Fifth peacekeeper wounded in southern Lebanon, UN says

A UN peacekeeper has been wounded in southern Lebanon after being hit by gunfire, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) has said, the fifth member of the multinational force to be injured in recent days.

Indonesia eyes hefty tariffs on China as businesses decry cheap imports

Siti Faiza has run Faiza’s Production House, a traditional women’s wear business, in Solo, Central Java since 2008.

PM Modi meets Australian PM Albanese; engages with global leaders at ASEAN-India Summit

Following his address at the 21st ASEAN-India summit in Vientiane on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Australian Prime Minister and members of the QUAD alliance, Anthony Albanese.

Chinese stocks at Hong Kong Stock Exchange fall amid lack of stimulus

Amid the deteriorating Chinese economy, the Hong Kongstock markets continued to witness a downfall, after regular operations resumed in the country, following the end of the weeklong National Day celebrations.

Gunmen kill at least 20 miners in Pakistan

Gunmen have killed at least 20 people at a coal mine in Balochistan province in southwestern Pakistan, according to local police.

Jailed Chinese businessman’s daughter asks Xi Jinping to release her father

The daughter of imprisoned Chinese real estate tycoon Ren Zhiqiang has issued a public appeal to China’s leader, Xi Jinping, asking him to allow her father to seek medical care he needs after his health reportedly deteriorated during his time in jail.

Global South: President Murmu to become first Indian head of state to visit Algeria, Mauritania, Malawi

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a visit to three African nations; Algeria, Mauritania and Malawi from October 13-19, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday.

Katcha outlaws resume kidnapping spree, abduct two Hindus from Bhong

After a month-long lull, gangsters from the Katcha area have become active once again, kidnapping three people, including two Hindus, on Friday night in two strikes.

Uyghur American Association demands immediate release of imprisoned writer

The Uyhgur American Association has called for the immediate release of prominent Uyghur writer Yalqun Rozi in a recent post on social media.

Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies

The Indian tycoon Ratan Tata, who is credited with transforming the Tata Group into a globally renowned conglomerate, has died at age 86, the company has said.

Bangladesh’s Interim government faces scrutiny amid political upheaval

Recent political upheaval in Bangladesh has exposed deep vulnerabilities in the nation’s governance and raised concerns over foreign influence. As an interim government assumes control in Dhaka under questionable circumstances, Bangladesh stands at a precarious juncture.

China remains mum on possible PLA Navy submarine accident

There has been intense Western media reporting alleging that a novel Chinese submarine prototype destined for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) sank whilst under construction at the Wuhan Shuangliu shipyard on the Yangtze river four months ago.

Florida faces ’matter of life and death’ as Hurricane Milton closes in

Florida residents are rushing to finish emergency preparations - or just leave - as Hurricane Milton races toward landfall on the heavily-populated Tampa Bay.

Afghan man arrested in alleged US election day attack plot

The suspect, Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, is a citizen of Afghanistan residing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, according to prosecutors.

India, Maldives agree to strengthen maritime security in Indian Ocean Region

Prime MinisterNarendra Modi and President of the MaldivesMohamed Muizzu held extensive bilateral talks on Monday, aiming to forge a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership. Both leaders acknowledged the shared challenges in the Indian Ocean Region.

Taiwan deports two Chinese nationals for harassing HK exiles

Taiwan’s government said yesterday that two Chinese nationals had been deported after they harassed a protest held by Hong Kong exiles in Taipei on China’s national day.

India contributes to Nepal PM Fund to support victims of floods, landslides

Nepal Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief fund received more contributions on Saturday after the Oriental Insurance Company Ltd from India, LIC Nepal Ltd, and Nepal SBI Bank Ltd sent in more help to support the victims of floods and landslides in the country.

Blast kills two Chinese near Pakistan’s Karachi airport

Two Chinese nationals have been killed and at least ten people injured after an explosion near Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan.

Japanese firms revoke investments in China as ROI declines

Japanese companies currently operational in China are increasingly pulling their operations away from the country, with capital investments of Japan’s subsidiaries in China declining for the seventh consecutive quarter.

India’s metro network set to become world’s second-largest, to surpass US metro network in 3-4 years

India’s metro rail network is set to surpass the US network within the next 3-4 years, according to Tokhan Sahu, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Sahu revealed that India’s metro network will become the second largest globally in terms of length, only behind China, whose extensive network exceeds 8,000 kilometres due to its population, urban infrastructure, and area.

Pakistan’s population surge: A looming crisis for economy and society

Pakistan is facing a critical challenge as its population continues to surge, exacerbating existing economic difficulties. Recent data reveals that the country’s population has skyrocketed from 207.68 million in 2017 to 241.49 million in 2023, marking one of the highest growth rates globally at 2.55 percent.

India emerges as top 5 global tech power; Australia set to leverage partnership

Over the past two decades, China has emerged as the global leader in 57 of 64 critical technologies, up from just three in 2003–2007, according to the findings from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) Critical Technology Tracker.

Shenzhen attack’s aftermath reveals cracks in China’s governing power

Obtaining a residency permit at a local public safety bureau is a rite of passage for foreigners who move to China.

BLA claims responsibility for four attacks targeting Pakistani forces

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for four separate attacks targeting the Pakistani military, a vehicle transporting what it described as “Baloch national resources,” and a communications tower in the Tump and Kohlu regions of Balochistan.

Sino-Japanese clashes lkely to escalate amid growing military threats

Chinese media had initially welcomed the selection of the ‘moderate’ Shigeru Ishiba as Japan’s new prime minister, but the optimism was short-lived. Within hours of his appointment, Japan sent its warship, the *Sazanami*, through the Taiwan Strait for the first time, signaling a significant shift in Tokyo’s military posture.

Germany arrests Chinese woman who allegedly passed airport details to suspected spy

German authorities have arrested a Chinese national accused of passing information on a major air freight hub to a man who is suspected of spying for China, prosecutors said on Tuesday.

China’s car gadgets under scrutiny as U.S. probes espionage risks

The United States has long been engaged in geopolitical and trade disputes with China, but the latest concern involves high-tech gadgets manufactured in China and installed in U.S. cars.

Jamaican PM inaugurates ‘Jamaica Marg’ in Delhi

Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, along with Jamaican cricketer Chris Gayle, inaugurated the newly named Jamaica Marg in New Delhi highlighting the partnership between the two nations characterized by the Four Cs — Culture, Cricket, Commonwealth, and CARICOM.

GE Aerospace plans major increase in component sourcing from India

GE Aerospace, a leading global engine manufacturer, plans to significantly ramp up the sourcing of components from India, recognizing the country’s burgeoning aviation market, according to a senior official from the company, reported PTI.

Detained Chinese ‘spy’ says espionage work to Philippines began in 2016

Chinese spy She Zhijiang, currently detained in Thailand and fighting repatriation to China, claimed in an Al Jazeera documentary that he began his spy work in the Philippines in 2016 while evading Chinese authorities who had ordered his arrest for illegal gambling.