James M. Dorsey, July 29, 2019 Thought that sectarianism was a pillar of the Saud Iranian rivalry? Think again, think Kashmir where the two countries’ geopolitical rivalry and Turkish ambitions cross sectarian lines. With Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey competing for Indian Kashmiri hearts and minds, Iran and Turkey’s embrace of Kashmiri nationalism is winning […]
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Latin American leaders celebrate Hugo Chavez’s legacy on his birthday
By TeleSur Latin American presidents and leaders issued statements Sunday marking the birthday anniversary of late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez,, highlighting his legacy in the region and the world. President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro stressed that Chavez’s legacy is still alive within the South American country. “65 years of love Commander! We celebrate your life […]
MOVING FORWARD
Pakistan needs US help to stave off the looming threat of the FATF Zahid Hussain It was a meeting between two unpredictable leaders and they seem to have struck a chord. Putting behind the bitterness of the Twitter war that the two had engaged in previously, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Imran Khan have […]
Cuba has 9 doctors per 1000 citizens, highest in history
Online Agencies Cuba’s health system is in an all-time high as the country has nine doctors per 1000 citizens and more than 485,000 health professionals working in the National Health System. Cuba has more than 100,000 doctors, the highest number in the history of the country with a proportion of nine doctors per 1,000 citizens. […]
India slightly improves in journo-murder index
Nava Thakuria in Guwahati After years of bad precedents on journo-murder incidents, India (Bharat) has slightly improved the statistics this year, as there is report of two journalists’ murder till date. The robust democracy with over a billion populace losses around six journalists to assailants each year, but this time it has reduced to two […]
Murderers of Rifat Sharif must be punished
Dear Editor: Thank you for your thoughtful comments as expressed in the editorial (“Grotesque murder of Rifat in broad daylight: Let there be justice”, published on 5 July 2019.) You have correctly pointed out that there exists a vast frightful underworld run by formidable criminals. Murder is happening and what is more, even children commit […]
Remembering Kashmir Martyrs Day-July 13, 1931
Jamil Chughtai The gory acts of state terrorism on Kashmiris are not something new in Indian Occupied Kashmir. The people of the valley have been subjected to atrocious state machinery since 1846 after sale of Kashmir by the British Raj to Dogra Raja Gulab Singh under Amritsar Treaty. Muslims of Kashmir have continued to be […]
Progressive women ‘Squad’ decries Trump’s ‘White Nationalism’ after ‘go back home’ — Comments
By TeleSur U.S. Congresswomen Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley held a joint press conference Monday against President Donald Trump’s racist attack on them. They slammed the president for promoting an “agenda of white nationalism” and urged U.S. citizens to “not take the bait” of the divisive rhetorics. Trump has intensified his […]
Khan’s performance–A clap back at Indian Media
Muhammad Serajuddin in KarachiA constant political struggle of more than 2 decades, leaving behind a deluxe life for the reciprocation of all love and respect people of Pakistan gave to the internationally renowned sportsman Imran Khan, ultimately rendered him victorious in general elections 2018. His efforts were real and people acknowledged his will to gallantly […]
Why environmental and humanitarian action must be linked
By Tharanga Yakupitiyage UNITED NATIONS, Jul 4 2019 (IPS) – Environmental and humanitarian action is often understood as two different sectors. However, the lack of awareness regarding its intersections could lead to further long-term devastation. With the growing number of crises around the world, humanitarian actors are essential. They are often the first responders during […]