Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen officially apologized on Wednesday for the forced contraceptive campaign that took place in Greenland between the late 1960s and 1992. The campaign, which was a clear “betrayal” of the Greenlandic people, involved forcing around 4,500 Inuit women to be fitted with a contraceptive coil (IUD) without their consent in an effort to reduce the birth rate. Key Details of the Apology and Its Aftermath Public Apology: During a ceremony in Nuuk, Greenland, Frederiksen stated, “On behalf of Denmark, I apologize.” The Greenlandic Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, acknowledged the apology but emphasized that it…
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On September 20, a metropolitan magistrate court in Borivali, Mumbai, ordered police to file a First Information Report (FIR) against several individuals, including prominent business tycoon Nusli Wadia and his family members, on charges of alleged cheating and forgery. The case stems from a long-running commercial dispute over a 30-year-old development agreement between Wadia and Ferani Hotels. Under the original agreement for a plot in Malad, Ferani Hotels was to develop the land and pay the Wadia group 12% of the gross sales. Disputes arose in 2008, leading to a series of legal battles that have made their way through…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government, which took office in May 2025, has temporarily frozen a refugee program for Afghans. This program had been established by the previous government to help Afghans at risk from the Taliban due to their work with German forces or their professional roles as journalists, lawyers, or human rights activists. Legal Challenges and Recent Arrivals Since the program’s suspension, about 2,000 Afghans have been stranded in Pakistan, facing threats of deportation back to Afghanistan. A number of these individuals have filed successful legal challenges against the German government. A first group of 47 Afghans…
The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) report, ‘State of Social Justice: A Work in Progress,’ reveals key findings on climate change and its effects on employment. According to the report, low-income earners, who contribute just 12% of global emissions, will face 75% of the income losses from climate-related effects. Job Creation and Disruption The report estimates that transitioning to cleaner energy sources could lead to the loss of around six million jobs in fossil fuel industries. However, these efforts could simultaneously create roughly 24 million new jobs in renewable energy and green sectors. When including transitions to sustainable agriculture…
A new report from the World Nuclear Industry Status Report (WNISR) 2025 highlights a contrast in Pakistan’s energy sector. While nuclear energy generation reached a record high in 2024, the country’s overall energy system is struggling with high costs and inefficiencies, pushing consumers towards renewables, particularly solar. Nuclear Energy: Growth and Cost Pakistan’s net nuclear energy generation hit an all-time high of 21.7 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2024, a slight increase from 21.3 TWh in 2023. This growth boosted nuclear power’s share in the commercial grid to a record 17%. Pakistan operates six nuclear reactors with a total capacity…
The Buddhist-Muslim enclave of Ladakh was deprived of its autonomy in 2019 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government carved it out of the disputed Jammu and Kashmir state, placing the region under New Delhi’s direct control. Protesters, led by activist Sonam Wangchuk, are also demanding special status for Ladakh, which would allow for the creation of elected local bodies to protect its tribal areas. Thupstan Tswang, chairman of the Leh apex body, said: “During this (Wednesday’s) violence, 2-3 of our youth have died for our cause… I want to reassure the people of Ladakh that we will not let the…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington, with the meeting scheduled for around 1:30 am (PST) on Friday. Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is expected to accompany the premier, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will join President Trump. A Trump administration official confirmed the meeting to Reuters, which comes weeks after the two countries agreed to a trade deal. According to Radio Pakistan, the two leaders are “expected to discuss matters of mutual interest as well as the regional and global situation.” This development occurs as the premier travels to…
On Wednesday, Typhoon Ragasa made landfall in Guangdong, a province home to tens of millions of people, with winds up to 145 kilometers (90 miles) per hour. The storm had previously swept past Hong Kong and was responsible for the deaths of at least 14 people in Taiwan. On Thursday, AFP journalists at the impact site near the city of Yangjiang saw fallen trees, with street signs and debris scattered across the roads. A light rain and breeze lingered as residents began cleaning up the damage, though authorities have not yet reported any storm-related fatalities in the area. On Hailing,…
At least five people were killed, 30 police officers were injured, and several more protesters were wounded during violent demonstrations in Ladakh. An AFP reporter stated that the city, which is usually bustling with tourists, appeared deserted, with most main roads blocked by coils of razor wire and guarded by police in riot gear. The protests erupted on Wednesday, with crowds demanding greater autonomy in the sparsely populated, high-altitude desert region, which is home to about 300,000 people and borders China and Pakistan. India’s Ministry of Home Affairs reported that an “unruly mob” had attacked police, and a statement issued…
Bannu’s District Police Officer (DPO), Saleem Abbas Kulachi, told Dawn.com that the incident took place in the Bacha Khan Chowk area of the district’s Domel tehsil. “The police constable was on his way to report for duty when unknown armed motorcyclists opened fire on him,” Kulachi said. The DPO added that the constable, Qadus Khan, was critically injured and was taken to Khaleefa Gul Nawaz (KGN) hospital, where he passed away from his injuries. Khanzala Quraishi, the spokesperson for the Bannu regional police, told Dawn.com that the constable was the personal guard of the Wazir sub-divisional police officer. “After the…
