Author: Disha Mishra

The Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (AEMEND) has appealed to the Pakistan government to address the growing restrictions on media freedom in Pakistan, highlighting the use of various tactics to suppress dissent, as reported by The News International. During a meeting on Thursday, the media body’s executive committee discussed the challenges faced by journalists and expressed serious concerns over the state of media freedom in the country. The News International reported that AEMEND’s statement pointed out the ongoing legal and political pressure faced by journalists and media organizations. The body discussed issues including restrictions on freedom of…

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of World Health Organization stated on Friday that the climate crisis threatens to only exploit and exacerbate division and polarisation. WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared his experience on X after testifying about the impact of climate change at the International Court of Justice and reiterated the global need for peace, justice and collaboration. “We live in a time of geopolitical turbulence. The #ClimateCrisis threatens to only exploit and exacerbate division and polarisation. It was an honour and an inspiration to testify about the impact of the climate crisis on health at the International Court of…

The Indian Navy’s the latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, has departed from Kaliningrad, Russia for India, commencing its inaugural operational deployment. The ship was constructed in Russia and officially commissioned on December 9 this year in the presence of Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister of India. “#INSTushil set sail for India from Kaliningrad on #17Dec. The ship was recently commissioned on 09 Dec 24 in #Russia in the presence of Hon’ble #RakshaMantri. The multi-role stealth guided missile frigate is a potent addition to the #IndianNavy’s arsenal. The ship’s passage to #India will also be her maiden operational deployment.…

S Jaishankar, the India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday expressed the India-France relationship, stated that both nations see each other as significant poles in this multipolar world, calling it a “very strong relationship.” While addressing the signing ceremony of the National Museum with France Museums Development for the upcoming Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum, S Jaishankar stated, “A few words about India and France. Most of you again would be aware that for us this has been a very strong relationship. India and France see in each other important poles in a multipolar world.” “When you hear India…

On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin challenged Western assertions about the Oreshnik missile’s vulnerability, proposing a direct test to determine its performance against advanced air and missile defence systems in Kyiv, Ukraine. During the “Year in Review with Vladimir Putin” program on Channel One, a Russian state-owned television network, President Vladimir Putin proposed a “technological duel” to highlight the missile’s capabilities. When asked about the West claims that the “Oreshnik” missile is a modified version of an old Soviet weapon and could be intercepted by air defence systems during its launch phase, President Vladimir Putin replied, “This is a modern,…

The High Commission of Pakistan in New Delhi has granted 84 visas to Indian pilgrims to visit the sacred Shree Katas Raj Temples, also called Qila Katas, located in Punjab’s Chakwal district . From December 19 to 25, the Indian Hindu pilgrims will visit the temples. “@PakinIndia has issued 84 visas to a group of Indian Pilgrims for their visit to the sacred Shree Katas Raj Temples, also known as Qila Katas, in Chakwal district of Punjab scheduled to take place from 19-25 December 2024,” according to post by the Pakistan High Commission India on X on Tuesday. Charge d’…

The European Union Foreign Affairs Council has decided to revive annual Association Council meetings with Israel, according to newly appointed EU Foreign Policy chief Kaja Kallas, following discussions with EU foreign ministers in Brussels. No date has been scheduled for the next session. The Association Council is designed facilitate an annual dialogue between Israel and the European Union. “Israel sees the Council meeting, which has been avoided for years, as an important means of promoting cooperation in a variety of areas with its largest trading partner, and a significant platform for presenting its positions on Middle East issues,” according to…

Chief of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his aide were killed in a blast in southeastern Moscow on Tuesday morning, state media reported. The blast was caused by an explosive device that had been planted in an electric scooter, Spokeswoman for the Russian Investigative Committee Svetlana Petrenko said as per the TASS news agency. “On the morning of December 17, an explosive device planted in a scooter went off near a residential building entrance on Ryazansky Avenue in Moscow, the investigation showed. Chief of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops Lieutenant General…

The US has reiterated its call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as a step towards resolving the ongoing conflict. At the Daily Press Briefing, the statement was made by Matthew Miller, Spokesperson of the US Department of State. While responding the questions, Matthew Miller addressed various issues, including the hostage negotiations in Gaza, civilian casualties, the call for a ceasefire, and humanitarian aid. He also discussed other key matters in West Asia, such as the situation in Syria. When asked about the latest development on the hostage negotiations in Gaza, Matthew Miller expressed that there is a “lot…

The Swiss Embassy in New Delhi has clarified that Switzerland’s suspension of India’s Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status will not affect the bilateral relations between the two nations. In responsding to a query from media about the potential impact of the decision on Swiss investments in India, the embassy clarified, “The current suspension from the Swiss side of the application of the most-favoured-nation clause (MFN) under the protocol to the double taxation agreement between Switzerland and India does neither affect the free trade agreement between the two countries nor Swiss investments in India. It adapts the Swiss interpretation of the…