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UAE stops Afghan deportations as US starts visa process

The U.S. and UAE have agreed to stop deporting Afghan allies who worked with American forces. Their U.S. visa processing has begun in the UAE, offering hope of safe relocation. The move follows backlash over deportation threats and aims to honor U.S. commitments, Khaama Press reported.

2025-07-23T02:23:59.456028+00:00 IST

Afghan journalists face dire conditions in Iran, Pakistan

Afghan journalists in Iran and Pakistan face arrest, deportation, and lack of basic services, the Afghanistan Journalists Support Organization warned. It urged global action to protect them and speed up asylum processes amid worsening conditions, calling the situation "dire" and a serious threat to press freedom.

2025-07-23T00:01:43.865298+00:00 IST

Cloudburst in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan kills 5 tourists, rescue ops underway

Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst at Babusar Top in Gilgit-Baltistan killed five tourists and swept away over 15 vehicles. Rescue teams saved over 200 people, while search operations continue for the missing. Roads and infrastructure were severely damaged, and emergency aid is being provided, ARY News reported.

2025-07-22T22:34:44.157053+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Flash floods in Swat kill children as rains hit KP hard

At least five children died in rain-related incidents in Swat, Pakistan, as flash floods and house collapses hit the region. Heavy monsoon rains damaged roads and homes across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with rescue teams deployed. Authorities have warned residents to stay alert amid worsening conditions, Dawn reported.

2025-07-22T21:56:51.058095+00:00 IST

UN allocates emergency relief to protect Afghan returnees

The UN has allocated $10 million to support Afghan returnees from Iran, aiming to protect them from abuse and provide urgent aid. Thousands are expelled daily, facing harsh border conditions. The funds will help with shelter, food, and reintegration, as humanitarian groups call for more global support.

2025-07-22T21:10:43.167938+00:00 IST

"Signing the FTA is seminal": Ex-Diplomat on PM Modi’s UK visit

Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev said PM Modi's UK visit could lead to a key free trade deal, boosting trade and investment. He highlighted India's economic strength, UK's post-Brexit needs, and said the agreement could deepen ties and stabilise UK's approach towards India.

2025-07-22T21:10:14.467060+00:00 IST

“Hands and feet melted away”: Dhaka students recall Crash

A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into Milestone School in Dhaka, killing at least 27 people. Students described seeing burnt, mutilated bodies and questioned why old aircraft were used for training in crowded areas, raising concerns over safety protocols.

2025-07-22T20:48:42.122936+00:00 IST

"India came to our aid in time of need": Ex-Maldivian FM

Former Maldivian Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon praised India's timely help during past crises and COVID-19, ahead of PM Modi's Maldives visit. She called for stronger ties, highlighted tourism and medical links, and urged respectful cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region.

2025-07-22T19:47:14.576367+00:00 IST

India to send burn-specialist team to Dhaka to treat air crash victims: MEA

India is extending urgent medical support to Bangladesh in the aftermath of the tragic air crash in Dhaka, with a team of burn-specialist doctors and nurses scheduled to visit shortly, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.

2025-07-22T19:04:12.837397+00:00 IST

PM's Maldives visit marks reset after small misunderstanding

He reflected on the strengthening of bilateral cooperation, noting a stance of friction in the relationship between the two nations, particularly when Muizzu requested the withdrawal of Indian naval personnel stationed in the Maldives for training and support missions.

2025-07-22T17:57:05.608505+00:00 IST

India has been giving a helping hand to Maldives: Misri

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday stated that India has been lending a "helping hand" to the Maldives to stabilise its "stressful financial" situation, highlighting New Delhi's role in bolstering the island nation's foreign exchange reserves through significant financial assistance.

2025-07-22T16:00:25.541086+00:00 IST

India’s highest priority is energy security: Misri

While speaking at a special press briefing ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Maldives and the UK, Misri responded to concerns about the 18th round of sanctions imposed by the European Union on Russia, which directly target Moscow's energy, banking, and defence industries.

2025-07-22T14:23:43.627013+00:00 IST

Paank condemns killing, abduction of Baloch children

According to the post shared by Paank on X, "Qamber, an innocent child and agricultural labourer working at a tube well, was fatally shot in the chest by an FC patrol team while heading to plant onions in his fields. This tragic incident, which has left the entire family in mourning, underscores a disturbing pattern of violence against civilians in Balochistan."

2025-07-22T12:59:42.841264+00:00 IST

Baloch families brave rain, harassment in Islamabad

The demonstration by relatives of missing Baloch individuals and families of detained leaders from the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) marked its sixth consecutive day on Monday, as reported by The Balochistan Post (TBP).

2025-07-22T12:51:26.247842+00:00 IST

India, Maldives "in discussions" to negotiate a FTA: Misri

PM Modi will be visiting the Maldives on July 25 on a state visit at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu. He has been invited as the 'Guest of Honour' for the 60th Anniversary celebrations of the Independence of Maldives on July 26.

2025-07-22T12:24:48.429661+00:00 IST

Balochistan transporters reject govt's security measures

The All Balochistan Transporters Alliance has firmly dismissed the government's suggested security measures for passenger buses and commercial vehicles, labelling them as "unfeasible, ineffectual, and an effort to transfer the responsibility for security shortcomings onto transporters," as reported by The Balochistan Post (TBP).

2025-07-22T12:22:22.322216+00:00 IST

India offers medical aid to Bangladesh jet crash victims

"As follow up to the message from the Prime Minister of India, expressing condolence on the tragic Milestone School plane crash and offering all possible support & assistance, Indian High Commission has today formally written to Government of Bangladesh asking for sharing information on any critical medical support that may be needed to be arranged in India for those injured in the tragic incident," the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said in a statement on Tuesday.

2025-07-22T11:15:12.032618+00:00 IST

India working with UK for fugitive extraditions: MEA

Addressing a press briefing ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UK and the Maldives, Misri noted that both India and the UK have held talks on the matter and that they are continuing their efforts to extradite these fugitives to India.

2025-07-22T10:50:36.200971+00:00 IST

MEA lists ‘business, tech, research’ as pillars of India-UK ties

Addressing a special press briefing ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United Kingdom (UK) and Maldives, Foreign Secretary Misri said, "There are regular engagements at the level of External Affairs Minister and his counterpart, the British Foreign Secretary, and there are several other institutional mechanisms at ministerial level dealing with strategic issues, financial, economic, energy related issues, as well as science and technology. In the contemporary times, the sectors of business, technology, research, education innovation, the knowledge economy have emerged as pillars of our bilateral cooperation."

2025-07-22T10:13:42.127669+00:00 IST

India brought Khalistani extremism issue to attention of UK: MEA

Foreign Secretary Misri said, "The issue of the presence of Khalistani extremists, bodies close to these people, is something that we have brought to the attention of our partners in the UK. We will continue to do so. This is a matter of concern not only to us but should be a matter of concern to our partners as well because this impacts social cohesion and social order in these other countries as well."

2025-07-22T09:32:12.056009+00:00 IST

Tibetan Environmental Activist released after 8 months

Tibetan environmental rights advocate Tsongon Tsering was freed from prison on July 8, 2025, after spending more than eight months in detention in Ngaba (Ch: Aba) Prefecture, Sichuan Province. His early release, occurring before serving his full sentence, reportedly came with strict terms that significantly restrict his fundamental freedoms, according to a report by the Tibetan Center for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

2025-07-22T09:22:09.586912+00:00 IST