Gaza hostilities continue despite Israeli armed forces announcement, UNRWA chief says

[ad_1] Israeli soldiers stand on a tank near the border with the Gaza Strip. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Hostilities continue in Rafah and southern Gaza despite the Israeli military’s announcement on Sunday of tactical pauses in operations to allow humanitarian aid to enter, UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini told reporters in Oslo on June 17. … Read more

China blames Philippines for ship collision in South China Sea. Manila calls the report deceptive

[ad_1] The Philippine government accused Chinese ships of ramming and damaging their boats in the South China Sea during a confrontation in waters off the Second Thomas Shoal, home to a garrison of Filipino troops. | Photo Credit: AFP A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the disputed Spratly Islands in the … Read more

Death of Indians in Russia-Ukraine war Status and accountability of mercenaries in international law

[ad_1] The story so far: On June 11, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) acknowledged the tragic loss of two Indian nationals who were recruited by the Russian Army amidst the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The MEA in a press statement said that the Indian Embassy in Moscow has strongly raised this issue … Read more

Reclusive Taliban leader warns Afghans against earning money or gaining ‘worldly honor’

[ad_1] Leader of the Afghanistan Taliban Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada. | Photo Credit: AP The Taliban’s reclusive supreme leader on June 17 warned Afghans against earning money or gaining worldly honour at a time when the country is in the grip of humanitarian crises and isolated on the global stage. Hibatullah Akhundzada gave his warning in … Read more

In appeal to U.K. Muslim voters, Tory candidate cites government’s actions in Kashmir

[ad_1] As the U.K.’s July 4 general election approaches, a Conservative politician has appealed to Asian voters along religious lines, hoping to appeal to sentiments around contentious issues in India. A letter posted on social media site X, purportedly written by Marco Longhi, the former MP for North Dudley, in the West Midlands region, and … Read more

Israeli anti-government protesters rally in Jerusalem

[ad_1] Members of Israeli security forces stand guard next to protesters during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, near the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem on June 17, 2024 | Photo Credit: Reuters Anti-government protesters converged on Jerusalem on June 17, calling for new elections in an effort to replace Prime … Read more

Reclusive Taliban leader warns Afghans against earning money or gaining ‘worldly honor’

[ad_1] Leader of the Afghanistan Taliban Mawlawi Hibatullah Akhundzada. | Photo Credit: AP The Taliban’s reclusive supreme leader on June 17 warned Afghans against earning money or gaining worldly honour at a time when the country is in the grip of humanitarian crises and isolated on the global stage. Hibatullah Akhundzada gave his warning in … Read more

Indian diaspora makes it big in South African Parliament and provincial legislatures

[ad_1] Anilkumar Kesava Pillai | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mergan Chetty | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Marlaine Nair | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Riona Gokool | Photo Credit: Special arrangement A few candidates of Indian descent belonging to various political parties have made it big in the recently held elections of South Africa and posted … Read more