Pakistan deports 300 Afghan families, 350 prisoners in 24 hours via Torkham border
Aug 11, 2025Pakistan deported 300 Afghan families and handed over 350 prisoners to Afghanistan. Urgent international support called for amid escalating humanitarian crisis. IOM reports 1.5 million migrants returned from neighbouring countries in 2025.
Pakistan open to US or third-party mediation on Kashmir issue
Aug 09, 2025Pakistan open to foreign assistance on Kashmir. No secret US agreements on mineral extraction. India maintains firm stance on bilateral talks
Israel Security Cabinet clears Netanyahu’s Gaza City takeover plan
Aug 08, 2025Israel's security cabinet approves a five-point plan to tackle the conflict in Gaza. The plan aims to disarm Hamas and establish a civil administration. Netanyahu emphasises no intention to annex or occupy Gaza.
Kapil Sharma’s cafe targeted again in Canada; Gangster Goldy Dhillon claims responsibility
Aug 07, 2025Comedian Kapil Sharma’s restaurant, Kap’s Cafe, located in Surrey, Canada, came under gunfire once again on Thursday, marking the second shooting incident in less than a month at the newly launched establishment.
US doubles tariff on India to 50 percent, India vows to defend national interest
Aug 06, 2025India strongly criticized the United States' decision to impose an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports, calling the move "unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable." The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said India would take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests, hinting at a possible diplomatic and economic retaliation.
Pakistan: Over 500 PTI workers arrested amid protests for Imran Khan's release
Aug 06, 2025Over 500 PTI workers arrested amidst protests demanding Imran Khan's release. Police crackdown criticised; protests mark Khan's two-year incarceration. PTI claims human rights violations in crackdown.
Former Bangladesh Army chief found dead in Chittagong
Aug 05, 2025Former Army Chief Lt Gen (retd.) M Harun-Ar-Rashid found dead at Chittagong Club. The 77-year-old was visiting for a court hearing related to Destiny Group. Suspected cause of death is a brain haemorrhage.
Trump threatens to raise tariff hike on India over Russian oil imports
Aug 04, 2025U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to India, threatening to substantially increase tariffs on Indian goods in response to New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Bangladesh avoids steep US tariffs, secures 20% rate after high-stakes negotiations
Aug 01, 2025Bangladesh has secured a favourable 20% tariff agreement with the US, protecting its garment exports. The deal also includes increased imports of US agricultural products and efforts to diversify military equipment sources
6.5 magnitude quake strikes Russia's Kuril Islands amid ongoing seismic unrest
Jul 31, 2025A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Russia's Kuril Islands with no casualties reported. Authorities continue to monitor seismic activity closely
Donald Trump blasts India-Russia ties, labels economies ‘dead’ amid tariff blow
Jul 31, 2025In a sharply worded post on his social media platform, Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed a barrage of criticism against India and Russia, calling their economies “dead” and deriding India’s trade practices just a day after announcing sweeping new tariffs on Indian imports.
Tsunami waves of 50 cm hit Japan port after massive quake off Russian peninsula
Jul 30, 2025The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that waves as high as 50 centimetres reached Ishinomaki in Miyagi Prefecture, leading to evacuations to higher ground, including Mount Hiyoriyama.
'Now I'm in charge': Trump hints at 25% tariffs on India as trade talks continue
Jul 30, 2025“India has been a good friend. But India has charged basically more tariffs than almost any other country over the years,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Tuesday. “But now I'm in charge. And you just can't do that.”
8.8 magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami warnings across Pacific
Jul 30, 2025A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings and advisories across several Pacific nations, including Japan, Australia, and Hawaii.
Russian scientists develop breakthrough device for glioblastoma treatment
Jul 28, 2025Russian scientists develop a new device to treat glioblastoma by targeting tumour cells precisely. Clinical trials will evaluate its safety and effectiveness, offering new hope for patients
India issues travel advisory to citizens to avoid Cambodia-Thailand border amid escalating violence
Jul 26, 2025In light of escalating hostilities along the Cambodia-Thailand border, the Indian Embassy in Cambodia on Saturday issued a travel advisory urging Indian nationals to avoid visiting border areas. The advisory comes as clashes between the two Southeast Asian nations enter their third consecutive day, triggering mounting casualties and mass displacement.
Cambodia-Thailand border conflict escalates, UN Security Council to hold urgent meeting
Jul 26, 2025Tensions between Cambodia and Thailand have reignited following two consecutive days of intense cross-border clashes, prompting both nations to escalate the matter to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). In response, the UN has scheduled a closed-door emergency meeting on Saturday to address the deteriorating situation, which poses a significant threat to regional peace and stability in Southeast Asia.
All 49 feared dead as Russian passenger plane crashes in Amur region
Jul 24, 2025Tragedy struck eastern Russia as a passenger aircraft carrying 49 people, including six crew members and five children, crashed near the town of Tynda, close to the Chinese border in the Amur region, on Thursday, July 24.
‘Go back brown’ graffiti defaces Melbourne temple, restaurants in suspected hate crime
Jul 24, 2025Melbourne temple and eateries were vandalised with racist graffiti, prompting a police investigation into a suspected hate crime. Community leaders have condemned the act and called for unity
Bangladesh air force training jet crashes on college rooftop in Dhaka; 1 dead, several injured
Jul 21, 2025A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed onto the rooftop of a college building in Dhaka’s Uttara area on Monday afternoon, killing one person and injuring several others, authorities confirmed.
Second strong quake jolts Alaska Peninsula within four days, aftershock threat persists
Jul 21, 2025The Alaska Peninsula experienced yet another powerful earthquake early Monday morning, marking the second major seismic event in the region within just four days. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the latest quake occurred at 3:58 AM IST on July 21, registering a magnitude of 6.2 on the Richter Scale. The tremor originated at a shallow depth of 48 kilometers, with its epicenter located at latitude 54.99°N and longitude 159.98°W.
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