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Dushanbe to Host Commonwealth of Independent States Interparliamentary Assembly The Interparliamentary Assembly of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is set to convene in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, on November 13–14. According to Anadolu Agency, parliamentary delegations from Russia,…

China Launches New ‘K Visa’ to Attract Global Tech Talent in Rivalry with the US —————————– The Chinese government has introduced a new “K Visa” program aimed at attracting top global talent in science and technology. According to AFP, the…

Over 1 Million Evacuated as Super Typhoon Fung-Wong Batters the Philippines …………… More than one million people have been evacuated across the Philippines and at least two people have been killed after Super Typhoon Fung-Wong made landfall on the country’s…

China Successfully Launches Yaogan-46 Remote Sensing Satellite ————————————– China on Monday successfully launched a new remote sensing satellite, Yaogan-46, from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan province, according to state-run Xinhua News Agency. The satellite was lifted into orbit…

Philippines on Alert as Tropical Cyclone Tino Nears Landfall …………. The Philippines is bracing for its 20th tropical cyclone of the year as Tropical Cyclone Tino, locally called Kalmaegi, strengthens rapidly off the country’s eastern coast, The Guardian reported. According…

Manila Hosts 2025 Global Halal Conference to Boost Trade and Food Security …………. Manila, the Philippines, successfully hosted the 2025 International Halal Conference and the second World Halal Food Council (WHFC) Forum on October 28–29, drawing experts, officials, and industry…

Malaysia, New Zealand Broaden Halal Cooperation Beyond Food Sector ……….. Malaysia and New Zealand have agreed to expand their partnership in halal certification and trade beyond the food industry, marking a new phase in the global halal economy that includes…

Pakistani Farmers Plan to Sue German Firms Over Climate Damage …………. A group of 43 Pakistani farmers from the Sindh region has initiated legal action against two of Germany’s largest industrial emitters, RWE and Heidelberg Materials, over losses caused by…

China Tightens Rules Requiring Influencers to Verify Professional Credentials …………. China has introduced new regulations mandating that social media influencers obtain verified credentials before commenting on professional subjects such as medicine, finance, law, or education, media outlets reported. Platforms including…

Philippines Launches “Muslim-Friendly Travelogue” to Attract More Visitors from Muslim Nations …………… The Philippines has launched its official “Muslim-Friendly Travelogue” to attract more visitors from Muslim-majority countries, Arab News reported. The initiative, introduced by Tourism Secretary Cristina Frasco in Makati…