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Hope rises as Gaza peace talks gain momentumPublished on: October 8, 2025 3:34 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 8 -- Cautious optimism surrounds the ongoing Gaza talks in Egypt as Hamas has handed over lists of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners for a potential swap deal. The high-level n... Read More


AJK still rebuilding, 20 years after earthquake horrorPublished on: October 8, 2025 3:27 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 8 -- Two decades after the devastating October 8, 2005 earthquake, Azad Jammu and Kashmir continues to struggle with incomplete reconstruction and poor urban planning. The 7.6 magnitude... Read More


Asian shares end lower, Nikkei down 0.45%

Mumbai, Oct. 8 -- Asian stocks ended mostly lower on Wednesday after Wall Street's main indexes pulled back from record highs overnight on the back of mixed messages from Federal Reserve officials on ... Read More


Delhi to soon get 17 new forests

India, Oct. 8 -- The Capital is set to get 17 new forests spread over nearly 195 acres, with the government preparing to begin plantation work as early as next month. Environment minister Manjinder Si... Read More


PM Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport, unveils major landmark in India's aviation journey

Navi Mumbai, Oct. 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), one of India's most ambitious infrastructure projects and a defining mileston... Read More


Russia Ukraine war Day 1321: Drones rattle Europe as Zaporizhzhia runs on diesel

New Delhi, Oct. 8 -- Flights pause in Germany, a nuclear plant counts diesel hours, Kyiv hits fuel depots, Washington weighs longer range Kyiv -On day 1,321 of the Russia Ukraine war, the picture tha... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with Undersecretary for Policy and Plans, Department of Social Welfare and Development of the Philippines

Jakarta, Oct. 8 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with H.E. Mr. Adonis P. Sulit, Undersecretary for Policy and Plans, Department of Social Welfare and Development and SOCA Le... Read More


Zach Bryan reacts to MAGA backlash over anti-Trump song on immigration, 'ICE is gonna come.'

India, Oct. 8 -- Country music artist Zach Bryan has reacted to MAGA's outcry over his new song that opposes Trump government immigration raids. On October 3, Bryan shared a teaser for his new song "... Read More


City Bank publishes its inaugural ESG report

Dhaka, Oct. 8 -- City Bank PLC has published its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, "Bank on Solidity, Banking on Sustainability", marking a key milestone in its sustainabili... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN participates in the 34th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council Meeting in Selangor, Malaysia

Jakarta, Oct. 8 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today, participated in the 34 th ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council Meeting, held in Selangor, Malaysia. The Meeting disc... Read More