Baloch rebellion poses new challenges to Pakistan
The Pakistani state continues its heavy-handed approach, while the BLA grows increasingly sophisticated. Without addressing the deep-rooted grievances of the Baloch people, Pakistan is unlikely to see lasting peace in its most restive province.
Maldivian Prez Muizzu now says bill unconstitutional after condemning MP who violated whip
The government-controlled Judicial Service Commission (JSC) suspended three Supreme Court judges minutes after the bill was approved.
Border claims by Indian Member of Parliament raise alarm in Myanmar
Indian Foreign Office distances itself from the issue
Bangladesh situation a ‘major area of concern’ for US: Tulsi Gabbard
"The long-time unfortunate persecution, killing, and abuse of religious minorities—Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, Catholics, and others—have been a major area of concern for the US government, President Trump and his administration."
Pakistan slams Modi on his remarks in interview to Lex Fredman
Islamabad, March 17 (Dawn)-Pakistan has denounced and rubbished the “misleading and one-sided” remarks by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding regional peace, according to a statement from the Foreign Office (FO) on Monday. The FO’s response came in reaction to remarks by Modi in a...
Ajit Doval hosts global spy chiefs at top Delhi meet, Five Eyes members join
Five Eyes is an international intelligence alliance comprising the US, UK, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. The alliance originally evolved from a secret World War II partnership between cypher and code breaking teams from Britain and the United States.
US Intelligence Chief ‘Islamic Caliphate’ remark on crisis in Bangladesh
US Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard said the US is deeply concerned about the situation in Bangladesh
Ex-Maldivian Supreme Court Judge Suood writes to UN alleging government interfering in judiciary
Suood, who resigned earlier this month, alleged that President Mohamed Muizzu and Attorney General Ahmed Usham pressured Supreme Court judges to block a case challenging a recently passed constitutional amendment that allows political parties to disqualify sitting MPs
China welcomes Modi’s comments on ‘normalcy’ at border after meeting with Xi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had likened bilateral ties to a “family”, said “no real history of conflict”
Workers oppose move to put Lankan plantations in the informal sector
The CWRFU says that the step would be regressive besides adversely affecting workers’ rights at a time of great economic stress.
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