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Af-Pak clashes have no easy solutions

India, Oct. 19 -- Intense clashes erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on the night of 11 October, after an attack by Afghanistan on Pakistani military posts led to a heavy exchange of fire a... Read More


Trump draws closer to Pak's 'Milibus'

India, Oct. 19 -- At the recent Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. President Trump publicly referred to General Asim Munir as his "favourite Field Marshal". Trump has displayed a remarkably ... Read More


Israel refuses to open Gaza's Rafah crossing as Netanyahu says war will end after Hamas disarms

India, Oct. 19 -- Israel on Saturday said the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed "until further notice". This comes even as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reit... Read More


Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ceasefire, pledge to respect bordersPublished on: October 19, 2025 1:30 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 19 -- Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following talks mediated by Qatar and Turkiye in Doha, in an effort to reduce escalating border tensions and restore... Read More


Gaza ceasefire at risk? Israel speaks of 'Phase 2' amid blame game over truce violations

India, Oct. 19 -- On October 10, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza, bringing the two-year-long war to a much-needed pause. However, with the hostage exchange now complete, trouble seems t... Read More


Isha Ambani co-chairs British Museum's inaugural Pink Ball, supported by her mother Nita Ambani in celebration of Indian heritage

London, Oct. 19 -- The inaugural British Museum Pink Ball in London, staged against the backdrop of the Ancient India: Living Traditions exhibition, stood out as a remarkable celebration of cultural d... Read More


Israel launches air strikes in Gaza after "terrorists" targets troops in Rafah

Rafah, Oct. 19 -- The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) carried out air strikes in the Rafah area of southern Gaza on Sunday after accusing "terrorists" of targeting its troops in Rafah area, the military s... Read More


Hamas says Rafah closure to delay handover of Israeli hostage remains

Gaza/Jerusalem, Oct. 19 -- Hamas on Saturday said that Israel's continued closure of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip will "delay recovery operations and the handover of bodi... Read More


Indonesia receives two UN awards for environmental law enforcement

Jakarta, Oct. 19 -- Indonesia was honored with two awards from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), recognizing its efforts in combating transboundary environmental crimes through law enforc... Read More


Does Trump have the power to relocate FIFA World Cup 2026 games from Boston? Here's what to know

India, Oct. 19 -- Donald Trump has threatened to relocate FIFA World Cup 2026 matches scheduled to be played next year in suburban Boston. The US President suggested that parts of the city had been "t... Read More