Dhaka, Oct 15 (IANS) As many as four dengue patients died in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till Wednesday morning, increasing the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in 2025 to 242, local media reported.
Dhaka, Oct 15 (IANS) Several teachers from Bangladesh's non-government institutions listed under the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme blocked the Shahbagh intersection in Dhaka on Wednesday afternoon as the protest entered its fourth consecutive day, local media reported.
Kabul, Oct 15 (IANS) Afghan refugees in Pakistan have said that police harassment, arrests and evictions have increased after escalating border tensions between the two nations, causing fear and uncertainty among thousands of displaced families.
Bishkek, Oct 15 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan, Lt. General Baktybek Bekbolotov in Bishkek on Wednesday as both countries agreed to enhance collaboration on countering terrorism, radicalisation and drug trafficking.
Kabul, Oct 15 (IANS) As key border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan remained shut for the fourth consecutive day, concerns have been raised regarding the serious impact on trade and economic activities of two nations.
Jakarta, Oct 15 (IANS) Reaffirming its commitment to regional cooperation, India on Wednesday acted as a first responder by delivering Prussian Blue (Radiogardase) capsules to Jakarta to help contain the effects of Cesium-137 (Cs-137) contamination in the Southeast Asian nation.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) India's 2026 BRICS chairmanship will serve as a defining moment - not only for the grouping but for the wider Global South's push for autonomy and reform in global governance - several top experts reckoned during an event organised in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Dhaka, Oct 15 (IANS) Indelible ink woes were exposed during Bangladesh's Chittagong University's Central Students' Union (CUCSU) elections on Wednesday as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) lashed out at the authorities over the ink unavailability ahead of the union elections, terming it a reflection of "national incompetence."
Kabul, October 15 (IANS) UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, on Wednesday expressed concern over numerous civilian casualties and ongoing clashes between forces of Pakistan and Afghanistan. He urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilians and follow international law.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Brazil's Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services Geraldo Alckmin arrived in New Delhi Wednesday afternoon on a three-day official visit to India to hold the inaugural Trade Ministerial Review Meeting with Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal.
