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UN Special Rapporteur expresses concerns over Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan; urges de-escalation
Mar 17, 2026Geneva , March 17 (ANI): UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, has expressed deep concern over the reports of Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul, which have resulted in over 400... -
Russia urges end to Middle East hostilities, condemns US-Israel actions
Mar 17, 2026Moscow , March 17 (ANI): The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday issued a strong statement condemning the recent escalation of violence in the Middle East blaming the United States and Israel for what it... -
Human Rights Focus Pakistan urges for family safety of slain Christian labourer
Mar 17, 2026Sargodha , March 17 (ANI): Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has expressed deep concern over the death of a young Christian labourer, Marqas Masih, who was brutally harmed and killed while working under exploitative conditions at... -
Saudi air defences intercept, destroy hostile drones in latest wave of aerial threats
Mar 17, 2026Riyadh , March 17 (ANI): The Ministry of Defence in Saudi Arabia has confirmed that several unmanned aerial vehicles were neutralised in the eastern portion of the kingdom. According to officials, the drones were "intercepted... -
Tanker hit by “unknown projectile” near Fujairah; UKMTO confirms “no injuries”
Mar 17, 2026Fujairah , March 17 (ANI): A tanker has been hit by an "unknown projectile" approximately 23 nautical miles east of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).The agency... -
IRGC launches 57th wave of strikes on US bases and “occupied territories”
Mar 17, 2026Tehran , March 17 (ANI): The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has initiated the 57th phase of 'Operation True Promise 4', launching strikes against strategic locations within what it claimed to be "occupied territories" and a... -
“Deadly retaliation” awaits enemies over killing of sailors in Indian Ocean, warns Iran Navy chief
Mar 17, 2026Tehran , March 17 (ANI): The commander of the Iranian Navy has issued a stern warning following a fatal incident in the Indian Ocean, stating that the nation's adversaries will encounter "deadly retaliation" after several sailors... -
Drone strike triggers fire at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone; “no casualties” reported
Mar 17, 2026Fujairah , March 17 (ANI): A fire has erupted within the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following a drone strike at the facility, according to a report by Al Jazeera, citing the local government's media office. The... -
Pakistani airstrike on Kabul drug rehabilitation centre kills over 400 civilians: Afghan authorities
Mar 17, 2026Kabul , March 17 (ANI): More than 400 people have died and hundreds more have suffered injuries after a Pakistani military airstrike hit a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, Afghan officials said, according to a report... -
UAE reopens airspace as flight operations return to normal after “comprehensive assessment”
Mar 17, 2026Abu Dhabi , March 17 (ANI): The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has declared that air navigation has returned to normal across the UAE's airspace, as reported by the WAM news service. This follows the stabilisation...
