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Pakistan witnesses alarming spike in violence in 2025: Report

IANS | October 8, 2025 9:24 PM

Islamabad, Oct 8 (IANS) Pakistan has witnessed an over 46 per cent surge in violence during the third quarter of 2025, with at least 901 fatalities and 599 injuries – including civilians, security personnel, and outlaws – resulting from 329 incidents of violence, including terror attacks and counter-terror operations, a report by Islamabad-based think tank Centre for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) has revealed.

19 US lawmakers urge Trump to ‘reset and repair’ ties with India (IANS Exclusive)

Nayan Seth | October 8, 2025 9:22 PM

Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) 19 US Lawmakers on Wednesday wrote a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to “reset and repair” India-US “critical partnership.” The letter was co-signed by several prominent Democratic leaders, including Deborah Ross, Ro Khanna, Brad Sherman, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Raja Krishnamoorthi, and Pramila Jayapal. Notably, no Republican lawmakers signed it.

Bangladesh: Consensus Commission set to submit final recommendations on July Charter

IANS | October 8, 2025 9:08 PM

Dhaka, Oct 8 (IANS) Bangladesh's National Consensus Commission (NCC) announced on Wednesday that it will submit its final recommendations to the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government on October 10, aiming to enable political parties to sign the July National Charter 2025 by October 16, local media reported.

75 years after invasion, Tibet remains under siege but unbroken: Report

IANS | October 8, 2025 8:53 PM

Beijing, Oct 8 (IANS) Seventy-five years after the "Chinese invasion" Tibet remains under siege but unbroken, a report highlighted on Wednesday as Tibetans across the world recalled the events that took place on October 7, 1950 when the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China stormed into Tibet's eastern province of Kham, "marking the start of occupation rather than liberation".

Yunus’s legacy of favouritism has left Bangladesh with fragile economy: AL

IANS | October 8, 2025 8:48 PM

Dhaka, Oct 8 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League on Wednesday highlighted that the country is facing one of the most difficult economic periods in its recent history under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, leaving the economy paralysed and citizens increasingly desperate.

China relies on reverse-engineered US military technologies: Report

IANS | October 8, 2025 8:36 PM

Beijing, Oct 8 (IANS) China allegedly depends heavily on reverse-engineering and pirated versions of military technologies developed by the United States and other advanced countries, a report cited on Wednesday.

Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Gandapur resigns on Imran Khan's directive

IANS | October 8, 2025 8:00 PM

Islamabad, Oct 8 (IANS) The Chief Minister of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Ali Amin Gandapur on Wednesday announced that he was resigning from office on the instructions given by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, local media reported.

EU chief calls for response to 'deliberate, targetted grey zone campaign' against Europe

IANS | October 8, 2025 7:52 PM

Brussels, Oct 8 (IANS) Citing the recent drone incursions and other airspace violations, the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said that Europe is facing a "hybrid warfare" and must respond to these actions.

Why is Pakistan bombing its own people? (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 8, 2025 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Pakistan is a state that is killing its own people. The latest proof came last week in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where at least 23 civilians, including women and children, were killed when Pakistani jets bombed residential homes in Tirah Valley.

From Madrasa to Minister: Rise of Taliban’s diplomatic face Amir Khan Muttaqi

Saurabh Sharma | October 8, 2025 7:11 PM

Kabul, Oct 8 (IANS) Taliban’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi is all set to visit New Delhi on October 9 and preparations are underway in the capital to welcome the arrival of one of the oldest and strongest Taliban leaders.