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UN Warns Afghanistan's Cities Facing Severe Air Pollution Crisis

Afghanistan, Oct. 23 -- The United Nations warned that Afghanistan's cities face a worsening air pollution crisis caused by vehicle emissions, factory smoke, and burning coal and plastic during winter... Read More


Step into Japan in Hyderabad: Food, culture, cosplay and more

Hyderabad, Oct. 23 -- Hyderabad has become a city where you can truly taste and experience the world. From North Indian thalis to Bengali sweets, from Japanese sushi to Turkish baklava it's a melting ... Read More


Season's 1st bird flu outbreak in Japan confirmed in Hokkaido

Tokyo, Oct. 23 -- Authorities in the Japanese northern prefecture of Hokkaido have confirmed the first outbreak of avian influenza in the country this season, local media reported. At a poultry farm ... Read More


History's unbroken signaturePublished on: October 23, 2025 12:19 AM

Pakistan, Oct. 23 -- Empires rise and fall, maps evolve, but borders often endure beyond the ambitions that created them. The Durand Line, stretching about 2,640 km between Pakistan and Afghanistan, i... Read More


UPDATE: Boko Haram Launches Midnight Attack on Mafa Town, Burns Military Base and Trucks

Nigeria, Oct. 23 -- Boko Haram terrorists launched a heavy attack on Mafa Town around 12:24 a.m., an assault that lasted for about five hours. The attackers infiltrated the town, forcing soldiers to... Read More


"Trump shouldn't tell what India will do": Shashi Tharoor criticises US President's Russia oil claims

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 23 -- As US President Donald Trump claimed that India will significantly reduce Russian oil imports by year-end, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday hit back by criticising... Read More


Qatar, Saudi Arabia slam Israeli Knesset's West Bank sovereignty move as "blatant violation"

Doha, Oct. 23 -- Qatar and Saudi Arabia have strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset approving two laws aimed at "imposing Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank", calling it a "blatant violat... Read More


ASEAN prioritises addressing trade, economic security issues

Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 23 -- Economic cooperation and security will take centre stage as the 47th Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) takes place this weekend, aiming to push forw... Read More


US strikes 8th 'drug-carrying boat' in Pacific; Hegseth compares them to Al-Qaeda: 'No forgiveness'

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- The United States military conducted its eighth strike against an alleged drug-snuggling vessel, this time in the Pacific Ocean, killing two people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegset... Read More


Israel Palestine Conflict Day 686: Deadlines, Pressure, and the Truce on a Clock

New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Deadlines in Washington, Netanyahu's pushback, and Europe's leverage put a fragile Gaza truce on a clock, turning speeches into checklists. Jerusalem - On Day 686 of the Israel ... Read More