UN calls on China to free Uighurs from alleged re-education camps
GENEVA – United Nations’ human rights experts have voiced alarm over alleged Chinese political re-education camps for Muslim Uighurs and they have called for the immediate release of those detained…
New Pakistani minister bans “vulgar” movie billboards, critics fear rise of Islamists
ISLAMABAD – Punjab’s new information minister, Islamist politician Fayaz-ul-Hasan Chohan, has announced a ban on “vulgar” movie billboards in the Pakistani province, angering those who fear the growing influence of…
UK royal Meghan’s wedding dress to go on display
LONDON – The gown worn by Meghan Markle at her wedding to Britain’s Prince Harry will go on display later this year at Windsor Castle where their lavish marriage ceremony…
Malaysian court postpones caning of two women for lesbian sex
KUALA LUMPUR – A Malaysian religious court has postponed a caning sentence on two women convicted for having sex, media reports say, amid an outcry from human rights activists. The…
Police search for motive in Florida mass shooting
Police are searching for a motive in the third mass shooting in Florida in two years, which left two people dead and 11 wounded in Jacksonville, before the gunman killed himself at…
Japanese PM Abe seen headed for extended term despite policy doubts
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has announced his candidacy for a ruling party leadership election he is expected to win, despite low expectations for his economic policies and doubts…
World Court hears Iran lawsuit to have US sanctions lifted
THE HAGUE – Iranian lawyers will ask the International Court of Justice to order the United States to lift sanctions ordered by the Trump administration against Tehran. The lawsuit filed…
Head of Islamic State in Afghanistan killed, government says
KABUL – The head of Islamic State in Afghanistan, Abu Saad Erhabi, was killed in a strike on the group’s hideouts in Nangarhar province on Saturday night, authorities say. Ten…
India, China agree to expand military ties after defence talks
NEW DELHI – India and China have agreed to expand their military ties and enhance interaction to ensure peace on their common border, India said after a meeting between the…
S.Korean court raises ex-president Park’s jail term to 25 years
SEOUL – A South Korean appeals court has sentenced former President Park Geun-hye to 25 years in jail in a case arising from a far-reaching corruption scandal that toppled her…
