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UN warns of deepening crisis in Afghanistan amid major aid shortfall

Jul 15, 2025

The UN has warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan due to a major funding gap. Many, like Kabul cobbler Hussain Haidari, struggle without aid. Officials urge more global support, while experts stress the need for long-term solutions beyond short-term relief.

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Pakistan trade bodies call nationwide strike on July 19, slam 'draconian' taxes in Finance Act

Jul 15, 2025

In a joint press conference held at the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), President Fazal Moqeem Khan, Senior Vice President Abdul Jalil Jan, and members of the SCCI executive committee voiced strong opposition to the Finance Act, which took effect on July 1. They warned the protest could escalate into a prolonged agitation if the government failed to address their concerns.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addresses media after SCO meet in China, criticising Western pressure tactics and claiming US President Trump is under "improper pressure" from EU and NATO over Ukraine (Source: Reuters)

Russian FM Lavrov slams western 'ultimatums', says Trump under EU, NATO pressure on Ukraine

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EAM S Jaishankar at the SCO Meet (Photo/ANI)

EAM Jaishankar slams terrorism at SCO meet, cites Pahalgam attack as example

Jul 15, 2025

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Zelensky signs law on Ukraine's withdrawal from Ottawa Convention on prohibition of mines

Jul 15, 2025

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Board of Directors of Financial Stability Council hold first meeting of 2025

Jul 15, 2025

The Board of Directors of the Financial Stability Council held its first meeting of 2025 virtually, chaired by...
Abu Dhabi Chamber launches initiative to empower entrepreneurs, small-enterprises in Al Ain (Photo/WAM)

Abu Dhabi Chamber launches initiative to empower entrepreneurs, small-enterprises in Al Ain

Jul 15, 2025

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UAE: MP CM Mohan Yadav calls 'Bharat Mart' a gateway to global trade

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IMF raises concerns over Pakistan's tax-free sugar imports amid government price control efforts (Source: Reuters)

IMF raises concerns over Pakistan's sugar subsidy plan, warns of risk to $7 billion loan program

Jul 15, 2025
BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh meets His Holiness the Dalai Lama(Photo Credit: X\@tarunchughbjp)

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A man sits amid the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza following Israeli airstrikes (Source: Reuters)

Israel strikes Lebanon, Syria as Gaza death toll surpasses 58,000; UN flags civilian killings

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Afghan families arrive at a border crossing in 2025, as the UN raises alarm over the return of 1.3 million people and calls for urgent global support (Source: Reuters)

UN warns of crisis as 1.3 million Afghans return, urges global aid

Jul 15, 2025
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting in Tianjin (Image: X/@DrSJaishankar)

EAM Jaishankar at SCO meet urges aid for Afghanistan, stresses unity in multipolar world

Jul 15, 2025
EAM Jaishankar with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (Photo/ X@mfa_russia)

EAM Jaishankar meets Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov on sidelines of SCO meet

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EAM S Jaishankar meets Iran's foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (Photo/X @DrSJaishankar)

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Chinese President Xi Jinping meets SCO foreign ministers in Beijing (Source: Reuters)

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets SCO Foreign Ministers in Beijing, calls for stronger regional cooperation and stability

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