Deadly Ambush Forces Closure of Parachinar Highway in Pakistan’s Kurram District
Parachinar Highway in Pakistan's Kurram district shut down after a deadly ambush kills seven, weeks after the road was reopened following a nine-month blockade....
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Pakistan Steps Up Forced Deportations of Afghan Migrants After Deadline Expiry
After the August 31 deadline, Pakistan has escalated the forced deportation of Afghan migrants, with rights groups citing abuses and calling for humanitarian safeguards....
Sri Lanka Bus Crash in Badulla District Kills 15, Injures 15 Others
At least 15 killed and 15 injured as a bus plunges 1,000 feet into a gorge in Sri Lanka’s Badulla District after colliding with a jeep....
India, Singapore Sign Key Agreements as PM Modi Meets Singapore PM Lawrence Wong in New Delhi
PM Modi and Singapore PM Lawrence Wong signed agreements on trade, technology, green shipping, and counter-terrorism during bilateral talks in New Delhi....
Hafiz Saeed Political Wing Active in Pakistan Flood Relief, Sparks Controversy
Hafiz Saeed political front PMML joins flood relief in Pakistan’s Punjab as 3.7 million displaced; official seen with PMML sparks controversy....
Punjab on High Alert as “Super Flood” Threatens Multan, Muzaffargarh After Ravi-Chenab Convergence
Punjab braces for a “super flood” as swollen Ravi and Chenab rivers threaten Multan, Muzaffargarh. Over 3.7 million people displaced amid rising water levels....
Putin Slams Trump for Using ‘Colonial-Era Tactics’ on India, China
During China’s Victory Parade, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Donald Trump of employing colonial-era pressure tactics on India and China, calling for mutual respect in global diplomacy....
Nepal to Block 26 Major Social Media Platforms Over Registration Deadline
Nepal will restrict 26 major social media platforms for operating without registration following a Supreme Court directive and the expiration of a seven-day deadline....
Trump Administration Defends 50% Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Purchases in Supreme Court Filing
Trump administration tells US Supreme Court that 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil aim to tackle Ukraine war crisis, citing national emergency powers....
Sri Lanka Postpones 18% VAT on Foreign Digital Services to April 2026
Sri Lanka postpones the 18% VAT on foreign digital service providers to April 2026, giving companies more time to comply with new tax rules....