Pakistan to Resume Deportation of Afghan Nationals as Refugee Cards Expire
Pakistan to restart deportation of undocumented Afghan nationals after refugee cards expired on June 30, 2025. Arrests and repatriations to follow....
Month : August 2025
China’s Megadam on Brahmaputra Triggers Alarm in India, Bangladesh and Tibetan Exile Community
Tibetan experts in exile warn China's new Brahmaputra megadam in Tibet could pose serious environmental and geopolitical risks for downstream nations like India and Bangladesh....
India-US NISAR Satellite Begins Critical 90-Day Commissioning Phase After Launch
India-US joint satellite mission NISAR enters 90-day commissioning phase after launch from Andhra Pradesh. NASA and ISRO to calibrate radar systems for full-scale Earth observation....
Apple Hits 3 Billion iPhones Shipped as Q3 2025 Revenue Surges to $94 Billion
Apple shipped its three-billionth iPhone and posted $94 billion in Q3 2025 revenue, with iPhone sales alone contributing $44.58 billion. Here’s what Tim Cook revealed....
Bangladesh Secures 20% Tariff Deal with US, Preserving Edge in Apparel Exports
Bangladesh avoids higher US tariffs after final trade talks, securing a 20% rate that protects its apparel sector. The agreement includes agricultural import commitments and enhances access to the US market....
Samsung to Launch Galaxy S25 FE, Tri-Fold Smartphone, and XR Headset in 2025
Samsung confirms launch of Galaxy S25 FE, a tri-fold smartphone, and Project Moohan XR headset in the second half of 2025. Here's what to expect....
Pakistan Court Issues Arrest Warrants for 50 PTI Leaders, Including Ex-President Arif Alvi and Imran Khan’s Sister
Anti-Terrorism Courts in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad have issued arrest warrants and prison sentences for dozens of senior PTI leaders, including Arif Alvi, Aleema Khan, and Omar Ayub, amid ongoing legal action linked to past protests and riots....
ISIS-K Emerges as Top Global Threat, Say UN Experts; Afghan Migrant Executions Surge in Iran
UN experts warn ISIS-K is now the most serious global terror threat, as Afghanistan risks becoming a terror hub again. Meanwhile, executions of Afghan migrants rise sharply in Iran, raising international rights concerns....
US Imposes 20% Tariff on Sri Lankan Exports, Effective August 7
The United States will impose a 20% tariff on Sri Lankan exports starting August 7. Officials say the move puts Sri Lanka on level ground with trade competitors....
South Asia’s Solar Power Journey Still a Long Stretch!
South Asia has the sunlight but not the solar panels. With local production lagging behind China and prices soaring, the region risks falling behind in the green energy race. This story explores the cost gap, the challenges behind it, and bold solutions to make solar energy affordable and homegrown....