Pakistan raises issue of Kashmiri women in IIOJK at UN
Pakistan's remarks on Kashmir evoked a protest from an Indian delegate, Sneha Dubey, who harped on the same old tune that the disputed Kashmir region is an integral part of India.
Pakistan’s Imam-ul-Haq wins praise
Imam's exploits in the drawn Rawalpindi Test have now given him recognition in his own right. He became the 10th Pakistan batsman to score a century in each innings of a Test, and only the fourth against Australia, behind former captains Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq and Azhar Ali.
South Korea seizes unarmed North Korean boat
The incident comes as South Koreans vote Wednesday in a presidential election, as tensions mount in the region with the North, which has embarked on a record-breaking blitz of weapons tests this year.
Lithuania stops vaccine donation to Bangladesh for “supporting” Russia
With the world taking sides in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, vaccine access is being used to retaliate against countries that aren’t expressing full opposition to Russia’s actions. Bangladesh abstained in the UN General Assembly’s vote condemning the invasion.
Major American companies suspend operations in Russia
Several of these companies, symbols of American cultural influence in the world, have been the subject of boycott calls on social media as investors have also begun to ask questions about their presence.
Israel & Turkey looking to renew friendship
Israel was a long-time regional ally of Turkey, before a 2010 commando raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla left 10 Turkish activists dead. Here are the key ups and downs, as Israeli President Isaac Herzog visits Turkey this week.
UN human rights chief urges India to end bullying of Muslims, Christians
The UN human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet urged India’s leaders to publicly condemn any form of hate speech and incitement to religious hatred, regardless of religious or ethnic origin.
Pentagon rejects Poland’s offer to transfer MiG-29 jets for Ukraine
Spokesman John Kirby said the US will continue to consult with its allies and partners about the nation's continued security assistance to Ukraine, adding "Poland’s proposal shows just some of the complexities this issue presents.”
Iran puts second military satellite into orbit
Iran's second military satellite -- named Nour-2 -- has been launched into space by the Qassed rocket of the aerospace wing of the Revolutionary Guards and successfully placed in orbit 500 kilometers (310 miles) above the Earth,"
National gender policy framework 2022 launched to encourage ‘women empowerment’
On the occasion of International Women's Day, Pakistan’s Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiative on Tuesday launched the National Gender Policy Framework that seeks to empower Pakistan women through a "structured framework".
Pakistan and US all set to relaunch TIFA
Pakistan and the United States have decided to relaunch the process of Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA), Assistant US Trade Representative Christopher Wilson said on Monday.
Russia snubs UN court hearing in case brought by Ukraine
Ukraine sought an emergency order from the United Nations' highest court on Monday to halt hostilities on its territory, arguing that Russia - which boycotted the hearing - had falsely applied genocide law to justify its invasion.