JAKARTA: Rescue operations continue in Sidoarjo, East Java, after an Islamic school building collapsed three days ago. Officials say hopes of survival for 59 people still trapped under rubble are fading, despite advanced equipment being used. So far, five bodies have been recovered and 13 people rescued alive.
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a 40 percent regulatory duty on imported used vehicles. The duty applies under the Import Policy Order 2022 and will affect cars brought in under specific conditions. FBR invoked powers under Section 18(3) of the Customs Act, 1969.
In China’s Xizang region, a vibrant Tibetan festival has drawn large numbers of visitors, showcasing traditional music, dance, food, and crafts. Authorities say the event highlights the area’s unique cultural heritage while boosting tourism and local livelihoods, strengthening Xizang’s role as a hub for cultural exchange and economic growth.
Asim siddiqui from washington DC
Washington, D.C. (Special Correspondent) — The APPNA Foundation Fall Meeting is being held in the U.S. capital from October 2 to October 5, 2025. On this occasion, a special fundraiser has also been organized to support the foundation’s charitable projects.
Legendary Madam Tahan Saima Jahan will participate as the…
Scientists identified Joaquinraptor casali, a 23-foot carnivorous dinosaur from 66–70 million years ago in Patagonia, discovered with another creature’s bone in its mouth.
Following Nicole Kidman’s divorce filing, speculation in Nashville music circles suggests her husband, Keith Urban, may already be involved with another woman.
New Jersey gubernatorial candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Rep. Mikie Sherrill clashed over blame for the U.S. government shutdown in a heated debate, highlighting one of only two governor’s races in 2025.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said agents face nightly Antifa-linked violence in Portland and cautioned that wider federal deployment could follow without local backing.
Inflation in the euro zone rose to 2.2%, fueled by higher service costs and smaller energy declines, suggesting the ECB may keep interest rates steady.
The government shutdown forced U.S. market regulators to begin furloughs, disrupting oversight, stalling IPOs, and limiting access to key market and economic data.