US state secretary postpones Beijing trip over ‘unacceptable’ Chinese spy balloon violation Antony Blinken indicates that he will plan to travel to China at the earliest opportunity when conditions allow. Published 03 Feb, 2023 09:48pm
Indian police arrest 1,800 men in crackdown on underage marriage “From Muslims to Hindus, there are men from all faiths and communities who got arrested," says Assam CM. Published 03 Feb, 2023 03:00pm
Ladakh activists unhappy with Delhi over repeal of Article 370 “With this move, the [people's] love for India will subside and it is dangerous for a country that is facing the Chinese," says key activist. Updated 03 Feb, 2023 10:10am
Republicans oust Ilhan Omar from high-profile US House committee "My leadership and voice will not be diminished if I am not on this committee ... my voice will get louder and stronger," says Omar. Updated 03 Feb, 2023 10:59am
Australia to remove British monarch from currency notes The decision to leave her successor King Charles III off the $5 note means no monarch would remain on Australia’s paper currency. Published 03 Feb, 2023 07:04am
US transfers Pakistani Guantanamo Bay detainee Majid Khan to Belize “I have been given a second chance in life and I intend to make the most of it,” says Khan in a statement through his lawyer. Published 03 Feb, 2023 10:30am
Israeli warplanes strike Gaza overnight Hamas calls attack ‘continuation of cycle of aggression against Palestinian people’. Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:56am
Small minority, not Pakhtun culture, keeps women at home: Akram Pakistan’s UN envoy clarifies remarks after drawing flak. Updated 03 Feb, 2023 09:20am
Muslim-majority Chad opens embassy in Israel “We are strengthening our friendship, and our common interest in pursuing peace, security and prosperity," says Chad’s embassy. Published 03 Feb, 2023 07:04am
Putin draws parallels between WWII and Ukraine conflict Compares Russia’s so-called “special military operation” in Ukraine to the war against Nazi Germany in 1941-1945. Published 02 Feb, 2023 11:52pm
Editorial: By attacking Islamic symbols, extremists seek to legitimise violence and hate crimes against Muslims
With the ongoing geopolitical turbulence and economic disruption, global stability is nowhere in sight