Asia

Death toll reaches 69 in Philippines earthquake

At least 69 people have been confirmed dead while more than 150 were injured after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the central Philippine island province of Cebu, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday.

2025-10-01T22:56:44.426267+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Minor child dies in accidental firing in Karachi

According to the officials, the minor child died owing to the firing of a citizen who was in a car. The accused named Arif Shah was arrested by the police following the incident.

2025-10-01T22:41:13.126100+00:00 IST

Several feared trapped in Indonesia school building collapse

At least 91 people remain trapped under the rubble following the collapse of a school in Indonesia on Monday, Al Jazeera reported, citing an authority's statement.

2025-10-01T22:40:11.467323+00:00 IST

Death toll from floods climbs to 1006 in Pakistan

According to the NDMA, the 1006 people include 275 children, 163 women, and 568 men nationwide. Rescue and restoration efforts are being conducted across the country to reach flood-affected areas and assess the scale of devastation.

2025-10-01T22:11:28.874466+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Earthquake of magnitude 3.2 strikes Karachi

As per PMD, the earthquake was experienced seven kilometres north west of Malir at 09:34 am on Wednesday morning and the tremors were at a depth of 10 km within the earth crust.

2025-10-01T21:10:59.596591+00:00 IST

India to host UN troop chiefs’ conclave in Delhi from Oct 14

India will host the Conclave of Army Chiefs of UN Troop Contributing Countries in Delhi from October 14-16. The event will bring together leaders from nearly 30 nations to share best practices, enhance peacekeeping cooperation, and reaffirm commitment to global peace under the UN Charter.

2025-10-01T17:31:25.771422+00:00 IST

Afghanistan restores internet after 72-hour nationwide blackout

Internet services in Afghanistan were restored after a 72-hour blackout that disrupted schools, businesses, banking and flights. Tolo News reported residents faced slow speeds and restrictions, while activists and the UN warned repeated shutdowns could harm livelihoods and worsen the country's fragile situation.

2025-10-01T17:30:36.581125+00:00 IST

UKPNP raises alarm over humanitarian crisis in PoJK at UNHRC

Nasir Aziz Khan, spokesperson of the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP), has urged the United Nations and the international community to intervene against Pakistan's growing repression in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

2025-10-01T17:27:41.641321+00:00 IST

"Government has turned into a demon": PoJK leader on protests

Shaukat Nawaz Mir, leader of the Neelum Valley Public Action Committee in PoJK, accused the government in a viral video of acting like a "demon" by killing its own people, silencing voices, shutting down media, and using force against protesters, as tensions continue to rise.

2025-10-01T16:44:37.617113+00:00 IST

Afghan-Pak trade slips to USD 1.1 bn in first half of 2025

Afghanistan's Ministry of Industry and Commerce said trade with Pakistan fell slightly to USD 1.108 billion in the first half of 2025, down from USD 1.117 billion last year. Tolo News reported officials and analysts urged separating politics from trade to boost ties despite border closures and tariffs.

2025-10-01T16:42:09.019350+00:00 IST

Multiple civilian deaths, clashes reported as unrest escalates in PoJK

Protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) turned violent as voices from the region reported civilian deaths, clashes with security forces, and detentions. Social media posts highlighted marches, caravans entering Muzaffarabad, and growing unrest, with activists warning against militarisation and demanding fundamental rights.

2025-10-01T16:31:24.784215+00:00 IST

PoJK, GB activists raise Pak human rights violations in Geneva

Political activists from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan raised concerns over worsening human rights violations in their regions during a side event held on the sidelines of the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

2025-10-01T16:01:42.040182+00:00 IST

Sindh CM suspends officials after new polio cases detected

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah suspended health officials and ordered action against local administrators after new polio cases emerged in Hyderabad Division. Despite high vaccination coverage, nine cases have been reported this year, prompting plans for aggressive new campaigns, Dawn reported.

2025-10-01T15:40:18.826493+00:00 IST

Pakistan govt admits floods to worsen inflation, disrupt food supply chains

Pakistan's Finance Ministry warned that ongoing floods may temporarily push inflation to 3.5-4.5% in September by disrupting food supply chains, Dawn reported. Despite this, large-scale manufacturing, remittances and exports showed resilience, helping the economy maintain stability with an eight-year low fiscal deficit and strong external reserves.

2025-10-01T15:24:37.770622+00:00 IST

Heavy rainfall warning issued in Nepal as monsoon intensifies

According to meteorologists, the intensified rainfall is being caused by a low-pressure system developing in the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to move into Odisha, India, and gradually shift toward central India.

2025-10-01T14:58:57.437982+00:00 IST

China escalates military threats against Taiwan

A Taiwan defence expert has warned that China's newest weapon systems, unveiled during last month's military parade in Beijing, are specifically designed to undermine Taiwan's asymmetric warfare strategy.

2025-10-01T14:57:35.478887+00:00 IST

Joint Action Committee USA to stage protest at Pakistan Consulate

The Joint Action Committee USA is planning to stage a protest at the Pakistan Consulate to express solidarity with the people of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and to condemn human rights violations in the region.

2025-10-01T14:11:55.350461+00:00 IST

China’s pressure on French museums sparks UN warning

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights has raised serious concerns over the erasure of the word Tibet from French museum collections, cautioning that the replacement with Beijing-endorsed terms such as "Xizang" and "Himalayan World" undermines Tibetans' cultural heritage and right to identity, the UN official warned that such shifts align directly with China's political agenda, as reported by Phayul.

2025-10-01T13:58:51.470155+00:00 IST

Pakistani rangers open fire on protesters in PoJK

The protests, led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), have resulted in over half a dozen casualties and several serious injuries in the past three days, according to the sources.

2025-10-01T13:58:29.828494+00:00 IST

PTI’s Syed Zeeshan Haider praises PoJK protests

The unrest is a response to the government's failure to address the committee's 38 demands, including the elimination of reserved seats in PoJK; 12 legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees settled in Pakistan were abolished.

2025-10-01T13:13:42.108694+00:00 IST

Indian Navy demonstrates global submarine rescue capability

The Indian Navy's Submarine Rescue Unit (East), embarked on INS Nistar, showcased precision and professionalism at XPR-25, hosted by Singapore Navy (RSN), the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.

2025-10-01T11:52:22.985979+00:00 IST