Thursday, May 28th, 2026
BEYOND BORDERS: Indian transnational repression against the Sikh diaspora
GENEVA – 14 March 2026 – The Government of India has orchestrated a systematic campaign of extrajudicial killings, intimidation, surveillance, coercion of family members, abuse of consular services, manipulation of international legal mechanisms, and legal harassment targeting Sikh dissidents and community leaders across at least four continents, according to a major report released today at the Geneva Press Club. The 40-page report, jointly prepared by the Baku Initiative Group and Sikh Federation International and formally presented during an official press conference at the Geneva Press Club on March 14, 2026, documentsRead More
DPM Dar, Rubio to discuss Pakistan’s Mideast peace efforts in Washington tomorrow: FO
ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, MAY 28: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to discuss Pakistan’s efforts for Middle East peace with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington tomorrow, the Foreign Office said on Thursday. During the meeting, Dar and Rubio will review bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and global developments of mutual interest, read a statement issued by the FO. The discussions will also focus on strengthening cooperation in key priority sectors, as well as “Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional peace and stability throughRead More
Europe can’t be ‘neutral mediator’ between Russia and Ukraine, EU’s top diplomat says
BRESSELS, MAY 28: Europe cannot act as a “neutral mediator” between Kyiv and Moscow, the EU’s top diplomat said Thursday after the bloc’s ministers debated their terms for potential talks with Russia. “Europe will never be a neutral mediator between Russia and Ukraine, because we are on Ukraine’s side and we are defending our own core security interests,” Kaja Kallas told a news conference in Cyprus.
US carries out new strikes on southern Iran
WASHINGTON, MAY 28: The United States carried out new strikes on southern Iran on Thursday, after President Donald Trump threatened to “finish the job” if Tehran did not agree to a peace deal. Iranian media reported three loud explosions rang out in the port city of Bandar Abbas in the early hours of Thursday morning, following US strikes earlier in the week that underscored the fragile state of a diplomatic push to get a provisional peace agreement across the finish line. “Today, US Central Command Forces shot down four IranianRead More
In meeting with Naqvi, Saudi counterpart lauds Pakistan’s regional de-escalation efforts
ISLAMABAD, MAY 28: Saudi Interior Minister Abdulaziz bin Saud Al Saud on Tuesday appreciated Pakistan’s positive role in efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the region as fresh US strikes on Tehran threatened an already fragile ceasefire. The Saudi interior minister made these remarks during a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Mina, Saudi Arabia, according to an official statement issued by the ministry on X. Pakistan has been playing a key mediation role since hostilities erupted after US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, followed byRead More
Azerbaijan marks the 108th anniversary of its independence
Today, the people of Azerbaijan proudly celebrate the 108th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s independence and the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic on May 28, 1918 – the first secular republic in the Muslim East. This historic occasion symbolizes not only the restoration of Azerbaijan`s sovereignty, but also the enduring spirit of resilience, sacrifice, and steadfast commitment to progress that defines the people of Azerbaijan. Within a remarkably short period of time, Azerbaijan succeeded in establishing its first parliament and government, determining its borders, adopting state symbols, and implementing fundamental state-buildingRead More