International

May 24, 2025 2:05 PM May 24, 2025 2:05 PM

BYC rejects allegations made by Pakistani Army

A human rights organisation of Balochistan, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has rejected the allegations made by the Pakistani Army against the BYC and its leader, Mahrang Baloch.   Condemning the accusation, BYC said the Pakistani armed forces Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relation...

May 24, 2025 12:36 PM May 24, 2025 12:36 PM

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Venezuela opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa  arrested ahead of tense election

Leading Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa was arrested yesterday on charges of conspiring to sabotage upcoming parliamentary and regional elections that the opposition has vowed to boycott.   Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello linked Guanipa’s arrest to what the government called a...

May 24, 2025 12:29 PM May 24, 2025 12:29 PM

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Harvard University sues Trump administration over ban on international students  

Harvard University has sued US President Donald Trump's administration for a second time, one day after the Homeland Security Department said it would block the university from enrolling international students.   In a letter, Harvard University President Alan Garber said he condemns this unlawf...

May 24, 2025 8:47 AM May 24, 2025 8:47 AM

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Iran-US nuclear talks made some ‘but not conclusive progress

Iran and the United States have concluded the fifth round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome yesterday, without conclusive progress.   A senior Trump administration official said more talks are needed and both sides agreed to meet in the near future.   The official said the talks continue to be co...

May 24, 2025 8:06 AM May 24, 2025 8:06 AM

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Singapore’s new cabinet sworn in        

In Singapore, the new Cabinet has been sworn in following the ruling People's Action Party's (PAP) strong performance in this month's general election.   During the swearing-in ceremony, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong emphasized that the new administration would focus on securing Singapore’s place in ...

May 23, 2025 7:52 PM May 23, 2025 7:52 PM

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Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Ban on Enrolling International Students

Harvard is suing the Trump administration after the university’s ability to enrol international students was revoked, describing the move as a clear violation of the law.   The lawsuit, filed today in Boston, aims to block the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to strip Harvard of its certif...

May 23, 2025 6:10 PM May 23, 2025 6:10 PM

Bangladesh: BNP urges Yunus to request 3 advisory council members to resign

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Zainul Abedin Farroque urged the Chief Adviser of Interim Government Prof Yunus to immediately issue letters to two advisers and the National Security Adviser, requesting their resignation from the advisory council, reports the Daily Star, a leading local ne...

May 23, 2025 6:24 PM May 23, 2025 6:24 PM

Fifth Round of US-Iran Nuclear Talks Begins in Rome

The fifth round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran has begun in Rome, Italy. The talks seek to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the economic sanctions the US has imposed on Tehran. The meeting follows a public disagreement during the previous round...