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UNSC calls for Aung San Suu Kyi’s release in first-ever Myanmar resolution
New York: The United Nations Security Council resolution on Wednesday (local time) urged Myanmar’s Junta to “immediately release all arbitrarily detained prisoners”, including Aung San Suu Kyi and ex-president Win Myint.
Under the Indian…
Nepal Supreme Court frees serial killer Charles Sobhraj
Kathmandu: Nepal’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, who is serving a 19-year jail term in the country since 2003 on murder charges, on health grounds.
A joint bench of justices…
Pakistan PM Sharif Vows To ‘Crush The Nefarious Designs’ Of Terrorists
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday vowed to "crush the nefarious designs" of terrorists who intended to spread chaos in Pakistan and asserted that the State would not bow down to any militant group, amid a resurgence in…
Chinese Experts Warn Of New COVID Wave Amid Surge In Cases
Beijing: Chinese health experts have warned that a new wave of coronavirus infections that have hit China may result in new variants, prompting authorities to set up a nationwide network of hospitals to monitor mutations of the deadly…
US warns Taliban over decision to ban women from universities
Washington: The United States has strongly reacted to the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan’s latest move banning university education for Afghan women, saying “this decision will have significant consequences for the Taliban and will…
Zelensky To Meet Joe Biden, Address Congress In Washington In A First Trip Abroad Since Ukraine War
Washington: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky was expected to visit Washington on Wednesday for a possible meeting with Joe Biden and an address to Congress — his first trip abroad since Russia invaded in February.
Zelensky will…
Topless World Cup fans not arrested in Qatar; return home safely
Qatar: Two women celebrated Argentina’s World Cup victory in Qatar by going topless — and emerged without consequence.
Argentina pulled off a frenetic victory over France in the World Cup final in Doha on Sunday, winning in penalty kicks…
Malaysia Landslide: Death Toll Rises To 25, Eight Still Missing
Kuala Lumpur: The death toll from a landslide at an unauthorised campsite in Malaysia rose to 25 after the remains of a young girl were recovered on Tuesday night.
According to reports, eight people are still missing in the incident.…
Imran Khan Gets Into “Sex Call” Row; Party Says Viral Audio Clips “Fake”
Islamabad: Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has landed in another controversy after an audio clip, purportedly involving him engaged in phone sex with a woman, went viral.
The two-part audio clip was shared by Pakistani…
College Education Banned For Women In Afghanistan
Kabul: The Taliban rulers has suspended university education for all female students in Afghanistan.
The Taliban government issued a statement suspending all women from attending university, the highest level of education most Afghan…