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Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan (File Photo/Reuters)
Pak Supreme Court orders ex-PM Imran Khan to be moved to hospital from jail amid health concerns

Aug 18, 2026

Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's transfer to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital over health concerns. The ruling mandates weekly family visits and a medical board including his personal doctor. The decision follows mounting concern over Khan's health and prolonged isolation in prison.

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (Photo/X@mb_ghalibaf)

From renewed military response to keeping Hormuz closed until conditions are met, Ghalibaf draws red line for US amid West Asia crisis

Aug 18, 2026
Aftermath of violence in PoJK's Muzaffarabad (File Photo/Reuters)

Human Rights Council PoJK demands immediate internet restoration, transparency in student death probe

Aug 18, 2026
Karnataka's Chief Minister DK Shivakumar meets Tibetan Parliament member Chopepal Thupten (Photo/X/@DKShivakumar)

Karnataka's strength lies in its diversity: Chief Minister Shivakumar meets Tibetan MP Chopepal Thupten

Aug 18, 2026
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Pak: Road closures disrupt trade, livelihoods in Panjgur as traders and workers stage protest

Aug 18, 2026
US President Donald Trump with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders' summit in Gyeongju, South Korea on October 29, 2025 (Photo/Reuters)

S Korean Prez calls for military independence after Donald Trump directs scaling back joint drills

Aug 18, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shares visuals of the strike site Pechenihy in the Kharkiv region (Photo/X/@ZelenskyyUa)

"Will definitely respond to this Russian strike": Zelenskyy says 10 killed in strike on Kharkiv region

Aug 18, 2026
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor meets Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai (Photo/X/@USAmbIndia)

"A very productive meeting": US envoy to India Gor meets Maharashtra CM Fadnavis to discuss India-US cooperation

Aug 18, 2026

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (File Photo/Reuters)

"Biggest opponent, obstacle": Iran FM accuses Israel of sabotaging ceasefire deal with US

Aug 18, 2026

"The biggest opponent and obstacle to the implementation of the memorandum of understanding was and is the Zionist regime [Israel]," Araghchi said.
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World Uyghur Congress condemns Beijing's transnational repression and surveillance of diaspora in Australia

Aug 18, 2026

The World Uyghur Congress condemned China for allegedly interrogating, monitoring, and intimidating Uyghur-Australian citizens visiting East Turkistan. Citing Human Rights Watch findings, the organisation highlighted transnational repression, forced surveillance, and threats against family members, urging Australia to protect Uyghur diaspora activists from Beijing's overreach.
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Pakistan governance failure exposed as fuel price protests paralyse major cities

Aug 18, 2026

Jamaat-i-Islami continued its sit-in outside the Governor's House in Peshawar on Monday against rising fuel prices. Protesters demanded an immediate cut in petroleum rates and tax relief. The ongoing demonstrations disrupted public life, causing severe traffic jams across key routes and leaving residents and school children stranded.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav welcomes ministers and delegates from BRICS member countries for the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers' Meeting (Photo/X/@byadavbjp)

Bhupender Yadav welcomes BRICS environment ministers; seeks stronger ties

Aug 18, 2026
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Beerbal Baloch from Hada Jail calls Sorab, Gwadar bombings part of "systematic violence" against Baloch people

Aug 18, 2026
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham (Photo/Reuters)

UK Prime Minister Burnham chats with Trump's chief of staff, who turns out to be an impostor

Aug 18, 2026
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor (Photo/ANI)

"US should have a voter ID requirement": Sergio Gor backs voter ID law in America

Aug 18, 2026
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4 air strikes hit military airport in Syria's Idlib in first attack since al-Assad's fall

Aug 18, 2026
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"Took full advantage of ceasefire": Iran prepares for bigger fight with US and Israel, eyes Kuwait ground raid

Aug 18, 2026
India's High Commissioner to Kenya Adarsh Swaika meets Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia W Mudavadi in Nairobi. (Photo: X/@IndiainKenya)

Indian High Commissioner appraises Kenyan Cabinet Secretary on bilateral developments

Aug 18, 2026
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Pak govt cracks down on protesting healthcare workers as Sindh protests expose systemic neglect

Aug 18, 2026
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Vessel struck by projectile while transiting Strait of Hormuz: Report

Aug 18, 2026
India-Egypt BRICS Conference in Cairo highlights shared commitment to strengthening the voice and agency of the Global South. (Photo: X/@indembcairo)

India, Egypt reaffirm shared commitment to strengthen Global South

Aug 18, 2026
People stand outside Ateneo de Zamboanga University after a shooting that killed two people, in Zamboanga, southern Philippines (Photo/Reuters)

4 killed, 9 injured in shooting at high school in southern Philippines

Aug 18, 2026
India and Armenia sign an MoU on cooperation in research, development, innovation and shared production in the defence industry. (Photo: X/@SpokespersonMoD)

India, Armenia sign MoU on innovation and shared production in defence industry

Aug 18, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump hosts 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams, who saved a child off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, last month (Photo/Reuters)

"What you did was incredible": Trump honours teen lifeguard who rescued Indian American boy

Aug 18, 2026
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor with Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar (Photo/X/@USAmbIndia)

"President Donald J Trump is absolutely correct!": US Ambassador Sergio Gor backs SAVE America Act, citing India's 646 mn voter mandate

Aug 18, 2026
US President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner (Photo/Reuters)

Trump envoy Jared Kushner reiterates firm stance, says Iran "cannot have a nuclear weapon"

Aug 18, 2026