Pakistan, Indonesia discuss defence cooperation amid JF-17 interest
Pakistan-Indonasia defence cooperation: Pakistan and Indonesia have discussed ways to enhance bilateral defence cooperation....
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Attack: Four Peace Committee Members Killed in Pakistan’s Bannu
Targeted killing highlights continued militant threat in border districts...
India–Bangladesh Border Road Row: BSF calls Road Work ‘Repair’, BGB Orders Inspection
The issue came to the fore after local residents protested against ongoing work on the paved road along the Khalishakothal border, alleging it was being carried out too close to the zero line....
Nepal President Summons National Assembly Session Amid Political Transition
The upcoming National Assembly session comes against the backdrop of a caretaker government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki,...
IED Attack in Northwest Pakistan, Six Policemen Killed
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has been one of Pakistan’s most violence-affected provinces, with militant attacks and clashes with security forces remaining frequent...
China Pledges Support for Rebuilding Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka
China has been a key development partner for Sri Lanka, providing financial assistance and infrastructure support over the years, particularly during times of economic and humanitarian stress....
Bangladesh inflation eases slightly to 8.17% in October on lower food prices
Bangladesh’s inflation eased to 8.17% in October from 8.36% in September as food prices fell slightly, though non-food inflation rose to 9.13%, according to BBS data....
Seven Italian climbers missing after deadly avalanches in Nepal’s Himalayas kill at least 9
Seven Italian climbers are missing after avalanches in Nepal’s Himalayas killed at least nine people, including three Italians. Rescue efforts are ongoing amid severe weather....
Sri Lanka detects up to 2,000 new leprosy cases annually despite past elimination: Minister
Despite eliminating leprosy as a public health threat in 1995, Sri Lanka still reports 1,500–2,000 new cases annually, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said, announcing a plan to make the country leprosy-free by 2035....
Indian Embassy in Kathmandu holds orientation for first India-Nepal Startup Partnership program
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu hosted an orientation for the first IN-SPAN program, which will begin in December 2025 at IIT Madras to strengthen India-Nepal startup collaboration through an eight-week training and innovation program....