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GBI selects Nokia to build new network for faster, more resilient connectivity across the Middle East

Finland, Oct. 22 -- Nokia announced that Gulf Bridge International (GBI) has selected Nokia's optical networking solution to build a new high-capacity terrestrial network, also designed for subsea bac... Read More


Trump lights diyas as he participates in Diwali celebrations at White House, calls Modi 'great friend' amid tariff war; Indian PM responds

Washington DC/IBNS, Oct. 22 -- Amid tariff war with India, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday participated in Diwali celebrations at the White House and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi his "grea... Read More


Indonesia accelerates green investment with new biomethane policies

Jakarta, Oct. 22 -- The Indonesian government continues to strengthen its commitment to promoting green investment through the issuance of various strategic regulations. The initiative, led by the Mi... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with the United Nations Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs

Jakarta, Oct. 22 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met in a pull-aside meeting with Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs o... Read More


Jaish launches online 'jihadi course' to recruit women; Masood Azhar's sisters, Pulwama bomber's wife to lead training

India, Oct. 22 -- Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has launched an online course 'Tufat al-Muminat' as part of its efforts to expand recruitment and raise funds for its newly formed... Read More


India addressing supply chain vulnerabilities through Atmanirbhar agenda: Piyush Goyal at UNCTAD roundtable

Geneva, Oct. 22 -- Union Minister for Commerce and Industry said India chose the path of "Atmanirbharta", or self-reliance, to tackle vulnerabilities exposed in global supply chains, emphasising that ... Read More


Secretary-General of ASEAN participates in the 10th ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity Meeting and related special session in Singapore

Jakarta, Oct. 22 -- Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this afternoon participated in the 10 th ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity (AMCC) and accompanying special session with... Read More


Japan's first female leader is an ultraconservative star from a male-dominated party

New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Sanae Takaichi, a star of ultraconservative Japanese politics and a rare woman to rise in its male-dominated hierarchy, has been elected the country's first female prime minister... Read More


Pakistan, Romania strengthen defence ties through strategic air force cooperationPublished on: October 22, 2025 10:00 PM

Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force (PAF), paid an official visit to Romania to enhance bilateral defence collaboration. Durin... Read More


Decade of slowing deforestation offers hope for forests: FAO data

India, Oct. 22 -- Lush, green and brimming with trees and wildlife, forests are the Earth's lungs and source of livelihoods for many communities. Nearly 500 million hectares (ha) - equivalent to arou... Read More