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Pakistan: 10 more killed as rains wreak havoc, death toll climbs to 252

IANS | July 23, 2025 9:42 PM

Islamabad, July 23 (IANS) As torrential rainfall continues to wreak havoc, 10 more people have lost their lives in Pakistan in the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll since the onset of the monsoon season to 252. Nearly 611 have been injured due to torrential rains, devastating floods, and storms that have swept across Pakistan, the country's leading daily, 'The Express Tribune' reported.

Bangladesh Human Rights Watch demands 'independent probe' into Dhaka plane crash

IANS | July 23, 2025 9:37 PM

New Delhi/Dhaka, July 23 (IANS) The Bangladesh Human Rights Watch (BHRW) on Wednesday demanded an immediate, independent investigation, determining the causes, responsibilities and failures that led to the Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crash at Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Diabari on July 21 which has claimed 32 lives so far and injured over 165 people.

Bangladesh: Health advisor slammed for 'closeness' with Yunus, called 'product of nepotism'

IANS | July 23, 2025 8:15 PM

Dhaka, July 23 (IANS) The Chief Coordinator of Bangladesh National Citizens Party (NCP), Hasnat Abdullah on Wednesday demanded the resignation of the interim government's health advisor Nurjahan Begum, branding her as a "product of nepotism and favouritism" backed by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus.

Afghanistan: Six workers killed, several injured in coal mine explosion

IANS | July 23, 2025 7:50 PM

Kabul, July 23 (IANS) The death toll in an explosion at a coal mine in Afghanistan's Baghlan province has increased to six as several other injured workers continue to battle for life, the local officials stated on Wednesday.

Bangladesh: Political parties walk out in protest over police action after Dhaka plane crash

IANS | July 23, 2025 7:35 PM

Dhaka, July 23 (IANS) At least three political parties of Bangladesh staged a walkout on Wednesday, protesting against "law enforcement's action on students and guardians" after the recent horrific aircraft crash in Dhaka, as the National Consensus Commission began the 18th day of its second-round dialogue.

UK: Lord Rami Ranger lauds PM Modi's leadership, welcomes FTA with India

IANS | July 23, 2025 7:08 PM

London, July 23 (IANS) British Indian businessman Lord Rami Ranger on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership while terming the possible signing of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as "a major development" and a "win-win situation" for both India and the United Kingdom.

Pakistan: Baloch civilian becomes latest victim of enforced disappearance

IANS | July 23, 2025 5:17 PM

Quetta, July 23 (IANS) Another Baloch civilian was forcibly disappeared by Pakistan's Frontier Corps (FC) during a raid on his home in Kech district of Balochistan amid an ongoing wave of enforced disappearance across the province, a leading human rights organisation said on Wednesday.

Third round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks set to begin in Istanbul

IANS | July 23, 2025 3:31 PM

Moscow, July 23 (IANS) A Russian delegation has left for Istanbul where the third round of negotiations with Ukraine could begin as early as Wednesday evening, the country's media reported.

Torrential rainfall, flash floods in Pakistan kill 234 people

IANS | July 23, 2025 2:28 PM

Islamabad, July 23 (IANS) As torrential rainfall continues to wreak havoc across Pakistan, at least 234 people have lost their lives, and 596 have been injured since the onset of monsoon in the South Asian nation, local media reported on Wednesday.

ISRO delegation in Guyana, to reaffirm commitment to biodiversity conservation at global summit

IANS | July 23, 2025 2:17 PM

Georgetown, July 23 (IANS) A delegation from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) reached Guyana early on Wednesday to attend the Global Biodiversity Alliance Summit, aiming to further bolster the partnership between the two nations in space-based applications.

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Pakistan: 10 more killed as rains wreak havoc, death toll climbs to 252

Bangladesh Human Rights Watch demands 'independent probe' into Dhaka plane crash

Bangladesh: Health advisor slammed for 'closeness' with Yunus, called 'product of nepotism'

Afghanistan: Six workers killed, several injured in coal mine explosion

Bangladesh: Political parties walk out in protest over police action after Dhaka plane crash

UK: Lord Rami Ranger lauds PM Modi's leadership, welcomes FTA with India

Pakistan: Baloch civilian becomes latest victim of enforced disappearance

Third round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks set to begin in Istanbul

Torrential rainfall, flash floods in Pakistan kill 234 people

ISRO delegation in Guyana, to reaffirm commitment to biodiversity conservation at global summit

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