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Transporters protest in PoJK’s Jhelum valley

The strike began on July 17 in Muzaffarabad and rapidly extended throughout the Jhelum Valley area. Transporters ceased their services and assembled in the city to express their grievances. Their primary demands include a prohibition on illegal vehicles operating without proper permits and an end to the excessive fines being levied on local drivers.

2025-07-24T07:36:43.639068+00:00 IST

Russian passenger plane with 47 on board goes missing

The aircraft was en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda, a 570-kilometre journey, when it lost contact with air traffic control shortly before reaching its destination.

2025-07-24T06:59:22.477498+00:00 IST

Thailand seals border with Cambodia as clashes escalate

Local media early today reported heavy fighting had broke out this morning near the disputed Ta Muen Thom Temple in Surin Province, as Cambodian forces launched an attack, firing RPGs and artillery shells over the Thai border. Thai forces responded according to the Chakrabongse Bhuvanath Plan, which is designed to address border incidents.

2025-07-24T06:29:21.401966+00:00 IST

Bangladesh arrests former Chief Justice Khairul Haque

On August 18, Supreme Court lawyer Mujahidul Islam Shaheen filed a case against Khairul at Shahbagh Police Station, accusing him of corruption and altering judicial verdicts, BDNews24 reported.

2025-07-24T04:46:59.767559+00:00 IST

COAS Dwivedi meets Israeli Defence DG

Major General (Res) Amir Baram, the Director General, of Israel's Ministry of Defence called upon COAS General Upendra Dwivedi, where the two held discussions on the geostrategic developments in the region, and explored avenues to further strengthen the bilateral Defence Cooperation between India and Israel, the ADGPI shared on Thursday.

2025-07-24T04:17:24.737729+00:00 IST

India-Israel forge deeper defence ties; condemn terrorist acts

The top brass from India and Israel held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, where discussions focused on further deepening the bilateral defence cooperation with a vision of a long-term perspective. The discussions took place between India's Defence Secretary and the Director General of Israel's Ministry of Defence, as said by India's Ministry of Defence in an official statement.

2025-07-24T03:53:26.358047+00:00 IST

Taiwan records heightened Chinese military activity

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported a record surge in Chinese military activity with 48 PLA aircraft, 9 PLAN vessels and one official ship on Thursday.

2025-07-24T03:25:54.975055+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Arrest warrants issued for PTI leaders

An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi issued arrest warrants for top PTI leaders, including Arif Alvi and Ali Amin Gandapur, over November protests. Separately, a Lahore court sentenced several PTI leaders to 10 years for May 9 violence, while acquitting Shah Mahmood Qureshi and others, according to ARY News.

2025-07-24T02:08:51.012809+00:00 IST

Hamas hands ceasefire response to mediators, adds demands

Hamas submitted a response to Israel's ceasefire proposal, but mediators rejected it as unserious, according to The Jerusalem Post. Hamas backtracked on key points, prompting calls from U.S. and regional officials to stop stalling and finalize a deal to end the bloodshed and begin serious negotiations.

2025-07-24T02:08:24.202376+00:00 IST

Over 1.1 million Afghans deported from Iran

Over 1.1 million Afghans have been deported from Iran this year, Tolo News reported. Many, like Zia, face harsh conditions in Kabul camps. The UN has allocated $10 million to aid returnees, but activists say support remains inadequate and forced deportations continue despite international appeals.

2025-07-24T02:07:50.849405+00:00 IST

Pakistan floods inundate Punjab villages; evacuations underway

Flooding in Punjab's rivers has submerged homes and crops in hundreds of villages, forcing evacuations and displacing many residents. Authorities have issued alerts and are monitoring the situation as water levels rise due to monsoon rains and glacial melt, Dawn reported.

2025-07-24T01:03:46.814497+00:00 IST

Flash floods wreak havoc in east Afghanistan, 3 dead

Flash floods in Afghanistan's Khost and Paktia provinces have killed three people and caused severe damage to homes and farmland, according to Khaama Press. Several districts were affected, with residents suffering major economic losses. The disaster highlights growing concerns over recurring floods and poor infrastructure in the region.

2025-07-23T23:31:13.452444+00:00 IST

Afghanistan passport ranked world’s least powerful in 2025

Afghanistan's passport is ranked the least powerful in 2025, offering visa-free access to only 26 countries, according to the Henley Passport Index. Khaama Press reports this reflects growing international isolation, with the country dropping two spots from last year due to political instability and lack of global recognition.

2025-07-23T20:50:51.750812+00:00 IST

Indian medical team arrive in Dhaka to treat plane crash victims:

The team is scheduled to begin with their work from Thursday, which mirrors Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to assist the region as the tragedy struck.

2025-07-23T18:19:40.045658+00:00 IST

Nepal cabinet declares Madhesh province disaster crisis zone

Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Wednesday appraised the parliament that the cabinet meeting had made the decision provided the situation in Southern plains.

2025-07-23T17:31:25.907981+00:00 IST

Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley welcomes festive season

Falling on Trayodashi (third day) of month of Shrawan (July/August) which also is known as Ghantakarna Chaturdasi is celebrated in memory of mythical demon Ghantakarna's death.

2025-07-23T17:24:25.538688+00:00 IST

Indian medical team arrives Dhaka to support for burn victims

"The medical team has landed", an official of Indian High Commission in Dhaka, told ANI.

2025-07-23T17:16:58.093124+00:00 IST

Hydropower project in Yarlung Zangbo River is fully within China

On being asked about China's views, as India and Bangladesh have both expressed concerns over its hydropower dam project in Tibet, and NGOs have also expressed concerns to the damage to biodiversity and people's livelihoods, Guo said that the project aims to improve people's lives.

2025-07-23T16:45:25.316453+00:00 IST

"Indian people have a big heart": Ex Maldives FM

Shahid, while talking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Maldives on July 25-26, said that the rise in aid from India shows its maturity and generosity.

2025-07-23T15:13:05.906075+00:00 IST

"PM's visit this time goes beyond symbolism": Former Maldives FM

Shahid said that the strain was unfortunate, and was due to incorrect narrative of the current government.

2025-07-23T14:45:35.208339+00:00 IST

"Handled with professionalism...": MEA on British media report

Responding to media queries regarding a report in the Daily Mail on the Air India crash in Ahmedabad last month, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that all mortal remains were handled with utmost professionalism and with due regard for the dignity of the deceased.

2025-07-23T13:37:09.326303+00:00 IST