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Arbaeen pilgrimage to Karbala halted: Shia community accuses Pak

The group began their journey on foot from Karachi, with the goal of reaching the Taftan border and continuing towards Iraq for the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage.

2025-08-08T08:59:06.156002+00:00 IST

China opposes "abuse of tariffs" by US against India

The Spokesperson of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guo Jiakun, in his press briefing while responding to media queries called the act an 'abuse of tariffs'.

2025-08-08T08:26:16.348122+00:00 IST

Recognise Balochistan, Reject Pakistan: Activist writes to Trump

The appeal, shared via a public letter on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, accuses Pakistan of illegal occupation, systemic exploitation, and fostering global terrorism through its rogue military-intelligence apparatus.

2025-08-08T08:05:54.977334+00:00 IST

WAF reports over 2k gender violence cases in Sindh

The report, based on daily monitoring of media outlets by WAF's Hyderabad chapter, paints a grim picture of entrenched misogyny, state inaction, and patriarchal impunity that continues to claim the lives and dignity of countless women and girls.

2025-08-08T07:59:25.761702+00:00 IST

Khyber tribes reject TTP-Bar Qambarkhel Pact, call it threat

According to Dawn News, concerns are growing that the deal is nothing more than a tactical ploy by the TTP to regroup and expand its operations in the volatile region.

2025-08-08T07:40:29.217790+00:00 IST

India raises cases of attacks on minorities in Pak, Bangladesh

The Government of India has raised at least 334 major incidents of violence against minorities with Pakistan and flagged 3,582 such cases in Bangladesh since 2021, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh told Parliament.

2025-08-08T07:32:51.402850+00:00 IST

Diplomatic efforts initiated for search of 17 Nepali nationals

Oli, who is on his way back from Turkmenistan on Friday, took to Facebook to console the tragic incident and request the Indian Government to search for Nepali workers in the tragic incident.

2025-08-08T05:11:45.085589+00:00 IST

Cambodia, Thailand agree to ceasefire with ASEAN as observers

an interim observer team comprising defence attaches from ASEAN countries, led by a Malaysian attache, will be assigned on both sides of the Thai-Cambodian border to monitor the ceasefire agreement on July 28.

2025-08-08T04:41:21.665957+00:00 IST

China ups military incursions around Taiwan

The MND said that of the 57 sorties, 38 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ.

2025-08-08T02:37:25.108734+00:00 IST

Taiwan probes 16 Chinese tech firms for illegal operations 

According to Taipei Times, officials said the firms are suspected of secretly setting up offices in Taiwan and hiring local staff without authorisation. Between July 15 and August 6, more than 300 investigators carried out searches at 70 locations in Taipei, New Taipei City, Taoyuan and Hsinchu. Around 120 people linked to the companies were questioned during the raids.

2025-08-08T01:27:33.545130+00:00 IST

Eight injured after massive fire breaks out in garment factory

The blaze, which broke out in the morning, continued to rage for more than four hours despite extensive firefighting efforts. According to Geo TV, 12 fire tenders and two snorkels were deployed, with additional units called in as the fire spread. Workers in the basement were safely evacuated, while nearby buildings were also cleared to prevent further casualties.

2025-08-08T00:54:30.788385+00:00 IST

Doval, Russia's Secy of Security Council held talks in Moscow

The sources said the end of August being reported in a section of the media is incorrect.According to a video posted by Sputnik News, Doval said in his remarks that India and Russia have a very special relationship.

2025-08-07T21:06:12.535367+00:00 IST

MEA Secy Dammu Ravi chairs round table discusison for infrastructure projects in Global South

The official Spokesperson of MEA Randhir Jaiswal in a post on X said, "Secretary (ER) Dammu Ravi chaired a round table discussion with financial sector stakeholders in Mumbai today to explore innovative financing mechanisms for infrastructure projects in the Global South"

2025-08-07T21:01:54.289658+00:00 IST

US helped broker ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand: US

Ceasefire talks took place in Kuala Lumpur, where Thai and Cambodian officials gathered for a four-day General Border Committee meeting that began on Monday and concluded on Thursday. Thai Deputy Defence Minister Natthaphon Nakpanit and Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Seiha attended the final session. Observers from Malaysia, China, and the United States were also present at the talks.  

2025-08-07T19:16:25.956685+00:00 IST

PM Modi receives call from Brazil President, two leaders agree to enhance cooperation in trade, ener

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on Thursday, with the two leaders exchanging views on various regional and global issues of mutual interest and reiterating their commitment to take the Strategic Partnership to new heights

2025-08-07T17:35:19.969033+00:00 IST

"China’s opposition to abuse of tariffs is consistent and clear"

"China's opposition to the abuse of tariffs is consistent and clear," said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun, responding to media queries.

2025-08-07T16:56:23.290501+00:00 IST

Over 99 lakh foreign tourists arrived in India in 2024: Centre

In a written reply in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat stated that the number of foreign tourist arrivals stood at 99,51,722.

2025-08-07T15:57:04.403363+00:00 IST

Israel envoy meets Haryana CM

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced that the state will collaborate closely with Israel in several strategic areas, including research, healthcare, agricultural technology, advanced irrigation systems, artificial intelligence, and wastewater management.

2025-08-07T15:25:07.689443+00:00 IST

Good potential for Assam-EU research ties: EU official

During a visit to Assam, EU official Pierrick Fillon-Ashifa highlighted strong potential for collaboration in research, hydropower, semiconductors, and education. He stressed the need for greater global visibility for Assam and called for increased student exchanges between Assam and European institutions.

2025-08-07T15:04:15.106622+00:00 IST

Bangladesh arrests senior professor Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah

Nazmul Ahsan Kalimullah, a senior professor and analyst, was arrested by Bangladesh police on corruption charges filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission. A court has ordered him to be sent to jail.

2025-08-07T14:22:40.445641+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Karachi’s iconic “global” landmark lies in neglect

An iconic globe near Islamia College and Dawood University in Karachi, built in the 1960s, faces neglect amid Red Line BRT construction plans. Despite earlier relocation promises, it remains in poor condition, raising concerns about heritage preservation and urban planning priorities.

2025-08-07T13:59:22.235718+00:00 IST