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New US sanctions target Iran’s military procurement networks under Trump’s “Economic Fury” campaign
May 9, 2026Washington DC , May 9 (ANI): The US Treasury Department on Friday (Local Time) announced sweeping new sanctions targeting individuals and companies accused of helping Iran procure weapons, UAV components and missile-related materials as part of... -
Domestic workers in Pakistan still trapped in exploitation despite labour law promises
May 9, 2026Lahore , May 9 (ANI): Despite observing International Domestic Workers Day every June, Pakistan continues to fail millions of domestic workers, particularly in Punjab province, where legal protections remain largely absent years after the pas......Read More -
BYC accused Pakistani authorities of using enforced disappearances to silence Baloch activists
May 9, 2026Balochistan , May 9 (ANI): A member of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), Fauzia Baloch, has accused Pakistani authorities of attempting to coerce her into leaving the organisation by linking the alleged disappearance of her brother... -
JSMM accused Pakistan of turning Sindh jails into ‘torture cells’
May 9, 2026Frankfurt , May 9 (ANI): The Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) has accused Pakistani authorities of carrying out systematic torture and human rights abuses against political activists and ordinary inmates inside prisons across Sindh, warning t......Read More -
Iran reviewing US proposal at ‘own pace’ as Trump awaits response: Report
May 9, 2026Tehran , May 9 (ANI): Iran on Saturday said it was still reviewing the United States' proposal linked to ongoing negotiations over the West Asia conflict and would respond "at the appropriate time", according to a... -
US removes highly enriched uranium from Venezuela
May 9, 2026Washington DC , May 9 (ANI): The US Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) on Friday (local time) announced the successful removal of all remaining highly enriched uranium from a legacy research reactor in... -
EAM Jaishankar holds extensive talks with Trinidad and Tobago PM to deepen bilateral ties
May 9, 2026Port of Spain , May 9 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S.Jaishankar on Friday (local time) said that he held extensive discussions with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and her Cabinet colleagues on... -
“Colonialism will have no place in future world”: Iranian President Pezeshkian
May 9, 2026Tehran , May 9 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran remains committed to expanding friendly relations with other nations based on mutual respect and shared interests, while rejecting the policy of "colonialism and exploitatio......Read More -
“Things under very good control”: US President Trump says administration “closely monitoring” Hantavirus cases
May 9, 2026Washington DC , May 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said his administration is closely monitoring Hantavirus cases but stressed that the situation remains under control and is different from the COVID-19... -
US, Iran could resume talks in Islamabad next week: Report
May 9, 2026Washington DC , May 9 (ANI): The United States and Iran could resume negotiations as early as next week in Islamabad, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing people familiar with the matter.The...
