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Nationwide strike in Greece over labour laws halts services

Greece was hit by a nationwide strike as unions protested government plans to extend working hours to 13 hours a day. Public transport, schools, hospitals, and ferries were disrupted, with unions warning of worker exploitation. The government defended the reforms as offering flexibility and higher overtime pay.

2025-10-01T16:59:49.047355+00:00 IST

Israel thwarts Palestinian attempt to pave over biblical city

Israeli authorities prevented what they described as a deliberate attempt by the Palestinian Authority (PA) to damage a major archaeological site in the Binyamin region. The operation, carried out on Monday, targeted PA engineering crews who were preparing large-scale infrastructure work at the Biblical city of Gibeon, a site of great historical and biblical significance.

2025-10-01T16:45:23.643329+00:00 IST

"Government has turned into a demon": PoJK leader on protests

Shaukat Nawaz Mir, leader of the Neelum Valley Public Action Committee in PoJK, accused the government in a viral video of acting like a "demon" by killing its own people, silencing voices, shutting down media, and using force against protesters, as tensions continue to rise.

2025-10-01T16:44:37.617113+00:00 IST

Afghan-Pak trade slips to USD 1.1 bn in first half of 2025

Afghanistan's Ministry of Industry and Commerce said trade with Pakistan fell slightly to USD 1.108 billion in the first half of 2025, down from USD 1.117 billion last year. Tolo News reported officials and analysts urged separating politics from trade to boost ties despite border closures and tariffs.

2025-10-01T16:42:09.019350+00:00 IST

Israeli forces take control over Gaza’s Netzarim axis

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) has closed the Netzarim axis in the northern Gaza Strip to people from the south trying to move north. from the south.

2025-10-01T16:40:29.265891+00:00 IST

Israeli citizen Mahmoud Salameh returns home after three months

Mahmoud Salameh, an Israeli citizen who had been imprisoned in Jordan for about three months, was returned to Israel this afternoon (Wednesday) and handed over to the coordinator of Israel's Missing and Kidnapped Persons, Soldiers and Citizens Service.

2025-10-01T16:37:33.963613+00:00 IST

Harivansh urges stronger global disaster readiness

The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh, addressed the first Working Session on 'Strengthening Disaster Resilience and Responses' at the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) in Kleinmond, South Africa, on Wednesday.

2025-10-01T16:32:04.502774+00:00 IST

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US Congress reviews lawmaker security after Charlie Kirk shooting

The fatal shooting of activist Charlie Kirk has raised concerns over lawmakers' security in Washington. Members urge enhanced protection, while costs and feasibility are debated. Speaker Mike Johnson and others are reviewing options, including a pilot security program, as Congress approaches the September 30 government funding deadline.

2025-09-12T11:26:54.156219+00:00 IST

They have an incredible relationship: nominee-US Envoy to India

US President Donald Trump's nominee for Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, highlighted the "deep friendship" between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trump during his Senate confirmation hearing, underscoring the personal rapport as a key asset in strengthening the US-India strategic partnership.

2025-09-12T07:05:12.668263+00:00 IST

US Lawyer claims water leak in AI171 crash, seeks FDR data

The lead US attorney, Mike Andrews, representing a majority of the families affected by the tragic AI171 plane crash, had filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking access to flight data recorder (FDR) information from the ill-fated flight, claiming new evidence that supports a water leak-induced short circuit theory as the cause of the crash and not pilot error.

2025-09-12T06:12:49.885841+00:00 IST

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Putin thanks N Korea for supporting Russia, praises DPRK troops

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to North Korea for helping Russian forces defeat a group of Ukrainian fighters in the Kursk Region. He praised North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and commended DPRK soldiers for their "heroism, excellent training and dedication" during the fighting.

2025-04-28T07:38:43.026849+00:00 IST

Global military spending soars to USD 2.7 trillion in 2024

World military expenditure reached USD 2718 billion in 2024, an increase of 9.4 per cent in real terms from 2023 and the steepest year-on-year rise since at least the end of the Cold War, according to new data by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

2025-04-28T07:05:54.289099+00:00 IST

JSFM commemorates Sain G.M. Syed

The Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) held a commemorative event in London marking the 30th death anniversary of Sain G.M. Syed, reaffirming commitment to Sindhudesh's independence and calling for international action on human rights violations across Pakistan.

2025-04-28T06:10:52.528206+00:00 IST

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Venezuela, Guyana President to meet on Dec 14 amid border dispute

Amid the ongoing territorial dispute, Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro will be meeting his Guyana counterpart Mohamed Irfaan Al Jazeera reported citing a letter from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister.

2023-12-10T16:56:36.209859+00:00 IST

Kenya: INS Sumedha marks maiden entry by Indian Navy at Port Lamu

Indian Naval Ship Sumedha arrived at Port Lamu in Kenya on Saturday as part of India's ongoing long-range deployment to Africa in resonance with the SAGAR vision, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release.

2023-12-10T16:42:29.236829+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Peru

An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 on the Richter scale struck 57 km SSW of Paracas, Peru on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

2023-12-10T13:21:56.345908+00:00 IST

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Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 strikes Myanmar

An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 struck Myanmar on Thursday, a statement by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said.

2026-01-22T20:10:07.681937+00:00 IST

Dhaka court rejects journalist Anis Alamgir’s bail in anti-terror

A Dhaka court has rejected the bail plea of journalist Anis Alamgir in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act, bdnews24 reported.

2026-01-22T20:02:24.237405+00:00 IST

PM Modi receives call from Brazil President

The leaders exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. They also underscored the importance of reformed multilateralism in addressing shared challenges.

2026-01-22T18:49:39.043889+00:00 IST

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Arab League condemns Israeli airstrikes on Syria

In a statement issued this evening, the Secretariat described the airstrikes as a blatant violation of the sovereignty of an Arab state that is a member of both the Arab League and the United Nations.

2025-07-17T08:30:35.597854+00:00 IST

Israel strikes entrance to Syrian Army Headquarters in warning

A short while ago, Israeli aircraft struck the entrance of the Syrian regime's military headquarters in the area of Damascus in Syria, the Israel Defence Forces said.

2025-07-16T14:57:00.755424+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Syrian military targets amid ethnic violence

Israeli aircrafts have struck Syrian army targets in southern Syria as ethnic violence continues between the Syrian Druze and Bedouins, the Israel Defence Forces said as reported by the Press Service of Israel (TPS).

2025-07-16T14:36:36.991740+00:00 IST

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Asia

Multiple civilian deaths, clashes reported as unrest escalates in PoJK

Protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) turned violent as voices from the region reported civilian deaths, clashes with security forces, and detentions. Social media posts highlighted marches, caravans entering Muzaffarabad, and growing unrest, with activists warning against militarisation and demanding fundamental rights.

2025-10-01T16:31:24.784215+00:00 IST

Asia

PoJK, GB activists raise Pak human rights violations in Geneva

Political activists from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan raised concerns over worsening human rights violations in their regions during a side event held on the sidelines of the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

2025-10-01T16:01:42.040182+00:00 IST

Asia

Sindh CM suspends officials after new polio cases detected

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah suspended health officials and ordered action against local administrators after new polio cases emerged in Hyderabad Division. Despite high vaccination coverage, nine cases have been reported this year, prompting plans for aggressive new campaigns, Dawn reported.

2025-10-01T15:40:18.826493+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan govt admits floods to worsen inflation, disrupt food supply chains

Pakistan's Finance Ministry warned that ongoing floods may temporarily push inflation to 3.5-4.5% in September by disrupting food supply chains, Dawn reported. Despite this, large-scale manufacturing, remittances and exports showed resilience, helping the economy maintain stability with an eight-year low fiscal deficit and strong external reserves.

2025-10-01T15:24:37.770622+00:00 IST

Europe

Geneva: EU lawmakers, experts urge suspension of Pakistan’s GSP+

Delivering the keynote address, European Parliament Member Barbara Bonte warned that the EU's economic incentives had unintentionally strengthened radical religious education in Pakistan. She argued that education, which should serve as the foundation of any society, has been undermined by the proliferation of Islamic schools, or madrasas, many of which have become hubs of religious extremism.

2025-10-01T14:58:58.357876+00:00 IST

Asia

Heavy rainfall warning issued in Nepal as monsoon intensifies

According to meteorologists, the intensified rainfall is being caused by a low-pressure system developing in the Bay of Bengal, which is expected to move into Odisha, India, and gradually shift toward central India.

2025-10-01T14:58:57.437982+00:00 IST

Asia

China escalates military threats against Taiwan

A Taiwan defence expert has warned that China's newest weapon systems, unveiled during last month's military parade in Beijing, are specifically designed to undermine Taiwan's asymmetric warfare strategy.

2025-10-01T14:57:35.478887+00:00 IST

Asia

Joint Action Committee USA to stage protest at Pakistan Consulate

The Joint Action Committee USA is planning to stage a protest at the Pakistan Consulate to express solidarity with the people of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and to condemn human rights violations in the region.

2025-10-01T14:11:55.350461+00:00 IST

Asia

China’s pressure on French museums sparks UN warning

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights has raised serious concerns over the erasure of the word Tibet from French museum collections, cautioning that the replacement with Beijing-endorsed terms such as "Xizang" and "Himalayan World" undermines Tibetans' cultural heritage and right to identity, the UN official warned that such shifts align directly with China's political agenda, as reported by Phayul.

2025-10-01T13:58:51.470155+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistani rangers open fire on protesters in PoJK

The protests, led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), have resulted in over half a dozen casualties and several serious injuries in the past three days, according to the sources.

2025-10-01T13:58:29.828494+00:00 IST

Asia

PTI’s Syed Zeeshan Haider praises PoJK protests

The unrest is a response to the government's failure to address the committee's 38 demands, including the elimination of reserved seats in PoJK; 12 legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees settled in Pakistan were abolished.

2025-10-01T13:13:42.108694+00:00 IST

Trump’s election role casts shadow over Georgia guv's primary

Georgia's GOP gubernatorial primary is dominated by the fallout of the 2020 election, with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones backed by President Trump, while Attorney General Chris Carr and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger defend their rejection of Trump's efforts to overturn Biden's Georgia win, The Hill reported.

2025-10-01T11:56:09.169425+00:00 IST

Asia

Indian Navy demonstrates global submarine rescue capability

The Indian Navy's Submarine Rescue Unit (East), embarked on INS Nistar, showcased precision and professionalism at XPR-25, hosted by Singapore Navy (RSN), the Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.

2025-10-01T11:52:22.985979+00:00 IST

Asia

India, Russia finalising dates for Putin’s December visit: Source

India and Russia are finalising dates for Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, which is expected to take place in early December, sources said.

2025-10-01T11:31:26.314355+00:00 IST