2. Environment

    2022-09-27

    US urges Pakistan to seek China debt relief after floods

    Faced with an estimated $30 billion cost to rebuild and repair following the floods, heavily indebted Pakistan is at the mercy of China.

  3. Environment

    2022-09-26

    Massive floods put spotlight on China's coal power plants

    Climate change is a key topic of debate in Pakistan following the floods that devastated large parts of the country. Many are pointing fingers at the main greenhouse gas emitter: China's coal plants.

  4. Economy

    2022-09-23

    Is China doing enough to help prevent a global debt crisis?

    More than 40 countries now owe debt equivalent to more than 10% of their GDP to Chinese lenders, totaling between $500 billion and $1 trillion.

How do you feel about China's help during the recent catastrophic floods?

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SPOTLIGHT

Deceptive technology heightens concerns over illegal Chinese trawlers

Evidence is growing that Chinese trawlers are using advanced technology to hide their locations in order to illegally scour the ocean and leave nothing for Pakistani fishing boats.

Deceptive technology heightens concerns over illegal Chinese trawlers
  1. Human Rights

    2022-09-22

    Iranian regime resorts to brutal violence to suppress growing protests

    The regime has deployed thousands of security forces on streets across the country to halt the most widespread protests since November 2019.

  2. Security

    2022-09-21

    As tensions rise, China's partners, debtors risk being dragged into conflict

    'China is employing its growing economic power as a means of coercing or enticing other states to comply with its foreign policy priorities or principles of international relations,' said one analyst.

  3. Society

    2022-09-20

    Devastating floods test China's claim of being Pakistan's 'all-weather friend'

    Pakistanis are criticising the relatively paltry level of aid from China, some even calling it 'a joke', while low-quality Chinese tents are proving more trouble than they are worth.

  1. Security

    2022-09-19

    Myth of powerful Russian army crumbles on live TV

    Ukraine's successful counter-offensive in Kharkiv province has exposed what many thought impossible: that the Russian military could be defeated.

  2. Media

    2022-09-16

    China making inroads, building influence through media manipulation

    Controlling the narrative on China is a strategic priority for Beijing as it seeks to build up its political, military and economic influence in the Middle East, Central Asia and beyond, research shows.

  3. Security

    2022-09-15

    Expansive multi-nation military drill in Jordan comes amid growing regional threats

    The 'Eager Lion' exercise brought together dozens of militaries from around the world and aimed to improve capabilities and response times in the face of demanding crisis situations.

  4. Diplomacy

    2022-09-14

    Xi, Putin take advantage of Central Asia visit to push authoritarian agendas

    Statements out of Beijing and Moscow touting 'common security' and 'just world order' contrast greatly with the military aggression and human rights abuses both regimes espouse.

  5. Economy

    2022-09-13

    Deceptive technology heightens concerns over illegal Chinese trawlers

    Evidence is growing that Chinese trawlers are using advanced technology to hide their locations in order to illegally scour the ocean and leave nothing for Pakistani fishing boats.

  6. Security

    2022-09-12

    Russian troops flee in panic as Ukraine reclaims swathes of territory

    Ukraine's surprise offensive caught the Russian military off-guard, compelling many Russian soldiers to abandon their positions and weapons, and flee in disguise.

  7. Environment

    2022-09-09

    UN chief in Pakistan to boost international support for flood aid

    Aid is already arriving -- a US Air Force C-17 landed in Pakistan Thursday, bringing desperately needed tents and tarpaulins for temporary shelter.

  8. Economy

    2022-09-08

    US-based charity provides vocational training, hope to Afghans in Kandahar and Herat

    More than 1,600 women and men are benefitting from the training programme, which has given a sense of hope to participants and convinced many to scrap plans to migrate in search of jobs.

  9. Terrorism

    2022-09-07

    ISIS claims suicide attack near Russian embassy in Kabul

    The Russian embassy was one of the few to remain open after August 2021, when most nations shut down embassies and evacuated staff.

  10. Environment

    2022-09-06

    US government steps up aid to flood-ravaged Pakistan

    The US military and USAID are assessing ways to further support Pakistan's flood relief efforts, while the United Nations warned that both Pakistan's and Afghanistan's food supply are at risk.

  11. Health

    2022-09-05

    Low-quality medicines smuggled from Iran pose danger in Afghanistan

    Low-quality and expired medications endanger patients' health and undermine Afghanistan's own pharmaceutical industry, doctors and officials say.

  12. Security

    2022-09-02

    China's territorial disputes threaten global peace, commerce

    From the South China Sea to Central Asia, Beijing's quest to expand its geopolitical and military influence poses a direct threat to world peace and the future of international commerce.

  13. Human Rights

    2022-09-01

    China responsible for litany of rights abuses in Xinjiang: UN report

    Beijing has committed 'serious human rights violations' and 'crimes against humanity' in its arbitrary detention of Uighurs and members of other Muslim minority groups, the UN found.

  14. Women's Rights

    2022-08-31

    US-based non-profit works against child marriages in western Afghanistan

    Extreme poverty has forced some families to sell young daughters into marriage in order to survive. Too Young To Wed has already helped 300 families earn an income and keep their daughters safe.

  15. Youth

    2022-08-30

    Former Fatemiyoun fighter says militia duped Syrian youth, broke promises

    A Syrian youth who joined the Iran-aligned militia for promised payment, benefits and security says he found only broken promises and indoctrination.

  16. Environment

    2022-08-29

    International aid flows into Pakistan as flood death toll rises

    The United States, United Arab Emirates and Turkey are among those providing immediate and essential aid to Pakistanis displaced by the 'monster monsoon of the decade'.

  17. Human Rights

    2022-08-26

    'Shame them': rights leader advocates tough policy towards Russia, China

    'It's virtually impossible for governments to hide their abuses,' said outgoing HRW leader Kenneth Roth, pointing out China's repression of Muslims and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

  18. Security

    2022-08-25

    Grounded JF-17 fighter jets expose fallout of deals with Russia, China

    The Pakistan Air Force's JF-17, which is jointly produced by China and Pakistan and uses a Russian engine, is suffering from shoddy parts and Western sanctions on Russia.

  19. Crime & Justice

    2022-08-24

    Iran turns to cryptocurrencies to launder money, evade sanctions

    Strapped for cash amid sanctions and isolation from the international community, Iran is making efforts to replace foreign currencies with cryptocurrencies.

  20. Security

    2022-08-23

    Iran deports Fatemiyoun Division members despite promises of residency

    The IRGC falsely promises houses and permanent residency for Afghans who join the Fatemiyoun Division and fight abroad on its behalf.

  21. Economy

    2022-08-22

    China helps Iran evade sanctions with illicit activity at sea

    Activities include the use of vessels operating under the flags of other countries and ship-to-ship cargo transfers in open water.