Blinken meets Central Asian leaders
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Central Asian leaders on Tuesday as Washington pursued deeper engagement with the region’s former Soviet republics in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago.
IMF accused of ‘shifting goalposts’, government expresses dissatisfaction
IMF accused of ‘shifting goalposts’ on Pakistan’s economic bailout, causing frustration for government officials
Iran Enriched Uranium 83.7%
Inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog found uranium particles enriched up to 83.7% in Iran’s underground Fordo nuclear site
Iran Alarmed by Schoolgirl Poisonings
Hundreds of Iranian girls in different schools have suffered “mild poison” attacks over recent months, the health minister said.
India leads internet shutdowns
Governments are using internet shutdowns as “weapons of control and shields of impunity”, says digital rights watchdog Access.
Pakistan launches trafficking probe amid boat tragedy
Pakistan launches trafficking probe after deadly refugee boat incident off Italy, families of victims seek answers and justice.