The Japanese capture of Singapore, the 80th anniversary

The Japanese artillery and air attacks were raining down at will on the city, leading to widespread civilian casualties and suffering. During a staff meeting that began at 9:30 am on 15 February, Percival was forced to confront the inevitable.

S.Korea to take action against Tesla for false advertising

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission had sent a report to the electric vehicle (EV) maker stating that it had exaggerated the mileage of some of its models. It also plans to hold a meeting to decide the level of sanctions against the automaker.

Ten lessons from “Resurrection: Ertugrul” for nation-building

The series demonstrates that political action can be moral. Ertugrul and his companions attempt to harmonize the demands of politics and morality, that is, how to yoke together what is politically necessary and what is morally virtuous in a way that stimulates social dynamism.

IB suspends officials for assault on Iqrar-ul-Hassan

According to details, as told by Iqrar-ul-Hassan himself, the officials detained him and his team for 3 hours. They beat them and tortured them with electric shocks. Iqrar-ul-Hassan also revealed that the officials made their videos while torturing them.

Taiwan worried as Chinese plane flies close to remote island

Taiwan has complained for the last two years of repeated Chinese military activity near it, mostly China's air force flying into Taiwan's air defence zone off its southwestern and southern coasts though relatively far away from Taiwan itself.

European human rights group condemns anti-Muslim attacks in France

According to the organization, Europe should be concerned by the French government's “increasingly divisive discourse and strategies” that are based on far-right ideology and target Muslims and civil society organizations.

Qandeel Baloch’s murderer gets acquitted

Important to note, a model court in Multan had awarded Muhammad Wasim life imprisonment in the murder case in September 2019. However, in recent developments, the mother of the murder victim as well as the killer, filed an affidavit in the court, pardoning Wasim. 

Afghanistan to auction US dollars to strengthen currency

The country’s central bank, Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), said in a statement it would auction about $10 million on Wednesday “to increase the value of Afghan currency.” DAB asked commercial banks and exchange and monetary services companies to participate in the tender.

Girl in hijab will be India’s PM one day: Asaduddin Owaisi

All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi predicts that a hijab-wearing girl will one day become the prime minister of India. Needless to say, Owaisi's comments did not sit well with the Hindu community.

IIOJK: A failure of peacekeepers?

At present, Human rights violations by Indian occupying forces are extremely touching the sky, which is a serious threat to regional peace and stability. In these circumstances, it is very unfortunate that; international human rights organizations and leadership have kept a blind eye to atrocities.

Thousands of schools remain closed over Hijab ban in India

The move came after a state court, which has set a hearing of the matter for Monday, told students not to wear any religious clothing, ranging from saffron shawls to scarves or hijabs, in classrooms until further orders.

Why is Turkish President Erdogan visiting UAE?

President Erdogan's visit to Abu Dhabi comes within framework aiming to ensure prosperous future, says diplomatic adviser to UAE president