Wednesday, October 22, 2025

World

Pakistani authorities ask Afghan refugees to return voluntarily or face force

ISLAMABAD: Afghans in the refugee camps of Lower Dir District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan have been informed by the local authorities that all the facilities given to them previously would no longer be available and they would be shifted to the Torkham border.

Bangladesh’s ICT sends 15 Army officers to jail for enforced disappearances, killings

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Wednesday ordered 15 army officers to be sent to jail over three separate cases of enforced disappearances, killings, and other crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the Awami League government, local media reported.

Putin-Trump meeting in Hungary postponed, timing undecided

WASHINGTON: A planned meeting in Hungary between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been postponed, with no new date set, according to US and Russian officials.

Trump to visit Japan next week, hold talks with PM Sanae Takaichi

TOKYO: US President Donald Trump will be on a three-day official visit to Japan from October 27-29.

Man crashes car into White House security gate, taken into custody

WASHINGTON: A man was taken into custody after crashing his vehicle into a security gate outside the White House in Washington, according to local media reports.

IRA in the making: Ghazwa-e-Hind rhetoric, 8,850 trainees at seven camps in Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: The disclosure by a senior adviser to the Muhammad Yunus government in Bangladesh clearly suggests that the first phase to set up the Islamic Revolutionary Army (IRA) is underway. On October 20, Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, an adviser to the interim government, said on social media that recruitment and training were being imparted to 8,850 individuals across several centres.

South Korea inks MOU with Brazil to bolster cooperation in defence industry

SEOUL: South Korea's state arms procurement agency on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Brazil's defence ministry to bolster bilateral cooperation in the defence industry.

Mob violence unleashed on peaceful Dhaka procession, unlawful arrests made: Awami League

DHAKA: Bangladesh's Awami League strongly condemned the joint attacks and mob violence by the country's police and political party cadres on its peaceful procession, while decrying the indiscriminate arrests of its leaders and activists.

China renews yellow alert for typhoon Fengshen

BEIJING: China's national observatory on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for typhoon Fengshen, the 24th typhoon of the year, as it is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the country's southern regions.

North Korea fires 1st ballistic missiles in five months ahead of Trump's trip to APEC summit

SEOUL: North Korea fired its first ballistic missiles in five months Wednesday, about a week before South Korea is scheduled to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit and US President Donald Trump's visit on the occasion.

Iran's president urges broader cooperation with Iraq 'across all sectors'

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for expanding Tehran-Baghdad relations "across all sectors," the president's office said in a statement.

Israel receives two hostage bodies held by Hamas

JERUSALEM: Israel received the bodies of two unidentified Israeli hostages who had been held by Hamas in Gaza for two years, the Prime Minister's Office said.

Trump hosts Diwali celebrations at White House, calls PM Modi 'great person'

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump hosted a special Diwali event at the White House, where he termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi “a great person” and said he loves “the people of India.” 

EAM Jaishankar congratulates new Japanese Foreign Minister

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday congratulated Motegi Toshimitsu on his appointment as Japan's Foreign Minister, emphasising that he is looking forward to working together to advance Special Strategic and Global Partnership between two nations.

Pakistan becoming next fertile ground for Hamas to rejuvenate: Report

WASHINGTON: Pakistan has now become a new ground for Hamas operatives. While the international community is focusing on demilitarising Hamas in Gaza, it cannot ignore how Pakistan is emerging as the new fertile ground for the terrorist group to rejuvenate, a report has stated.

Pakistan reports yet another polio case, nationwide tally in 2025 rises to 30

ISLAMABAD: A new case of wild poliovirus has been reported in Torghar in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, raising the total number of cases in Pakistan in 2025 to 30, a report has said.

ISI picks Babbar Khalsa to lead unified terror network, launches massive recruitment drive

NEW DELHI: The unholy nexus between the Pakistan-based Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and ISI to spread terror in Punjab and the bordering states has come to light. While, the Punjab police are busy with countering drug smuggling and drone activities, the worry now is that a massive recruitment drive is set to be launched.

PM Modi congratulates Sanae Takaichi on her election as Japan's Prime Minister

TOKYO: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended heartfelt congratulations to Sanae Takaichi on her election as Japan's Prime Minister and said that he looks forward to strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations.

Fire at building near Seoul Plaza contained; no casualties reported

SEOUL: Firefighters contained a blaze at a building in central Seoul on Tuesday that forced more than 100 people to evacuate, with no casualties reported, officials said.

Rights bodies call on Yunus to address Bangladesh's alarming security situation

DHAKA: Several leading international human rights organisations have written to the Bangladesh interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, raising serious concerns over the lack of reform in the country's security sector and worsening human rights situation.

South Korea: Ex-President Yoon absent from 2nd martial law trial for 3rd straight session

SEOUL: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol did not attend his second trial on martial law-related charges for the third consecutive session on Tuesday.

With an eye on China, US and Australia sign critical minerals agreement

WASHINGTON: The United States and Australia have signed a critical minerals agreement, days after China announced new export controls on rare earth minerals, magnets and other products.

Trump extends wishes on Diwali, calls it a 'timeless reminder of light’s victory over darkness'

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has extended his greetings on the occasion of Diwali, calling it a "timeless reminder of light’s victory over darkness". 

Pakistan: Anti-terrorism court directs police to arrest Imran Khan's sister

ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Monday directed police to arrest former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan and present her before the court on October 22 in cases linked to the protest held by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on November 26 last year.

Anti-Trump protests erupt across US under banner of ‘No Kings’

NEW YORK: Hundreds of thousands of people across the US, from coast to coast, north to south, participated in protests against President Donald Trump under the banner of “No Kings”, accusing him of turning the nation onto an authoritarian path. 

Bangladesh: Massive fire at Dhaka airport halts all flight operations

DHAKA: A massive fire erupted at the cargo section of Bangladesh’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday afternoon, halting all flight operations and prompting an extensive emergency response, local media reported. 

B'desh: 'July fighters' threaten countrywide roadblocks to press 3-point demand

DHAKA: In the wake of tensions surrounding the signing of the July Charter, a group of protestors in Bangladesh, named 'July Joddha Sangsad' (July fighters), have announced to block all highways across the country on Sunday, pressing home their three demands, local media reported.

Pak-Afghan talks in Doha may prioritise immediate concerns than long-term political, economic issues

NEW DELHI: The Qatar-mediated negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan amid an extended, but uneasy truce, have brought some relief for victims and their families along the Durand Line, where the two neighbours were engaged in a fierce battle last week.

War abroad, turmoil within: Pakistan's costly gamble against Afghanistan

NEW DELHI: A temporary truce between Pakistan and Afghanistan failed after strikes by Islamabad killed 10 Afghan people, including three cricketers. Looking at how things are shaping up between the two countries, no solution appears to be in sight any time soon.

Over 60 South Korean nationals detained in Cambodia over online scams return home, face probes

YEONGJONGDO: A total of 64 South Koreans who had been detained in Cambodia over alleged online scams arrived home early Saturday on a chartered flight, and most of them would face criminal probes as suspects, police officials said.

Three Afghan cricketers killed in Pakistani airstrike, ACB withdraws from upcoming series

KABUL: At least three Afghan cricketers were killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Afghanistan's Paktika province, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed.

Trump says India has 'de-escalated' on Russian oil as he meets Ukrainian President Zelensky

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his claim that India has "de-escalated" on buying Russian oil, as he met his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.

Pakistan still military society at heart with strong Islamist streak: Former Australia PM

NEW DELHI: Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Friday said that Islamabad at heart remains a "military society" with a "strong Islamist streak" while India is totally different.

Lot of potential to further promote India-Germany relationship: Ambassador Ackermann

NEW DELHI: Hailing ties between Germany and India, German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, on Friday, said that the two nations are working together to further foster the bilateral relationship.

Pakistan’s ‘thousand cuts’ strategy backfires: India stands strong as Islamabad bleeds on all fronts

NEW DELHI: For decades, Pakistan’s policy has been to bleed India by a thousand cuts. In order to achieve this, Islamabad has indulged in a proxy war and also armed and financed terror groups to battle India.

South Korean President Lee's approval rating edges down to 54 per cent: poll

SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating inched down to 54 per cent, a survey showed Friday.

EAM Jaishankar meets Brazil VP, discusses strengthening bilateral ties

NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held a meeting with the visiting Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin in New Delhi as both sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation across several sectors, including trade, investment, energy, connectivity, health and technology. Alckmin is also Brazil's Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services.

NYC Mayor hosts Diwali celebration, lauds Indian community's vibrant contributions

NEW YORK: In the United States, New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosted a Diwali celebration at his official residence, extending warm greetings to the Indian community and lauding their valuable contributions to the city's cultural and economic life.

South Korea ex-President Yoon absent again from 2nd martial law trial

SEOUL: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was absent again from his second trial on martial law-related charges on Friday, officials said.

Trump reboots Ukraine-Russia War peace effort, will meet Putin

NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump on Thursday started a reboot of the attempts to end the “inglorious” Russia-Ukraine war and announced that he will meet with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. 

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