Pakistan concerned over BJP leadership’s involvement in Gujrat riots

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP):Pakistan on Sunday expressed grave concern over the confirmation of BJP leadership’s direct involvement in anti-Muslim violence during the horrific Gujarat riots of 2002 that led to the killing of over two thousand Muslims. Pakistan also urged India to immediately constitute an […]

Army foils coup bid in Sao Tome: Prime Minister

Libreville, Nov 26 (AFP/APP):The military has foiled a coup attempt in Sao Tome and Principe, the prime minister of the island nation off the western coast of Africa said in a video message confirmed by AFP on Friday. Four men, including the former president of […]

Peru’s embattled president names fifth PM in 16 months

Lima, Nov 26 (AFP/APP):Peruvian President Pedro Castillo on Friday appointed the culture minister as the country’s prime minister after her predecessor resigned over a row with parliament. Betssy Chavez, a 33-year-old lawyer who also did a stint as labor minister, was sworn in as the […]

Time to put end on violence against women: United Nations Population Fund

ISLAMABAD, Nov 25 (APP):UNFPA on international day violence against women vowed to eliminate that was most prevalent human rights violation across the globe and a life-threatening health and protection issue. 32 per cent of women have experienced violence in Pakistan. Half of these women never […]

Rebels fight on in eastern DR Congo despite truce

Goma, DR Congo, Nov 25 (AFP/APP):M23 rebels were still fighting and advancing on one front of their offensive in east of the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday as a ceasefire came into force, civilian and military sources said. Clashes continued after the 1700 GMT […]

Weapons industry booms as Eastern arms Ukraine

PRAGUE/WARSAW – November 24 (ONLINE) Eastern Europe’s arms industry is churning out guns, artillery shells and other military supplies at a pace not seen since the Cold War as governments in the region lead efforts to aid Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Allies have […]

Russia passes law prohibiting LGBT propaganda

MOSCOW – November 24 (ONLINE) The Russian State Duma, a term used for the lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia, on Thursday approved the third reading of a bill prohibiting propaganda that promotes non-traditional sexual relations, pedophilia and information capable of causing someone […]

Two dead as Saudi storm closes schools, cuts main road to Mecca

Riyadh, Nov 24 (AFP/APP):At least two people died on Thursday as heavy rains hit western Saudi Arabia, including the coastal city of Jeddah, delaying flights and forcing schools to close, officials said. “Two deaths have been recorded so far, and we call on everyone not […]