US Embassy in Afghanistan warns against extremist attacks targeting women
The 2018 Women, Peace and Security Index rated Afghanistan as the second worst place in the world to be a woman, after Syria
Day: September 18, 2020
UN rights chief calls for Turkey to probe rights abuses in northern Syria
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has urged Turkey to launch an immediate independent investigation into violations and abuses committed in parts of north, northwest and northeast Syria, which are under the control of its forces and affiliated armed groups.
Australia looks to boost trade with India after relations with China sour
Australia’s escalating tensions with Beijing have shown up its reliance on China trade and propelled a push to increase links with Asia’s other giant economy, India.
United States sends top-level diplomat to Taiwan, angering China
The trip sparked an immediate rebuke from China, which baulks at any recognition of Taiwan and has mounted a decades-long policy of marginalising the democratic island.
Palestinian areas in bilateral economic engagements: Economy Minister
The minister estimated that between US$300 million and US$550 million worth businesses will emerge as part of the deal.
India rejects Pak’s obsession with territorial aggrandisement supported by cross border terrorism: MEA
The minister said the government continues to respond appropriately to Pakistan’s “malicious actions and propaganda” including on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.