Maldives Sees Rise in Food Aid Applications as Prices Surge
NSPA data shows food aid applications in Maldives rose in August amid rising inflation, with the government importing essentials to stabilize prices....
Month : September 2025
Taliban Free British Couple After 7-Month Detention in Afghanistan, Qatar Mediates Release
The Taliban freed British couple Peter and Barbie Reynolds after seven months in detention, with Qatar mediating the release as Afghanistan seeks closer international ties....
Pakistan Skip Asia Cup Pre-Match Press Conference Again Amid Rising Tensions
Pakistan’s cricket team skips a second Asia Cup pre-match press conference amid rising tensions with India ahead of their Super Four clash in Dubai....
US Report Flags Bangladesh Over Fiscal Transparency Shortfalls
Bangladesh failed to meet the US State Department’s fiscal transparency standards for 2025, with the report calling for timely audits, detailed budgets, and independent oversight....
Pakistan Court Seeks Report on Transgender Harassment, Expulsions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Pakistan’s Peshawar High Court has sought a report from the KP police chief on harassment and expulsions of transgender persons in multiple districts, raising human rights concerns....
Wickremesinghe Urges Opposition Unity Against ‘Constitutional Dictatorship’ in Sri Lanka
Ranil Wickremesinghe urges opposition parties to unite, launch rallies, and defend multi-party democracy against what he calls a “constitutional dictatorship” in Sri Lanka....
India Secures 15-Year Deep Sea Exploration Rights in Indian Ocean
India secures exclusive rights to explore polymetallic sulphides in the Indian Ocean under a 15-year deal with the International Seabed Authority....
Pakistan-Saudi Defence Pact May Expand to Include Other Arab Nations, Says Defence Minister
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia mutual defence agreement signed Wednesday could expand to include other Arab nations....
India Reacts to Pakistan-Saudi Defence Pact, Stresses on Strategic Ties with Riyadh
India highlights its “deepening” ties with Saudi Arabia as Riyadh signs a defence pact with Pakistan, amid speculation over Gulf security and nuclear implications....
China Says Decision on US Presence in Bagram Air Base Rests with Afghanistan
China says any decision on US presence at Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base must be made by Afghan authorities, stressing sovereignty and territorial integrity....