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DHAKA – Dhaka air quality plunged to an index of 235 on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The capital battles very unhealthy conditions driven by winter inversions and emissions. This places it second
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s parliament approved the National Commission for Minorities Rights Bill on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, establishing a statutory body to safeguard non-Muslim communities. The joint sitting saw 160 votes in
MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with five universities on Monday to advance AJK wildlife management. The agreements aim to integrate academic research into policy
New Delhi, India – Tuesday, 3 December 2025 India’s government has ordered smartphone makers to preload a state-run cyber safety app on all new devices, prompting fierce backlash from opposition leaders who
Sri Lanka reels from one of its deadliest natural disasters in decades. Cyclone Ditwah triggered the Sri Lanka floods, claiming 410 lives and displacing over 1.1 million people. Rescue teams race against
The European Union commits to deploying a large-scale EU observer mission team to ensure transparency in Bangladesh’s landmark 2026 vote, amid efforts to restore democratic trust following years of contested polls. EU
Pakistan accused India aid blockage on Tuesday, major halt in humanitarian assistance to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, claiming a relief flight waited over 60 hours for airspace clearance. India denied the charge, stating
Southeast Asia hotels India surged forward on Monday as five Thai brands unveiled plans to add more than 3,000 rooms across non-metro hubs. The moves, announced at industry forums in Bangkok and
India’s Russian oil imports have plunged by 65% in December, falling to 600,000-650,000 barrels per day from November’s 1.87 million bpd peak, trade data shows. The Kremlin says this India Russian oil
Unannounced Saudi-mediated discussions in Riyadh end without breakthrough, leaving Islamabad-Kabul impasse unresolved and cross-border tensions Pakistan Afghanistan unaddressed. Impasse Persists in Riyadh Talks Pakistan Afghanistan Riyadh talks concluded late Sunday, 30 November
The European Union announced €3 million in emergency cash aid for flood-hit communities in Pakistan’s Punjab province on Monday. This support targets vulnerable households recovering from severe monsoon flooding. Aid delivery starts
London, Monday, December 1, 2025, 4:35 PM – A public inquiry heard testimony that UK special forces chiefs covered up potential war crimes in Afghanistan from 2010 to 2013. Whistleblower N1466 alleged
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on energy exports and defence pacts amid US tariffs. The visit underscores
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 4:35 PM. The Egyptian FM COAS
Tajikistan announced on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 4:35 PM that five people died in two cross-border attacks from Afghanistan over the past week. The incidents targeted border areas in Khatlon province.
India’s government sought and received Parliament’s approval for a supplementary budget 2025 on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 4:35 PM. The move unlocks net additional spending of Rs 41,455 crore (US$4.92 billion)
India’s telecom ministry directs smartphone makers to preload the non-deletable Sanchar Saathi- cyber safety app on new devices by February 2026. The move targets rising cyber fraud but draws privacy concerns from
Explorers found ancient skeletons discovered at Banbhore ruins in Sindh, Pakistan. A joint team unearthed more than a dozen human remains during the Banbhore ruins excavation 2025. The find occurred at the
President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the US freeze on asylum decisions will endure for a long time, with no set end date. This move follows a fatal shooting by an
Bangladesh remittance inflow reached US$2.68 billion in the first 29 days of November 2025, marking a key boost to the economy. The Bangladesh Bank released the data on Sunday, showing a 15.8
Delhi AQI today registered 300 at 8:05 AM on Monday, December 1, 2025, placing it firmly in the poor category according to Central Pollution Control Board data. The city awoke to a
Virat Kohli century smashed in ODI, powering India to a thrilling 17-run victory over South Africa in the first match of their three-game series here on Sunday. The win hands India a
Sri Lanka floods 2025 have claimed 334 lives after Cyclone Ditwah unleashed torrential rains and landslides across the island. The Disaster Management Centre reported the deaths on Sunday, with nearly 400 people
India’s bowling coach Morne Morkel delivered a key India coach injury update ahead of the first ODI against South Africa. Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer will miss the three-match series due to
Delhi air pollution quality improved slightly on Sunday, November 30, 2025, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 268 at 9am, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. This
Pakistan routed Sri Lanka in the T20 tri-series final on Saturday night, November 29, 2025, by chasing down 115 with six wickets in hand. Captain Salman Agha opted to bowl first at
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met Turkey’s chargé d’affaires Cenk Ünal in Kabul on Monday. The two discussed Afghanistan Turkey relations. They focused on expanding political and economic links. Ünal announced
Colombo, Sri Lanka (South Asian Desk) – Cyclone Ditwah Sri Lanka’s struck eastern and central regions on Friday, unleashing floods and landslides that killed 153 people and left 176 missing as of
Pakistan tax shortfall reaches Rs428 billion in five months amid IMF Pakistan tax concerns over governance lapses. FBR PRAL outsourcing draws scrutiny as collections lag despite hikes, straining bailout conditions. Pakistan Tax
Bangladesh human trafficking surges with 95% acquittal rate in migrant cases. Government drafts ordinance to overhaul probes, protect victims and align with UN standards amid thousands freed annually. Bangladesh Human Trafficking Crisis
Voter confidence remains low as Bangladesh national election nears, with nearly half undecided on candidates. Reforms stall while turnout fears grow, testing the interim government’s credibility in the post-uprising era. Bangladesh National
At least 159 people have died in Sri Lanka flood triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, with more than 200 missing as rescue teams race against landslides and rising waters. Authorities declare a state
KABUL — Turkey humanitarian aid dispatched a substantial shipment of assistance to Afghanistan on Thursday, targeting families devastated by recent earthquakes in the region. The delivery underscores ongoing efforts to address the
GENEVA — United Nations agencies issued a strong appeal to the United States on Friday to maintain access for asylum seekers and ensure they receive due process under international law, following a
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Torrential rains and flooding unleashed by Cyclone Ditwah have devastated large parts of Sri Lanka, leaving a trail of destruction that prompted the government to declare a state
India’s cricket team faces a pivotal moment as they transition from the red-ball grind to the vibrant arena of white-ball cricket, after Morne Morkel emphasized. Following a disheartening test series defeat against
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on November 29, 2025, for a two-day official visit, marking a significant step in bolstering Pakistan Egypt bilateral relations. Invited by
The sudden US visa pause Afghan nationals and the freeze on asylum adjudications represent more than an immediate response to a single violent incident. These measures signal a fundamental shift in how
India US helicopter deal have finalised follow-on support agreements valued at approximately $894 million for the sustainment of the Indian Navy’s MH-60R Seahawk helicopter fleet. The Defence Ministry announced that two Letters
Himalayas climate change experience warming 50% Faster Than Global Average: Study Warns of Himalayan Impacts, High-elevation regions across the world, including the Himalayas, are undergoing rapid environmental shifts as temperatures rise at
Bangladesh has agreed to increase its electricity imports from Nepal by an additional 20 megawatts, bringing the total supply under the Nepal electricity export arrangement to 60MW. This expansion comes as part
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Heavy rains caused Sri Lanka landslides and floods, pushing the death toll to 56 as authorities grapple with overflowing rivers and damaged infrastructure. The crisis, exacerbated by severe
A significant diplomatic engagement between Afghanistan and Norway took place in Kabul this week when Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met with Norway’s Chargé d’Affaires to discuss a wide range of
The United States has suspended all immigration applications from Afghan nationals after a shooting incident near the White House left two National Guard soldiers critically wounded. President Donald Trump labelled the event
The Sri Lanka floods death toll reached 31 on Thursday as heavy rains triggered landslides and inundations that swept through 17 districts, burying homes and displacing over 4,000 people since last week.
Apple challenges India antitrust law in a bold move at the Delhi High Court, filing a 545-page petition on Tuesday to strike down provisions that expose the tech giant to fines up
Peshawar Gas Pipeline Blast occurred late Sunday night when unidentified militants detonated explosives on a 24-inch transmission line in Hasankhel, triggering a fierce blaze that forced authorities to halt supply across five
MANSEHRA: The Mansehra district administration imposed Kaghan GB route travel restrictions on Thursday, halting all passenger vehicles, private motorists and tourists from crossing into Gilgit-Baltistan via Kaghan Valley until next summer. Heavy
Ahmedabad, India, November 27, 2025 – India hosts 2030 Commonwealth Games after Commonwealth Sport delegates unanimously ratified the Gujarat city over Nigeria’s Abuja on Wednesday. The centenary edition, slated for October 2030,
New Delhi, November 27, 2025 – India is examining Hasina extradition request from Bangladesh, convicted in absentia of crimes against humanity. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed receipt of the plea
IMF slams Pakistan’s fiscal mismanagement for 2025 in a new report released Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in Islamabad. The Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment identifies weak budget controls and corruption risks. It
Pakistan 27th Amendment FSC petition filed on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in Islamabad by Barrister Ali Tahir. He argues the amendment violates Islamic teachings on accountability. Respondents include federal ministries. The court
Sri Lanka central bank holds rates steady 2025 at 7.75% on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Colombo. The Monetary Policy Board cited stable inflation and credit growth as factors. Officials await budget
The Korail slum fire Dhaka 2025 erupted shortly after sunset on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in the densely packed Korail area of Dhaka, Bangladesh. The fire, reported at 5:22 PM, destroyed nearly
The Dhaka airport fire cargo terminal engulfed the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, destroying vital shipments and injuring 35 people. An official probe attributes the Dhaka airport fire cause electrical
Tesla announced a Tesla Model Y price reduction India of up to one-third over the next four to five years. The forecast, shared by company leaders, follows the vehicle’s July 2025 launch
Guwahati, India – South Africa defeats India 2nd Test by an emphatic 408 runs on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, sealing a 2-0 series victory. The Proteas set a daunting 549-run target after
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Bahrain on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, for a two-day official visit to hold talks with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and top leaders on boosting
Ali Tareen exits as owner of the Multan Sultans PSL franchise on Tuesday after the Pakistan Cricket Board denied renewal for 2025, sparking a public rift over compliance and criticisms. The Lahore-based
India and Pakistan landed in the same group for the T20 World Cup 2026 after the International Cricket Council unveiled the draw in Mumbai on 25 November 2025. The blockbuster India vs
Pakistan water crisis economic impact escalates with per capita availability dipping below 500 cubic metres by 2025. This scarcity hampers growth in a nation where water fuels 90% of agriculture. Officials warn
Rising sea levels in Bangladesh accelerate at 3.8 to 5.8mm per year, outpacing the global average. This surge, driven by climate change, floods coastal homes and erodes farmlands in districts like Khulna
A legal notice has been served on Bangladesh’s election authorities demanding urgent steps to secure voting rights for three million people with disabilities ahead of national polls. Issued on Tuesday, it highlights
Ethiopia volcano eruption at ‘s Hayli Gubbi has led to widespread flight cancellations across Indian airlines, including Air India and Akasa Air, as ash clouds drift into the subcontinent, prompting safety advisories
India secured the inaugural Blind Women T20 World Cup 2025 by defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final at Colombo’s P Sara Oval International Cricket Stadium on 23 November. Captain Deepika
Saudi Arabia’s Armed Forces Chief General Fayyadh Bin Hameed Al Rowaili visited Pakistan on November 24, 2025, meeting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad to convey Riyadh’s desire to heighten the defence
Canada and India are putting the finishing touches on a landmark $2.8 billion uranium supply agreement that could reshape nuclear fuel flows in Asia and reinforce bilateral ties after years of cautious
A Pakistani diplomat met with the governor of Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province on Monday to address rising bilateral tensions Pakistan Afghanistan, hours after a suicide attack in Peshawar killed three security personnel. The
COP30 key takeaways reveal a climate summit in Belém, Brazil, that ended in deep divisions over fossil fuels and finance, with no agreement on phasing them out despite two weeks of tense
Thousands of migrant workers in Delhi’s slums risk losing their votes as the Election Commission launches a nationwide Special Intensive India electoral roll revision 2025. Migrant labourers from West Bengal and Uttar
Delhi AQI remained in the very poor category at 397 early Monday, amid low winds and persistent smog from farm fires. A group of citizens protesting the toxic air at India Gate
Kabul rent prices surged as residents face doubled costs as winter arrives, driven by returning migrants from Iran and Pakistan overwhelming the housing market, despite a 10 per cent cap from the
PESHAWAR: The National Disaster Management Authority informed the Peshawar High Court that 504 people, including 338 men, 76 women, and 90 children, died in the 2025 KP monsoon floods, with 218 others
India-Canada trade talks resume negotiations for a comprehensive trade pact, Prime Ministers Mark Carney and Narendra Modi announced on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg on 23 November. The move
Three suicide bombers targeted the Federal Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar early on Monday, killing three officers at the gate and injuring six civilians in the densely populated area. Security forces shot dead
Bangladesh sent a formal extradition request to India on November 21 for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, convicted in absentia of crimes against humanity and sentenced to death over the 2024 uprising
UNDP Nangarhar winter aid visit 2025 unfolded on Friday, November 21, when Deputy Resident Representative Ritsu Nacken visited earthquake-affected districts in eastern Afghanistan. The tour focused on assessing needs for Nangarhar earthquake
Dhaka earthquake vulnerability 95% unplanned buildings surfaced starkly after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck near the capital on Friday, November 21, 2025, killing 10 people and injuring over 100. The shallow quake, centred
Bengaluru police arrested three individuals on Saturday in connection with the Bengaluru bank heist arrests after armed robbers posing as RBI officials looted ₹7.11 crore ($850,000) from an ATM cash van on
Wing Commander Namansh Syal died when a Tejas fighter jet crashed during a display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, dealing a blow to India’s ambitions as the Tejas crash harms India
Bangladesh’s delegation, including a record five youth leaders, presses for urgent climate finance at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, amid escalating vulnerabilities from floods and cyclones. The nation, contributing under 0.5 per cent
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar meets Japanese Deputy Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Eri Arfiya in Brussels on 21 November 2025. The informal discussion occurred on the margins
Rawalpindi, Monday, August 25, 2025 – The Punjab government launched the Punjab Potohar agriculture uplift plan on Tuesday, allocating PKR 7 billion to transform farming in the arid Potohar region through subsidies,
United Nations Development Programme-UNDP officials visit Afghanistan to hold key meetings with Taliban authorities in Kabul. Led by Resident Representative Stephen Rodriques, the team focused on economic recovery efforts and aid for
India trade unions protest labour codes with renewed vigour after the government activated sweeping reforms on November 21, 2025. The ten-member Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions (JPC) announced nationwide demonstrations, including
The threat of abeyance to the Indus Waters Treaty emerged prominently on Friday, November 21, 2025, when Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar addressed the Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum Roundtable in Brussels. He described
Nepal Simara Gen Z protests intensified on Thursday, November 21, 2025, when youths clashed with police in Simara, Bara district. The demonstrations, sparked by Wednesday’s UML clash Nepal youths brawl, drew over
The World Food Programme committed over USD 14 million on Thursday, November 20, 2025, to bolster Bhutan food systems through climate-resilient initiatives. The funding spans five years, with a partnership between Bhutan’s
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation began distributing food aid Kabul returnees and IDPs on Friday, November 21, 2025, targeting nearly 1,000 vulnerable families in Kabul. Donors handed over supplies to Acting
United Nations human rights experts urged Bangladesh and Malaysia on Friday, November 21, 2025, to intensify efforts to protect migrant workers. The call addressed the widespread debt bondage Bangladeshi migrants face in
A 3.3-magnitude Savar Baipail earthquake struck at 10:36 am on Saturday, November 22, 2025, sending tremors through Baipail and nearby areas in Savar, Dhaka district. The event, confirmed by the Bangladesh Meteorological
Delhi air quality worsens sharply on Saturday, November 22, 2025, when the Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 419 by 11am, categorised as severe. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) activated
Indian and Afghan envoys convened in Bishkek on Monday to discuss enhanced bilateral cooperation, focusing on trade routes and regional links. The meeting, held at 4:35 PM local time, involved India’s Ambassador
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday took up a case where a local fuel station owner challenged Saudi Aramco Islamabad operations for alleged license violations. Mohammad Shafiq Mir filed the petition,
Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay landed in Dhaka on Saturday for a three-day state visit. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus welcomed him at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. The Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay Bangladesh visit
India implements labour codes on November 21, 2025, consolidating 29 outdated laws into four unified frameworks covering wages, industrial relations, social security, and occupational safety. The government aims to empower 64 million
A Tejas fighter jet crash occurred during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, November 21, 2025, killing the sole pilot. The incident happened at approximately 2:10 PM local
Bangladesh earthquake 2025 power plants shutdown affected seven facilities nationwide on Friday morning. The 5.5-magnitude quake struck at 10:38am local time. Its epicentre lay in Narsingdi district near Dhaka. Strong tremors caused
Bengaluru RBI impersonation heist struck on Wednesday afternoon. Six men posing as Reserve Bank of India officials targeted a CMS cash van near Jayanagar. They looted ₹7.11 crore in cash. The robbery
Faisalabad glue factory explosion 2025 claimed 17 lives early Friday. The incident hit a glue-making unit in Malikpur area. A gas leak in the chemical warehouse sparked it. Rescue teams pulled bodies