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Human rights day protest highlights Pakistan's worsening record on enforced disappearances and minority repression

London, Dec. 11 -- On International Human Rights Day, the Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) staged a major protest outside 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the British Prime Minister, to ... Read More


UN Rebuilding Herat School for 400 Students Destroyed in Earthquake

Afghanistan, Dec. 11 -- The UN is rebuilding a school in Herat, providing education for 400 students whose school was destroyed in an earthquake, supporting community recovery. The United Nations Hum... Read More


US proposes mandatory social media checks for travellers from 42 countries-will it affect the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- Travellers to the US from 42 countries may soon be subject to mandatory checks of their social media history, as per a proposal filed by the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP... Read More


Trump's Security Strategy Advances AI and Quantum, with Crypto Off the Page

New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- When the Trump administration released its 2025 National Security Strategy last Friday, the crypto community quickly noticed that crypto and blockchain were nowhere in the docume... Read More


Invest UP strengthens strategic engagements in Japan, positions UP as Global Investment Hub

Lucknow, Dec. 11 -- In a major step toward expanding international partnerships, an advance delegation from Invest UP, led by Additional Chief Executive Officer Shashank Chaudhary, held high-level mee... Read More


India calls for "pragmatic engagement" with Taliban at UNSC meeting on Afghanistan

New York, Dec. 11 -- India has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to adopt a practical and balanced approach while dealing with the Taliban, saying engagement must focus on encouraging p... Read More


1.7 Million Children at Risk of Death in Afghanistan: Tom Fletcher

Afghanistan, Dec. 11 -- UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warns that 1.7 million children in Afghanistan face deadly malnutrition amid severe winter conditions, funding shortfalls, and stalled aid de... Read More


Palo Alto Networks Honours India & SAARC's Cybersecurity Champions at 2025 Partner Summit

India, Dec. 11 -- Annual awards celebrate partners driving secure digital transformation amid AI-driven threats and cloud adoption. At the India & SAARC Partner Summit FY26 in Bengaluru, Palo Alto Ne... Read More


Indonesia sets sights on UNHRC presidency: Human Rights Minister

Jakarta, Dec. 11 -- Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai reiterated Indonesia's determination to take the helm of the United Nations' Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on the 77th Human Rights Day. "Today... Read More


Bangladesh to hold national election on Feb 12, first since Sheikh Hasina's ouster

Dhaka, Dec. 11 -- Bangladesh is set to hold its national election on February 12, 2026, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape. This will be the first national election sinc... Read More