Pakistan Journalists Slam Crackdown on National Press Club, Govt Orders Inquiry
Journalists in Pakistan condemned a police crackdown on Islamabad’s National Press Club during a protest, as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi ordered an inquiry....
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Afghan FM Muttaqi to Visit Russia, Possible India Trip Awaits Approval
Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi is set to visit Moscow for the “Moscow Format” talks on Afghanistan. A proposed trip to India, if approved, would be the first by a Taliban leader....
Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife Moves Supreme Court Against His NSA Detention
Gitanjali Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has petitioned the Supreme Court challenging his NSA detention and accused Ladakh police of targeting him to block Sixth Schedule demands....
India, China to Resume Direct Flights After 4-Year Suspension; IndiGo to Restart Kolkata-Guangzhou Route
India and China will restore direct flights after four years, with IndiGo resuming daily Kolkata–Guangzhou services from October 26. Talks are also underway for Delhi–Guangzhou....
Internet Blackout in Afghanistan, Services Restored After 48 Hours
A nationwide internet blackout in Afghanistan forced the cancellation of flights, disrupted banks and aid work, and left thousands stranded. Services are now slowly being restored....
Sri Lankan Syndicate’s Passport Fraud Foiled in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysian immigration foiled a Sri Lankan syndicate’s attempt to obtain a passport using a child’s identity. A Sri Lankan man and a local woman were arrested in Kuala Lumpur....
Bangladesh Potato Prices Crash Below Tk 20, Farmers Hit Hard as Govt Procurement Stalls
Potato prices in Bangladesh have dropped below Tk 20 per kg, leaving farmers in crisis as the government fails to enforce procurement and price control measures....
Persistent Digital Access Gap Between Urban and Rural Schools in Bhutan, NEA 2024 Finds
Bhutan’s NEA 2024 shows rural schools still face major digital access gaps with poor ICT labs, unstable internet, and limited teacher training, keeping learning disparities wide....
Nepal President Paudel Marks Vijaya Dashami with Tika, Skips Public Celebration Amid Political Unrest
Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel received Tika on Vijaya Dashami but, along with PM Sushila Karki, skipped offering Tika to citizens amid political unrest....
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Voices Concern Over PoK Violence, Expands Talks Committee
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif voiced “deep concern” over violent protests in PoK that left nine dead and expanded a negotiation committee to find a solution....