Pakistani soldier killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in gun attack?

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan), December 7th, 2008 (ANI). A Pakistani Soldier and his son were shot to death in the Bannu area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during a gun attack. Dawn reported the incident, citing the police. Rehman Zman, 45, was shot and killed by assailants with his 18-year old son. Dawn spoke with locals who claimed that the attackers had hung … Read more

Sexual abuse continues to be a longstanding problem in Pakistan?

Islamabad [ Pakistan], Dec. 8 (ANI). The violence against women in Pakistan including the recent sexual harassment at the Pakistani Embassy, Mexico is a result government failure to act, Massimo Introvigne writes on Bitter Winter. Pakistan does not highlight sexual abuse as much as it should. The magazine that covers human rights issues is more interested in gossipy stories than focusing … Read more

NGO trying to change global perception around J&K?

Washington, USA, December 8, 2008 (ANI): The latest example of global media coverage about Kashmir shows how, without accurate information, it spreads misinformation, inaccurate, and biased reports. However, Victoria Jones, a Diplomatic Courier writer, has written that there is an NGO which can help to change the reputation of the region through correct facts. According to the … Read more

Chinese hackers stole millions worth of Covid relief money in US?

Washington, USA, December 8, 2008 (ANI): At least USD 20,000,000 in US Covid relief benefits was stolen by hackers from China, including unemployment Insurance funds, and Small Business Administration loans. NBC News reported the theft, citing the Secret Service of the country. Hackers are linked to the Chinese government and come from a Chengdu-based organization called APT41. According to … Read more

Iran conducts first known execution over nationwide protests sparked by Amini’s death?

Tehran, Iran, December 8, 2008 (ANI): Iran executed a man who injured a paramilitary officer as a result of mass protests continuing in Iran’s aftermath of Mahsa Amin’s death. CNN reported that the execution was carried out by the Iranian state media. According to Iranian media, it is the first execution in connection to protests. Many Iranians … Read more

Islamabad mall sealed following brawl between Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif?

Islamabad (Pakistan), December 8 (ANI). Pakistani authorities in Islamabad sealed Jinnah Avenue (and the Centaurus Mall) following the verbal altercation that took place between Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif with Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leader Sardar Tanveer Ilyas. Sharif was seen gesturing at Ilyas, asking him to return to his seat. Witnesses claim that Sharif, having finished his speech, … Read more

Sri Lanka shuts schools as Cyclone Mandous raises pollution?

Colombo [ Sri Lanka], December 9, (ANI), Sri Lanka Schools closed due to high levels of air pollution as Cyclone Mandous passed close by the coast, raising strong winds & rain. Al Jazeera reports that the sky became blue in Sri Lanka’s Capital Colombo and other cities due to sporadic rain. Children and seniors were advised by health officials to stay indoors. … Read more

Nepal SC annuls Parliament Secretariat’s letter calling Chief Justice?

Beijing (China), December 10, 2010 (ANI): Xi Jinping, who has seized power in the 20th National Congress of Chinese Communist Party for the third time, “ensured total control” and loyalty to the army, The Hong Kong Post reported. Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, has directed that the army prepare to concentrate their energy on efficiency in … Read more

Xi Jinping ensures “complete control” of Chinese military after securing third term in power?

Beijing (China), December 10, 2010 (ANI): Xi Jinping, who has seized power in the 20th National Congress of Chinese Communist Party for the third time, “ensured total control” and loyalty to the army, The Hong Kong Post reported. Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, has directed that the army prepare to concentrate their energy on efficiency in … Read more

Chances high for Putin’s participation in 2023 G20 Summit in India?

Moscow (Russia), December 10, (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely participate in the G20 Summit at New Delhi in September 2023. This is according to Russia’s G20 (Sherpa Svetlana Lukash. “I hope that [Russia’s President] will attend the G20 Summit. This is his decision. Now that the next summit is one-year away, I can’t answer such a question. Lukash stated that … Read more