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Oman’s Sultan Haitham Issues Two Royal Decrees on OIC Charter and Rwanda Visa Waiver
Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued two new Royal Decrees covering Oman’s international commitments — one concerning an amendment to the Charter of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the other approving a visa-waiver agreement with Rwanda for certain passport holders. The two decrees, Royal Decree No. 87/2026 and Royal Decree […]
Philippine Defense Chief Gives China a Befitting Reply at Seoul Defense Dialogue
The tension between China and the Philippines took a new turn this week when Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. publicly challenged China over the South China Sea at a defense meeting in Seoul. Teodoro was speaking at the Seoul Defense Dialogue on September 8 when a note from the Chinese side was handed to […]
Japan-Paraguay Investment Agreement to Take Effect on September 26
Japan and Paraguay are set to strengthen their economic relationship as a bilateral investment agreement between the two countries is scheduled to enter into force on September 26, 2026. Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on September 4 that the Japanese government had received notification from Paraguay confirming that it had completed the domestic procedures […]
Japan Creates New Cyber Security Division to Counter Growing Global Cyber Threats
Tokyo: Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established a new Cyber Security Policy Division as the country moves to strengthen its diplomatic response to growing cyber threats around the world. The new division was officially launched on September 1 under the National Security Policy Division of the Foreign Policy Bureau. The Japanese Foreign Ministry said […]
India-Afghanistan Ties Gain Momentum as New Delhi Deepens Strategic Engagement With Kabul
New Delhi: India and Afghanistan appear to be entering a new phase of pragmatic engagement, with New Delhi steadily expanding diplomatic, economic, humanitarian and regional-security contacts with Kabul. The shift is particularly significant because India had maintained a cautious distance from the Taliban administration after it returned to power in Afghanistan in August 2021. Over […]
Fuji Rock Festival 2026 Ends on a High Note, Showcasing Global Music and Japanese Culture
Tokyo, Japan: One of Asia’s biggest outdoor music festivals, Fuji Rock Festival 2026, concluded successfully after three days of spectacular performances at the Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture. The festival attracted thousands of music fans from Japan and around the world, reinforcing its reputation as a global celebration of live music and culture. This […]
75-Year-Old Bharatanatyam Dancer Sheema Kermani Detained by Police Outside Karachi Press Club During Aurat March Preparations
On May 5, 2026, Karachi Police briefly detained 75-year-old classical dancer and prominent women’s rights activist Sheema Kermani outside the Karachi Press Club. She was among several Aurat March organisers attempting to address the media and demand a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) for the annual women’s rights march scheduled for May 10. According to reports, police cited […]
Pain Turns into Power: Mother of Kolkata Medical College Rape-Murder Victim Wins Panihati Election
In one of the most emotionally charged stories of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Ratna Debnath, the mother of the young doctor who was brutally raped and murdered inside Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College in August 2024 , has emerged victorious from the Panihati Assembly constituency. Contesting on a BJP ticket, Ratna Debnath secured […]
Nepal PM Balen Shah Shares Emotional Post on Matatirtha Aunsi (Hindu Mother’s Day)
Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah shared a heartfelt message along with a family photograph to mark Matatirtha Aunsi, the country’s traditional Mother’s Day. The post featured Shah with his mother, wife, and child, reflecting the importance of family and maternal bonds. In his message, he invoked the Sanskrit phrase “Janani Janmabhoomi Swargadapi Gariyasi” (mother and motherland […]
Arzoo Kazmi: The Fearless Voice Challenging South Asian Politic
Arzoo Kazmi is a Pakistani journalist and political commentator who has emerged as one of the boldest independent voices in South Asian media. Based in Islamabad, she has built her public identity through fearless commentary, cross-border political discussions, and an unapologetic approach toward sensitive issues. Born in 1980 in Islamabad, Arzoo Kazmi comes from a […]