India and Russia hold Special Mechanism Dialogue on Pakistan and Afghanistan

IANS | October 1, 2025 5:37 PM

Moscow, Oct 1 (IANS) The Sixth India-Russia Special Mechanism on Pakistan and Afghanistan was held in Moscow, where both sides discussed ongoing conflicts, along with regional and international security issues within the framework of the 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership' between both countries.

Pakistan: Islamabad reports 52 dengue cases in single day

IANS | October 1, 2025 3:32 PM

Islamabad, Oct 1 (IANS) Pakistan's capital Islamabad has reported 52 dengue cases in a single day. Of those, 33 were reported in rural areas while 19 were found in urban areas of Islamabad, according to the District Health Office, local media reported on Wednesday.

Afghanistan: UN warns internet blackout disrupts earthquake relief

IANS | October 1, 2025 3:15 PM

Kabul, October 1 (IANS) The United Nations has warned that internet blackout in Afghanistan is disrupting earthquake relief, leaving survivors living in remote areas cut off from aid, financial services, and vital humanitarian coordination efforts, local media reported on Wednesday.

Portions of US govt shuts down, employees on furlough

IANS | October 1, 2025 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Large portions of the US government officially shut down on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump and Congress could not reach an agreement on a spending bill, resulting in thousands of non-essential federal employees being placed on leave.