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Kathmandu: Nepal’s central bank has released a new 100-rupee currency note featuring a revised national map that includes the disputed Indian territories of Kalapani, Lipulekh, and Limpiyadhura. The move is likely to escalate tensions between India and Nepal, as these areas have long been recognized as part of India. According to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the map had previously appeared on older notes, but the government recently revised it specifically for the 100-rupee denomination. Other denominations, including 10, 50, and 500 rupees, do not feature the new map. The new 100-rupee note prominently displays Mount Everest on the left, Nepal’s national flower, the rhododendron, as a watermark on the right, and a light green map of Nepal in the background. The Ashoka Pillar, indica...

Kabul: Afghanistan has sent a strong message to Pakistan, asserting its sovereignty after finalizing a major medicine supply deal with India. Taliban Health Minister Noor Jalal stated that Afghanistan is not beholden to any country and will no longer tolerate external interference. Following disruptions in trade with Pakistan, Afghanistan faced a severe shortage of medicines. Pakistan had reportedly used medical supplies as leverage to pressure the Taliban government. In response, Afghanistan signed a $100 million agreement with Indian pharmaceutical companies to import essential medicines. Minister Jalal emphasized that this partnership ensures the country’s health needs will be met and strengthens ties with international partners. Speaking after inaugurating a 200-bed hospital in K...

Ankara: Turkey has once again drawn attention to the Kashmir issue, signaling its continued support for Pakistan on the global stage. This time, the remarks came not on an international forum but within Turkey’s own Parliament, highlighting Ankara’s ongoing alignment with Islamabad. During a budget session for the Foreign Ministry, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan referenced Kashmir while presenting the 2026 budget to the Planning and Budget Committee. Speaking on South Asian disputes, Fidan emphasized that the Kashmir conflict should be resolved through dialogue and in accordance with international law. “Our stance remains firm that bilateral disputes, especially over Kashmir, must be addressed through negotiation guided by international law,” Fidan said. “We observed in May tha...

Kyiv: The skies over Ukraine have become a battlefield for air supremacy, with Russian Su-35 fighter jets clashing against French-made Mirage 2000 aircraft. Both sides are releasing videos to demonstrate their aerial dominance, reflecting the ongoing struggle for control in the region. Russian state-owned company Rostec claimed that its Su-35S jets forced Western F-16s and Mirage 2000s into low-altitude maneuvers, while targeting enemy positions from hundreds of kilometers away. According to Rostec CEO, the Su-35’s advanced Irbis-E radar can detect targets up to 400 km away, and long-range missiles like R-77 and R-37M enhance its strike precision. Russia has reportedly lost around eight Su-35 jets in the conflict so far. Meanwhile, Ukraine has highlighted the performance of its Mirag...

Washington D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a permanent ban on migration from what he referred to as “third world” countries, alongside plans to review pathways to citizenship. The decision comes amid rising public anger after a shooting targeting two National Guard members in Washington D.C. The alleged shooter, an Afghan national, had arrived in the United States under a resettlement program for people who assisted U.S. forces during the Afghanistan withdrawal. The incident has sparked a broader debate over immigration policies and national security. Speaking on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated: “I will permanently halt migration from third world countries to fix the American system. I will end the millions of illegal admissions under Biden, including those he...

Islamabad: Concerns over former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan’s health are growing amid mounting rumors of mistreatment in custody. According to PTI sources, Khan has been allegedly assaulted in Adiala Jail and is being kept in isolation, denied access to family members and legal teams for several weeks. Reports indicate that Khan has been subjected to prolonged detention inside the jail, with his sisters repeatedly blocked from visiting him. Alima Khan, Imran Khan’s sister, questioned the authorities about this restriction and warned that the Pakistani public may soon protest against the ill-treatment of their former PM. Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohel Afridi staged a sit-in outside the jail to demand Khan’s access to his...

Dhaka: Bangladesh continues to witness unrest as attacks on religious minorities escalate. In a recent incident, supporters of Baul leader Abul Sarkar were targeted by the Islamist group Tawhidi Jubo Shomaj during a protest rally and human chain demanding the leader’s release and condemning attacks on religious sites. According to reports from Dhaka Tribune, Baul supporters organized rallies in Manikganj and Thakurgaon to protest recent violence and call for Abul Sarkar’s release. Sarkar was recently arrested over allegations of hurting religious sentiments during a performance. The clashes escalated near the court campus in Thakurgaon when members of Tawhidi Jubo Shomaj tried to block the Baul supporters, resulting in violent skirmishes and minor injuries. Baul supporter Sohel Rana ...

Jakarta, 27 Nov 2025: A strong earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale struck Sumatra, Indonesia, early Thursday morning, rattling the region already grappling with severe floods and landslides. The tremors, originating approximately 10 km below the surface, were widely felt across coastal and inland areas, adding to the nation’s ongoing natural disaster crisis. Indonesia has recently suffered from sudden floods and landslides that have claimed over 25 lives. While initial reports suggest no immediate casualties or damage from Thursday’s earthquake, authorities continue to assess the situation. Officials from Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency confirmed that there is no tsunami threat following the earthquake. Situated along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” ...

Islamabad, 27 Nov 2025: Amid swirling rumors about a possible assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, his sister Aleema Khan has issued a strong warning to the authorities. “No one has the courage to touch a single hair on Imran Khan’s head,” she declared, highlighting concerns over the safety of her brother. The rumors have persisted despite clarifications from the Shehbaz government and prison authorities. Aleema Khan criticized Pakistan’s judicial system, calling it “unexpectedly ruined,” and insisted that investigations be conducted into both the assassination claims and Imran Khan’s health. Officials at Adiala Jail have affirmed that the former Prime Minister is in full health and faces no immediate danger. According to Aleema, Imran Khan has been held in is...

Dhaka, 27 Nov 2025: In a dramatic turn of events, a Bangladesh court has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison. This verdict comes just weeks after the International Crimes Tribunal handed her a death sentence, marking the second major ruling against her in a single month. Sheikh Hasina, currently residing in India, had fled Bangladesh following anti-government protests in July–August last year. The latest conviction relates to three separate corruption cases involving the allocation of plots in the RAJUK New Town Project in Dhaka. Each case carries a seven-year sentence, cumulatively totaling 21 years. Special Judge Court-5, presided over by Judge Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, delivered the verdict at approximately 11:45 AM on Thursday. Prosecution and de...