India, UAE begin 1st round of CEPA talks today; aim to sign trade pact by 2022
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have officially launched negotiations for a free trade agreement, the first round of…
Attackers strike Taliban vehicles in eastern Afghanistan, 5 people killed
Attackers struck Taliban vehicles in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, witnesses said, killing at least two fighters and three civilians in…
Taliban’s new UN envoy urges quick world recognition
The Taliban’s newly appointed envoy to the United Nations on Wednesday urged quick world recognition of Afghanistan’s new rulers even…
Neelum Valley in Pak Occupied Kashmir, volatile due to arrest of Human Rights activist Khawaja Waseem Ayub
Seven member committee formed in Neelum Valley to campaign for the release of social media Human Rights activist KhawajaWaseem Ayub…
Pakistan Isolated After Bid To Get Taliban Included In SAARC Meet
Pakistan found itself isolated on the global stage this week after an attempt to generate support for the Taliban –…
China’s Vaccine Diplomacy In Malaysia: Problems And Prospects
Malaysia’s National Immunization Programme (NIP) chose Pfizer, AstraZeneca (AZ), and Sinovac as its vaccine portfolio. At the outset, Beijing assured…
Taliban announce remaining members of all-male govt, say girls to return to school ‘as soon as possible’
The Taliban said on Tuesday Afghan girls will be allowed to return to school “as soon as possible”, after their…
A ‘Proof of Death’ Video From Xinjiang
A campaign by the Chinese government to discredit survivors of detention camps who speak out against the regime has taken…
Resurgence of Pakistani Taliban: Islamabad’s Frankenstein Moment?
The Tehreek-i-Taliban (TTP), also known as the Pakistani Taliban, claimed two suicide attacks in the month with heavy casualties — the…
Tibetans Detained in Kardze Language Rights Arrests Are Denied Proper Food, Medical Care
More than a hundred Tibetans detained by Chinese police in Sichuan’s Kardze prefecture since August have been denied proper food,…