Asia

Afghan deportees allege mistreatment, seek aid as camps shut

Afghans deported from Pakistan say they faced police mistreatment and now struggle without shelter or resources. Pakistan has closed five long-running refugee camps, while UNHCR reports over 2.8 million returns from Iran and Pakistan in 2025, raising concerns of worsening refugee hardships, Tolo News reported.

2025-09-28T11:14:46.767288+00:00 IST

China’s education policy in Inner Mongolia branded as an assault

Teachers who once instructed in Mongolian have either been reassigned or pushed into intensive retraining programs to adapt to the new mandate. Saren, a primary school teacher, said the abrupt change has been difficult. "I taught math in Mongolia for over a decade. Since last fall, I've had to switch completely to Mandarin. The training was rushed, and many of us are struggling. It's even harder for the students."

2025-09-28T10:53:26.770075+00:00 IST

Pakistan: HPV vaccination team attacked again in Punjab

Police registered a case, but health workers said security assurances have not been implemented, disrupting Pakistan's campaign to protect girls against cervical cancer.

2025-09-28T10:46:19.932408+00:00 IST

Estimate 1000 Pakistanis die every year due to rabies: Report

An estimated 1,000 people, mostly children, die every year from rabies, despite the availability of life-saving treatment, Dawn news reported on Sunday.

2025-09-28T10:15:50.208731+00:00 IST

Pakistan reports 41 new cases of Dengue in Rawalpindi Hospitals 

Pakistan recorded 41 new patients of dengue in three government-run hospitals on Saturday, with a total of 127 patients are currently under treatment, Dawn reported on Sunday.

2025-09-28T09:17:53.460814+00:00 IST

"India should not be vulnerable to other people's whims," Cong MP

Tharoor, while talking to reporters, said that India must keep as many options for itself as possible.

2025-09-28T09:09:10.424810+00:00 IST

Second earthquake of magnitude 3.2 strikes Myanmar

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 60km.

2025-09-28T09:05:42.828003+00:00 IST

Pakistan fails its doctors: KP produces thousands of graduates,

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's medical and dental colleges are churning out graduates at a rate far exceeding available government positions, leaving young doctors frustrated and financially burdened. The province hosts 20 medical and 11 dental colleges across public and private sectors, producing nearly 2,900 graduates annually, according to Khyber Medical University (KMU), which oversees admissions for these institutions, as reported by Dawn.

2025-09-28T08:54:12.932824+00:00 IST

Netanyahu's “dangerous” speech called to "finish the job": Envoy

Shawesh, while speaking to ANI, said that Netanyahu simply believes in expelling Palestinians from their land.

2025-09-28T08:25:57.483920+00:00 IST

PoJK shutdown call exposes Pakistan’s grip and repressive tactics

The call has triggered widespread debate as the PoJK government has vowed to crush the movement with force if it proceeds.

2025-09-28T08:25:48.275624+00:00 IST

Baloch families condemn Pakistan’s ongoing campaign of enforced

These cases highlight the persistence of the unresolved crisis of abductions in the province, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-09-28T07:08:56.262651+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s tax machinery fails as elites enjoy wealth,pay nothing

Around half of the 5.9 million income tax returns filed for the year 2024 showed zero income, despite many of these taxpayers living in luxury.

2025-09-28T06:48:23.981706+00:00 IST

"India can change the international arena:" Palestinian Envoy

Shawesh, in a conversation with ANI, said that India has the potential to change the global arena with its power.

2025-09-28T06:17:00.106153+00:00 IST

Voices of Dhamma: Reflections from the Third International

This year's conference, which opened with a powerful message by President Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, involved a diverse array of thematic discussions that highlighted Buddhist Culture, Literature, Art and Architecture, Transcultural perspectives of Buddhism in Asia, Traditional Medicine practice and its prospects in Buddhist countries, Philosophical aspects of Buddhism, influence of Buddhism on Tourism and Preservation of Monasticism.

2025-09-28T05:32:53.445183+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 strikes Myanmar

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-09-28T02:41:17.791530+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects Chinese military activity near its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected six Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels and two official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am on Sunday (local time).

2025-09-28T01:37:15.708617+00:00 IST

Jaishankar "deeply saddened" by Karur stampede deaths

"Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in a stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu. My deepest condolences are with the families of the deceased. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured," EAM wrote in a post on X.

2025-09-27T18:00:39.095292+00:00 IST

UNGA 80: Russia backs India's bid for permanent UNSC seat

At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday emphasised the need for reform in the UNSC to reflect the current global landscape. He stated that Russia backs India's application for a permanent seat, along with Brazil, to enhance representation from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

2025-09-27T17:48:47.684107+00:00 IST

Global alarm at UN over Bangladesh’s slide into fundamentalism an

The two-day exhibition, held on September 26-27 during the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Commision.

2025-09-27T15:39:30.866845+00:00 IST

Indian Navy achieves historic milestone in submarine rescue op

During Exercise Prasthan-25 (XPR-25) in the South China Sea, the Indian Navy's Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) successfully mated with foreign submarines, showcasing its expertise in intervention and rescue operations.

2025-09-27T15:07:00.250172+00:00 IST

Nepal: Oli denies any wrongdoing in Gen-Z protest

In his first public appearance since the violent Gen-Z protests that rocked the nation and led to regime change, deposed Nepali leader and chairman of the CPN-UML KP Sharma Oli blamed "infiltrators" for the escalation of the situation, denying any wrongdoing.

2025-09-27T13:16:09.702055+00:00 IST