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Telecommunications shutdown in Afghanistan exacerbated restrictions on women, interrupted humanitarian work: UN report

IANS | October 28, 2025 6:26 PM

Kabul, Oct 28 (IANS) A report published by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has revealed that the recent two-day telecommunications shutdown in Afghanistan exacerbated existing restrictions on women and girls, interrupted humanitarian operations, and created life-threatening delays in medical care.

Kenya: 12 people killed in plane crash in Kwale

IANS | October 28, 2025 5:37 PM

Nairobi, Oct 28 (IANS): As many as 12 people were killed after a plane heading to Kichwa Tembo in Kenya's Maasai Mara crashed in the Kwale Simba area on Tuesday, local media reported.

CDS Chauhan and Indonesian Defence Minister discuss boosting bilateral defence ties

IANS | October 28, 2025 5:30 PM

Jakarta, Oct 28 (IANS) Indonesia's Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin on Tuesday met with India's Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan in Jakarta, discussing ways to enhance defence cooperation between both countries.

Cyprus Foreign Minister to begin India visit from Wednesday

IANS | October 28, 2025 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos will arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday for a three-day visit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) revealed on Tuesday.

Pakistan's Lahore becomes world's most polluted city, Karachi ranked third

IANS | October 28, 2025 4:34 PM

Islamabad, Oct 28 (IANS) Lahore in Pakistan continues to remain the world's most polluted city as smog blanketed the region on Tuesday and the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 329 at around 9 am (local time) as per Swiss air quality monitor IQAir.

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's shooter pleads guilty during trial

IANS | October 28, 2025 4:25 PM

Tokyo, Oct 28 (IANS) A man charged for assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 pleaded guilty on Tuesday, in his first court hearing since the fatal shooting that shocked the nation and drew attention to Unification Church and its connection to political leaders, local media reported.

80th UN Day: Relevance of the United Nations today deliberated at Jindal varsity

IANS | October 28, 2025 4:14 PM

Sonipat (Haryana), October 28 (IANS) The Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) at the O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) organised a seminar on the Relevance of the United Nations on the 80th Anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter, also known as the San Francisco Treaty.

India and Belarus discuss expanding bilateral ties across key sectors

IANS | October 28, 2025 2:51 PM

Minsk, Oct 28 (IANS) India and Belarus held eighth round of Foreign Office Consultations in Minsk, discussing the entire gamut of bilateral relations, including political, economic, cultural, tourism, education and consular matters.

Bangladesh: One killed, several injured in BNP's youth wing factional clash

IANS | October 28, 2025 2:00 PM

Dhaka, Oct 28 (IANS) At least one person was killed and 15 others were injured in Chittagong early on Tuesday after a gunfight erupted between two factions of the youth wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

Istanbul talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan end without any outcome

IANS | October 28, 2025 1:59 PM

Kabul, Oct 28 (IANS) The latest round of talks between delegations of Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul ended without any outcome with mediators citing several differences as the reasons that hindered any agreement on security concerns, local media reported on Tuesday.

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Telecommunications shutdown in Afghanistan exacerbated restrictions on women, interrupted humanitarian work: UN report

Kenya: 12 people killed in plane crash in Kwale

CDS Chauhan and Indonesian Defence Minister discuss boosting bilateral defence ties

Cyprus Foreign Minister to begin India visit from Wednesday

Pakistan's Lahore becomes world's most polluted city, Karachi ranked third

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's shooter pleads guilty during trial

80th UN Day: Relevance of the United Nations today deliberated at Jindal varsity

India and Belarus discuss expanding bilateral ties across key sectors

Bangladesh: One killed, several injured in BNP's youth wing factional clash

Istanbul talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan end without any outcome

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