Floods Kill 50, Displace Millions in Pakistan’s Punjab Province
At least 50 people have died and millions displaced in Pakistan's Punjab province due to floods triggered by heavy rains since August 23, officials said....
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Bhutan, India Sign Historic 570 MW Wangchhu Hydropower Project Agreement
Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay called the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydropower Project agreement with Adani Power a milestone in Bhutan-India clean energy and bilateral relations....
Chief Justice of India Visits Nepal to Strengthen Judicial Cooperation
Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai visited Nepal for judicial cooperation talks, building on recent India-Nepal bilateral initiatives in defence, energy, and connectivity....
India-US Ties Remain “Very Special,” Says Jaishankar After PM Modi Responds to Trump’s Remarks
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India attaches great importance to its partnership with the US after PM Modi reciprocated President Trump’s remarks on bilateral ties....
Pakistan Shuts Down Mobile Internet in Balochistan for Third Time in a Month
Pakistan has suspended 3G and 4G internet services across several districts in Balochistan, citing security concerns. Amnesty International calls it a violation of rights....
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....
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....