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Nepal: Polls set to open for 17 new members for Assembly

Polls are set to start from 9 AM (Local Time) to elect 17 new members for the National Assembly, which will fall vacant from March 4, 2026, according to the Election Commission.

2026-01-25T02:53:46.847909+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 strikes Tajikistan

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck Tajikistan on Sunday morning, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

2026-01-25T02:48:50.023649+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: Former Awami League MP alleges ISI presence, Pak ties

Speaking from an undisclosed location to ANI, Nasim claimed that senior officials linked to Pakistan's military intelligence had recently visited Bangladesh. He said, "The ISI's second-in-command had visited Dhaka. The generals from the Pakistan army had been frequenting Dhaka."

2026-01-25T00:26:32.437969+00:00 IST

The upcoming elections in Bangladesh will undermine the stability

Expressing deep concern while speaking to ANI from an undisclosed location, over the nationwide ban on the Awami League, Nasim said, "In Bangladesh, the Awami League is the largest political organization, enjoying immense popular support-the most support among all political parties in Bangladesh. The current illegal occupying government has declared the Awami League's political activities banned. Banning the political activities of the Awami League, the largest political organization in Bangladesh, means keeping half of the Bangladeshi population away from the election. This is an unconstitutional and illegal act by the illegitimate government."

2026-01-25T00:02:50.673413+00:00 IST

Death toll from Gul Plaza inferno rises to 71

Nearly a week after the catastrophic fire at Gul Plaza shopping complex, the death toll has risen to 71 as rescue teams recovered additional human remains during ongoing search operations, Dunya News reported.

2026-01-24T21:31:57.721554+00:00 IST

"India-Bangladesh can be catalysts for sustainable growth": Verma

Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma on Saturday said India and Bangladesh, as fast-growing economies, are well-positioned to act as catalysts for each other's sustainable growth and as anchors of robust regional integration.

2026-01-24T20:49:51.874427+00:00 IST

Pak: At least three killed in Gulberg hotel fire in Lahore

At least three people were killed in a fire at a hotel in Lahore's Gulberg area. Officials said the blaze began in a basement boiler, prompting a difficult rescue operation. The Punjab government announced stricter safety checks following the incident.

2026-01-24T17:26:08.144428+00:00 IST

"No democratic environment in Bangladesh": Awami League leader Bahauddin Nasim on current political situation

Awami League leader Bahauddin Nasim alleged that democracy, human rights and rule of law have collapsed in Bangladesh. His remarks echoed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's accusations that the interim government has plunged the country into an "age of terror" marked by violence, repression and political instability.

2026-01-24T16:09:37.156798+00:00 IST

“Yunus government has blood on its hands”: Former Awami League MP

Former Awami League MP Bahauddin Nasim backed Sheikh Hasina's criticism of the Yunus-led interim government, alleging widespread violence, repression and insecurity in Bangladesh ahead of the February 12 parliamentary elections.

2026-01-24T15:10:44.555631+00:00 IST

Seven killed in suicide bombing attack in Pakistan

The attack occurred on Friday during a wedding ceremony in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. A building collapsed after the blast, according to local police official Muhammad Adnan, who said the structure was being used by members of a peace committee at the time of the incident, reported by Al Jazeera.

2026-01-24T15:09:46.220555+00:00 IST

Medical students’ body urges help for Indians stranded in Iran

Amid escalating unrest in Iran, AIMSA has urged the Indian Embassy in Tehran to help Indian students return home as passports remain withheld. The appeal comes as protests, internet shutdowns and a violent crackdown fuel renewed tensions between Iran and the United States.

2026-01-24T13:52:23.369238+00:00 IST

China faces criticism over record enrolment in ‘Tibet Classes’

More than 10,000 Tibetan students were enrolled in China's Tibet Classes in 2025, the highest since the programme began. The expansion includes new schools and vocational classes, while the programme continues to face criticism over cultural assimilation and political indoctrination.

2026-01-24T12:17:15.524836+00:00 IST

Iran thanks India for opposing "unjust" UNHRC resolution

Iran's ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, appreciated India's stand on the United Nations Human Rights Council's (UNHRC) 39th special session to address the deteriorating human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

2026-01-24T12:14:11.280701+00:00 IST

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen arrives in India

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in New Delhi on a state visit ahead of the 77th Republic Day celebrations. India and the EU are set to hold a summit and move closer to a major trade agreement amid evolving global trade challenges.

2026-01-24T11:48:43.665886+00:00 IST

China tightens grip on catholic clergy, seize passports

The measures were jointly approved on December 16 by the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association (CCPA) and the Bishops' Conference of the Catholic Church in China (BCCCC), both of which operate under the supervision of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The rules require centralised custody and authorisation of all exit and entry documents belonging to Catholic clergy, including bishops, priests, deacons and nuns.

2026-01-24T11:40:32.226665+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Karachi braces for single-digit temperatures

Karachi may see single-digit temperatures over the weekend as cold, dry weather continues, the Pakistan Meteorological Department warned. Rain and snowfall are also forecast in several parts of the country, including Balochistan, Upper Sindh and northern regions, amid severe winter disruptions.

2026-01-24T10:36:40.199478+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Rights activist Imaan Mazari, husband detained in Islam

The couple was scheduled to appear before a trial court on Friday in a case linked to allegedly controversial tweets, after failing to attend the previous day despite repeated summons.

2026-01-24T09:27:10.446600+00:00 IST

US: Air India issues travel advisory ahead of severe winter storm

Air India has issued a travel advisory ahead of the severe winter storm forecasted for the US East Coast.

2026-01-24T08:22:39.887264+00:00 IST

Pashtun National Jirga alleges forced evictions in Tirah valley

The Pashtun National Jirga (PNJ) has alleged that thousands of Pashtun families are being forcibly evicted from their ancestral homeland in Pakistan's Tirah Valley, calling the move a brutal and inhumane action carried out under the pretext of a military operation.

2026-01-24T07:50:50.160639+00:00 IST

5.1-magnitude earthquake strikes western Turkiye

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck the district of Sindirgi in Balikesir province, western Turkiye, at dawn today.

2026-01-24T07:26:39.931370+00:00 IST

7 killed, 82 missing after landslide in Indonesia

Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency announced today that seven people were killed and 82 others reported missing following a landslide in West Java province, amid reports of heavy rainfall in the area.

2026-01-24T07:26:03.741733+00:00 IST