An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad, Pakistan, is scheduled to indict Matiullah Jan, a journalist who has long reported on police abuse, on October 31, 2025, on apparent politically motivated charges, Human Rights Watch said on Monday. It gave a call to the Pakistani a
US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed two key agreements in Tokyo -- one on trade, introducing tariffs and investments, and another on critical minerals to strengthen supply chains for essential materials used in electronics and
Takaichi, pledged to build a "new golden era" of the Japan-US alliance together with Trump, adding the bilateral relationship has now become "the greatest alliance in the world" and Trump told Takaichi that they will have "a fantastic relationship,
Chairman Xi Jinping's sweeping purges have drastically reduced attendance at China's Fourth Plenum, with record expulsions from the Communist Party and military ranks. The session emphasized loyalty to Xi, adopted the 15th Five-Year Plan, and reinforced China's goal
The United Nations and France have condemned an Israeli strike that struck UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon, describing the incident as a serious violation of international norms and the ceasefire agreement in the region
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is barrelling toward Jamaica with sustained winds reaching 175 miles per hour. Meteorologists have warned that this could be the strongest hurricane in the island's recorded history
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, and President of Al Dhaid University (UODH), signed an academic cooperation agreement with the University of Exeter on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the university headquarters, represente
Israel's Office for Regional Cooperation is offering a six-month professional training program designed for young people from the geographical periphery in Israel and young people from Greece and Cyprus, which it said will "provide the tools for success in the cyber wor
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), inaugurated Beautyworld Middle East, the biggest international trade fair for beauty products, hair, fragrances and wellbeing in the Middle East. The eve
Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, currently underway in Istanbul, gained momentum as both sides reached agreement on most key issues, with the remaining topics expected to be finalised soon
When asked about former White House strategist Steve Bannon's recent suggestion that he seek an unconstitutional third term, Trump said, "I would love to do it -- I have the best numbers ever,"
6.1 magnitude earthquake jolted the Sindirgi district of Turkiye's western Balikesir province on Monday night, Anadolu Agency reported, citing the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD).
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law terminating the already defunct plutonium disposal agreement with the United States, aimed to limit production of nuclear weapons-grade material,
The Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lanka's Ports and Civil Aviation Minister, Anura Karunathilake, during the India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai.
Uganda President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni commended the entrepreneurial spirit of Indians, saying it has significantly contributed to Uganda's economic growth through job creation, skills development, and increased revenue for government services such as education.
Japan is Trump's second stop on his current five-day Asia tour. Earlier, he was in Malaysia, where he attended the 47th ASEAN Summit and participated in the signing of the Cambodia-Thailand peace deal.
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and the Foreign Minister of Hungary participated in the main meeting of the senior economic-business delegation that joined the minister's visit in Hungary, which includes approximately 50 businessmen and heads of economic organisa
Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yammahi, President of the Arab Parliament, emphasised during his chairmanship of the Palestine Committee meeting in Cairo the importance of unifying Arab and international parliamentary positions to support the Palestinian people's right to self-de