East & South Asia
Philippines Launches Massive Clean-Up Following Twin Earthquakes
Dazed and exhausted survivors of two powerful earthquakes in the southern Philippines woke up on Saturday to widespread destruction and uncertainty, after hundreds...
Trump Announces New Tariffs, Deepening Trade War with China
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump reignited trade tensions with China on Friday, threatening to impose steep new tariffs on Chinese exports and announcing...
India to Reopen Embassy in Afghanistan After Three-Year Hiatus
India is set to upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy, marking a major step toward restoring formal diplomatic relations...
UK and India ink $468m missile agreement to boost defence ties
Britain announced on Thursday the signing of a £350 million ($468 million) defence deal with India to supply the Indian Army with UK-manufactured...
Afghan FM Muttaqi’s India trip aims to open new chapter in bilateral relations
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi departed for New Delhi on Wednesday for what marks the first official visit to India...
Landslide kills 15 bus passengers in India
At least 15 people were killed late Thursday after a massive landslide struck a passenger bus in India’s northern state of Himachal Pradesh,...
Indian Students Drive Sharp Decline in US University Visas
WASHINGTON: The United States has recorded a steep 19 percent decline in student visa issuance this August, marking a significant setback for global...
World Bank warns new US tariffs may drag South Asia’s economy in 2026
The World Bank has warned that rising US tariffs on Indian exports could weigh heavily on South Asia’s economic outlook in 2026, potentially...
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Lebanon Hit by Israeli Strikes: Death Toll 31, Hundreds Injured
Beirut, Lebanon: At least 31 people have been killed and 149 others injured in a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting Lebanon, the Lebanese...
Sayyed Ali Khamenei: A Life of Resistance Against Global Powers
With deep sorrow and solemn respect, this detailed account honors the life, struggles, and ideological legacy of Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the...
Key Iranian Officials Targeted in U.S.–Israel Coordinated Strikes
Several of Iran’s most senior leaders have been killed in what Tehran described as “unprovoked and unwarranted” airstrikes carried out by Israel and...
