Vote Counting Begins in Bhaktapur Constituencies as Nepal Heads Toward Local Elections
BHAKTAPUR, Nepal – Vote counting has commenced in the Bhaktapur constituencies of Nepal as the country prepares for its local elections. The election office has…
Nepali PM, Qatari Counterpart Discuss Safety of Hundreds of Thousands of Nepali Workers Amid West Asia Tensions
Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda” held talks with his Qatari counterpart on the safety and wellbeing of an estimated 360,000 Nepali migrant workers…
Punjab Govt Stalling Local Elections Amid Delimitation Disputes: ECP Deadline Looms
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned provincial authorities over delays in conducting local government elections in Punjab, the country’s most populous province. With…
Homeland Security Shakeup: Trump Replaces Controversial Chief Noem with Oklahoma Senator Mullin
In a surprise move, United States President Donald Trump has ousted Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem, tapping Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin as her replacement. Noem,…
Polio Resurfaces in Pakistan’s Sindh as Health Crisis Deepens
Pakistan’s National Emergency Operations Centre for Polio Eradication (NEOC) has confirmed the first wild polio case of 2026 in a four-year-old child from Bello Union…
Afghan Taliban Urged to Take Verifiable Steps for Ceasefire as Pakistan-Taliban Tensions Escalate
PESHAWAR: A senior Pakistani security official has stated that the Afghan Taliban regime is well aware of Pakistan’s concerns and demands, but must take verifiable…
Pakistan Condemns Attacks on Allies Azerbaijan, Turkiye Amid Expanding Middle East Conflict
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has strongly condemned recent attacks targeting its regional allies Azerbaijan and Turkiye, warning that such incidents could escalate tensions in the already…
Dubai’s Emirates Resumes Limited Flights Amid West Asia Tensions
Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates has announced the partial resumption of flight operations from its hubs in the United Arab Emirates, including Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah,…
Trump Ousts Homeland Security Chief Noem Amid Mounting Criticism
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has fired Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, the White House announced on Wednesday. Noem’s ouster comes after…
U.S. States File Lawsuit to Block Trump’s Escalating Global Tariffs
Twenty-four U.S. states have filed a lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration’s latest round of global tariffs, arguing the new measures are unlawful and…