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Pakistan raises concern of enforced disappearances in Held Kashmir at UNSC

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, briefed the UN Security Council on the grave issue of enforced disappearances in Indian-Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the session, Ambassador …

India trying to suppress Kashmiris' right to self-determination, says Asim Iftikhar

Pakistan Pakistan India trying to suppress Kashmiris' right to self-determination, says Asim Iftikhar Close 'We urge all member states to enhance cooperation to trace and identify missing persons' Updated On: Fri, 16 May 2025 11:24:18 PKT NEW …

India Team At UN To Make Case For Listing TRF As International Terrorist Organisation

(MENAFN- IANS) United Nations, May 15 (IANS) A team from India is at the UN headquarters to make New Delhi's case for declaring The Resistance Front (TRF) an international terrorist organisation and put sanctions on it, according to sources here. The …

Wildcat or Whale? Europe’s New Ukraine War Crimes Court

“I had hoped we were hurling a wildcat onto the shore,” Winston Churchill once said of a failed amphibious operation. “Instead, we got a stranded whale.” That may be the fate of Europe’s new crime of aggression court for Ukraine, launched this month with …

Libya recognises authority of ICC to investigate war crimes on its territory

Libya has recognised the authority of the International Criminal Court to investigate alleged war crimes on its territory, even though it is not a party to the court's founding treaty, chief prosecutor Karim Khan said on Thursday. "I strongly …

Pakistan warns of swift response to any Indian ceasefire violation: DG ISPR

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has firmly stated that any ceasefire violation by India will be met with a swift and decisive response from Pakistan. In an interview with Sky News, the …

Deterrence force slams ICC prosecutor for ‘blatant bias’

International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan. Photo via ICCThe Deterrence Force for Combating Organised Crime and Terrorism has strongly criticised International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan following his recent briefing to the …

Houthis-US ceasefire a positive development: Pakistan

ISLAMABAD  -   Pakistan yesterday said that ceasefire between the Houthis and the United States was a positive development. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan, told the UN Security Council, noted that no recent Houthi …

India becomes the biggest black market of nuclear material sales, claims a research report

DND Report Pakistan has demanded a thorough investigation of incidents of theft and illicit trafficking involving nuclear and radioactive material in India and called upon India to ensure the safety and security of its nuclear facilities and arsenal. It is …

Pak-India ceasefire extended till May 18

Pakistan wants composite talks with India on all issues: Dar ISLAMABAD  -  Days after escalation between Pakistan and India that brought two nuclear-armed states on the verge of full-scale war, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on …

DG ISPR vows swift response to any Indian ceasefire violation

ISLAMABAD  -  Director General Inter-Services Public Relations, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has expressed the resolve that any kind of ceasefire violation by India would be met with a swift and assured response by Pakistan. In an interview …

‘Words of War’ Review: A Crusader for Truth in Putin’s Russia Is Memorialized in a Less-Than-Bold Biopic

It’s a potent moment for a film like “Words of War,” as press freedoms and other accoutrements of democracy seem to be under attack around the world. There remain few stronger recent-history illustrations of that threat than the case of Anna Politkovskaya, …

At least 70 killed in northern Gaza after Israeli strikes

16 May 2025, 07:23 | Updated: 16 May 2025, 11:10 Israeli strikes have killed at least 70 people in northern Gaza, according to local medics. Your browser doesn't recognise available video formats. "The death toll in the north has risen to more …

Siege Of Gaza – MSF Denounces Deliberate Humanitarian Catastrophe

15 May 2025 - The US-Israel proposition to control the distribution of supplies under the guise of humanitarian aid raises grave humanitarian, ethical, security and legal concerns, says international medical organization Médecins Sans Frontières/ …

Iran reiterates support for Palestinian right to self-determinatio,  accountability for Zionist war crimes

On a statement, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said the establishment of the Zionist regime seventy-seven years ago, marked the greatest humanitarian catastrophe of modern times in the historical land of Palestine and the onset of a colonial plan for the …

British Amb. to Libya: ‘Serious Discussion’ with PM in Tripoli

Tripoli— “Serious discussion with the Prime Minister on the events of recent days and our commitment to Libya’s relationship with UK,” the British Ambassador in Libya Martin Longden wrote on his X on Thursday after meeting with PM Abdulhamid Dbeibeh. He …

India’s relations & dealings with Pak will be strictly bilateral: EAM

New Delhi/Srinagar, May 15: India’s relations and dealings with Pakistan will be “strictly bilateral”, which is a national consensus for many years and there is “absolutely no change” in that consensus, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on …

India’s aggression a ‘recipe for mutual destruction’, warns ISPR chief

ISLAMABAD: The military warned on Thursday that any Indian ceasefire violation would be met with a “swift and assured response” by Pakistan, cautioning that serious escalation could result in mutually assured destruction, Dawn.com reported. In an interview …

We deserve closure, father of Gaza hostage says

Ruby Chen has spent 587 days waiting for his son Itay, 19, to come home. An Israeli-German-American soldier serving in the Israeli military, Itay was taken hostage by Hamas-led militants during the October 7, 2023, assault on southern Israel. His father …

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and The City of Pasadena Make a Splash for Water Safety

RBAC Launches Inaugural “Treading for Water Safety” Campaign and Kicks Off 35th Anniversary on International Water Safety Day PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity and action, the Rose Bowl …

5 Steps to Avoid Picking a Lemon Amid Tariff Turmoil

With 25% tariffs on imports, new car prices are up, driving buyers to used cars and raising the risk of ending up with a costly “lemon.” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent implementation of 25% …

82-Acre Off-Market Texas Tract Available for AI, Crypto and Energy Development

Texas Land Opportunity for Global Investors: 82 acres unzoned Texas land near Dallas for $1.2M. Ideal for global AI, crypto, & BESS investors. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas leads the global surge in AI, …

Mazama Energy & MicroThermal Energy Embarks to Drill Deeper with Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS)

Superhot Rock (SHR) Geothermal Demonstration Project HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MicroSeismic® Inc. (MSI) is proud to announce our first EGS contract in the field with Mazama Energy, Inc. (Mazama) to utilize …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business …

MyLegalWin Launches 2025 Honors: Celebrating the Nation’s Top Attorneys and Law Firms Driving Legal Wins Across America

Recognizing the attorneys and law firms behind America’s most trusted legal outcomes—published and updated throughout 2025. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyLegalWin has officially launched the 2025 rollout of its …

Historic Haitian Film 'July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti' Premieres tomorrow Across Global Theaters

A Final Call to Media Ahead of Haitian Flag Day Weekend NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark cultural moment for Haitian cinema, July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti will premiere in theaters …

Thirty Gang Members and Associates Indicted on Racketeering, Murder, Drug Trafficking, Fraud, and Firearm Charges

An eight-count indictment was unsealed in the Southern District of Georgia charging 30 defendants – all alleged Sex Money Murder (SMM) gang members and associates – with crimes including racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, …

Two Men Sentenced for Real Estate and Tax Fraud

Two men were sentenced to prison today for a wire and tax fraud scheme to obtain title to a $1.3 million home in Roanoke County, Virginia. Herman Estes Jr. of Fieldale Virginia was sentenced to 84 months in prison; his co-conspirator Daniel Heggins of …

Former West Virginia Supervisory Correctional Officer Sentenced to more than 17 Years in Prison on Conspiracy and ...

Chad Lester, a former Lieutenant at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, West Virginia, was sentenced today for his role in covering up an assault by correctional officers that resulted in the death of inmate Quantez Burks on March 1, 2022. Lester, 35, of …

Leader of Prolific Guatemalan Drug Trafficking Organization and Guatemalan Politician Who Supplied Tons of Cocaine to ...

Today, Freddy Arnoldo Salazar Flores of Guatemala, a representative of the Central American Parliament, made his initial appearance in federal court in the District of Columbia. Salazar Flores voluntarily returned from abroad to the United States on May 14 …

Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Chicago-Area Tax Preparer for Allegedly Fabricating Credits, Expenses, and ...

Note: View the complaint here. The Justice Department filed a complaint in a federal court in Chicago today seeking to permanently bar tax preparer Stacy Thomas, of Orland Park, Illinois, individually and doing business as Rapid Tax Refunds LLC, Rapid Tax …

Javier Palomares, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business suppliers …

NMAC Demands Immediate Action from Secretary Rubio on Lifesaving PEPFAR Concerns at Senate Oversight Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With millions of lives at stake and the Senate about to hold a critical oversight hearing, NMAC is calling on Secretary Marco Rubio to provide direct, immediate answers regarding …

Yxstian Gutierrez, Chairman of IEHP Board of Directors, Visits Autism Behavior Services Inc.

Autism Behavior Services Inc. hosted IEHP Chair Yxstian Gutierrez to explore the autism community's challenges and successes in Riverside and San Bernardino. RIVERSIDE, CA , CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Autism …

Audiobook Release: The Broken Whistle Examines Systemic CIA Whistleblower Protection Failures

The Broken Whistle, a Central Intelligence Agency exposé on whistleblower reprisals, is now available on Amazon Audible audiobook. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The award-winning The …

Adult Education: The Hidden Engine of America's Comeback Story

COABE Shines a Light on the Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning BRADENTON, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COABE is calling attention to this unsung hero of America’s recovery story. With more than 43 million U.S. …

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Special Screening of 'Centered: Joe Lieberman' Documentary

Followed by Q&A with Director Jonathan Gruber and the Senator’s Children, Matt & Rebecca Lieberman Tuesday, May 20 · 6:00 PM · Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration …

May Mental Health Month: A Red Circle Launches National Arts & Wellness Hub to Support Youth Healing Through Creativity

The Creative Spot in Ferguson blends art, music, & therapy into replicable, community-led solution for youth mental wellness and trauma recovery. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten years after Ferguson’s …

Justice Department Hosts 32nd Annual Federal Interagency Holocaust Remembrance Program