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Russia has escalated its long‑running confrontation with Telegram by placing the platform’s founder, Pavel Durov, on an international wanted list over allegations of facilitating terrorist activity. The move was announced by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), which claims Telegram failed to remove channels, groups and bots allegedly used by hostile organisations — including Ukrainian intelligence […]

A new immigration reform proposal in the United States is generating significant optimism among long‑term immigrants — especially Indian H‑1B visa holders — who have spent years waiting for permanent residency. US Senator Alex Padilla has reaffirmed his support for the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 Bill, a legislative effort aimed

Bangladesh has detained a serving army brigadier general in connection with the alleged extrajudicial killing of local politician Akramul Haque during the country’s controversial 2018 anti‑narcotics campaign launched under former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. The arrest marks one of the most significant legal actions yet against officials linked to the crackdown, which rights groups say

At least 20 civilians were killed and over 50 injured in the past 24 hours in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir (PoK) as Pakistani security forces launched a violent crackdown on residents boycotting the ongoing elections. The situation, centred in Rawalakot’s Dreik Eighth area, has escalated sharply, with eyewitnesses and local activists describing scenes of extreme brutality. According

A massive 7.1‑magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction, triggering a tsunami alert, and leaving a “considerable number” of people feared dead. Authorities confirmed that at least 50 people have been hospitalised, though the toll is expected to rise as rescue teams reach more affected areas. The quake caused major power outages,

Pakistan has sharply reacted to Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s recent remarks on Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, calling them “provocative and irresponsible” and urging the international community to apply pressure on New Delhi. Singh, speaking at a Kargil Vijay Diwas event, reaffirmed India’s long‑standing position that any future dialogue with Pakistan will be limited solely to PoK,

A growing number of analysts are raising concerns over China’s diplomatic readouts, arguing that Beijing increasingly uses official documents to push disinformation, manufacture “consensus,” and place negotiating partners — including India — in a defensive diplomatic posture. The issue has resurfaced following recent India–China engagements, where Beijing’s readouts have sharply diverged from New Delhi’s official