19 h. ago Israel strikes kill 32 in Gaza as ceasefire talks in Doha set to resume

GAZA CITY: At least 32 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Sunday, with 29 deaths reported in Gaza City alone, according to hospital sources. The bombardment came as Israel signaled a willingness to resume indirect ceasefire negotiations with Hamas in Doha under growing global pressure. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved sending negotiators for […]

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32 h. ago Hamas says it delivered ‘positive response’ on US Gaza ceasefire plan

Hamas said on late Friday that it has delivered a “positive response” to mediators on the latest proposal for a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal put forward by the US. The Palestinian armed group said on Friday night that it was “seriously ready to enter immediately into a round of negotiations”, but it […]

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40 h. ago Hamas open to immediate ceasefire talks as Gaza death toll rises

Hamas has announced its readiness to begin talks “immediately” on a Gaza ceasefire based on a US-backed plan. The statement followed consultations with other Palestinian factions and marked a potential shift in the ongoing 21-month conflict. Hamas expressed willingness to negotiate a mechanism to implement the truce proposal. Meanwhile, Israel has yet to make a […]

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64 h. ago 15 killed in Gaza airstrike as Trump awaits Hamas ceasefire reply

  At least 15 Palestinians died in an overnight Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza, local health officials confirmed on Friday. The strike hit a tent camp in Khan Younis around 2 a.m., targeting people already displaced by war. Families held funeral prayers later that day as grief spread across the community. A 13-year-old girl, Mayar […]

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68 h. ago UN expert accuses global firms of profiting from violence against Palestinians

A UN rights expert, Francesca Albanese, has accused several global companies of benefiting from Israel’s occupation and alleged genocide of Palestinians. In a report presented on Thursday, she claimed these firms have helped fuel human rights violations through their operations in occupied Palestinian territories. Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for the Palestinian territories, said these […]

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3 d. ago Stuck in limbo: Afghan refugees stranded in Pakistan after Germany suspends refugee programme

ISLAMABAD: Afghan refugees, who fled their homeland after the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, now find themselves in limbo in Pakistan as Germany suspends its humanitarian admission programme. The programme, which began in 2022, aimed to offer asylum to vulnerable Afghans, including women and human rights activists, but it has now been put on […]

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3 d. ago Likud ministers push Netanyahu to annex West bank before Knesset break

Fifteen Israeli cabinet ministers from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party have signed a petition urging immediate annexation of the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The push comes ahead of Netanyahu’s upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, where they are expected to discuss a 60-day Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. The ministers, joined by Knesset […]

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4 d. ago UNGA: Pakistan slams India over human rights abuses, state terrorism

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan, in a strongly worded statement at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), accused India of widespread human rights abuses, religious persecution, and sponsoring terrorism within Pakistan. Responding to remarks made earlier by the Indian representative, Second Secretary at Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN Rabia Ijaz said she was compelled to reply to […]

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4 d. ago The Strategic Role of International Organizations in Safeguarding Human Rights

Syeda Aliyya Rubab In an increasingly interconnected world, the protection of human rights is no longer a matter of domestic

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5 d. ago Ceasefire on the table: Trump, Netanyahu to discuss Gaza truce

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed he will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House next week for high-level talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza and addressing rising tensions with Iran. This meeting comes amid mounting pressure on both leaders to halt the violence and facilitate humanitarian relief. Speaking to […]

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5 d. ago Israel strikes Gaza as officials head to Washington for ceasefire talks

Israeli airstrikes and tank operations continued across Gaza on Tuesday, destroying homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee, even as Israeli officials prepared to discuss a possible ceasefire in Washington. At least 20 people were killed in the latest wave of violence, according to local health authorities. Tanks pushed into Gaza City’s eastern districts, […]

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5 d. ago Israel pounds Gaza with airstrikes as ceasefire talks begin in Washington

At least 60 people were killed in Gaza on Monday during one of the heaviest Israeli airstrikes in weeks, just as Israeli officials prepared to begin ceasefire talks in Washington. The bombardment came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump urged both sides to “make the deal in Gaza” and secure the return of hostages. […]

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6 d. ago BYC leader emphasizes dialogue as the only solution to Balochistan’s issues

Human rights activists and senior journalists gathered at a seminar in Karachi on Sunday to discuss the long-standing issues faced by Balochistan, highlighting that peaceful dialogue is the key to resolving the region’s problems. The seminar, organized by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) at Karachi Press Club, marked the 16th anniversary of the enforced disappearance […]

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7 d. ago Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire deal as talks show signs of progress

TEL AVIV – U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Israel and Hamas to finalize a ceasefire deal in Gaza, calling for the immediate return of hostages and an end to the 20-month conflict. His comments came as behind-the-scenes diplomacy suggested a potential breakthrough. “MAKE THE DEAL IN GAZA. GET THE HOSTAGES BACK!!!” Trump posted […]

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7 d. ago Israel orders Gaza evacuations as Trump urges immediate ceasefire

GAZA/CAIRO – Israel has ordered residents in northern Gaza to evacuate to southern areas as it intensifies its military campaign against Hamas. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly called for an immediate end to the war and urged both sides to “make the deal in Gaza” and secure the release of hostages. The Israeli […]

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8 d. ago At least 60 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza as ceasefire prospects inch closer

At least 60 people were killed across Gaza by Israeli strikes, health workers said Saturday, as Palestinians face a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and ceasefire prospects inch closer. The strikes began late Friday and continued into Saturday morning, among others killing 12 people near the Palestine Stadium in Gaza City, which was sheltering displaced […]

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8 d. ago Gaza on the brink: Trump sees hope for ceasefire as violence rages

US President Donald Trump expressed hope Friday for a new ceasefire in Gaza. He believes it could happen “within the next week.” This comes as the conflict worsens, with many civilians dying near aid centers. Trump’s comments show optimism as the US tries to broker peace. Meanwhile, criticism grows over Israel’s actions in Gaza, especially […]

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9 d. ago India faces backlash over forced deportations targeting Bengali

NEW DELHI – Human rights groups and legal experts have condemned India for carrying out what they call illegal and discriminatory deportations of Muslims to Bangladesh, many of whom claim to be Indian citizens. The alarming reports have sparked fear among India’s 200 million Muslims, especially in the eastern states where Bengali is widely spoken. […]

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9 d. ago EU leaders demand Gaza ceasefire, review Israel’s human rights record

BRUSSELS – European Union leaders have called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages, urging a permanent end to the ongoing conflict. The appeal came during a summit of the 27 member states held in Brussels on Thursday. In their official statement, the European Council stressed the urgency of halting […]

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1 week ago Pakistan concerned over ‘worst form of torture’ in Palestine, IIOJK

Pakistan has expressed concerns over the “worst forms of torture” the people of Palestine and Indian-occupied Kashmir are being subjected to by foreign occupation powers, the Foreign Office said in a statement on Thursday. There have been widespread reports of systematic torture and human rights violations by Indian occupation forces in held Jammu and Kashmir […]

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