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During the United Nations General Assembly, world leaders called on the United Nations to appoint a woman as the next Secretary-General--the first in the 80-year history of the organization. As Antonio Guterres completes his term in 2026, the discussions of change gain momentum. Nations such as Estonia, Slovenia, Mongolia, Chile, and the Dominican Republic demanded increased gender equity in the international leadership. Chilean President Gabriel Boric specifically gave the nod to former President Michelle Bachelet, as an expert in human rights and a leader with credentials. According to supporters, it would be more legitimate to appoint a woman at this time since it would be in line with the global priorities of inclusivity, climate justice, and peacebuilding. The controversy represents a pivotal moment in the history of international relations.

Calls Intensify for First Female UN Secretary-General in Eight Decades

September 27, 2025 — Latest News — By: Ghulam Mujtaba Murala
Sudan Gurung rose to prominence as the face of a grassroots uprising led largely by Nepal’s Gen Z.

The leader of Nepal’s recent youth-led protests that ousted the government within days has announced he will be running in the country’s March general elections, saying his movement will “fight till the end” to build a people’s government.

Sudan Gurung, to run in upcoming elections in Nepal 


September 27, 2025 — Latest News — By: Jarida Report
Cloud Union Announces Strike

Clouds Union Announces Strike

September 27, 2025 — Pakistan — By: Konain Fatima
Satire The Saudi-Pakistani Pact of Brotherly Love and Benefit

The Saudi Pakistani Pact of Brotherly Love and Benefit

September 27, 2025 — Pakistan — By: Eman Fatima Bajwa
When the revolution becomes a dinner party

When the revolution becomes a dinner party

September 27, 2025 — Culture — By: Eesha Ahmad
Thousands of people went to the streets in the support of Palestinians in the continuing Gaza clash, and large cities of Italy, such as Rome and Milan, also protested on Thursday. Peaceful protests ended up in confrontations among the protesters and the police. Officials of local government said over 60 police had been injured, and dozens of protesters had been arrested. The Italian government condemned the brutality and called it a sadistic exercise of solidarity. Rather, protest planners believed that the police were excessively violent, which sparked violence. The protests reveal the hard political faults in Italy, where the masses are increasingly becoming vocal on the issues of foreign policies. Further deterioration is feared by analysts who believe this will put pressure on the government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Italy Sees Violent Protests Amid Gaza Solidarity Marches

September 26, 2025 — Latest News — By: Jarida Report
India Joins Debate on South Korea’s Webtoon Ad Controversy

India Joins Debate on South Korea’s Webtoon Ad Controversy

September 26, 2025 — Latest News — By: Jarida Report
India is preparing a proposal to loosen foreign investment regulations, which will allow e-commerce services such as Amazon to buy Indian sellers’ goods and export them directly to foreign markets. The transformation would involve a transition to the present position of them as simple operators in the marketplace. The reports highlight that the relaxed regulations would only apply to exports and that stringent measures would be taken against abuse. According to the government, the reform is to create new opportunities to the small Indian exporters. Critics, such as the local retailers have warned that it might offer undue advantage to large platforms. The bill is yet to be approved by the cabinet.

India Moves to Let E-Commerce Firms Export Goods Directly

September 26, 2025 — Latest News — By: Jarida Report
The trade officials of Taiwan announced on Friday that they are to increase chip and electronics exports to India by five to seven years, with global demand rising, particularly in the U.S. Taiwan’s External Trade Development Council chairman James C.F. Huang stressed the dramatic growth: Taiwanese investments in Indian manufacturing are already about 5 billion dollars. Significant transactions are an 11-billion-dollar AI chip fab with Tata Electronics and an expansion of 1.5 billion dollars by Foxconn in India. Authorities are optimistic that Taiwan-India trade momentum will not be derailed by increasing U.S. tariffs.

Taiwan Vows to Double Tech Exports to India Amid U.S. Demand

September 26, 2025 — Latest News — By: Jarida Report
On Thursday, government workers in Sindh organized a massive protest in Hyderabad over the proposed pension reforms by the provincial government. The demonstration was coordinated by the Sindh Employees Alliance (SEA), which brought hundreds of workers outside of major offices where they were shouting slogans and insisting on the withdrawal of amendments that lowered the benefits of commutation and gratuity. A pen-down strike was also witnessed, which paralyzed normal operations in various departments. The union leaders reported that the cuts would affect the lower-grade staff members, who are in need of retirement packages, disproportionately. They threatened to escalate the protest to Karachi in case their concerns are not addressed. The protest reflected the increasing discontent with austerity-based reforms, which workers claim to compromise their financial stability following a long life of work.

Pension Reforms Spark Mass Demonstrations in Hyderabad

September 26, 2025 — Latest News — By: Jarida Report
How BookTok Flattens Literature into Vibes and Tropes

How BookTok Flattens Literature into Vibes and Tropes

November 1, 2025 — Culture — By: Anmol Omar

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