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Pakistani national extradited to US over plot to carry out terror attack at Jewish centre
A Pakistani citizen residing in Canada has been extradited to the US to face terrorism-related charges, federal authorities announced.
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US deports 37 illegal Nepali nationals
The US government has deported 37 Nepali nationals who were illegally staying in America, an official said on Monday.
South Asia
Global lawmakers unite for Tibet at Tokyo convention, adopt key declarations against Chinese oppression
The 9th World Parliamentarians’ Convention on Tibet (WPCT) ended on June 4 in Tokyo, Japan, after two days of advancing global solidarity for Tibet, countering Chinese influence, and promoting coordinated legislative…
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Sri Lanka Vesak Day pardon sparks national controversy over unauthorized release, arrests, political backlash
A Vesak Day presidential pardon in Sri Lanka has spiraled into a national controversy. Allegations of unauthorised prisoner releases have prompted arrests, political backlash, and calls for greater transparency from…
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Sri Lanka celebrating Poson Poya, marking arrival of Buddhism over 2000 years ago
Sri Lanka is celebrating the sacred Poson Poya festival today, marking the historic arrival of Buddhism over 2,000 years ago.
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China to support Bangladesh in countering misinformation
China has extended support to Bangladesh to counter false information and negative propaganda regarding the country’s political situation following the July uprising, media reports said.
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Imran Khan Expected to Be Released on June 11, According to Party Insider
Incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan is likely to get bail on June 11 in the Al-Qadir Trust case, a top party leader has said here.
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Amnesty International flags enforced disappearances of Baloch students, seeks immediate action
Amnesty International, a human rights organisation, has pointed out a pattern of targeting and alarming allegations of the continuous disappearance of Baloch students in Balochistan and across Pakistan.
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Amjad Ayub Mirza exposes systemic persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan
Amjad Ayub Mirza, a leading activist from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), has delivered a scathing analysis of the Voice of Minority in Pakistan’s May 2025 report, which highlights the deteriorating…
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China Set to Showcase Regional Ties at South Asia Expo in Kunming from June 19
Kunming, the capital of southwest China’s Yunnan province, will host from June 19 to 24 this year’s China-South Asia Expo with India and Pakistan having the largest presence.