Day: October 11, 2025

Damascus: Syria has held its first parliamentary election since the overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad in December, marking a watershed moment in the country’s political history. The vote comes nearly a year after a surprise rebellion toppled Assad’s decades-long regime, raising hopes for peace, stability, and democratic reform. Security forces guarded polling stations across the country as electoral college members cast ballots, which were then counted in front of candidates, journalists, and legal observers to ensure transparency. However, ordinary citizens did not vote directly in this election. A New…

Washington: The United States is weighing the possibility of providing Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine, but President Donald Trump has stated that he wants a clear understanding of how Kyiv plans to use them before any decision is made. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, Trump said, “I want to know what they are going to do with them,” when asked whether the U.S. or NATO would supply the missiles. He expressed concern over escalating tensions and reiterated his call to end the Russia-Ukraine war, emphasizing…

Sacramento: In a landmark decision celebrating cultural diversity and inclusion, California has officially declared Diwali a state holiday, creating history in the United States. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 268 into law, placing Diwali—the Festival of Lights—on the state’s list of public holidays. Under this law, state government employees, community colleges, and public schools will now be allowed a paid holiday on Diwali. Educational institutions can also organize special programs on the cultural and social significance of the festival, promoting awareness and unity. What AB 268 Means Paid…

Kathmandu: Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called the ongoing Gen-Z youth movement “historic”, stating that her government is fully committed to the reforms and changes demanded by the young generation. In a video address marking one month since the start of the movement, Karki said the uprising represents “a new mindset and a path toward national reform.” She acknowledged that past governments ignored the voices and emotions of the youth, which she described as a major failure. “Government ready to embrace change” Karki emphasized that the current administration…

Canberra/New Delhi: In a major step toward strengthening defence ties, India and Australia signed three significant agreements focused on intelligence sharing, submarine search cooperation, and joint staff dialogues during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s official visit to Australia. Rajnath Singh met his Australian counterpart Richard Marles in Canberra for what both sides described as “positive and constructive talks.” The agreements aim to further expand defence and military collaboration between the two Indo-Pacific partners. Apart from the information-sharing pact, both nations signed an MoU on submarine detection and search cooperation and established…

Pyongyang: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un marked the 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party with a grand military parade that displayed the regime’s most advanced and powerful weapons to date, once again sending shockwaves across the globe. The late-night parade, held amid rain in Kim Il Sung Square, featured participation from foreign dignitaries and highlighted Kim’s growing diplomatic influence. The event showcased a new generation of tactical missiles, upgraded weapon systems, and a never-before-tested intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), signaling North Korea’s continued expansion of its nuclear arsenal. Kim is…