Fate of 11 Nigerian troops unclear after ‘unauthorised’ plane landing in Burkina Faso
A C-130 military cargo plane of the type the Nigerian air force said had been forced to land in Burkina Faso on Monday. Photograph: Reuters View image in fullscreen Eleven…
In Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan, a Young Woman Works in Disguise to Feed Her Family
KABUL, December 11 (IPS) – Shabnam, a 26-year-old law graduate, manages her life and work by disguising herself as a boy. In the middle of a crowded market with the…
‘Once Conversations about Democracy and Equality Begin, They Are Very Hard to Silence’
CIVICUS discusses restrictions on civic space in Thailand and the detention of activist and human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa with Akarachai Chaimaneekarakate, Advocacy Lead at Thai Lawyers for Human Rights…
Vawda claims ex-ISI chief Faiz Hamid going to testify against Imran Khan
Senator Faisal Vawda addresses the press conference at National Press Club, Islamabad, May 10, 2023. — OnlineSenator Vawda says PTI founder next in accountability.Adds ex-COAS Bajwa showed “negligence, incompetence”.Asif says…
Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as Person of the Year
The two covers of Time magazine’s 2025 Person of the Year issue with an illustration depicting tech giants in this handout combination image, December 11, 2025. — Reuters Time magazine…
Norwegian ambassador summoned over ‘unwarranted’ attendance at court proceeding
A security personnel stands guard outside the office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. — AFP/FileEnvoy’s actions breach of diplomatic protocol: FOFO says actions amount to interference in…
PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s desire for ‘expanded connectivity’ with Turkmenistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shakes hands with Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov during their meeting in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, December 11, 2025. — X/@GovtofPakistanPM praises Turkmenistan’s support during regional evacuations.Ports offered to…
Austrian parliament approves headscarf ban in schools
A woman walks past a mannequin wearing an hijab headscarf at a market in the Brussels district of Molenbeek, Belgium.— Reuters/File Austrian lawmakers on Thursday voted by a large majority…
Minister warns social media platforms of enforcing ‘Brazil-style rules’
This undated file illustration shows social media applications, X and Facebook, logo. — Reuters/FileMinister cites 47 foreign accounts linked to terrorism.Barrister Aqeel Malik slams platforms’ double standards.Islamabad demands AI tools…
KP CM fires fresh salvo at authorities after being denied meeting with Imran Khan for ’10th time’
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi speaks to journalists near Adiala jail, Rawalpindi, December 11, 2025. — Screengrab via X/@PTIofficialCM says court orders repeatedly ignored by authorities.Sohail Afridi slams Punjab…