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Students and cultural activists demonstrated in Bangladesh over the recent arrest of a baul singer over blasphemy charges for making derogatory remarks during a recent musical performance. more
NY Mayor-elect Mamdani backs Starbucks strike: 'No Contract, No Coffee'

Starbucks employees at 65 unionised stores across the United States have been on strike since Thursday, demanding higher wages and improved working conditions.

Unprecedented housing emergency hits Ukraine — Millions struggle for shelter amid ongoing conflict against Russia

Ukraine is facing what has been described as an “unprecedented housing crisis” three and a half years after the full-scale invasion of the Eastern European country by Russia. ...

Israel-Hamas crisis: Nearly every child is showing signs of trauma after years of conflict in Gaza, shows report

More than nine in 10 children in Gaza are displaying signs of aggressive behaviour linked to more than two years of war between Hamas and Israel, welfare agencies have reported.

Baloch Martyrs’ Day in Berlin: Activists slam Pakistan, demand ‘Free Balochistan’

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a demonstration in Berlin, Germany, to mark Baloch Martyrs’ Day, drawing political activists, human rights advocates, and members of the Balo ...

Bangladesh govt axes music, PE teachers: Students erupt in protest

Students and teachers from four major public universities in Bangladesh on Thursday protested the interim government’s decision to discontinue music and physical education (PE) teac ...

Pakistan: Blind man charged with blasphemy, arrested

A blind Christian man has been arrested and charged with blasphemy after a Muslim person accused him of insulting the Prophet, media reports said.

Pakistani child dies after falling into a burning furnace while working in a kiln

A 14-year-old Pakistani child worker died after he fell into a burning furnace while working in a kiln, media reports said.

Sindhi student leader abducted in Karachi; rights groups condemn the incident

Several rights groups, including the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), are demanding the release of Ghani Aman Chandio, whose alleged enforced disappearance in the South Asian c ...

Russian army committing murder in Ukraine: Independent rights commission

Drones operated by Russian forces have repeatedly attacked Ukrainian civilians, causing deaths, injuries and large-scale destruction, independent UN human rights investigators said on Mon ...