International

December 22, 2025 8:15 AM

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White House Envoy Holds Talks with Ukrainian and European Officials in Florida

A White House envoy has said he held productive and constructive talks in Florida with Ukrainian and European representatives to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine. In a social media post, Steve Witkoff said the talks aimed at aligning on a shared strategic approach between Ukra...

December 21, 2025 9:58 PM

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1,300+ Security Personnel Deployed in Rawalpindi Ahead of PTI Protest

In Pakistan, over 1,300 police officers and security personnel have been deployed in Rawalpindi to maintain law and order situation ahead of possible Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf protest. The deployment of police and security personnel comes after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan urged his supp...

December 21, 2025 8:04 PM

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Bangladesh: Indian Visa Application Centre suspends operations in Chattogram

The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Chattogram has suspended its operations until further notice amid heightened security concerns following recent incidents near the Assistant High Commission of India (AHCI) in the port city. In a brief statement, IVAC said visa services at its Chattogram ...

December 21, 2025 6:48 PM

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Five Killed, 44 Injured as Bus Overturns in Afghanistan’s Baghlan Province

Five people were killed and 44 others injured after a bus overturned in the Salang area of Baghlan province, Afghanistan, on Saturday. Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Works (MoPW) spokesperson said, the incident took place in the Shawal area, north of Salang in the wee hours. The injured were taken...

December 21, 2025 5:09 PM

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Amnesty Flags Detention of Journalist Sohrab Barkat by Pakistani Authorities

Amnesty International's South Asia Regional Office has raised concerns over the detention of journalist Sohrab Barkat, who was reportedly targeted by Pakistani authorities for alleged criticism of state institutions online. In a statement shared on social media, the organization said that Barkat was...

December 21, 2025 1:40 PM

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US Tightens Visa Scrutiny, Causing Interview Delays

The US has tightened scrutiny of non-immigrant visa holders. This has triggered delays in visa interviews, restricting where applicants can seek visa stamping and expanding social media vetting. According to US immigration attorney Aparna Dave, the changes have already begun affecting visa applicant...