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Qatar steps in to mediate Pakistan-Afghan border talksPublished on: October 17, 2025 3:06 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- LAHORE - Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban are set to hold crucial talks in Doha on Friday under Qatar's mediation initiative aimed at easing recent border tensions between the two ... Read More


UN report raises alarm over China's transnational human rights violations

Geneva, Oct. 17 -- The latest Annual Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and accompanying reports from the Office of the High Commissioner and the Secretary-General have dr... Read More


ASEAN strengthens regional cooperation on energy transition

Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 17 -- As Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2025, Malaysia has announced that the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) will be one of its top strategic priorities, hig... Read More


Note Book Manufacturers Raise Alarm On Duty Free Imports From ASEAN Countries

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- The All India Notebook Manufacturers Association (AINMA) has cautioned that over 1,500 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) engaged in notebook production face the threat ... Read More


Trump indicates approval of CIA action against VenezuelaPublished on: October 17, 2025 2:40 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- US President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday he had authorized covert CIA action against Venezuela and said he was considering strikes against alleged drug cartels on land in the... Read More


Resolving the Palestinian issue is crucial for IMEC connectivity project: Egyptian minister

India, Oct. 17 -- Resolving the Palestinian issue is key to Israel normalising its relations with Arab states and the success of connectivity projects such as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Cor... Read More


Former Japan PM Tomiichi Murayama dies

Tokyo, Oct. 17 -- Former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama, who served as leader of the country in the mid-1990s, passed away in his hometown Oita, at the age of 101, Kyodo News reported. Bor... Read More


Zeus Hygia opens US office in Florida

India, Oct. 17 -- Eyes newer collaborations and bring innovations closer to partners and consumers worldwide Zeus Hygia, a science-led nutraceutical ingredient manufacturer from India, announced a si... Read More


Nintendo 'ramps up Switch 2 production as record-breaking demand for the console grows'

United Kingdom, Oct. 17 -- Nintendo is reportedly increasing production of the Switch 2. According to Bloomberg, the Japanese gaming giant has asked suppliers to manufacture as many as 25 million uni... Read More


Bangladesh prosecution demands death penalty for ex-PM HasinaPublished on: October 17, 2025 2:25 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Bangladeshi prosecution lawyers demanded on Thursday that fugitive ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina receive the death penalty in her trial for crimes against humanity. Hasina has ... Read More