International
Zakir Naik's extradition request discussed: Malaysian PM
Malaysia has discussed India’s request to extradite controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said, adding that any decision would have to follow due legal process.
BRICS leaders agree for immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Gaza
BRICS leaders have called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, urging an end to the bloodshed in the Middle East and a renewed push for lasting peace and stability.
Houthis take control of Bab al-Mandeb Strait
Iran-backed Houthis have taken control of the strategically vital Bab al-Mandeb Strait following a major military offensive on Yemen's western coast. This has created a major risk to global maritime trade and energy security.
Xi’s call to BRICS member countries to reject ‘protectionism’
Commenting on the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the ongoing war in West Asia is not in favour of the common interests of the international community. He also commented that this war is bringing serious damages for the people of that region.
Gender-based violence in Africa: Challenges and elimination
Gender-based violence (GBV) knows no borders, whether in Africa, Asia or across the globe. Women of the entire world face some form of violence against them, inequality and inequity in their lives. So gender-based violence remains a critical human rights and public health crisis. Research indicates that nearly 45 percent of women across 25 sub-Saharan African countries experience at least one form of intimate partner or non-partner violence in their lifetime.
Strong earthquake of 6.6 magnitude in Indonesia, depth 358 kilometres
A strong earthquake of 6.6 magnitude has struck the Java region of Indonesia. The earthquake was felt near Teluknaga area in the north-eastern part of the country at dawn local time on Friday. According to information from the US Geological Survey (USGS), the magnitude of the earthquake was 6.6.
Modi-Pezeshkian moment highlights India’s balancing act
A warm moment between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi has drawn attention to India’s balancing diplomacy amid growing global divisions.
BRICS summit: Is the bloc truly challenging a Western-dominated world?
A BRICS member has been under attack for months – and has subsequently wielded attacks of its own against fellow members.
Houthi attacks put Saudi Arabia’s Mecca Pact alliance to test
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are raising questions over the credibility and effectiveness of the Mecca Pact, under which an attack on one member is to be treated as an attack on all.
BRICS accounts for over 40% of global GDP, G7 for 29%: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has highlighted the growing economic weight of BRICS while taking a swipe at the Western-led Group of Seven, saying BRICS members now account for more than 40 percent of global gross domestic product, compared with 29 percent for the G7.