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UN Security Council to hold September briefing on Afghanistan

The UN Security Council will hold its quarterly briefing on Afghanistan in September, with Roza Otunbayeva presenting her final report. Civil society representatives and UN High Commissioner Volker Turk are expected to participate, while analysts stress the importance of fact-based discussions to address Afghanistan's political and economic challenges.

2025-09-01T17:14:32.706128+00:00 IST

Floods destroy Pakistan crops, UN warns of food crisis

Torrential floods in Pakistan's Punjab have destroyed crops, livestock, and homes, affecting over 2 million people. UN and farmers warn of a looming food crisis and inflation, with 70% of the rice crop lost and more rain expected, while floodwaters threaten Sindh downstream.

2025-09-01T16:16:00.638441+00:00 IST

"SCO can become a guide to multilateralism..." PM Modi

Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, PM Modi used the analogy of a "black-and-white screen" to explain that the dreams of the new generation cannot be displayed on old systems.

2025-09-01T15:08:33.720805+00:00 IST

PM Modi returns after four-day visit to Japan and China

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Monday evening, concluding his four-day visit to Japan and China, which spanned from August 29 to September 1.

2025-09-01T15:08:33.319874+00:00 IST

UN chief extends condolences to victims of Afghan quake

"I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to those injured. The UN team in Afghanistan is mobilised and will spare no effort to assist those in need in the affected areas, said Guterres, as per UN news.

2025-09-01T14:26:30.541804+00:00 IST

"We're really counting on Indian support for COP30": Envoy

Brazil's Ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski Da Nobrega, said India and Brazil share responsibility in tackling climate change, welcomed Indian support for COP30, noted cooperation amid US tariffs, and praised the smooth G20 presidency transition between the two "brotherly countries."

2025-09-01T13:56:32.619313+00:00 IST

Polio case in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Tank raises tally to 24

A new polio case in Tank, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, raises Pakistan's 2025 total to 24, mostly in southern KP. The NIH announced a September 15-18 vaccination drive targeting high-risk districts, urging parents to ensure their children complete immunisation, Dawn reported.

2025-09-01T13:51:38.323955+00:00 IST

German Foreign Minister to visit India on September 2–3

German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Johann David Wadephul will pay an official visit to India from September 2-3, as per the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

2025-09-01T13:37:55.500841+00:00 IST

Taiwan Education Centre opens at Chennai Institute of Technology

Chennai Institute of Technology inaugurated the Taiwan Education Centre to promote Mandarin training, research, and student exchange programmes. Supported by Taiwan's Ministry of Education, NTHU, and TECC, the initiative aims to boost higher education opportunities and strengthen Indo-Taiwan educational ties.

2025-09-01T13:32:05.573783+00:00 IST

Indian Army leaves for joint exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 in USA

An Indian Army contingent has left for Alaska to join US forces in the 21st edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025, the Ministry of Defence said. The two-week drills will cover tactical operations, high-altitude warfare, peacekeeping readiness, and multi-domain challenges.

2025-09-01T13:07:43.633657+00:00 IST

China’s transnational crackdown intensifies

Since then, countless practitioners have endured arbitrary detention, torture, forced labour, and accusations of forced organ harvesting. Feng stated that this campaign represents one of the most far-reaching and brutal repressions of a faith group in modern history.

2025-09-01T12:47:56.258893+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar speaks to Afghan FM, announces quake relief

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, conveyed condolences over the earthquake deaths, and announced that India has sent 1,000 tents and 15 tonnes of food, with more relief aid to follow.

2025-09-01T12:08:27.314714+00:00 IST

Tibetan leader A-Nya Sengdra faces an extended jail term

Chinese authorities have extended Tibetan activist A-Nya Sengdra's prison term, delaying his release to February 2026. Known for fighting corruption and environmental crimes, he has faced isolation and health concerns. Rights groups warn this reflects China's ongoing crackdown on Tibetan community leaders and dissent.

2025-09-01T12:05:25.317060+00:00 IST

China announces 100 projects, RMB 2B grant for SCO states

China's Ambassador Xu Feihong announced new SCO initiatives, including livelihood projects, RMB 2 billion in grants, RMB 10 billion in loans, more scholarships, a PhD program, 10 Luban Workshops, and 10,000 training opportunities across member states.

2025-09-01T11:56:20.384050+00:00 IST

Bangladesh Army Chief meets Chief Adviser amid unrest ahead of el

During the meeting, the Chief Adviser discussed the army's role in assisting the civil administration under the present circumstances. He thanked the military for their continued contribution to maintaining law and order, the Chief Adviser's Press Wing said in a statement.

2025-09-01T11:26:43.856230+00:00 IST

EAM wishes Uzbekistan counterpart on Uzbekistan I-Day

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov on the country's Independence Day, saying that India and Uzbekistan's ties "continue to deepen and diversify."

2025-09-01T11:08:22.703802+00:00 IST

Over 800 dead as powerful earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan

The tremor hit Kunar province, a mountainous region bordering Pakistan, around midnight on Sunday, flattening multiple villages.

2025-09-01T10:41:26.368054+00:00 IST

PTM marks UN Day of Enforced Disappearances, condemns state polic

According to a post shared by PTM Holland on X, countless individuals remain either forcibly disappeared or imprisoned without trial, subjected to torture and denial of justice.

2025-09-01T10:26:13.110319+00:00 IST

MP Bhupender Yadav holds talks with COP30 President Designate Amb

Yadav informed Lago of the initiatives taken under Prime Minister Narendra Modi on combating climate change.

2025-09-01T09:38:08.323480+00:00 IST

"SCO has grown into significant force"

Xu said that the summit served to build consensus and chalk a blueprint for development.

2025-09-01T09:37:07.875795+00:00 IST

HCRP calls for enforcement for clean,sustainable environment

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has released a report emphasising the importance of enforcing Article 9A of the Constitution to ensure citizens have access to clean air, safe drinking water, waste management, disaster readiness, and environmental justice, according to a report by Dawn.

2025-09-01T09:35:47.557621+00:00 IST