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UN declares famine in Gaza, first ever in the Middle East

France, Aug. 22 -- The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first time it has done so in the Middle East, with experts warning 500,000 people face "catastrophic" hunger. ... Read More


Afghanistan: Kandahar officials destroy over 13,000 kg of seized narcotics

Kandahar, Aug. 22 -- Officials in Kandahar said that since last year, they have seized 13,332 kilograms of narcotics being smuggled into the country through Spin Boldak from Pakistan, Tolo News report... Read More


EAM Jaishankar's visit to Russia sees comprehensive review of India-Russia ties, takes stock of regional developments

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited Russia from August 19-21, during which he called upon President Vladimir Putin, held meetings with Deputy First PM Denis Manturov a... Read More


Govt cautions media over publishing deposed Hasina's remarks

Dhaka, Aug. 22 -- The government has issued a stern warning that any future publication or dissemination of statements from deposed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will result in immediate legal a... Read More


UN Agency classifies Gaza in famine, amid controversy over aid flow, methodology

Tel Aviv, Aug. 22 -- A new report by the UN-affiliated Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) declared that famine is occurring in Gaza, the first such classification in the Middle East. ... Read More


Rajnath Singh interacts with global women peacekeepers

India, Aug. 22 -- Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on August 22, 2025, interacted with the women officers of 15 countries alongside India, who are participating in a nearly two-week long United ... Read More


Israel threatens Gaza city destruction if Hamas rejects disarmament

Published on, Aug. 22 -- August 22, 2025 4:16 PM Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned on Friday that Gaza City would face complete destruction if Hamas refused to disarm, release all hostages,... Read More


US: Illegal immigrant Harjinder Singh arrives in Florida to face charges on reckless driving that killed 3

Florida, Aug. 22 -- Illegal immigrant truck driver, Harjinder Singh, has been flown back to Florida to face charges for reckless driving that led to the death of three people in a crash, as reported b... Read More


Vietnam's socialist path highlighted on 80th National Day

Beijing, Aug. 22 -- As Vietnam prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of its National Day (September 2), an international observer have pointed to the country's achievements as a testament to the vital... Read More


UN warns workers' health at severe risk from rising heat

Published on, Aug. 22 -- August 22, 2025 4:03 PM The United Nations has warned that rising global temperatures are severely harming workers' health and productivity, urging governments, employers, an... Read More