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Former FS Shringla hails telecon between PM Modi, President Trump

Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday hailed the positive conversation held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on the occasion of Diwali and underscored that the call signified warmth of ties between the two leaders.

2025-10-22T09:08:09.564190+00:00 IST

North Korea fires short-range missiles ahead of APEC summit

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles, its first in months, ahead of the APEC summit in South Korea. South Korea's military said the missiles flew about 350 km and fell inland. Pyongyang continues to develop weapons, with Kim Jong Un open to talks but refusing to give up nuclear arms.

2025-10-22T08:33:58.508087+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 strikes Tibet

An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 struck Tibet on Wednesday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

2025-10-22T08:27:05.238461+00:00 IST

“We support good relations”: Taliban urges US to reopen embassy

Afghanistan seeks good relations with all countries, including the US, focusing on economic and political ties. The Islamic Emirate urged reopening the US Embassy in Kabul, while experts say Washington's long-term policy on engagement with Afghanistan remains uncertain amid ongoing debates and counterterrorism cooperation.

2025-10-22T08:16:59.590119+00:00 IST

Bangladesh army officers seek bail after tribunal appearance

Bangladesh's ICT ordered 15 serving army officers jailed over enforced disappearances during Sheikh Hasina's tenure. The officers denied the charges. Earlier, the tribunal issued arrest warrants against 30 accused, including Hasina and her adviser, in two cases involving abduction, detention, and torture of opposition activists.

2025-10-22T07:17:12.060452+00:00 IST

Sindh sees dengue surge; government ramps up anti-mosquito drive

According to a report published in Dawn, the Sindh Health Department stated that 276 new dengue cases were recorded this month, bringing the total number of cases to 920 so far this year. The report noted that Karachi Division remains the worst affected, with 124 confirmed cases, followed by Hyderabad with 82, Mirpurkhas with 58, Sukkur with nine, Shaheed Benazirabad with two, and Larkana Division with one case.

2025-10-22T07:10:14.205373+00:00 IST

INS Sahyadri arrives at Yokosuka for JAIMEX 25

INS Sahyadri, which is participating in the Japan-India Maritime Exercise- JAIMEX 25, was received in Yokosuka by R Madhu Sudan, Charge' d' Affaires and Rear Admiral YAMAGUCHI Nobohisa, Chief of Staff JMSDF Yokosuka District.

2025-10-22T06:52:23.874612+00:00 IST

India donates 81 school buses to schools across Nepal

n a gesture underscoring the deep-rooted and enduring partnership between India and Nepal, the Government of India has donated 81 school buses to various educational institutions across 48 districts of Nepal.

2025-10-22T06:34:19.535233+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s governance failure sparks digital breakdown

Internet and TV cable operators in Lahore have lashed out at the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) for what they call an illegal and reckless campaign of cutting their cables across the city, accusing the utility of acting without any legal notice or consultation. The operators urged the Punjab government and the Ministry of Energy to take strict action against Lesco for "disrupting public communication services" and causing inconvenience to millions of users, as reported by Dawn.

2025-10-22T06:24:39.261585+00:00 IST

Baloch youth targeted again in Pakistan’s enforced disappearances

A young man, Adnan Rind, was forcibly abducted for the second time in Mastung, Balochistan, by Pakistani security forces, with his whereabouts unknown. Despite some recent releases of missing persons, enforced disappearances remain widespread, leaving locals fearful and justice elusive, according to The Balochistan Post.

2025-10-22T05:49:25.617453+00:00 IST

Trump to hold first in-person talks with Japan’s PM

US President Donald Trump will visit Japan for three days starting Monday to meet Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Emperor Naruhito. This marks his first trip in nearly six years. Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, "sincerely welcomes" the visit, seen as a chance to strengthen the Japan-US alliance.

2025-10-22T05:21:19.889283+00:00 IST

Naval Group and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders extend MoU

Naval Group and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited have extended the MoU to strengthen Submarine Export cooperation exclusively for a mutually friendly country.

2025-10-22T05:20:53.523630+00:00 IST

India, Chad discuss strengthening military cooperation

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met the Ambassador of Chad to India, Ildjima Badda and held discussions on deepening military cooperation between New Delhi and N'Djamena.

2025-10-22T05:02:36.579448+00:00 IST

Pak: Court to hear all pleas on Imran Khan’s jail visitation

A larger bench of the Islamabad High Court will hear 11 petitions by PTI leaders, including Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, on visitation rights for Imran Khan at Adiala Jail. The court will address visitation issues, jail jurisdiction, and related petitions, with responses due from officials by October 23.

2025-10-22T04:47:00.219748+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft, 4 vessels, 1 ship

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected the presence of two sorties by Chinese military aircraft, four naval vessels operating and one official ship around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Wednesday.

2025-10-22T01:22:51.283003+00:00 IST

Delegation US-based IRI meets Bangladesh Chief Adviser

A delegation from the US-based International Republican Institute (IRI) met with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and confirmed plans to send at least 10 international observers for the country's upcoming national election, scheduled for February 2026.

2025-10-21T21:54:42.031450+00:00 IST

Indian, Chinese troops share sweets on Diwali along LAC

The act marked a goodwill gesture on both ends.

2025-10-21T17:12:54.531741+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 strikes Pakistan

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 80km.

2025-10-21T17:00:15.351283+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 strikes Tibet

The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-10-21T16:44:43.677472+00:00 IST

Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini blacklisted for visa violation

Officials, privy to the development, told ANI that Orsini was earlier placed on India's blacklist in March 2025 after it was found that she had engaged in activities inconsistent with the conditions of her visa during her previous visit.

2025-10-21T16:14:55.601372+00:00 IST

President William Lai rejects ‘1992 Consensus'

Lai expressed these thoughts during the opening ceremony of the Overseas Community Affairs Council Conference in Taipei following the election of former Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) lawmaker Cheng Li-wun as KMT chairwoman. Cheng advocates for closer relations with Beijing.

2025-10-21T13:41:47.106111+00:00 IST