Turkey says it 'neutralised' at least 14 Kurdish militants in Syria October 07, 2023 at 12:26AM

Turkish forces have conducted overnight attacks on militant targets in northern Syria, resulting in the "neutralisation" of at least 14 Kurdish militants, according to the defence ministry. This comes after a bomb attack in Ankara last week, for which the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) claimed responsibility.

Black market activities, smuggling cost Pakistan's economy USD 23 billion annually: Report October 07, 2023 at 12:22AM

Illegal activities such as black market currency trade, gold smuggling, and oil smuggling are costing Pakistan's economy USD 23 billion per year, says a UK-based financial service company. These activities distort exchange rates, fuel inflation, erode confidence in the financial system, and lead to a loss of government revenue. Pakistan loses around USD 150 million per month from dollar smuggling and over USD 1 billion annually from oil smuggling.

Myanmar's top court declines to hear Suu Kyi's special appeals in abuse of power and bribery cases October 06, 2023 at 11:53PM

Myanmar's Supreme Court has rejected appeals from ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her convictions in six corruption cases. Suu Kyi, who was arrested in February 2021, is currently serving prison sentences totaling 27 years. The charges have been contested by Suu Kyi and her lawyers, who argue that they are false and politically motivated.

NGO rescue ship saves 258 migrants off Libya in two operations October 06, 2023 at 11:31PM

A nonprofit rescue ship off the coast of Libya saved 258 migrants in two separate operations. The first rescue involved 162 migrants, including women and children, on a wooden boat without a navigation system. The second rescue involved 96 people on a similar boat.

UN warns Pakistan that forcibly deporting Afghans could lead to severe human rights violations October 06, 2023 at 10:28PM

The United Nations has warned that forcibly deporting Afghans from Pakistan could result in severe human rights violations, including the separation of families and deportation of minors. Pakistan recently announced a crackdown on migrants living in the country illegally, including 1.7 million Afghans.