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October 23, 2026 2:18 PM

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India Counters Pakistan’s Claims on Religious Freedom at UN

India has criticised Pakistan at the United Nations, recalling its refusal to acknowledge the bodies of its soldiers killed during the 1999 Kargil War, while raising concerns over its remarks on religious freedom and burial rights.   First Secretary at India's Permanent Mission to the UN, Bhavika Ma...

October 23, 2026 11:36 AM

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India Calls for UN Security Council Reforms, Cites Legitimacy Crisis

India has said that the United Nations is losing its legitimacy as the outcome of a war fought eight decades ago continues to shape the composition of the UN Security Council. India has called for reforms to make the Council more representative and reflective of contemporary global realities.   Addr...

October 23, 2026 11:27 AM

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Taiwan Reports Chinese Naval and Official Ships Near Island

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has detected three Chinese naval vessels and seven official ships operating around the island in the morning. In social media post, the Ministry said the Republic of China (ROC) Armed Forces had closely monitored the maritime activities and deployed approp...

October 23, 2026 11:18 AM

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Baloch American Congress Urges Global Intervention Over Displacement in Pakistan

Baloch American Congress (BAC) President Tara Chand Baloch urged the international community to intervene and stop the forced displacement of Baloch families from Kalat district of Balochistan by Pakistani authorities. Citing reports, Tara Chand yesterday said that Pakistani forces and authorities h...

October 23, 2026 11:17 AM

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Venezuelans Protest, Demand Free Elections and Political Reforms

Thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets demanding free elections and political reforms amid uncertainty over the country’s political future.   Yesterday, the first nationwide opposition protest in nearly two years was held in Caracas and several other cities, including Valencia, Maracay, San Cr...

October 23, 2026 10:18 AM

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Tibet Earthquake Kills 16, Injures Over 54 in Nagqu

In Tibet, 16 people have been killed and over 54 injured after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City last evening. Hundreds of homes collapsed and rockfalls were trigerred. Rescue operations are underway with more than 1,600 personnel deployed to assist those affected and prov...

October 23, 2026 9:15 AM

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UN Chief Guterres Urges Restraint Amid Escalating Yemen Hostilities

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for restraint amid escalating hostilities in Yemen. He condemned Houthi attacks on civilian targets in Saudi Arabia, warning that the violence is increasing civilian suffering and regional tensions.   In a post on social media, Mr Guterres...

October 23, 2026 9:02 AM

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US to Require Ebola Travel Declarations from Air Passengers

The United States will introduce a new requirement for all US-bound air passengers to declare whether they have visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the previous 21 days as part of measures to prevent the spread of Ebola.   According to a new order issued by the US Centers for Disea...

October 23, 2026 8:04 AM

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Taiwan Grinds to Halt as Typhoon Champi Nears

Taiwan is largely shut down today as Typhoon Champi is approaching the island, threatening strong winds and severe rain. Although the storm has weakened and is not expected to make direct landfall, authorities have warned that its impact could be felt across much of the island for nearly two days.  ...

October 23, 2026 7:06 AM

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UN Fund approves $20 million for flood-hit Nepal

The United Nations Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage has approved 20 million US dollars to support Nepal’s recovery from the devastating floods in August. The decision was taken at an extraordinary meeting of the Fund’s Board yesterday, following an urgent request from Nepal.    An ice-and-rock...

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