Pakistani forces kill 25 militants in North Waziristan and Kurram, thwart Afghan infiltration; five soldiers martyred, ISPR reports.

PM Shehbaz Sharif ends four-year ban on new domestic gas connections, pledging nationwide RLNG supply and improved energy access for citizens.

Election Commission to announce nationwide voter list revision on Oct 27; West Bengal may add 14,000 booths, appoint volunteers to support local BLOs.

Iqbal Academy Jeddah hosts soulful event “Iqbal and Love for the Prophet (PBUH),” uniting scholars, poets, and admirers in spiritual reflection.

IndiGo resumes daily Kolkata–Guangzhou flights after five years as India-China ties improve; China Eastern to restart Shanghai–Delhi route soon.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets UK and US envoys in Islamabad to boost counterterrorism, security ties, and resume UK-Pakistan flight operations.

US shutdown deepens as Trump tightens control over federal spending, raising bipartisan fears Congress is losing its budgetary power.

UK police arrest wrongly released asylum seeker Hadush Kebatu in London; convicted sex offender to be deported, says Justice Secretary Lammy.

Kremlin warns of “overwhelming” response to any strikes as Putin confirms successful test of Russia’s nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile.

Kremlin denies reports of Putin-Trump summit cancellation, calls U.S. oil sanctions “unfriendly,” and vows continued dialogue with Washington.

Kosovo parliament fails to elect Albin Kurti as PM, deepening crisis and paving the way for snap elections after months of political deadlock.

Israeli forces launch strike in central Gaza amid fragile ceasefire, injuring four; Israel cites planned attack, Islamic Jihad denies involvement.

Two workers killed, five injured in Zubair oilfield fire in Iraq caused by gas leak; officials say production stays steady at 400,000 barrels daily.

American Airlines will resume New York–Tel Aviv flights on March 28 after Gaza ceasefire, joining Delta, United, and Israeli carriers.

Netanyahu says Israel will decide which foreign forces are acceptable, reaffirming sovereignty and security control with U.S. backing.

Paris prosecutor confirms arrests in Louvre crown jewels heist as suspect caught at Charles de Gaulle Airport during escape attempt.

Trump leads ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, overseeing Thailand-Cambodia peace deal, U.S.-Asia trade pacts, and East Timor’s ASEAN entry.

Russia tests nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile with 14,000 km range as Putin vows unmatched nuclear strength amid war and Western pressure.

China and US reach preliminary consensus in Kuala Lumpur on extending truce, boosting fentanyl cooperation, and easing export controls.

US and China strike framework trade deal in Malaysia, averting Trump’s 100% tariffs and delaying China’s rare earth export curbs, says Bessent.

The US and Vietnam are near a major trade deal to cut tariffs, boost market access, and strengthen cooperation on supply chains, exports, and regulations.

Trump and Lula meet in Kuala Lumpur, agree to restart U.S.-Brazil trade talks after tariff rifts, seeking fair, beneficial deals for both nations.

BRIDGE Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi hosts 400 global speakers, including Wyclef Jean and Sir Martin Sorrell, redefining creativity and innovation.

Tejashwi Yadav vows to scrap Waqf Act if INDIA bloc wins Bihar, accusing Nitish Kumar and NDA of fueling communalism and ignoring growth.

Army, NDRF on alert as twin systems form Cyclone Montha; Orange alert in Tamil Nadu for heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal impact.

Congress to launch Bihar campaign after Chhath Puja, with Rahul, Priyanka, and Kharge promising transparency ahead of key state polls.

Three kidnappers killed in Quetta police encounter; weapons, vehicle seized as authorities crack down on ransom gangs in Balochistan.

Trump vows to resolve Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict quickly at ASEAN Summit, calling Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir “great people.”

The PKK announced its withdrawal from Turkey as part of disarmament, urging Ankara to enable its transition to democratic politics and end decades-long conflict.

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy urges stronger sanctions after Russian drone strikes on Kyiv kill 3, injure 31, destroy buildings, and spark fires amid ongoing conflict.