US invasion of Afghanistan led to tragedy, says Putin By: Web Desk on October 14, 2021On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin maintained that the United States’ invasion of Afghanistan led to tragedy and in return, it destroyed the culture of Afghanistan. “Freedom and democracy, they cannot be disconnected from the culture and traditions of a certain people,” the Russian head of state told an energy forum in Moscow. “The United […]
Yemen’s water crisis aggravating By: Web Desk on October 14, 2021Amidst the ongoing Saudi war and siege, Yemen’s water crisis is aggravating. Meanwhile, Yemen’s Ministry of Water and Environment has called out a workshop with the participation of international organizations to talk about managing water sources and the worsening water situation in the country. On the other hand, UNICEF representative to Yemen Philippe Duamelle maintained […]
Pakistan calls for holding India accountable for ‘gross’ rights abuses in Kashmir By: APP on October 14, 2021UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has urged the UN human rights chief to hold India accountable for its “systematic” violations in occupied Jammu and Kashmir, saying failure to do so would further erode the credibility of her office. During an interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, Ambassador Amir Khan, Pakistan’s deputy […]
Kuwait army allows women to join military in combat roles By: Web Desk on October 13, 2021KUWAIT CITY: On Tuesday, the Kuwaiti army has maintained that women will be given an opportunity to become part of the military in combat roles for the first time after years of having been confined only to civilian roles in the army. Hamad Jaber al-Ali al-Sabah, the Defence Minister, announced that the door had been […]
Taliban warn US, EU of refugees By: AFP/Web Desk on October 13, 2021Afghanistan’s new Taliban government has warned US and European envoys that continued attempts to pressure them through sanctions will undermine security. It could also trigger a wave of economic refugees. Acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi told Western diplomats at talks in Doha that “weakening the Afghan government is not in the interest of anyone […]
Two US Postal Service employees murdered at US post office By: Web Desk on October 13, 2021On Tuesday, two US Postal Service employees were gunned down at a Tennessee post office, authorities maintained. The suspected shooter opened fire at the East Lamar Carrier Annex in Memphis and then shoot himself as well. “There is no ongoing threat and investigation has been launched,” US Postal Inspector Susan Link said. “The FBI is working […]
‘Global Hindutva’ threatens peace, democracy and statebuilding: Munir Akram By: APP on October 13, 2021UNITED NATIONS: A top Pakistani diplomat has urged the international community to recognise the threat ‘Global Hindutva’ poses to the ideals of democracy, peace, diversity and state-building, warning that the radical doctrine seeks to destabilise neighbouring countries. “The rise to power of right-wing and neo-fascist groups through electoral processes in certain countries is a disturbing […]
US officials discuss security, human rights with Taliban in Qatar By: Web Desk on October 11, 2021WASHINGTON: On Sunday, the State Department said that the US officials have met with senior Taliban representatives in Qatar to talk about security and human rights in Afghanistan. According to the State Department spokesman Ned Price, the talks “focused on security and terrorism concerns and safe passage for US citizens, other foreign nationals and our […]
Queen Elizabeth finds solace in religion amidst conflicts in her family By: Web Desk on October 11, 2021In the recent past, Queen Elizabeth II has undergone some disturbance as major shifts and drama happening in her family. According to one royal expert, Her Majesty has used her religious faith to stay calm amidst the commotion. While speaking to Fox News, Matthew Dennison said: “She has a strong religious faith. One of the […]
Ghani left Afghanistan with bags containing billions of dollars, says his guard By: Web Desk on October 11, 2021KABUL: On Monday, President Ashraf Ghani’s bodyguard Brigadier General Piraz Ata Sharifi stated that Ghani left the country with bags containing billions of dollars few days before the Taliban seized Kabul. In his staggering revelation, the guard maintained, “I have a [CCTV] recording [from the palace] which shows that an individual at the Afghan Bank […]