In a first, US added to list of ‘backsliding democracies’
The report found that some of “the most worrying” democratic backsliding happened in some of the world’s largest countries, including Brazil and India…reports Asian
Taiwan in, China out in Biden’s virtual summit
China, the United States’ principal rival, is not invited, while Taiwan is — a move that risks angering Beijing. Turkey, which like America is
Taliban Splinters, IS-K Expands
According to reports, many Taliban fighters have joined the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) “to free Muslims from the tyranny of the Chinese government
US special envoy due in Doha for talks with Taliban
Newly appointed US special envoy spoke to reporters by telephone from Belgium, where he briefed NATO allies on the issues concerning Afghanistan….reports Asian Lite
China explores lithium projects in Afghanistan
The report said that five Chinese companies obtained special visas and arrived in Afghanistan early in November to conduct on-site inspections….reports Asian Lite News
China intensifies crackdown on celebrity culture
The China Association of Performing Arts published the ninth warning list for livestreaming performances covering 88 celebrities, including Chinese-Canadian pop idol Kris Wu Yifan…reports
Pak judge shouted, berated families of disappeared
As per the report, Ali Imtiaz said that when summoned by the court, no one from the intelligence agencies or authorities appeared in court.
$6 bn bailout: Pak agrees to swallow bitter IMF pill
The Pakistan government has also revealed that the steps will have to be taken within two months, intimating a major jump in inflation in
Crops spread over 8 lakh hectares damaged in flood-hit Andhra
Agriculture department officials said crops were washed away due to breaches in the bunds of irrigation projects like the Annamaya project and the Cheyyer
Pak official under fire for PTI-Taliban analogy
According to a statement of allegations issued by the Establishment Division, officer Hammad Shamimi had posted a comment on a social media page/platform that
