Ashura being observed across Pakistan amid heightened security
Yaum-i-Ashura is observed every year on Muharram 10 with solemnity to pay homage to Imam Husain — the grandson of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) — and other martyrs of Karbala.
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Prominent North Korean defector likely to be named head of unification council
Tae Yong-ho, a former North Korean deputy ambassador to Britain, has completed a candidate review process for the position of secretary general for the Peaceful Unification…
Forced labour system in North Korea shows features of ‘servitude, slavery’: UN
Forced labour 'touches nearly everyone's lives' in North Korea, says UN human rights officer.
Quota reform protest violence: 6 killed across Bangladesh
At least six people were killed in three districts, including the capital, in clashes between Chhatra League, police, and quota reform protesters yesterday, July 16.
Healthcare in India takes on religious tone as government moves to rebrand clinics as ‘temples’
The move, which was proposed before the recently held general election, has been seen as yet another attempt by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party to seek…
Why must brute force always be the response to student protests?
The writer says: "It is tragic that a student body that was once at the forefront of the most significant movements of our history has been turned into the bully boys (and girls)…
South Korean junior doctors unresponsive as hospitals process resignations
Observers say the doctors are likely to continue their protests to pressure the government to backtrack from its medical school expansion plan.
14 roads in KL to close temporarily for His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim’s installation as Malaysia’s 17th King
The temporary closure of the roads is to allow the royal guests to arrive on time for the events, and that the roads will be reopened immediately after they pass through.
At least 100 students injured across Dhaka as activists of student wing of ruling party attack protesters
Police fire tear gas, pellets at quota reform protesters after Bangladesh Chhatra League attack on sit-in; journalists, teacher among ‘critically injured.'
KK Mart boss, wife acquitted of criminal charges over ‘Allah’ socks
However, Sessions Court judge Muhamad Anas Mahadzir fined KK Mart and vendor company Xin Jian Chang Sdn Bhd RM60,000 each for deliberately intending to hurt the feelings of…