Government

California governor vetoes limits on solitary confinement
Bill vetoed by Gavin Newsom would have imposed variety of limits on a practice UN expert says can be a form of torture.
Published On 30 Sep 2022
India bans Muslim group PFI for alleged ‘terror’ links
Popular Front of India and affiliates banned for five years after nationwide crackdowns that saw more than 100 arrests.
Published On 28 Sep 2022
Ishaq Dar takes oath as Pakistan’s new finance minister
Dar, a chartered accountant by profession, was given the position after resignation of his predecessor Miftah Ismail.
Published On 28 Sep 2022
‘They aren’t watching’: January 6 panel fails to sway GOP voters
As Capitol riot hearings set to resume, experts say committee has not loosened Donald Trump’s grip on Republican Party.
Published On 27 Sep 2022

Advisory issued by New Delhi cites ‘incidents of hate crimes, sectarian violence and anti-India activities’ in Canada.

Activists call for the abolition of the monarchy as the country holds a holiday to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Announcement sparks concern that fight to contain sky-high US inflation could tip the economy into a recession.

While many welcome president’s plan to seek second term, activists say it could hasten further rights violations.

President Ruto says subsidies have been costly and prone to abuse, including causing artificial shortages of products.

The scandal around Ramaphosa erupted in June after South Africa’s ex-chief spy filed a complaint with the police.

The opposition had rejected the results, citing discrepancies between the commission’s count and its own tally.

President Ndayishimiye gave no reasons for the replacement but had warned of a coup against his government last week.

Guinea was originally scheduled to host the continental tournament in 2023 but the list of host nations was reshuffled.

Essential Middle East looks at what lies ahead for Pakistan amid worrying times.

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