Islamabad, Oct 29 (IANS) Authorities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have curtailed civilians’ access to the traditional avenue of working abroad by imposing restrictions on obtaining passports, travel permits, and No… Continue reading PoK authorities limiting civilians’ mobility and employment opportunities: Report
Islamabad, Oct 29 (IANS) In a growing health concern in Pakistan, a severe gastroenteritis outbreak has claimed nine lives on the outskirts of Karachi, prompting the Pakistani government to declare… Continue reading Severe gastroenteritis outbreak triggers health emergency in Pakistan’s Karachi
Dhaka, Oct 29 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Wednesday accused the country’s National Consensus Commission of “deceiving” the people and political parties with its final recommendations on the… Continue reading Bangladesh: BNP slams National Consensus Commission, demands inclusion of notes of dissent
Dhaka, Oct 28 (IANS) As the political standoff in Bangladesh deepens ahead of next year’s election, the radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami on Tuesday stated that even if the Supreme Court… Continue reading Bangladesh: Jamaat argues upcoming polls cannot be held under caretaker govt
Kuala Lumpur, Oct 28 (IANS) The ASEAN-India Summit provided a platform for Southeast Asian partners — India foremost among them — to contribute actively in building a more multipolar, inclusive,… Continue reading ASEAN-India Summit serves as groundwork for multipolar and sustainable region: Report
Kabul, Oct 28 (IANS) Afghanistan issued a stern warning to Pakistan on Tuesday, vowing a strong response to any future military strikes after talks in Turkey collapsed following Islamabad’s withdrawal.… Continue reading Afghanistan warns of ‘strong response’ after collapse of Istanbul talks with Pakistan
Almaty, Oct 28 (IANS) Kazakhstan’s Energy Ministry and Foreign Affairs Ministry are working together to address the implications of US sanctions recently imposed on Russia’s Lukoil energy corporation, the Kazinform… Continue reading Kazakhstan to address Western sanctions against Russian oil producer Lukoil
Minsk, Oct 28 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday warned that Western countries are openly gearing up for a large-scale conflict in Europe. During his speech at the… Continue reading Russian FM accuses West of preparing for new European conflict
Washington, Oct 27 (IANS) The US government shutdown entered its 27th day on Monday, making it the second-longest funding lapse in American history, as Democrats and Republicans continued to trade… Continue reading US govt shutdown enters 27th day with no resolution in sight
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Just a year back, Bangladesh’s political landscape took a decisive turn—the country’s Gen Zs toppled the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina who is now referred… Continue reading Bangladesh: A Charter without consensus (IANS Analysis)
Victoria (Seychelles), Oct 26 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan held a meeting with Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Seychelles on Sunday and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral… Continue reading Vice Prez Radhakrishnan, Mauritius PM Ramgoolam discuss ways to strengthen ties
Kuala Lumpur, Oct 26 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met his counterparts from Singapore and Thailand on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit here on Sunday. During the… Continue reading EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Singapore, Thailand on sidelines of ASEAN Summit
