Pakistan records ‘wettest April’ in more than 60 years | Climate News

Pakistan records ‘wettest April’ in more than 60 years | Climate News

At least 144 people died due to the heavy rainfall in April. Pakistan has experienced its “wettest April since 1961”, receiving more than twice as much rain as usual for the month, the country’s weather agency has said. April rainfall was recorded at 59.3mm (2.3 inches), “excessively above” the normal…

India, Japan dismiss Biden’s ‘xenophobic’ comment | Migration News

India, Japan dismiss Biden’s ‘xenophobic’ comment | Migration News

Japan calls US president’s remarks ‘unfortunate’, while India says it’s open to immigrants. India and Japan have rejected President Joe Biden’s remarks calling the US allies “xenophobic” countries who do not welcome immigrants, and grouping the two nations with China and Russia. India’s Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said…

‘No choice’: India’s Manipuris cannot go back a year after fleeing violence | Indigenous Rights News

‘No choice’: India’s Manipuris cannot go back a year after fleeing violence | Indigenous Rights News

Lingneifel Vaiphei collapsed to the ground in agony after she saw the lifeless body of her infant child laid out on a cold steel stretcher in a mortuary in Chennai, the capital of India’s southern Tamil Nadu state. Steven’s body was tightly wrapped in a striped woollen shawl, traditionally worn…

Canadian police make arrests in prominent Sikh activist’s killing | Police News

Canadian police make arrests in prominent Sikh activist’s killing | Police News

Police in Canada have made arrests in the fatal 2023 shooting of prominent Sikh-Canadian activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, months after authorities accused Indian government agents of being involved in the killing. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Canada’s westernmost province of British Columbia said on Friday afternoon that three…

World Press Freedom Day: Gaza conflict deadliest for journalists | Freedom of the Press News

World Press Freedom Day: Gaza conflict deadliest for journalists | Freedom of the Press News

Every year on May 3, UNESCO commemorates World Press Freedom Day. It is being marked today at a particularly perilous time for journalists globally, with Israel’s war on Gaza becoming the deadliest conflict for journalists and media workers. “When we lose a journalist, we lose our eyes and ears to the outside…

Why are Pakistan’s wheat farmers protesting against the government? | Food News

Why are Pakistan’s wheat farmers protesting against the government? | Food News

Islamabad, Pakistan – Tens of thousands of farmers in Pakistan are holding protests in several cities over the government’s decision not to buy their wheat, causing them huge losses in income. The farmers in Punjab, the country’s largest province and often called the “bread basket” of Pakistan, are demanding that…

Photos: May Day rallies across Asia demand improved labour rights | Workers’ Rights News

Photos: May Day rallies across Asia demand improved labour rights | Workers’ Rights News

Workers and activists have taken to the streets across Asia as the world marks May Day. Rallies took place in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines, among other countries, on Wednesday. The marchers protested rising prices and demanded greater labour rights. Workers’ rights are celebrated on May Day across…

In India’s election, a flash drive, sex abuse videos — and a missing MP | India Election 2024 News

In India’s election, a flash drive, sex abuse videos — and a missing MP | India Election 2024 News

Bengaluru, India – Standing behind former Indian Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, the country’s current leader Narendra Modi smiled into the cameras. Next to Modi was HD Revanna, the son of Deve Gowda. In another photo of that meeting, a young man can be seen standing a few feet away…

India protests alleged Sikh separatist slogans at event attended by Trudeau | Conflict News

India protests alleged Sikh separatist slogans at event attended by Trudeau | Conflict News

New Delhi summons the Canadian deputy high commissioner after slogans in support of a Sikh homeland were reportedly raised at an event addressed by the Canadian prime minister. India has summoned the Canadian deputy high commissioner after separatist slogans in support of a Sikh homeland were allegedly raised at an…

‘Country is doing well’: Why jobless young Indians are still backing Modi | India Election 2024 News

‘Country is doing well’: Why jobless young Indians are still backing Modi | India Election 2024 News

Patna, Bihar – Sanjeev Kumar is 27 and jobless – a desperate situation compounded by his car salesman father’s imminent retirement in a few years. The business studies graduate from Patna, the capital of the eastern Indian state of Bihar, voted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)…