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As Beijing Winter Olympics begins, don't let history repeat itself: Tibetan advocacy group
As this year's Winter Olympics begins in Beijing on Friday, the international community must not let that happen again. During and after these historic Games, countries around the globe must take action to confront the Chinese government's oppression of Tibetans, Uyghurs, Mongolians, Hong Kongers and other targeted groups, ICT said in a statement to IANS.
Balochistan terror attacks' handlers in Af, India: Pak ISPR
The ISPR said terrorists had attempted to attack security forces' camps in Balochistan's Panjgur and Naushki in two separate attacks late on Wednesday evening. The attacks had been "successfully repulsed" while dealing heavy damage to the terrorists, although one soldier was martyred in the Panjgur incident, the military's media wing had reported.
Masood Khan, Pakistan's ambassador designate to the US, is a Caliphate promoter with deep international terror links
After Hizbul Mujahideen's poster boy Burhan Wani was killed in an encounter in Kashmir's Anantnag district on July 8, 2016, the then Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif praised him as a "popular leader" in his speech at the United Nations. It ruffled many feathers as Wani had, in a video released in August 2015, called for the establishment of the Islamic Caliphate in Kashmir. For the first time, it was directly in conflict with the Kashmiri militants' populist slogan of 'azaadi'.
Balochistan Nationalist Army becomes Pak's new counter-terrorism challenge
BNA, a merged organisation of United Baloch Army (UBA) and the Balochistan Republican Army (BRA) established about a month ago, has started to make its strong presence be felt severely as it has targeted important security check posts and camps of the Pakistani armed forces, claiming lives of soldiers and showcasing it capability of carrying out parallel targeted attacks.
Over a million Afghans flee to Iran as economy collapses
Aid organisations estimate that around 4,000 to 5,000 people are crossing into Iran each day, the report said. Though many are choosing to leave because of the immediate economic crisis, the prospect of long-term Taliban governance — including restrictions on women and fears of retribution — has only added to their urgency.
NYT probes Hunter Biden's business links, sues US State Department over delay in releasing emails: Report
The NYT, on Monday, filed a lawsuit to recover emails from the officials belonging to the Romanian Embassy which mention several international businessmen which includes Hunter Biden as well as his ex-business partner affiliate Tony Bobulinski. These emails were reportedly sent between 2015 and 2019. The NYT wants access to the emails sooner than the proposed deadline by the State department.
Turkish airstrikes hit Kurdish militant targets in Iraq, Syria
The operation, dubbed Winter Eagle, was aimed at destroying shelters, bunkers, caves, tunnels, ammunition depots, headquarters, and training camps in areas of Derik, Sincar, and Karacak, Xinhua news agency cited the Ministry as saying in a statement Turkish warplanes returned to their bases safely after the military operation, according to the statement, which did not specify the number of casualties.
Partnership 'wrong term' for China's ties with Pakistan, US official warns
"We've made the point all along that it is not a requirement for any country around the world to choose between the US and China. It is our intention to provide choices to countries when it comes to what the relationship with the US looks like, said US State Department spokesperson Ned Price" At the same time, he affirmed, "Pakistan is a strategic partner of the United States. We have an important relationship with the government in Islamabad, and it's a relationship that we value across a number of fronts".
Backchannels working between India & Pakistan, claims businessman
"If things improve between the two neighbours, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi could visit Pakistan in a month," the chairman of Nishat Group told a gathering of businessmen at the Lahore Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday. He advised the two countries to resolve their disputes and start trade to fight poverty in the region.
FBI tested Pegasus spyware's capabilities: Report
According to The Washington Post, the FBI insisted that the software was never used "in support of any investigation". The report, however, said that there were at least discussions within the Bureau and Department of Justice about how the FBI might go about deploying the spyware. Pegasus is capable of silently infecting phones and accessing camera and microphone feeds, contacts, texts, and more.
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