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Amnesty seeks Rawalkot probe, says “disturbing reports” reflect “long history of unlawful violence”

Amnesty International has urged Pakistani authorities to order a prompt, independent and transparent investigation into reports that security forces used lethal force against protesters in Rawalakot in Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir, saying…

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World July 29, 2026 · 9:39 am

“13 fatalities” confirmed in ‘2026 Kumamoto Earthquake’: Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday said that 13 people have died in the '2026 Kumamoto Earthquake' of magnitude-7.1 as authorities…

World July 29, 2026 · 9:20 am

India at UNSC says “world’s focus on Strait of Hormuz” must not divert attention from Gaza

India on Tuesday (local time) called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions in West Asia, condemned recent attacks on commercial vessels in…

World July 29, 2026 · 9:11 am

“We want to stop this war… Putin doesn’t”: Zelenskyy says sanctions needed as Russia rejects ceasefire talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday (local time) said President Donald Trump, Ukraine and European allies all want to end the war…

World July 29, 2026 · 9:11 am

“What are we, in the 1930s?”: Netanyahu slams New York mayor Mamdani over remarks on UN visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (local time) sharply criticised New York City's mayor, Zohran Mamdani, accusing him of promoting hatred…

World July 29, 2026 · 8:15 am

“First step toward peace”: Zelenskyy welcomes US Senate’s 86-vote move on Russia sanctions bill

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday (local time) welcomed the US Senate's overwhelming procedural vote advancing a Russia sanctions bill, calling it…

World July 29, 2026 · 8:11 am

US Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence; Trump hails appointment

The US Senate on Tuesday (local time) confirmed Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in a 51-47 party-line…