More than 170 buildings were destroyed after a fire swept through a coastal city in southern Japan, forcing dozens of residents to evacuate to emergency shelters, according to a media report on Wednesday. Reuters, citing Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency, reported that around 175 residents of the Saganoseki district in Oita City — located More
The Iranian foreign minister has held a telephone conversation with his Afghan counterpart regarding bilateral relations and the current regional situation. In a statement, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, Afghanistan’s foreign minister, spoke by phone with Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister of Iran. According to the statement, More
At least 500 kilograms of fish smuggled from Pakistan were seized at the Torkham crossing in eastern Nangarhar province, the Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock Department said on Tuesday. According to a department statement, the Torkham Animal Quarantine staff detected and captured the illegally imported fish. The seized fish was subsequently buried in the presence of More
Pakistani opposition parties’ alliance on Tuesday staged a march from Parliament House to Supreme Court against the newly enacted 27th Amendment. The 27th Amendment was signed into law on November 13 after passage from the parliament amid strong criticism by the opposition parties. The legislation, which has brought major structural changes to the judiciary and More
Two Afghan snooker players have qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2025 International Snooker Championship in Oman, the National Olympic Committee said on Monday. In a statement, the committee said Afghan players Mohammad Raees Hotak and Mohammad Mir Noorzai each defeated their Omani rivals 3–0 to advance to the next round. The 2025 International Snooker More
At least 12 people were killed and more than 10 others injured after a passenger bus overturned in the Simiatug area in central Ecuador, according to reports. Reuters said the incident was confirmed by Ecuador’s National Risk Management Service in a social media announcement, noting that the crash occurred on Monday. The bus was traveling More
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed Iran’s offer to mediate between Kabul and Islamabad. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi told Dawn on Sunday that Pakistan “would not shy away” from Iran’s mediation offer. “Iran is a brotherly, friendly country. Pakistan has always favored resolving issues through dialogue and diplomacy, and we appreciate Iran’s More
At least 45 Indian Umrah pilgrims were killed and one person wounded after a bus collided with a fuel tanker near Madina Munawwara in Saudi Arabia on Monday, a media report said. The Hindustan Times reported the devastating incident occurred at around 1:30am (India time) in the Mufrehat area, about 160 kilometres from Madina Munawwara. More
Four Afghan cricketers have been retained by their respective franchises for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. On Saturday, IPL teams announced their list of snapped up players for the upcoming season, which included four Afghan players. Rashid Khan has been retained by Gujarat Titans, Azmatullah Omarzai by Punjab Kings, Noor More
Indonesia’s disaster management agency says a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Central Java province has killed nearly a dozen people. According to a Reuters report, another 12 people remain missing and rescue teams are searching for them. Abdul Muhari, spokesperson for the National Disaster Management Agency, said: “Eleven bodies have been recovered — three More
