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Pakistan: Wheat flour crisis worsens in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Wheat stocks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's government warehouses are rotting while flour prices soar, reaching PKR 3,000 for a 20 kg bag. Civil society leaders and traders blame government inaction and hoarding, warning of severe food shortages this winter if the situation isn't addressed.

2025-10-19T18:17:11.117237+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy ready to meet Putin in Budapest

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged US President Trump to pressure Putin more, expressed readiness for a Budapest summit, and sought long-range Tomahawk missiles. He emphasized Ukraine won't cede territory, blamed Russia for escalating attacks, and stressed peace talks must occur without ongoing missile or drone strikes.

2025-10-19T17:16:49.014110+00:00 IST

Afghanistan reports new polio case in Uruzgan, total rises to 9

Afghanistan reported a new polio case in Uruzgan, bringing the 2025 total to nine. Officials warned insecurity and limited access hinder vaccination, putting children at risk. Public health authorities urged Kabul and Islamabad to strengthen cross-border immunisation to achieve complete polio eradication, Tolo News reported.

2025-10-19T16:44:23.747262+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Lahore ranks second most polluted city globally

The Air Quality Index (AQI) measures the concentration of pollutants in the air, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5), coarse particulate matter (PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ozone (O3). Any IQAir AQI above 150 is considered "unhealthy", and above 200 is "very unhealthy," Dawn added.

2025-10-19T16:27:54.375119+00:00 IST

Singapore PM wishes citizens a ‘bright and meaningful’ Deepavali

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong extended warm greetings to citizens on the occasion of Deepavali, sharing a heartfelt video wishing everyone a "bright and meaningful Festival of Lights ahead."

2025-10-19T16:02:36.892990+00:00 IST

Türkiye backs Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire, praises Qatar

Turkiye welcomed the ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan mediated by Turkiye and Qatar. It praised Qatar's role in hosting the talks in Doha and reaffirmed its support for lasting peace and stability between the two countries and in the region.

2025-10-19T15:12:21.383595+00:00 IST

China detains Taiwanese Taoists amid faith crackdown

Taiwan's SEF warned I-Kuan Tao followers against visiting China, citing arrests of at least 16 Taiwanese for practicing their faith since 2019. Luo Wen-jia said detainees were not involved in politics and urged caution, highlighting China's lack of religious freedom and repression of independent faiths.

2025-10-19T14:51:29.105845+00:00 IST

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India hosts FIPIC Foreign Ministers Meeting in NY

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted the Foreign Ministers Meeting (FMM) of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) in New York, highlighting the progress of a 12-point action plan outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the FIPIC-III Summit.

2025-09-25T06:12:23.511340+00:00 IST

Trump claims to be victim of "triple sabotage at the UN"

US President Donald Trump has alleged a "triple sabotage" at the United Nations headquarters during and prior to his address at the 80th session of the General Assembly, claiming an escalator malfunction, teleprompter failure, and audio issues were deliberate acts to undermine him.

2025-09-25T05:46:43.450110+00:00 IST

Trump-Sharif meet today; TikTok order expected

US President Donald Trump is set to engage in high-stakes bilateral meetings on Thursday, including a closed-door session with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in the Oval Office, according to Trump's public schedule released by the White House.

2025-09-25T04:22:13.821571+00:00 IST

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Pakistan nurtures terrorism, India is primary victim: BJP MP

BJP MP Capt Brijesh Chowta said Pakistan sponsors terrorism, using its land for terror activities. He emphasized India is the main victim and warned that any terror act will now be treated as an act of war, following a ceasefire initiated through military dialogue between both countries.

2025-05-27T06:24:01.996486+00:00 IST

Water and blood can't flow together: AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal urges Pakistan to reciprocate India's peace efforts

AAP MP Dr Ashok Kumar Mittal, on a Slovenia visit, echoed India's stance that peace with Pakistan is only possible if terrorism ends. He said trade and terror can't go together and urged Pakistan to reciprocate India's desire for peaceful relations.

2025-05-27T05:54:18.458506+00:00 IST

Tragedy mars Liverpool FC’s PL title parade as car rams into fans

The celebration during Liverpool FC's 20th top-flight English League title win took a tragic turn on Monday (local time) when a car drove into fans during their open-top bus parade on Water Street in Liverpool's city centre, injuring 47, including four children, as reported by the New York Times.

2025-05-27T02:41:43.336427+00:00 IST

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At least 70 people killed in flooding in Kenya

In a post on X, Kenyan government spokesman Isaac Maigua Mwaura stated, "The official tally of fellow Kenyans who regrettably have lost their lives due to the flooding situation now stands at 70," adding that this is "contrary to other figures."

2024-04-27T13:20:00.113006+00:00 IST

Brazil: 10 killed in fire at homeless shelter in Porto Alegre

Emergency workers on Friday confirmed 10 victims at the Garoa Floresta, which was functioning without proper authorisation.

2024-04-26T18:22:06.940990+00:00 IST

India stresses peace and cooperation at SCO meeting

During the gathering, a significant protocol was signed, underscoring the collective commitment of all SCO members towards fostering peace and cooperation in the region. The meeting culminated in a Joint Communique, highlighting key agreements and initiatives, notably the embrace of the ethos of 'One Earth, One Family, One Future', drawing inspiration from the timeless Indian philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'.

2024-04-26T12:13:14.652996+00:00 IST

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"Don't see deep support for Reza Pahlavi in Iran": Expert

"I haven't seen any reports or credible reports or polls that would be able to put the number at any place. I can tell you anecdotally that on the one hand, in the diaspora, there has been a massive social media manipulation conducted by the Israelis. This is reported by Haaretz in order to make him popular," Parsi said in an exclusive interview with ANI.

2026-01-28T14:06:58.048254+00:00 IST

US war with Iran not “off the table”: Middle East Expert Parsi

Middle East expert Trita Parsi has warned that a potential US military confrontation with Iran remains a real possibility amid escalated tensions between the two countries, noting that while war is not "off the table", any such conflict would come at a high political and domestic cost for US President Donald Trump.

2026-01-28T13:59:29.669249+00:00 IST

New initiatives spanning research, tech announced by Cambridge

On a visit to India by a senior delegation from the UK university, Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice set out a series of measures designed to build dynamic new partnerships and encourage potential donors, plus a key policy change to help talented Indian students to apply to Cambridge.

2026-01-28T11:52:03.210371+00:00 IST

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Australia accused of antisemitism after blocking Israeli lawmaker

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir labeled the move "a historical stain and a shame for the Australian government," blasting what he described as "the gloating cries of Israeli left-wing activists, the collaborators of Hamas, and those who defame Israel worldwide." He warned Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that appeasing extremists would not serve Australia's interests, saying such policies risked "Britain's disastrous path."

2025-08-18T09:26:33.303173+00:00 IST

IDF says armed terrorist cell eliminated in Khan Yunis

According to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), troops identified the group of armed men and directed an Israeli Air Force (IAF) strike that killed them. Weapons, including AK-47 rifles, rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), grenades and explosives, were recovered from their bodies.

2025-08-18T08:15:27.482694+00:00 IST

Israel airdrops 161 food aid packages in Gaza

In a post on X, the IDF wrote, "9 Countries Coordinated Humanitarian Airdrop: An airdrop of 161 food aid packages for the residents of Gaza was conducted by the IDF in coordination with the UAE, Jordan, Germany, Belgium, France and Italy, the Netherlands, Denmark and Indonesia, led by Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip."

2025-08-17T23:36:14.229973+00:00 IST

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Trump calls Colombian President Petro “illegal drug leader”

He announced that his administration is cutting off all subsidies to the Latin American country.

2025-10-19T14:35:28.416392+00:00 IST

Asia

“Hypothetical Durand line was not discussed: Mohammad Mujahid

Speaking at an online press conference from Doha, Mujahid emphasised that the Durand Line is hypothetical and it was not discussed in any part of the agreement, stressing that the issue is a matter between nations, Tolo News reported.

2025-10-19T14:09:38.950606+00:00 IST

Middle East

IDF strikes Gaza after Hamas targets troops

"Following the violation of the ceasefire by Hamas, Prime Minister Netanyahu held a consultation with the Defence Minister and the heads of the security establishment and directed that strong action be taken against terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip," the Israeli Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a post on X.

2025-10-19T13:38:51.355805+00:00 IST

Middle East

Netanyahu orders action after Hamas violates ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting with the Defence Minister and senior security officials following reports that Hamas had violated the ceasefire on Sunday.

2025-10-19T12:40:09.134859+00:00 IST

Asia

Air India to run special Milan-Delhi flight for passengers

Air India will operate an additional flight from Milan to Delhi today to accommodate passengers of flight AI138, which was cancelled on October 17 due to a technical issue.

2025-10-19T12:01:10.389260+00:00 IST

Europe

Paris: Louvre Museum jewellery stolen, no injuries reported

Thieves stole jewellery from the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday, arriving on a scooter with chainsaws and using a goods lift. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati confirmed the break-in, saying "No injuries reported." The museum closed for the day "for exceptional reasons."

2025-10-19T11:24:40.220901+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel closes Rafah crossing, 38 die in Gaza ceasefire breaches

The Israeli army has carried out 47 violations of the ceasefire agreement since it took effect in early October, resulting in 38 deaths and 143 injuries.

2025-10-19T10:46:26.632552+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan: Sindh health dept reports 819 dengue cases

Sindh faces a major dengue outbreak, with hospital data showing over 12,000 cases in six weeks, far exceeding official figures of 819, Dawn reported. Experts blame poor drainage and weak fumigation, while the health minister said anti-dengue campaigns have been intensified across the province.

2025-10-19T10:20:45.185522+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel recieves 11th deceased hostage from Hamas

Ronen Tommy Engel was killed by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

2025-10-19T09:46:40.706355+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan refutes China's “psychological warfare"; accuses Beijing

The Mainland Affairs Council dismissed the allegations as baseless and malicious, warning that such propaganda campaigns are part of China's wider psychological operations against Taiwan.

2025-10-19T09:33:19.893478+00:00 IST

Asia

Iran, China, Russia write to UN on nuke deal with Tehran ended

The UNSC Resolution 2231 concerns Iran's nuclear energy program. Resolution 2231, valid for 10 years, endorsed the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 group (the US, China, Russia, France, Germany, and the UK), which limited Tehran's nuclear activities in exchange for the lifting of sanctions imposed by the Council.

2025-10-19T09:31:34.878633+00:00 IST

Asia

South Korea tightens security measures after detecting hacking si

The interior ministry of South Korea said on Friday that it has strengthened security measures for online systems of the government, after detecting signs of hacking of the government's administration platform, Yonhap news agency reported.

2025-10-19T09:30:47.179952+00:00 IST

Asia

“Putin cannot be stopped with words, pressure is needed": Zelensk

Zelenskyy accused Russia of "terrorising our people with airstrikes" and pointed out that Moscow has no intention to end the war.

2025-10-19T09:25:39.090397+00:00 IST

Europe

TRENDS symposium analyses role of AI in regulatory systems

TRENDS Research and Advisory, through its virtual office in Germany, hosted a symposium titled "The Role of AI in Security: Balancing Technological Limits and Human Responsibility" on the sidelines of its participation at the 77th Frankfurt International Book Fair 2025.

2025-10-19T08:56:56.475707+00:00 IST