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World human rights bodies ask India to release Kashmiri prisoners amid COVID-19 crisis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday called for a “very close look” at the continued incarceration of Kashmiris prisoners in jails under Indian control amid growing coronavirus cases. Six leading international human rights organizations jointly demanded...Apr 6, 2020 849 0 -
Value water, if you want to address climate change earnestly – Study
A world with intensifying water stress levels cannot rescue the climate of our planet as a judicious use of the natural resource – from rivers, streams and oceans to dams – remains a key part of...Mar 23, 2020 1221 0 -
Even diplomacy, known for dodging difficulties, is not immune to coronavirus
The United Nations, being the highest diplomatic forum, is an arena for world’s best and the brightest to navigate some subtle straits of diplomacy to advance their respective countries’ interest. But this weekend, the usually bustling...Mar 15, 2020 595 0 -
Trump expected to raise Kashmir, religious freedom issues during India visit
President Donald Trump is expected to discuss a range of issues – from trade and investment to Kashmir and citizenship amendment act – during his meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his first visit to...Feb 22, 2020 739 0 -
UN chief applauds Pakistan’s desire for peace in the region
Kartarpur Corridor – a landmark 4-km long route that facilitates Indian Sikhs to make a pilgrimage to the revered Gurdwara Darbar Sahib on Pakistani territory – is “a practical proof of Pakistan‘s desire for peace and...Feb 18, 2020 713 0 -
When will we listen to the deep blue ocean?
Do we even need to remind ourselves how critical are oceans to our existence? Fresh air, water, food, coral reef, and weather patterns necessary for growth of crops and so on. We owe all this combined support...Feb 6, 2020 1189 0 -
Winter’s red hot climate change warnings
Image Credit: David Salik A morning in Washington D.C. January 2020 The annual gathering of thought leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland has generated debates on development-related issues from capitalism to climate change....Jan 24, 2020 1264 0 -
UN Security Council discusses grim Kashmir situation amid Pakistan-India tensions
The UN Security Council discussed the grim situation in Kashmir for the second time since August 5 revocation of the autonomous status of the disputed territory under Indian control. The council met behind-closed-doors months as diplomats...Jan 15, 2020 651 0 -
Trump vows new sanctions on Iran; steers US away from military escalation
The world leaders heaved a sigh of relief as President Trump steered the U.S. away from another war in the Middle East, telling Americans Wednesday that no troops were harmed in Iranian missile attacks on bases...Jan 8, 2020 618 0 -
UN says world cannot afford another Gulf war as US-Iran tensions boil
As clouds of war gather over the Persian Gulf with U.S. hitting Iranian targets in Iraq and Tehran vowing retaliation, the United Nations has said the world cannot afford to have another conflict in the region....Jan 4, 2020 2600 0