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China targetting Hong Kong Democracy Council over involvement with UN: Report

IANS | October 18, 2025 7:41 PM

Beijing, Oct 18 (IANS) The United Nations, in its latest findings on reprisals, described how two senior employees of the Hong Kong Democracy Council - a Washington-based nonprofit advocating for democracy in the region - allegedly faced repeated retaliation from the Chinese government over their engagement with the UN, an International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) report highlighted on Saturday.

Soaring food inflation hits Pakistan, citizens furious at government

IANS | October 18, 2025 7:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Pakistan, which appears to be stuck in a phase of economic stagnation, is facing severe food crisis owing to soaring prices, caused by the widening gap between demand and supply of essential commodities, according to a new report.

India-Russia cultural, spiritual relationships in focus during J&K LG's meeting with Kalmykia head

IANS | October 18, 2025 7:20 PM

Moscow, Oct 18 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday held a meeting with Batu Sergeyevich Khasikov, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia in Russia, during his visit to the country to bring back the holy relics of Lord Buddha after a weeklong exposition.

Bangladesh: Massive fire at Dhaka airport halts all flight operations

IANS | October 18, 2025 6:37 PM

Dhaka, Oct 18 (IANS) 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.

Qatar stresses 'pressing need' to establish nuclear-weapons-free zone in Middle East

IANS | October 18, 2025 6:29 PM

New York/Doha, Oct 18 (IANS) Qatar has reiterated its firm position that the establishment of a nuclear-weapons-free zone in the Middle East is more urgent than ever, given the current regional and global security challenges.

Trump officials discussing setting up meeting with Kim Jong-un during Asia trip

IANS | October 18, 2025 5:56 PM

Seoul, Oct 18 (IANS) Officials of US President Donald Trump's administration have privately discussed arranging a meeting between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his upcoming visit to Asia, Yonhap news agency reported citing a CNN report Saturday.

Iran says ready to help ease Pak-Afghan tensions

IANS | October 18, 2025 4:41 PM

Tehran, Oct 18 (IANS) Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday held a telephonic discussion amid growing tensions between Kabul and Islamabad.

Three Baloch youths forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces: Rights body

IANS | October 18, 2025 4:04 PM

Quetta, Oct 18 (IANS) At least three Baloch students have been forcibly disappeared by the Pakistani security forces in Balochistan, said a leading human rights organisation on Saturday.

Afghanistan's Defence Minister arrives in Doha for negotiations with Pakistan

IANS | October 18, 2025 3:36 PM

Doha, Oct 18 (IANS) A high-level delegation of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, led by the Taliban regime's Defence Minister Maulvi Muhammad Yaqub Mujahid, has arrived in Doha for negotiations with the Pakistani side, the country's Ministry of Defence confirmed on Saturday.

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

IANS | October 18, 2025 3:03 PM

Dhaka, Oct 18 (IANS) 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.

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China targetting Hong Kong Democracy Council over involvement with UN: Report

Soaring food inflation hits Pakistan, citizens furious at government

India-Russia cultural, spiritual relationships in focus during J&K LG's meeting with Kalmykia head

Bangladesh: Massive fire at Dhaka airport halts all flight operations

Qatar stresses 'pressing need' to establish nuclear-weapons-free zone in Middle East

Trump officials discussing setting up meeting with Kim Jong-un during Asia trip

Iran says ready to help ease Pak-Afghan tensions

Three Baloch youths forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces: Rights body

Afghanistan's Defence Minister arrives in Doha for negotiations with Pakistan

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

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