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'In PoK, accountability for violations committed by members of the Indian security forces remains virtually non-existent,' the report said. (Photo: PTI)

India, Pak failed to address concerns in Kashmir: UN

Office of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights released its first-ever report on Kashmir, documenting the wrongdoing by India and Pakistan.

08 Jul 2019 5:57 PM

Veronica Ekelund also states that report ‘attempts to vitiate history’ by narrowing conflict down to two-year period, beginning with death of terrorist in 2016. (Photo: ANI)

EFSAS researcher slams 'inaccurate' UN report on J&K

Veronica Ekelund, says report ‘completely disregards’ facts like all terrorist organizations in J&K are receive patronage from Pak Army.

04 Jul 2019 7:12 PM

Khashoggi's Turkish fiancee Hatice Cengiz, who on October 2 stood and waited for him in vain outside the consulate where he had gone to pick up documents needed for their marriage, also addressed the UN session.(Photo: File)

UN 'paralysis' delaying justice for Khashoggi's brutal murder: Expert

'I want to know who gave the order to kill Jamal, and who else knew. I want to know where is his body,' Khashoggi's fianceesaid.

27 Jun 2019 12:40 PM

‘The Baloch Republican Party and World Baloch Organisation have started an international awareness campaign (in this regard),’ President of Baloch Republican Party Brahumdagh Bugti said in a video message. (photo: ANI)

Pak using enforced disappearances to crush voices of the oppressed: Baloch activist

‘We urge international community to take action against enforced disappearances of Baloch and other people in Pakistan,’ the activist said.

25 Jun 2019 2:08 PM

After eight years of war in Syria, for instance, its people continue to make up the largest population of forcibly displaced people, at some 13 million. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Nearly 71 million now displaced by war, violence at home: UN

Annual 'Global Trends' released by UN counts number of world’s refugees, asylum-seekers and internally displaced people at the end of 2018.

19 Jun 2019 3:21 PM

Fears of a confrontation between Iran and the United States have mounted since attacks on two oil tankers at the entrance to the Gulf on Thursday, which Washington has blamed on Tehran. (Photo: File)

'Iran will not wage war against any nation,' says Hassan Rouhani

'Those facing us are a group of politicians with little experience,' said Rouhani.

18 Jun 2019 3:11 PM

Karim is banned from all football-related activity at both the national and international level. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA bans ex-Afghan football boss for life over sexual assault

FIFA also fined him 1 million Swiss francs (USD 1 million, 893,000 euros).

09 Jun 2019 11:45 AM

Adviser to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the US military deployment to the region was a deliberate provocation. (Photo:AP)

'US dare not attack Iran': Iran Revolutionary Guard commander

Tensions have spiked between Iran and the United States after Washington sent more military forces to the Middle East.

23 May 2019 8:29 AM

The tournament starts June 7 and runs through July 7. (Photo: File)

FIFA working on solution for World Cup ticketing issue

Fifa responded to the criticism after some fans buying tickets for the Women's World Cup were not given seats together.

22 May 2019 10:55 AM

Some 740,000 Rohingya refugees fled a military crackdown in August 2017 to cross into Bangladesh where 300,000 members of the persecuted Muslim minority were already in camps. (Photo: File)

More than 250,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh get first ID cards: UN

The UN refugee agency also said the registration could serve as a tool for law enforcement to help counter human trafficking.

18 May 2019 10:53 AM

Some European Union leaders had been unofficially told of Iran's decision, the report said. (Photo: AP | File)

Iran to restart some nuclear activity in response to US withdrawal from nuclear deal

President Hassan Rouhani would announce that Iran would reduce some of its 'minor and general' commitments under the deal on May 8.

07 May 2019 8:26 AM

This undated photo released by International Committee of the Red Cross, the organization's New Zealand nurse Louisa Akavi. (Photo:AP)

Red Cross says, NZ nurse kidnapped by ISIS may be alive

A New Zealand nurse believed to be abducted by two drivers by ISIS terrorists in Syria in 2013 may still be alive.

15 Apr 2019 2:21 PM

Deco was born in Brazil but moved to Portugal early in his career, obtained citizenship and made 75 appearances for his adopted country, playing at two World Cups. (Photo: Twitter)

Deco alerts defenders to be wary of VAR

The new video technology has already sparked debate during its first month of use in the Champions League.

13 Mar 2019 2:32 PM

She told the UN body that Pakistan continues to use terrorist outfits to engage in proxy warfare against its neighbours. (Photo:ANI)

Horrifying that Pak will use N-weapons to protect terrorists

A researcher at European Foundation says Pakistan's will to use nuclear weapons to protect terrorists should horrify all of humanity.

11 Mar 2019 3:35 PM

The statement was backed by EU states along with Australia, Canada and New Zealand. (File Photo)

Saudi Arabia rebuked over Jamal Khashoggi murder at UN rights body

Thirty-six nations condemned Saudi Arabia over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in a rare censure of the oil-rich kingdom.

08 Mar 2019 11:51 AM

Tata Motors which sells Tigor EV in the domestic market, mostly supplying for state-owned EESL's orders, has also decided to adopt a focussed market approach for its EV sales, targeting 20-25 locations across India.

Tata Motors says more EVs in pipeline for fleet owners, private users

Tata has showcased an electric version of premium hatchback Altroz at Geneva Motor Show, which is expected to hit the market in two years.

06 Mar 2019 2:40 PM

According to Automobili Pininfarina, Battista has the potential to accelerate to 62 mph in less than two seconds, faster than a Formula 1 car. (Photo: Twitter)

Mahindra unveils world's 'fastest' e-car Battista at Geneva Motor Show

When it arrives in 2020, the Battista will be the most powerful car ever designed and built in Italy, Automobili Pininfarina said.

06 Mar 2019 11:00 AM

The WTO forecast last September that global trade growth would slow to 3.7 per cent in 2019 from an estimated 3.9 per cent in 2018, but there could be a steeper slowdown or a rebound depending on policy steps, it said. (Representational Image)

WTO warns of global trade slowdown as indicator hits 9-year low

The WTO’s quarterly outlook indicator, a composite of seven drivers of trade, showed a reading of 96.3, the weakest since March 2010.

19 Feb 2019 5:33 PM

'America should know that we are selling our oil and will continue to sell our oil and they are not able to stop our oil exports,' President Hassan Rouhani said. (Photo: File)

'If US stops our oil, then no oil will be exported from the Gulf': Iran

Tensions have risen between Iran and US after Trump withdrew from nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

04 Dec 2018 4:19 PM

The new members will serve a term of three years beginning January 1, 2019. (Photo: File | AP)

India set to be elected to UN Human Rights Council for three years

All candidates, regardless of rights records, are virtually assured seats as 18 nations are vying for 18 seats across 5 geographical groups.

12 Oct 2018 11:31 AM