Human rights groups have criticised the government’s legislation targeting same-sex relationships.


Human rights groups have criticised the government’s legislation targeting same-sex relationships.

Israel’s treatment of the hundreds of abductees has been condemned by several countries, including key allies.

Pakistan military chief Asim Munir to travel to Tehran for talks, according to Iranian media reports.

These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon for Monday, May 18, 2026.

These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon from Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Slovenia and Netherlands all withdrew in protest against Israel’s participation amid Gaza war.

Africa CDC concerned that outbreak of Bundibugyo strain could spread rapidly due to intense population movement.

Sudan’s army says it retook a vital town in southeastern Blue Nile state and inflicted heavy losses on the RSF.

Ukraine’s air force says the attack on Thursday was part of the largest aerial assault since the war began.

Iran’s FM had urged member states to condemn ‘violations of international law by the United States and Israel’.
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