Crackdown: UN To Convene Special Meeting Concerning Iran

The united Nation Human Right Council, UNHRC, has concluded plan today to hold a special meeting on 24th November 2022, concerning the fate of civilians in Iran, where the government is cracking down on them leading to the deaths of hundreds. The UN body expressed displeasure nothing that the action of the Iranian government is getting out of hand describing it as “the deteriorating human rights situation”, in Iran where world leaders will deliberate on the matter. Accordingly, the German and Iceland Government had on Friday submitted a request to the UN demanding that there is serious human right abuse going on in Iran that requires world attention.

Pakistan ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan Escapes Assassination

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has escaped assassination during a protest march in the eastern city of Wazirabad on Thursday. Khan was injured in the leg while four other people, including another politician, Faisal Javed Khan, got injured when a burst of gunfire hit their platform, a container towed by a lorry during the march. Mr. Khan, 70, was leading the march, which was meant to end in the capital Islamabad when the incident occurred. The former prime minister was seen being taken to a hospital in Lahore. A party spokesman said he had been hit in the shin.

Xi Jinping Secures Third Term As China’s Leader

Chinese leader Xi Jinping formally stepped into his third term ruling China on Sunday, paving the way for lifelong rule. Xi also unveiled the other six members of the politburo Standing Committee, China’s top ruling body stacked with staunch allies, limiting potential resistance, at a press event on Sunday.

Israel: Incumbent PM Congratulates Netanyahu On Election Win

The incumbent Prime Minister (PM) of Israel, Yair Lapid has congratulated a former PM, Benjamin Netanyahu on his election win before the announcement of the election’s final results. In his congratulatory message, Lapid said, “The State of Israel comes before any political consideration. I wish Netanyahu success, for the sake of the people of Israel and the State of Israel”.

North And South Korea Exchange Missiles Fire For First Time

A North Korean missile has landed near South Korean waters for the first time, prompting Seoul to respond with its own air-to-ground missiles after residents on an eastern island were asked to evacuate. The North Korean missile, one of at least 23 fired throughout Wednesday, was detected by South Korea’s military and the Japanese coast guard. It landed less than 60km (37 miles) off the South’s coast. Consequently after few hours later South Korea said its warplanes fired three air-to-ground missiles into the sea towards the north of the two countries’ maritime border. Some air routes along the country’s east coast had also been closed to commercial aircraft, the transport ministry said. According to South Korean military, air raid siren sounded on a remote island controlled by Seoul of the peninsula’s eastern coast.

Again, UAE Slams Visa Ban On Nigerians

Again the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has slammed a visa ban on Nigerians seeking to visit Dubai. The ban was conveyed in a notice issued to the country’s trade partners in Nigeria, including travel agents. Sadly no reason was given for the drastic measure employed by the UAE.