International

Aurat March crackdown in Pakistan labelled as ‘disgraceful assault’ on democratic freedom

Islamabad, May 8 (IANS) The handling of the Aurat March by Pakistan’s Sindh government this week has been criticised as…

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Spain reports suspected hantavirus case linked to cruise ship outbreak

Madrid, May 8 (IANS) Spanish Secretary of State for Health Javier Padilla said on Friday that the health authorities had…

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Three killed in volcano erruption in Indonesia

Jakarta, May 8 (IANS) Three people were killed after Mount Dukono erupted in Indonesia’s North Maluku province, local police said…

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Afghan migrants face extortion and forced evictions in Pakistan: Report

Kabul, May 8 (IANS) Migrants returning from Pakistan to Afghanistan said that they faced extortion and intimidation from Pakistani police…

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Terror group JNIM’s expansion in Mali sparks bigger fears: Report

Bamako, May 8 (IANS) As terror group Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), closely linked to Al-Qaeda (AQ), rapidly tightens…

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IWT: Pakistan needs to credibly, irrevocably renounce support for cross-border terrorism

Jerusalem, May 8 (IANS) India’s decision to place the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following last year’s April 22…

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South Korea not considering military logistics support pact with Japan: Defence ministry

Seoul, May 8 (IANS) South Korea is not considering signing a bilateral military logistics support agreement with Japan, a South…

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Chad declares state of emergency in Lake Province after deadly Boko Haram attack

N’Djamena, May 8 (IANS) Chad has declared a 20-day state of emergency in the Lake province following terrorist attacks by…

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Disappointed by IOC decision to maintain sanctions on Russian athletes: Kremlin

Moscow, May 8 (IANS) Moscow is disappointed by the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to maintain sanctions against…

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Islamic terrorism unleashed by Pakistan not merely regional issue but global threat: Report

Islamabad, May 8 (IANS) Pakistan’s role in fostering terrorism has, for decades, fuelled instability in the wider South Asian region.…

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