India’s women wrestlers push for reforms after sexual harassment case
A trial court admitted this month a case of sexual harassment and intimidation against the chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, an influential lawmaker of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party.
CIA sees Ukraine crisis as unique ‘opportunity’
The US spy chief has touted his agency’s efforts to undermine the Russian leadership
Raising the Quran in response to Sweden incident – Iraqi footballers’ powerful protest
The act was a direct response to a disturbing incident of an Iraqi man in Sweden desecrating and burning a copy of the Quran outside the largest mosque in the capital Stockholm on the first day of Eid Al-Adha.
Iran scolds France over violent unrest
Tehran has also issued a travel advisory, warning its citizens against “unnecessary trips” to France in light of the ongoing rioting
Saudi summons Swedish ambassador over Quran burning
Sweden's government condemned Momika's actions on Sunday, calling them "Islamophobic".
Punjab CM rejects rumors of shutting down Sehat Card programme
The Punjab interim government's statement comes amid reports of the suspension of heart ailment treatment on the health card at private hospitals.
Japan detects Russian warships near Taiwan, Okinawa islands
The vessels sailed back and forth through the waters between Yonaguni and Taiwan, moved eastward and were last spotted on Friday in the waters between Miyako and Okinawa islands.
UN Alliance of Civilizations slams horrific Quran burning incident in Sweden
In a statement, Moratinos, the UNAOC’s High Representative, said that “such a ‘vile act’ is disrespectful to Muslims.”
France deploys 45000 police, armored vehicles to quell unrest
More than 200 police officers have been injured since the unrest erupted, and hundreds of rioters and have been arrested. Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan called on the French government to immediately send additional troops.
CIA chief made secret trip to Ukraine to discuss battle plans, confirms US official
During the visit, Ukrainian officials shared plans to claw back Russian-occupied territory and begin ceasefire negotiations by the end of the year.
Tragic bus fire in India kills 25
The bus was travelling to the city of Pune when it hit a pole and overturned after midnight, causing its diesel tank to catch fire. The injured, including the bus driver, have been admitted to a hospital near the site of the crash in Maharashtra state.
US State Department report criticizes Biden, Trump for Afghanistan troop withdrawal
Adverse findings in the report also reflected badly on Secretary of State Antony Blinken, without naming him. They included the department's failure to expand its crisis-management task force as the Taliban advanced on Kabul in August 2021.