Iran appoints first Baluch governor
Iran has appointed Mansour Bijar, who belongs to the Baluch minority, as the governor of Sistan-Baluchistan. This is the first time an individual from the Baluch community has held this prominent provincial role. Government Acknowledges Baluch Representation The announcement came after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, The cabinet approved this
UN passes resolution granting Palestine new rights
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) passed a resolution on Friday granting Palestine new rights and privileges and urging the Security Council to reconsider its request for full United Nations membership. The assembly adopted a resolution with 143 votes in favor and nine against, including the United States and Israel.