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Pakistan among 10 worst hunger hotspots as economic hardship, climate disasters worsen situation

Oct 17, 2026

Pakistan remains among the world’s 10 countries facing the most severe food crises, as persistent poverty, climate disasters and declining humanitarian assistance leave millions struggling to secure adequate nutrition, according to a report by international humanitarian organisation Action Against Hunger, as reported by Dawn.

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CENTCOM claims Iran unable to finance proxy militia amid US naval blockade

Oct 17, 2026

United States Adm Brad Cooper on Friday (local time) claimed that Iran was facing a financial crunch and was unable to finance its proxy militia as Washington blocked its trade via sea.
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Air India extends temporary suspension of flights to Saudi Arabia until Oct 24 amid Houthi attacks

Oct 17, 2026
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Tanker struck by unknown projectile near Al Jubail in Saudi Arabia: UKMTO

Oct 17, 2026

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WUC urges Marco Rubio to raise Uyghur rights issue during his Uzbekistan visit

Oct 17, 2026

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has called on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address the growing...
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Pakistan tightens media gag, bars live coverage of security incidents

Oct 17, 2026

Pakistan’s media regulatory authorities have come under criticism for imposing sweeping restrictions on television broadcasters, raising concerns over...
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Balochistan: Baloch Yakjehti Committee raises alarm over enforced disappearances as nineteen-year-old student missing for six months

Oct 17, 2026

A 19-year-old female student has reportedly been missing for more than six months in Balochistan, prompting concerns over...
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Taiwan accuses China of trying to influence elections through sanctions

Oct 17, 2026
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 strikes Pakistan

Oct 17, 2026
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Russian FM Lavrov to visit Iran on Oct 19, discuss steps toward de-escalating tensions in West Asia

Oct 17, 2026
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"US itself buying diesel from Russia": Former diplomat Fabian after Trump waives sanctions under Lindsey Graham Act

Oct 17, 2026
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"Oversimplification of political reality": Bangladesh media warns against comparing 2024 uprising to CJP protest in India

Oct 17, 2026
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"Was an honour to work for Trump": Katie Zacharia after being reportedly removed as White House press secretary

Oct 17, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo/X/@IsraeliPM)

"Facts remain unclear, probe underway," says Netanyahu after photojournalist allegedly assaulted near Abu Falah

Oct 17, 2026
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"Getting paid by Putin": Democrats criticise Trump's waiver of sanctions under Lindsey Graham Act

Oct 17, 2026
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"Gun jammed, my family escaped": US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi breaks down, recalls attempted attack at Hindu temple in Aurora

Oct 17, 2026
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Relief for India as Trump waives sanctions related to Russian fuel purchase under Lindsey Graham Act

Oct 17, 2026
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"Reflects broader, troubling trends": US India Caucus co-chairs condemn alleged Hindu temple attack plot, demand probe as 'potential hate crime'

Oct 17, 2026
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Despite India's strong missive, US lawmakers push narrative on protests against EC ask Rubio to take up "right to expression"

Oct 17, 2026