The chairman of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), Shafi Burfat, has accused the Pakistan Army of functioning as a 'mercenary mafia' that sells its loyalty to the highest bidder, undermining both global trust and national integrity. Burfat alleged that for decades, the military establishment has prioritised financial rewards over ideology, morality, or genuine national interest.
Secretary (South), Neena Malhotra chaired on Monday, a meeting with the Arab Ambassadors here in the national capital.
Jaishankar said he hoped that their partnership would deepen.
The deal, officially titled the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 Upgrade Protocol, was signed on October 28 in Kuala Lumpur during the ASEAN Summit, witnessed by Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Jaishankar said that as Bahrain assumes presidency of the Gulf Cooperation Council, he hoped that India-GCC ties would prosper.
A Taliban spokesperson said on Sunday that this donation is part of India's continued commitment to supporting the health sector in Afghanistan.
The Federated States of Micronesia, which marks its 39th year of independence today, has maintained friendly relations with India since diplomatic ties were formally established in 1996.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar extended wishes to Panama on the occasion of its National Day.
'As a formal member of APEC, it is natural for Taiwan to engage and interact with other member economies through both multilateral and bilateral occasions during the summit,' MOFA said, after Beijing's protest over the brief exchange between Japan's Prime Minister and Taiwan's APEC envoy.
As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.
The Navy spokesman Commander Buddika Sampath said the arrests came at the Sri Lankan waters around the northern Jaffna district's Kankesanthurai area
The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that three coffins containing the remains of deceased hostages are currently being escorted by its forces, and they recently crossed the border into Israel.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for stronger global cooperation and integrated action to address growing health threats arising from the interconnectedness of humans, animals, plants, and the environment on the occasion of World One Health Day, observed every year on November 3.
According to Dawn, families of victims claim that from October 1 to November 2, at least 30 people, 26 in Hyderabad and four in Karachi, have died due to dengue, while the provincial health department has officially confirmed only six fatalities. The death of a student in Hyderabad even led to criminal proceedings against doctors of a major government hospital and a teacher at Liaquat Medical University, following judicial orders.
Echoing India's longstanding call for peace, dialogue, and mutual respect in the Middle East, Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani on Monday called for all parties to exercise restraint and fully comply with ceasefire obligations in Gaza.
The coastal areas were warned of tidal surges of up to 3 metres (nearly 10 feet) high
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday called for the need to explore new areas of cooperation between India and Bahrain in emerging domains such as space, fintech, and technology, while reaffirming India's full support for the Gaza Peace Plan for a lasting solution in the region.
King of Spain, Felipe VI, will pay a state visit to China from November 10-13
A new agreement has been concluded between Iran and Russia for joint construction of four nuclear power plants in Bushehr and four others on its northern and southern coastlines, with the exact locations to be announced later by the government.
Hurricane Melissa has left at least 50 people dead in the Caribbean as it finally moves away after devastating communities in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise further, Al Jazeera reported.
Afghanistan has recorded around 100 'damaging' earthquakes since 1900
What was once dismissed as temporary instability has evolved into a systemic breakdown driven by excessive taxation, erratic policies, and state dominance over private credit and enterprise, as reported by The Express Tribune.
Local sources claim that Pakistan's armed forces allegedly detained a man identified as Abdul Khaliq, son of Ahmed and resident of Parom Saiki Bazaar in Panjgur district, on October 30. He was reportedly summoned to a nearby camp and taken into custody, after which his family lost all contact with him.
Part of the Quality-of-Life Program supporting Saudi Vision 2030, the initiative launched on Sunday aims to celebrate the diversity of residents living in the country, spotlighting their contributions, cultural heritage, and successful integration into Saudi society.
The reefs will be located about 20 feet below the surface of the water and about 800 feet from the shore
US President Donald Trump once again repeated his assertion that tariffs were instrumental in averting a 'nuclear war' between India and Pakistan during the May 2025 escalation, claiming he warned both countries they would lose US trade access if they didn't de-escalate.
Claims US possesses 'more nuclear weapons than any other country to blow up world 150 times'
As the world grapples with growing conflict and division, Bhutan's capital city, Thimphu, is gearing up to welcome the world for the Global Peace Prayer Festival 2025, a grand celebration of unity, compassion, and spiritual harmony.
Nigeria has said it would welcome assistance from the United States in combating Islamist insurgents in the country, provided that its territorial integrity is respected, following remarks by US President Donald Trump threatening a possible military action over the alleged persecution of Christians, as reported by Reuters.
'English people have looted us in India… treasure, black pepper, everything'