Verbal Crossfire Erupts Between Bangladesh Parties Over Reforms Ahead of Elections

Dhaka – As Bangladesh moves closer to its general elections, political tensions are intensifying, with major parties locked in a fierce war of words over the need for electoral and structural reforms.

According to a report by The Dhaka Tribune,…

Torrential Monsoon Rains and Flash Floods Leave 111 Dead Across Pakistan

Islamabad: At least 15 more lives were lost on Monday as fresh spells of torrential monsoon rains battered Pakistan, bringing the total death toll since late June to 111, local media reported on Tuesday.

According to The Express Tribune, the…

EAM Jaishankar Meets Chinese Vice President, Highlights Importance of Normalising Ties for Mutual Benefit

Beijing – External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday and stressed that continued normalisation of India-China relations can lead to outcomes that are mutually beneficial for both nations.

During…

India and France pledge deepening of strategic ties on Bastille Day

Paris- France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noel Barrot on Monday highlighted the growing India-France strategic partnership, while thanking External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on his greetings to the French government…

Drone Strike Targets Police Station in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – Fifth Attack in a Month

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – A drone strike targeted the Miryan Police Station in Pakistan’s troubled Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, marking the fifth such attack on the same facility within a month, police officials confirmed on Sunday.

According…

At ASEAN Meetings, Japan Pushes for Dialogue with North Korea

Kuala Lumpur: Japan joined South Korea and the United States in renewing calls for dialogue with North Korea during a series of ASEAN-led multilateral meetings held in Malaysia this week.

South Korea’s First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo…

Pakistan: Nine Abducted and Killed in Balochistan Attack

Islamabad – At least nine passengers were abducted and shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province, the provincial government’s spokesperson confirmed on Friday.

The deadly incident took place near Zhob, a town…

'Will Not Accept Any Form of Tutelage': Brazilian President Slams Trump’s Tariff Threat

Brasilia – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has strongly rejected any external interference following former U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a planned 50% tariff on goods imported from Brazil.

In a statement posted…

UAE Government Denies Reports of Lifetime Golden Visa as Fake News

Dubai – The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has dismissed as false and misleading the reports circulating in local and international media about the issuance of a “lifetime” Golden Visa…

Flash Floods Strike Nepal-China Border, 18 Missing

Kathmandu – At least 18 people have been reported missing after sudden flash floods hit Nepal’s Rasuwa district near the Nepal-China border early Tuesday morning, according to local media.

Among the missing are three police officers, nine civilians,…