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‘We’re not Pakistani’: Baloch leader declares independence, has this request from Indians

Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch on Wednesday claimed that Balochistan was never a part of Pakistan citing decades of “air bombings, enforced disappearances and genocide” by the government. He requested the Indian media to “not to refer to Balochs as ‘Pakistan’s Own People’”.Recounting an interview when Mir was asked about Balochistan’s independence, he said, “We […]

Who is Grigory Melkonyants? Russian election watchdog leader sentenced to five years in prison | World News

Who is Grigory Melkonyants? Russian election watchdog leader sentenced to five years in prison (Photo: AP) A Moscow court on Wednesday sentenced Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of the independent election monitoring group Golos, to five years in prison on charges of organizing the activities of an “undesirable” organization, a charge widely condemned by human rights advocates […]

Donald Trump to meet Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia: White House

US President Donald Trump is set to meet Syria’s newly appointed leader, Ahmedal-Sharaa, during his visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, according to White House officials. The meeting is a major development that comes after Sharaa’s rebel group overthrew Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December, reports Bloomberg. The meeting with Trump is seen as a crucial […]

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says he will be waiting for Russian leader Putin in Ankara on Thursday for talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (File Photo AP) KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that he will be waiting for Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Turkish capital this week to conduct face-to-face talks about the more than three-year war. Putin hasn’t yet said whether he will be at the talks, which US President Donald […]

Who is Sussan Ley? Australia’s first female opposition leader

Sussan Ley has been nominated as the leader of opposition (Image: X/@sussanley) The conservative alliance of the opposition Liberal party nominated Sussan Ley as its leader on Tuesday, becoming Australia’s first female opposition leader and the first woman to lead the Liberal party in its 80-year history. The 63-year-old is set to replace former leader […]

Pakistani Grooming Gangs: Why UK Leader of House Lucy Powell is under-fire for ‘dog whistle comment’ | World News

Lucy Powell, the UK’s Leader of the House of Commons, is facing intense backlash after comments she made during a BBC Radio 4 debate appeared to belittle concerns over grooming gangs—an issue that has long scarred British politics and policing.Speaking on the BBC’s Any Questions? programme, Powell reacted to political commentator Tim Montgomerie’s mention of […]

GOP leader objects to halal restaurant, says it’s like ‘Muslim conquest of Jerusalem in 7th century’

Mike Collins says Halal restaurant is like Muslim invasion of Jerusalem in the 7th century. Georgia Republican Rep Mike Collins objected to a new Halal restaurant coming up in the Capitol Complex to replace famous Steak n’ Shake and said it’s equivalent to the Muslim conquest of Jerusalem in the 7th century. Upcoming CHA Street […]

Who is Anthony Albanese? Australian Labor Party leader wins a second term to become PM again

Anthony Albanese on Saturday secured a second term as Australia’s prime minister, becoming the first leader in 21 years to guide his party to back-to-back election victories. The last to achieve that feat was John Howard, who won his fourth consecutive term in 2004.This win marks a major personal and political milestone for Albanese, who […]

Accused MS-13 gang leader set for deportation after judges drop charges

Alexandria Sheriff’s Office photograph of Henrry Josue Villatoro Santos. A US federal judge on Wednesday dismissed all criminal charges against Henrry Josue Villatoro Santos, a 24-year-old Salvadoran national accused of being an MS-13 leader on the East Coast, clearing the way for his deportation, according to his attorney.The Justice Department’s request to withdraw charges earlier […]

Canada elections 2025: Pro-Khalistani leader Jagmeet Singh gets emotional after defeat, quits as NDP chief; internet cheers his fall

Jagmeet Singh, the pro-Khalistan leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP), broke down in tears on stage as he announced his resignation following a humiliating defeat in the federal elections.Not only did he lose his own seat, Burnaby Central, but his party also failed to secure the 12-seat minimum to retain national party status in […]