Pakistan rejects US report on human rights practices
Islamabad, April 26 - Pakistan has "categorically" rejected a report by the US State Department over the human rights violations in the country last year, saying that only a "politically motivated report can ignore the alarming situation in Gaza".
US prepares to withdraw troops from Chad and Niger
Washington, April 26 - The US is preparing to negotiate with the military leadership in Niger about the "organized and responsible withdrawal" of its troops from the country.
Making UNGA more effective can’t be divorced from UNSC reforms: India
United Nations, April 26 - Making the General Assembly more effective cannot be divorced from the wider context of the reform of the UN, including the Security Council, according to India.
India exemplifies how digital revolution can become accessible to millions: UNGA President
United Nations, April 26 - India exemplifies how the digital revolution can be made accessible to millions and become "a fundamental driver of social transformation and progress", according to UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis.
PM Modi discusses global developments with Italian PM Meloni ahead of G7 Summit
New Delhi, April 25 - Reaffirming their commitment to strengthen bilateral strategic partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged views on "regional and global developments of mutual interest" with his Italian counterpart Georgia Meloni during a telephone conversation on Thursday.
Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz reviews police passing out parade in uniform
Lahore, April 25 - Pakistan Punjab's Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz turned up in a police uniform to review the passing out parade of the provincial police here on Thursday, as per reports.
Differences on trade at focus as US secretary of state visits China
Beijing, April 25 - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed points of difference with China regarding unfair trading practices in talks on Thursday with Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining, US press reports said.
Ukraine suspends passport service for military-aged men abroad
Kyiv, April 25 - The Ukrainian government has suspended issuing and renewing passports for overseas military-aged men, Ukrayinska Pravda, a Ukrainian online newspaper, reported.
Fears grow over medical professors’ mass resignations in South Korea
Seoul, April 25 - Resignations by medical professors in South Korea in protest against the government's medical school quota hike plan were supposed to take effect from Thursday, sparking concerns over its impact on the medical system already reeling from the monthslong walkout
Commonwealth Secretariat recognises India’s Public Redress System as global best practice
London, April 25 - The Commonwealth Secretariat has recognised India's Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) as a global best practice that can be adopted by other countries to benefit their people.
North Korea touts ties with Russia on Kim-Putin summit anniversary
Seoul, April 25 - North Korea on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening ties with Russia on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the first-ever summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
US election outcome not to change direction of South Korea-US alliance: Seoul envoy
Seoul, April 25 - The overall direction of South Korea's alliance with the US will not change no matter who wins the White House in November, as the breadth and depth of the alliance has never been greater, its top envoy to Washington
Greek frigate shoots down Houthi drone in Gulf of Aden
Athens, April 25 - A Greek navy frigate fired on two drones approaching the ship in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday morning - one was shot down.
Russia warns NATO nuclear facilities in Poland, says, ‘could become military target’
Moscow, April 25 - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on Thursday warned that NATO nuclear facilities, if permanently located on the Polish territory, will become a military target for Russia.
Hundreds of students arrested across US in surging pro-Palestine protests
New York, April 25 - Hundreds of students have been arrested on US campuses as protests against Washington’s support for Israel are surging sea to sea.
IDF deploys elite brigade in Rafah as Israel prepares for ground invasion
Chennai, April 25 - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have deployed its elite Nahal Brigade in the Rafah region of the Gaza Strip.
Mexican Prez urges US to alter foreign policy, respect sovereignty
Mexico City, April 25 - The US must modify its foreign policy to respect the sovereignty of nations, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has said.
US delivered new long-range missiles to Ukraine: Pentagon
Washington, April 25 - The US shipped a new long-range missile system to Ukraine after the delivery received a secret sign-off, the Pentagon has said.
Houthis claim targeting US, Israeli ships
Sanaa, April 25 - Yemen's Houthi group has claimed responsibility for launching three attacks, targeting two US ships in the Gulf of Aden and an Israeli ship in the Indian Ocean.
UN resolution against arms race in space fails due to Russian veto
New York, April 25 - A UN resolution tabled by the US and Japan against an arms race in space has failed in the UN Security Council due to a veto by Russia.