Thursday, November 28
French president Macron discussed sending Western troops to Ukraine after a meeting of European leaders. No consensus was reached, but Macron emphasized support to prevent Russian aggression. Concerns remain about US support and Trump's potential return to the White House.
More than two-thirds of the UN Security Council demand that the Taliban rescind all policies oppressing women and girls. The council condemns the repression of women and girls by the Taliban and insists on their equal participation. Envoys discuss a roadmap for Afghanistan with the Taliban, emphasizing the need for inclusivity, diverse representation, and respect for human rights.
Prompt police intervention saved a young girl in an Arabic calligraphy dress from a mob in Lahore’s busy Ichra Bazaar on Sunday. The mob had accused her of blasphemy. The situation turned ugly as more than 300 people forced the woman into a nearby restaurant and demanded she remove the dress.
Dubai-based Indian businessman Firoz Merchant of Pure Gold donated Rs 2.25 crore to release 900 prisoners from Gulf jails in Dubai, Arabian nation. The Forgotten Society initiative, founded by Merchant, has secured the release of 20,000 prisoners. Colonel Mohammed Yusuf Al-Matrooshi praised Merchant's efforts.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's party claimed that no provincial assembly session may be called without first declaring the reserved seats, a day after Punjab and Sindh assemblies were summoned and chief ministers sworn in. Barrister Gohar Khan the head of Khan's PTI party said that new provincial assemblies should be constituted after all House members are notified.
A US Air Force member set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, livestreaming a protest against alleged genocide in Gaza. This disturbing video was later removed from the streaming platform as it breached the app's policies. The individual's identity remains undisclosed. Israeli PM seeks approval for military operation in Rafah, Gaza amidst controversy.
