Catholic body Vatican, having the status as a subject of international law and the capacity to enter into diplomatic relations, has signed an accord with Palestine […]
US Supreme Court Upholds Execution By Lethal Injection in Oklahoma
The US Supreme Court in Glossip v Gross has ruled in a 5-4 vote that Oklahoma may continue to use midazolam, the lethal injection drug during […]
US Supreme Court Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage Nationwide
In what may be called the most pressing civil rights issue of modern times, the US Supreme Court has delivered a historic verdict for gay rights […]
Dutch Citizens Win World’s First Lawsuit Over Government’s Inaction on Climate Change
In a landmark ruling, the district court in The Hague ordered the Dutch government to cut its carbon emissions by at least 25% within five years […]
Zaid Hamid Arrested in Saudi Arabia Over Hate Speech
Zaid Hamid is a Pakistani political commentator and is likely to face 8 years in prison and 1200 lashes over hate speech. Zaid’s hatred speech against Saudi Arabia […]
Policeman Killed Outside of Peshawar Court
A policeman was killed and two other people were severely injured after unidentified gunmen opened shooting outside of a court room in Peshawar. The incident happened in the jurisdiction […]
New UK Rules Leave Foreign Nurses at Risk of Deportation
Due to new UK immigration rules, more than 3,000 foreign nurses, including Filipinos, outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), may be deported. If the implementation […]
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir leaves the country despite High Court orders
The High Court in Pretoria prevented Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir from leaving South Africa unless an urgent hearing on his arrest application is heard. He had […]
E-Stamping Launched Against Sale of Fake Stamp Paper
The Punjab government, in collaboration with Punjab Information Technology Board, has launched a project to eliminate the sale and purchase of fake stamp papers while making […]
Law In UAE Imposes Fine For Swearing on Whatsapp
Under a new federal law governing internet users in UAE, people could be jailed and fined 250,000 Dirhams, while expatriates could be deported from the UAE. […]
European Court of Justice rules in Central Bank Bond Buying Program’s Favor
The European Court of Justice decided on a ruling which strengthened the role of the European Central Bank (ECB) in mediating financial markets. The Court sustained […]
Non-Bailable Arrest Warrant Issued for Musharraf
Islamabad’s Additional District and Sessions court issued non-bailable warrants of arrest against former president Pervez Musharraf. The connection is said to be for the murder of […]
China bans Muslims from Fasting in Ramadan
According to news sources, China has again banned Ramadan fasting in some parts of western Xinjiang district for Muslim party members, civil servants, teachers and students. Throughout […]
United Nations Panel Calls for Renewal for Equal Education Rights for Women
On Tuesday, the UN Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR) renewed calls for girls and women to be given equal access to education. […]
Drone Strike Victims’ Families in Yemen File Suit Against US
The families of two Yemeni men filed a lawsuit against the United States for the murder of their family members by US drone strikes. The families […]
Pakistani Designer Pays Tribute To Portuguese Illustrator’s Work Without Permission
Pakistani Designer Pays Tribute To Portuguese Illustrator’s Work Without Prior Permission A female Pakistani fashion designer has been criticized for using a Portuguese illustrator’s illustrations as […]
Christian Boy Accused Over Blasphemy
On May 25th 2015, a mob in Lahore attacked residences of the Christian community as well as places of worship, including St. Joseph Catholic Church, alleging […]