International
Trees granted human-like rights in historic decision by Canadian town
Is a tree merely a collection of wood and leaves, or does it also possess the right to live, grow, and be protected? A small town in the Canadian province of Quebec has answered this question in legal terms—recognizing trees as "living entities."
Pakistani rights activist Mahrang Baloch sentenced to life in prison
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sentenced prominent Baloch human rights activist Mahrang Baloch and fellow activist Sibghatullah to life imprisonment over the killing of a paramilitary soldier during a protest in southwestern Balochistan.
20 broad-gauge coaches arriving from India in July
Bangladesh is set to import passenger train coaches from India for the first time since the fall of the ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government. A shipment of 20 broad-gauge coaches is scheduled to arrive in Bangladesh this July, according to Indian media outlet The Economic Times.
US moves to overhaul student visa rules
The United States is moving toward one of the most significant changes to its international student visa system in decades, with the White House approving a final rule that would replace the long-standing “Duration of Status” (D/S) framework with fixed periods of authorized stay.
Iran President invites PM Modi for Khamenei's funeral
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the funeral ceremony of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, people familiar with the matter told HT on Wednesday.
Oman moves to secure Hormuz shipping with new sea routes
Oman has introduced two temporary shipping corridors in the Strait of Hormuz as part of efforts to maintain the uninterrupted movement of commercial vessels through one of the world’s most strategically important waterways.
US Congress passes symbolic resolution for end to Trump's war with Iran
The US Senate passed a largely symbolic resolution Tuesday calling for an end to President Donald Trump's war with Iran, delivering a fresh rebuke to the White House as it tries to negotiate a lasting settlement with Tehran.
UN starts evacuating 11,000 stranded sailors from Strait of Hormuz
The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) has begun evacuating more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz following the memorandum of understanding signed by the United States and Iran to end the US-Israel war on Iran.
Tehran declares three-day public holiday for Khamenei's funeral
Iranian authorities have announced a three-day public holiday in Tehran to facilitate the funeral and farewell ceremonies of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking one of the most significant state events in the country’s recent history.
Myanmar junta killed over 700 civilians in 6 months: UN report
Myanmar's military was responsible for the deaths of over 700 civilians during a six-month period around last year's election, the United Nations has said in a report released on Monday, June 22.