File photo Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a 45% increase in the salaries of civil servants a few days before the presidential and parliamentary elections. According to foreign media, about 5 million employees work in government departments in Turkey. According to reports, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is campaigning on the promise of lowering interest…
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, called the Public Order Bill “deeply troubling legislation”, after it completed its passage through parliament on Wednesday. “It is especially worrying that the law expands the powers of the police to stop and search individuals, including without suspicion; defines some of the new criminal offences in a…
“At this moment of sorrow, let us be inspired by his example and strive to defend the dignity and rights of every human being, everywhere,” said UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, in a statement. Human rights hero “Beyond touching millions with his inimitable charm and charisma in music, film, and theatre, Mr. Belafonte devoted his life…
More than 300 diplomats and foreign nationals from different countries were expelled; Photo: Reuters Khartoum: The civil war between the country’s army and rebel paramilitary forces intensified in Sudan, prompting the safe return of foreign diplomats and citizens to their homeland. According to the World News Agency, Saudi Arabia and the United States recalled about…
Fighting between the army and paramilitary forces in Sudan has entered its second week, following which the evacuation of foreign nationals from Sudan has begun. According to reports, the evacuation of more than 150 citizens of 12 countries, including Pakistanis, has been completed. Diplomats, international officials and civilians have been flown to Jeddah by the…
In Sudan, a situation of civil war has arisen as a result of the bombings and the use of heavy weapons in the fighting between the army and paramilitary forces for several days. The warring groups have attacked each other despite a ceasefire agreement on Eid, leaving streets in chaos and people confined to their…
A flag flies outside the New Zealand Parliament. New Zealand’s Security Intelligence Service says there are ongoing attempts by a few countries to interfere in our democracy, economy and civil society. The intelligence service in its annual report has identified increasing aggressive activities by some individuals. The report stated that these persons were gathering intelligence…
A civil servant in India died of a heart attack while dancing to a song during a function. According to Indian media reports, this incident happened in the city of Bhopal in the state of Madhya Pradesh when Surendra Kumar Dixit, assistant director of the postal department, suddenly fell while dancing. According to reports, he…
Strict action will be taken against the airlines for violating the guidelines, GACA Riyadh: Saudi Civil Aviation has banned the carrying of bags larger than the prescribed size. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued a notification of new guidelines, in which it has been directed that all airlines should refrain from loading…
South Africa is on the brink of disaster, with worst-ever power loadshedding and blackouts threatening civil war. According to foreign media reports, the embassies of Western countries, including the US and Australia, have issued instructions to their citizens to store food and water for several days. The embassies have further instructed citizens to remain vigilant…
