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‘Like giving access to ISIS propaganda’: South Korea lifts ban on North’s state newspaper; public divided over exposure

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (IANS) South Koreans can now read North Korea’s main state newspaper without prior government approval, marking a symbolic shift in Seoul’s long-standing restrictions on Pyongyang’s propaganda.For decades, access to the Rodong Sinmun was banned on security grounds. South Korea and the nuclear-armed North remain technically at war, and Seoul […]

India expands visa on arrival access for UAE nationals to nine airports | World News

India expands Visa-on-Arrival for UAE citizens to three new airports/Representative Image India is opening its doors wider to UAE travelers. The visa on arrival (VoA) program now includes three new airports – Kochi, Calicut, and Ahmedabad, joining six existing hubs such as New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. This expansion gives UAE nationals easier, faster access […]

Bangladesh, Pakistan boost trade ties after two decades: Dhaka gets access to Karachi Port; move amid frayed ties with India

Pakistan has granted Bangladesh access to Karachi Port in an effort to revitalize bilateral trade, marking a notable outcome of the 9th Pak–Bangladesh Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting — the first such dialogue in two decades. The development arrives at a sensitive moment, as Dhaka’s relations with New Delhi grow increasingly strained following the fall […]

Hindustan Zinc Launches Mobile Health Vans in Uttarakhand to Strengthen Rural Healthcare Access | Udaipur Kiran

Dehradun, October 16 (Udaipur Kiran): In a major step towards improving healthcare access in remote areas, Hindustan Zinc, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, has launched mobile health vans to serve 25 villages across the Gadarpur and Kichha blocks of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand. The initiative has been launched in collaboration with the […]

‘Access to about $1.0bn’: IMF, Pakistan agree on new deal; $200m tranche cleared under RSF

Pakistan has secured a $1.2 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund. IMF on Tuesday said that it has reached a staff-level agreement with the South Asian country under its ongoing loan program, paving the way for Islamabad to access $1.2 billion pending approval from the Fund’s Executive Board.According to the official statement issued by […]

PIMS Udaipur Observes Mental Health Week Focused on Access to Care During Emergencies | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur (Udaipur Kiran): The Department of Psychiatry at the Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Udaipur, observed Mental Health Week based on the World Health Organization (WHO) theme — “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right: Access to Services During Disasters and Emergencies.” The event commenced with a lamp-lighting ceremony, attended by Dr. Suresh Goyal […]

Afghanistan restricts access to social media on smartphones

Global internet monitor NetBlocks has reported that access to major social media platforms is currently restricted in Afghanistan.“Metrics show social media platforms Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat are now restricted on multiple providers in #Afghanistan,” it posted on X on Wednesday.The Taliban had already banned access to TikTok back in 2022.Social media users first started commenting […]

Saudi Arabia: King Salman orders 24-hour access to Madinah’s historic Masjid Al-Qiblatain for worshippers | World News

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman directs 24-hour access to Masjid Al-Qiblatain/ AI-generated image for illustrative purposes only From dawn till the quiet hours of the night, worshippers in Madinah can now step into Masjid Al-Qiblatain anytime they wish. On October 6, 2025, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz […]

‘Flotilla vessel blocked’: Switzerland lodges protest over Israel stopping Gaza-bound ship; demands unhindered access to citizens

Police officers work during the protest in Geneva, Switzerland, on Thursday in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla after ships were intercepted by the Israeli navy (AP image) Switzerland on Friday announced that it will file a diplomatic protest with Israel after Israeli security forces curtailed a visit by Swiss diplomats to detainees from the […]

‘Shameful’: DHS chief Kristi Noem denied restroom access; slams Illinois officials

US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Friday said that she and her staff were denied entry to the Village of Broadview Municipal Building, located about 12 miles west of downtown Chicago, while attempting to stop for a “bathroom break.“This incident occurred as federal agents clashed with protesters outside a nearby US Immigration […]