four-year prison sentence.
Explained: Enforceability of UN Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolution
After over five months of the Israel-Hamas war, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday demanded for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus gets jail in Bangladesh: Here's why
A court in Bangladesh has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Grameen Bank founder Muhammad Yunus to six months in jail.
27 passengers on France-grounded plane seek asylum: What it means
A Romanian charter plane heading for Nicaragua with 303 passengers—mostly Indians—remained grounded in France for four days over suspected human trafficking.
Pakistan: 2.5 lakh Afghans flee amid crackdown on 'illegal migrants'
More than 2.5 lakh Afghan nationals were reportedly forced to leave Pakistan over the past few weeks after the government intensified its crackdown on foreign nationals, including migrants allegedly lacking proper documentation.
Singapore to execute first woman in 20 years
Singapore is reportedly set to execute a woman on Friday for drug trafficking, the first female execution in nearly 20 years.
Iran executes 3 anti-government protesters despite international outrage
Iran has executed three men in connection with the anti-government protests that erupted in the country last year, reported Reuters.
UK announces 'illegal migration bill'; PM Rishi Sunak warns migrants
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday announced bringing a strict and controversial law the "Illegal Migration Bill" against illegal migrants coming from different countries. It will likely block them from seeking asylum or citizenship.
Iran: Well-known actor Taraneh Alidoosti arrested after criticizing capital punishments
In a fresh crackdown on anti-government protesters, Iran arrested well-known actress Taraneh Alidoosti on Saturday for allegedly criticizing the death penalty against protesters who participated in a nationwide protest against Mahsa Amini's death, AFP reported.