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Gang-raped Rakhine woman holds rare legal victory against Myanmar's powerful military

During testimony, the soldiers confessed that they had given 20,000 Myanmar kyats (around US$15) to the victim and warned her not to report it to police.

Dec 18, 2020

Putin finally congratulates President-elect Biden even as Trump refuses to concede

Biden has promised to take a tougher stand on Kremlin and do what Donald Trump refused to do: work with the allies and partners of the United States and hold the Putin regime accountable for its crimes.

Dec 16, 2020

Iranian 'Zombie Angelina Jolie' arrested for blasphemy, sentenced to 10 years in jail

The Iranian 'Zombie Angelina Jolie' Instagram star has been jailed for a decade, her lawyer has said, a year after she was arrested over her social media activities.

Dec 13, 2020

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Mumbai's 26/11 attack mastermind gets Rs 1.5 lakh as monthly expenses; UN approves PAK's request

For someone like Pakistan, it is just using the UN loopholes to maneuver its own cards, allowing Lashkar to draw its own funds from its bank accounts, which are frozen.

Dec 12, 2020

Hindu, Christian women sold by Pakistan as 'forced brides' to China: US official

US diplomat for religious freedom Samuel Brownback described it as one of the reasons for designating Pakistan as a country of particular concern (CPC) under the International Religious Freedom Act

Dec 9, 2020

Is Ali Khamenei dead; rumours are rife amid Iran Supreme Leader's health concerns

As the unconfirmed news of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei transferring power to his son over his declining health broke, rumours about his death are spiralling.

Dec 7, 2020

Iran's Khamenei transfers power to son over health concerns: Report

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have transferred power to his son amid concerns over his declining health, as per reports. Khamenei's deteriorating health has also reportedly seen the supreme leader cancel a scheduled meeting with President Hassan Rouhani.

Dec 7, 2020

Iran's top nuclear scientist killed in deadly shootout: Tehran blames Israel, US, vows revenge

The assassination would further deteriorate relations between Iran and US-backed Israel threatening peace in the West Asian region.

Nov 28, 2020

Who's who in Joe Biden's cabinet: US President-elect announces nominations [details]

The US President-elect Joe Biden has announced his nominations for homeland security, secretary of state and director of national intelligence.

Nov 24, 2020

Netanyahu in Saudi Arabia; time for new strategic promises, prioritise America's vested interests in Middle East

Taking Saudi on its side marks a serious diplomatic win for Israel. Both want to see the United States use its military might to defeat, not just contain, the threat from Iran and actively push to counter Iran's growing geopolitical expansion across the region.

Nov 23, 2020

Pakistan funds terrorism, its Army breeds Taliban [proof here]

A new video has been leaked that shows Pakistan Army and Taliban terrorists working together in Afghanistan, just days after PAK HC handed a 10-year sentence to Hafiz Saeed in an effort to show it condemns terrorism.

Nov 22, 2020

As US Army exits, PAK PM lands in Afghanistan; expect dirty games, say experts

Not only have the terrorist groups, including Al Qaeda, Taliban, Haqqani Network and many others established their primary bases in Pakistan but they also receive active or passive assistance from the agencies entrenched within the security establishment of Pakistan, especially the Inter-Service Intelligence.

Nov 19, 2020

Visa granted to spouses of H-IB Visa holders

UAE suspends visit visas for people from Pakistan, 11 other countries | Details inside

The United Arab Emirates temporarily suspended the issuance of new visas to visitors from Pakistan and 11 other countries until further notice reportedly due to the second wave of COVID. However, the suspension would not apply on already issued visas.

Nov 19, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters during a news conference inside the James S. Brady Briefing Room at the White House September 27, 2020 in Washington, U.S. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

Trump asked for options for attacking Iran last week, but held off: source

President Donald Trump, with two months left in office, last week asked for options on attacking Iran's main nuclear site, but ultimately decided against taking the dramatic step, a US official said.

Nov 17, 2020

Syria's Foreign Minister Walid Muallem Dies Aged 79

Who was Walid Muallem, Syrian Foreign Minister and top diplomat who died at 79

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem, who served as the Arab Republic's top diplomat for the last 15 years, has passed away at the age of 79.

Nov 16, 2020

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