East & South Asia
At least 64 killed as floods and landslides hit Nepal and India
KATHMANDU: Torrential rains have unleashed devastating landslides and floods across Nepal and neighbouring India, leaving more than 60 people dead and cutting off...
Sanae Takaichi Poised to Make History as Japan’s First Female PM
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, positioning the 64-year-old veteran politician to become the country’s...
Afghan Taliban Minister to Visit India for First Time
India is preparing for a potential visit by Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi after the United Nations Security Council Committee temporarily...
Jakarta suspends TikTok registration over compliance concerns
JAKARTA, Oct 3, 2025 — Indonesia has suspended TikTok’s registration status as an electronic system provider after accusing the company of failing to...
Zelensky Warns of Russia’s Ambition to Expand War Into Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has cautioned that Moscow’s aggression will not remain confined to Ukraine, warning that Russia is preparing to extend its...
Indian Air Chief Alleges Pakistan Lost Five Jets in Recent Conflict
Indian Air Force Chief Amar Preet Singh on Friday asserted that India had shot down five Pakistani fighter jets during the four-day conflict...
Direct Flights Between India and China Resume After Half a Decade
NEW DELHI/BEIJING: India and China will resume direct passenger flights later this month, ending a suspension that lasted more than five years and...
China Introduces New Visa Program for Global Tech Experts
China officially rolled out a new visa program on Wednesday aimed at drawing in foreign professionals in science and technology. The initiative is...
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Iran ceasefire extended by Trump to allow time for diplomatic breakthrough via Pakistan
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran at the request of Pakistan, saying the move aims...
Iran warns of intensified military response if attacked by US or Israel
TEHRAN: Iran’s military has once again issued a strong warning to the United States and Israel against any act of aggression targeting the...
No Iranian advance delegation has arrived in Pakistan, diplomatic sources deny reports
ISLAMABAD: A diplomatic source in Islamabad has rejected ongoing speculation suggesting that an Iranian advance delegation has reached the federal capital. The source...
