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Kabul water crisis puts six million at risk: UN-Habitat

Kabul is facing a severe water crisis, with millions lacking access to clean water. Residents rely on petrol stations and struggle daily. UN-Habitat warns six million are at risk. Despite public pleas, the Islamic Emirate has yet to take concrete action, Tolo News reported.

2025-07-19T10:34:24.142059+00:00 IST

Tribal uprising grows as thousands reject military ops

Thousands in Pakistan's tribal areas protested peacefully against new military operations, demanding peace, rights, and an end to displacement. Rallies across Mohmand, North Waziristan, and South Waziristan called out past failures and urged the government to address local concerns without force.

2025-07-19T09:40:22.974766+00:00 IST

State suppression in Islamabad: Pakistan denies Baloch families'

Pakistani authorities have intensified efforts to suppress the demonstration by barring families from reaching the protest site and sealing off roads leading to the Islamabad Press Club, on the fourth consecutive day of a sit-in protest by families of forcibly disappeared persons and detained leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), the BYC reported.

2025-07-19T09:37:55.728962+00:00 IST

Taiwan’s longest Han Kuang drills end

Taiwan's Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo has praised the armed forces for their exceptional performance during the Han Kuang military exercises, the longest-ever live-fire drills held in the country's history, according to Taipei Times.

2025-07-19T09:37:26.481149+00:00 IST

HRCP condemns systemic silencing of journalists, activists

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), in collaboration with the European Union, hosted a national roundtable on July 17 to address growing concerns over restrictions on freedom of expression and the shrinking space for digital freedoms in Pakistan. The HRCP stated in a press release.

2025-07-19T09:13:15.772779+00:00 IST

China’s coast guard enters Taiwan’s waters again

Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) confirmed on Wednesday that it had dispatched a patrol vessel to expel two Chinese coast guard ships that illegally entered Taiwan-controlled waters near Dongsha Island in the South China Sea, Focus Taiwan reported.

2025-07-19T09:06:05.856029+00:00 IST

Telegram slams reports of bans in Nepal

Messaging app Telegram on Saturday refuted claims of non-cooperation with authorities and emphasised its robust security measures following reports that the app has been banned in Nepal and Vietnam for allegedly fuelling online fraud and money laundering and for continuing "poisonous and bad information", respectively.

2025-07-19T08:53:14.899322+00:00 IST

Pakistani courts now tools of tyranny, not justice: BYC leader

The Pakistani judicial system has entirely collapsed and now operates as a tool of political repression, alleged Dr. Sabiha Baloch, central leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), in a video message on Friday, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) reported.

2025-07-19T08:34:23.577641+00:00 IST

EU Envoy to India clarifies sanctions on Russia

The European Union's recent sanctions on Russian oil, energy, banking and defence industries are aimed at degrading Moscow's "war economy" while preserving global oil market stability, said Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union to India Herve Delphin on Saturday.

2025-07-19T07:56:25.425144+00:00 IST

Pakistan audit uncovers billions wasted in law enforcement purcha

Billions of rupees have been spent by Pakistan's civil law enforcement agencies under the country's Interior Ministry during the 2023-24 fiscal year on items ranging from jogger shoes and warm trousers to advance payments for undelivered boats and excessive ice purchases--often without adhering to fundamental procurement rules, The News International reported on Friday.

2025-07-19T07:23:55.296998+00:00 IST

OHCHR to set up office in Bangladesh, MOU signed

The Government of Bangladesh has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to establish a mission in the country aimed at supporting the promotion and protection of human rights, the Chief Adviser's Press Wing said in a statement on Saturday.

2025-07-19T06:34:35.171596+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Punjab province on high alert as rain-related deaths cl

The Punjab province of Pakistan remains on edge as the death toll from torrential rains continues to rise, with 71 fatalities recorded in just the last 48 hours, taking the total number of casualties to 123 since June 25, the Dawn reported on Saturday, citing Punjab's Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).

2025-07-19T06:26:31.070893+00:00 IST

Bangladesh's situation tensed, volatile and unpredictable

The third-largest political party in Bangladesh, Jatiyo Party, has expressed serious concern over the country's deteriorating political climate following a violent incident in Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's hometown, Gopalganj.

2025-07-19T04:34:57.941125+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects Chinese military activity near its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected 18 Chinese aircraft, eight Chinese naval vessels and one official ship around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Saturday

2025-07-19T02:46:56.024281+00:00 IST

UAE-India CEPA Council, BHU sign MoU to boost startups

The UAE-India CEPA Council and BHU signed an MoU to support startups through cross-border collaboration. It aims to connect BHU's student-led startups with Middle East markets, promote innovation, and provide access to international investors across key sectors like healthcare, tech, finance, and agriculture.

2025-07-19T02:35:33.423247+00:00 IST

China "strongly" condemns Pahalgam attack

China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian lauded the effort of the US in helping combat terrorist activities.

2025-07-19T01:43:44.126067+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.7 jolts Myanmar

As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 105km.

2025-07-18T23:31:31.730340+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 jolts Tibet

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

2025-07-18T23:13:04.491460+00:00 IST

Two earthquakes jolt Afghanistan

The latest earthquake was of 4.0 magnitude on the Richter Scale.

2025-07-18T23:09:31.433992+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 jolts Afghanistan

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 125km.

2025-07-18T19:43:40.551854+00:00 IST

MoS Margherita engages in bilateral talks with Eswatini leaders

Margherita also had fruitful discussions with his Eswatini counterpart across the entire gamut of India-Eswatini bilateral relations, covering key areas of cooperation such as Agriculture, Health, Foreign Affairs, and Economic Development.

2025-07-18T18:19:45.522300+00:00 IST