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Pakistani arms smuggler sentenced to 40 years in US

Muhammad Pahlawan was captured during a US military operation in the Arabian Sea in January 2024

2025-10-20T10:01:18.353714+00:00 IST

Tibetans in-exile extend Diwali greetings, express hope for peace

Tenzin Lekshay, spokesperson of the Tibetan government in-exile, said Diwali's spirit of truth and nonviolence resonates deeply with the Tibetan cause. "On this auspicious occasion of Diwali, I, on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and all the Tibetans from all over the world, wish all our Indian brothers and sisters a very happy Deepawali. May this festival of lights brighten all of us and also brighten with truth, nonviolence, and freedom," he said.

2025-10-20T08:29:21.750531+00:00 IST

Kukur Tihar: Nepal honours dogs with garlands, feasts

Dogs, regarded as the guardians and messengers of Yama, the god of death, were offered garlands, bread, and worshipped with vermilion powder and flowers.

2025-10-20T07:55:42.433013+00:00 IST

Iran executes man accused as Israeli spy

The convicted spy had been found guilty of moharebeh (waging war against God) and corruption on earth, charges that carry the death penalty under Iranian law. The man was hanged on Saturday in the holy city of Qom, south of Tehran.

2025-10-20T07:32:14.190700+00:00 IST

Retailers defy government price caps in Punjab as PERA fails to c

Many items were being sold at prices significantly above the government-set rates. A citywide price survey uncovered major discrepancies.

2025-10-20T07:30:16.132704+00:00 IST

Harvard Club of France defies chinese pressure, hosts Lobsang San

Stephanie Mareva Failloux, President of the Harvard Club of France, noted that organising the event was challenging due to hesitance from institutions, schools, and companies regarding hosting the Tibetan leader.

2025-10-20T07:19:22.797506+00:00 IST

Taiwan eyes “urban mining” to counter China’s rare earth export

Rare earth metals, essential for semiconductors and various electronic components, can be extracted from industrial or electronic waste to lessen dependency on imports, stated Lee Cheng-han, a professor in the National Cheng Kung University Department of Resources Engineering, according to the Taipei Times.

2025-10-20T07:16:20.926805+00:00 IST

Pakistani arms smuggler sentenced to 40 years in US for trafficki

As reported by Geo News, Muhammad Pahlawan was captured during a US military operation in the Arabian Sea in January 2024. US authorities stated that two Navy SEALs lost their lives during this operation.

2025-10-20T07:02:44.545408+00:00 IST

Nepal bids farewell to Kancha Sherpa, the last living member of E

Sherpa was part of the expedition team led by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. He spent his final days in his ancestral home in Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest.

2025-10-20T06:57:59.354024+00:00 IST

PMs of Australia, Singapore, New Zealand extend Diwali greetings

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conveyed his Diwali greetings in a video message, stating, "I wish everyone a very happy Diwali. As you gather to celebrate the great festival of lights, may this special time uplift you with hope for a bright future. May it be an absolutely wonderful celebration."

2025-10-20T06:16:07.567475+00:00 IST

BNM chief condemns Pakistan’s attack on Afghanistan

In a post shared by BNM on X, he noted that Pakistan had misjudged the situation by believing that the creation of the Taliban government in Afghanistan would render the Durand Line issue inconsequential and that Kabul's foreign policy would align entirely with Islamabad's interests.

2025-10-20T05:53:01.562165+00:00 IST

Eighteen, including two students, forcibly taken by Pakistani for

Reports indicate that two Baloch students were detained late Friday night from their home in the Essa Nagri area of Quetta's Brewery locality. Witnesses claimed that military personnel invaded their room and arrested both without a warrant, as reported by TBP.

2025-10-20T05:28:59.980024+00:00 IST

Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first woman prime minister

Takaichi, who has been looking for a new political partner, reached the agreement with Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura, who leads the JIP, also known as Nippon Ishin no Kai. The two leaders are scheduled to meet Monday evening to formally sign the coalition deal.

2025-10-20T05:18:27.679616+00:00 IST

Cargo Plane veers off Hong Kong airport runway, 2 dead

Emirates flight EK9788 was arriving from Dubai at about 03:50 local time (19:50 GMT) when it veered off the runway and collided with an airport patrol vehicle and landed partially in the sea, police said.

2025-10-20T05:13:05.326187+00:00 IST

Carney had key role in reviving India-Canada ties: Indian envoy

In an exclusive interview with CTV's Question Period, Patnaik said that the recent improvement in ties between New Delhi and Ottawa was "inevitable," but it was Carney's leadership that helped bring the two sides back together.

2025-10-20T04:34:19.697543+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 3 sorties by Chinese military aircraft, five vesse

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected the presence of three sorties by Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Monday.

2025-10-20T01:58:41.446028+00:00 IST

Bangladesh garment exporters fear USD 1 billion losses after mass

Garment exporters in Bangladesh are bracing for losses of up to USD 1 billion following a massive fire that tore through the cargo complex at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, just as the industry enters its busiest export season, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-10-20T01:28:11.967995+00:00 IST

Saudia flight from Jakarta diverted to Thiruvananthapuram

A Saudia Airlines flight from Jakarta to Medina was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after a passenger fell unconscious. The Indonesian national was safely shifted to Ananthapuri Hospital for medical attention.

2025-10-19T18:18:13.253165+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Wheat flour crisis worsens in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Wheat stocks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's government warehouses are rotting while flour prices soar, reaching PKR 3,000 for a 20 kg bag. Civil society leaders and traders blame government inaction and hoarding, warning of severe food shortages this winter if the situation isn't addressed.

2025-10-19T18:17:11.117237+00:00 IST

Afghanistan reports new polio case in Uruzgan, total rises to 9

Afghanistan reported a new polio case in Uruzgan, bringing the 2025 total to nine. Officials warned insecurity and limited access hinder vaccination, putting children at risk. Public health authorities urged Kabul and Islamabad to strengthen cross-border immunisation to achieve complete polio eradication, Tolo News reported.

2025-10-19T16:44:23.747262+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Lahore ranks second most polluted city globally

The Air Quality Index (AQI) measures the concentration of pollutants in the air, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5), coarse particulate matter (PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ozone (O3). Any IQAir AQI above 150 is considered "unhealthy", and above 200 is "very unhealthy," Dawn added.

2025-10-19T16:27:54.375119+00:00 IST