Taipei: The Taiwanese government is exploring plans to require legislators and other elected officials to obtain prior approval before traveling to China, aiming to curb Chinese infiltration efforts, according to local media reports citing an official source. In March, President William Lai announced 17 initiatives focused on countering China’s increasing influence, including measures to promote.
Islamabad: As the world observes World Press Freedom Day, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) expressed grave concerns over the worsening restrictions on media freedom in the country. In a joint statement, PFUJ Acting President Khalid Khokhar and Secretary General Arshad Ansari criticized both the federal and Punjab governments for passing laws that undermine press.
After a report claimed that electric car maker Tesla’s board is planning to replace Elon Musk as CEO, Robyn Denholm, Chairman of the board of directors at Tesla Motors, on Thursday denied the report, saying “this is absolutely false “.
Muzaffarabad: Authorities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have issued a flood alert in Muzaffarabad following a sudden and heavy release of water into the Jhelum River after India releases Jehlum water without informing. Local residents have expressed anger and concern, alleging that the water was released without adequate warning, putting lives and property at risk. According.
Iran: At least 516 people were injured on Saturday in a massive explosion and fire at the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, more than 1,000km south of capital Tehran, according to officials and state media, reports said. Iran’s state media on Saturday reported a “massive explosion” at Shahid Rajaei, the country’s largest commercial port.
Kathmandu [Nepal]: Dozens of protesters from various organizations gathered outside the Pakistan Embassy in Kathmandu on Saturday, accusing Pakistan of harboring terrorists and carrying out attacks on Hindus, following the recent incident in Pahalgam. The demonstrators burned a photo of the Pakistani Army Chief and tore up the Pakistani flag in an expression of their.
Seoul: Former Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung achieved another significant victory on Saturday in his quest for the candidacy in the upcoming Presidential election on June 3, winning the primary in South Korea’s southwestern region. Lee garnered 88.69 percent of the votes in the DP primary held in Gwangju and the North and South Jeolla.
Kathmandu [Nepal]: Demonstrators gathered outside the Pakistan Embassy in Kathmandu on Saturday to protest against the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 25 Indian citizens and one Nepali national. The attack, which took place on April 22, has sparked strong reactions both in India and internationally. Members of.
Berlin: The Indian Embassy in Berlin held a solemn event to pay tribute to the victims of the horrific terror attack that occurred on April 22 in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. This attack, executed by The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed the lives of 26 innocent individuals. The commemorative.
Mathew Hilakari, the Member of Parliament for Point Cook in the Victorian Legislative Assembly, expressed his condolences regarding the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, noting that many in the Australian community are mourning. He emphasized that Australia, having faced similar tragedies, understands the profound impact of such events. In an interview with media, Hilakari stated, “I.
New Delhi: Australia stands with India at this “difficult time,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday, calling the Pahalgam terror attack “an act of senseless violence which has shocked the world.” Albanese also spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and offered his condolences on behalf of Australia following the terror attack in Jammu and.
