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Thai PM calls for overhaul of border MoUs with Cambodia

Speaking this week, Anutin said MoU 43, signed in 2000, which covers land border demarcation, and MoU 44, signed in 2001, dealing with overlapping maritime areas, should be revised or replaced altogether. He suggested a new, updated framework -- potentially under a different title -- that would reflect modern surveying methods and clearer legal principles.

2026-01-11T08:52:43.667453+00:00 IST

Afghan students forced to attend school under sky

Taliban's education sector's data says that out of 238 schools in Kapisa, 79 don't have buildings, and 100 remain dilapidated, Tolo News reported.

2026-01-11T08:07:57.644156+00:00 IST

Pakistan faces scrutiny over Baloch citizens' disappearences

Human rights defenders stated that these incidents follow a familiar pattern: individuals are arrested without warrants, held in secret locations, and never brought before a court, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2026-01-11T07:32:48.210142+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Protest held after trade unionist goes missing

A protest demonstration was held outside Karachi Press Club. The protest was organised upon the request of the National Trade Union Federation Pakistan (NTUF-P)

2026-01-11T06:52:47.875920+00:00 IST

Pak: Gas shortage triggers protests in Quetta amid severe cold

Gas shortages during a harsh cold spell triggered protests in Quetta, Dawn reported. Residents blocked roads and burned tyres over low pressure and supply suspensions. Many areas faced outages beyond loadshedding hours, forcing people to use cylinders. Temperatures remained below zero in Quetta and Kalat.

2026-01-11T06:48:08.915664+00:00 IST

Nepal calls for national unity while marking 304th National Unifi

Early in the morning, Nepali President Ram Chandra Paudel along with Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav along with Prime Minister Sushila Karki and her council of ministers laid wreath at Shah's statue in front of Singhadurbar.

2026-01-11T05:36:30.867809+00:00 IST

Trade between Pakistan, Afghanistan drops by 40pc amid border ten

Official data showed that in 2024, the total trade volume between the two countries reached USD 2.461 billion. However, in 2025, it fell to USD 1.766 billion, marking a significant decline of USD 695 million.

2026-01-11T03:44:16.826649+00:00 IST

Mega protests across Iran, activists call it a revolution

The ruling establishment has adopted a hardline approach, increasingly portraying demonstrators as "terrorists" rather than protesters. Security agencies are now treating the situation as a military challenge instead of a law-and-order issue, reflecting the regime's growing concern over the scale and persistence of the movement.

2026-01-11T02:46:26.354672+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 4 PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN ships and 1 official ship

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said on Sunday that it recorded the presence of 4 PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN ships and 1 official ship around its territory on Sunday.

2026-01-11T01:08:39.925106+00:00 IST

Afghan migrants decry harsh deportations from Pakistan 

Deported Afghan migrants from Pakistan shared their plight as they arrive back empty-handed in large numbers into Afghanistan, Tolo news reported.

2026-01-10T23:32:06.502870+00:00 IST

GOLDFEST 2026 marks 50 Years of Indo-Japan friendship

The Indo-Japan Friendship Association of Gujarat (IJFA) on Saturday inaugurated GOLDFEST 2026, marking 50 years of Indo-Japan friendship. The five-day cultural celebration is being held from January 10 to 14, 2026, as part of IJFA's Golden Jubilee commemorations.

2026-01-10T20:06:03.750518+00:00 IST

“Army in Venezuela appear to be with Maduro": Sajjanhar

Sajjanhar said the US action in Venezuela is a violation of the UN Charter

2026-01-10T17:32:42.372080+00:00 IST

27 Indians duped by fake job offers rescued from Myanmar

This came after Minister of Civil Aviation & Srikakulam MP, Shri Ram Mohan Naidu, wrote a letter to Minister of External Affairs, Jaishankar, seeking urgent diplomatic intervention for the rescue and repatriation of 27 Indian nationals stranded in Myanmar.

2026-01-10T17:24:45.278360+00:00 IST

Save Ariha Team urges India to seek repatriation of Baby Ariha

The Save Ariha Team has expressed deep concern over the continued separation of Baby Ariha Shah, an Indian citizen, from her parents in Germany, urging the Government of India to intervene diplomatically for her immediate repatriation ahead of the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to India in January 2026.

2026-01-10T15:18:34.901384+00:00 IST

Indonesia blocks Elon Musk’s Grok over AI-generated sexual images

In its letter to X's Chief Compliance Officer for India operations, MeitY directed the platform to strictly refrain from allowing content that is "obscene, pornographic, vulgar, indecent, sexually explicit, paedophilic, or otherwise prohibited under any law for the time being in force."

2026-01-10T15:07:46.013825+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Kathmandu marks Vishwa Hindi Diwas

As part of the event, several schools from Kathmandu participated in Hindi poetry recitations and skits. Students presented poems on a range of thought-provoking themes, while artists from the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre also performed during the programme.

2026-01-10T13:46:46.795658+00:00 IST

Indian High Commissioner meets BNP chief Tarique Rahman

The meeting comes at a significant moment in Bangladesh's political landscape, with Tarique Rahman recently taking over as BNP Chairman after the post fell vacant following Khaleda Zia's death on December 30. The meeting also takes place amid rising violence against Hindus in Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina was deposed in the July 2024 uprising and consequently, the formation of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.

2026-01-10T13:30:31.066578+00:00 IST

NATO will disintegrate if Trump occupies Greenland: Former envoy

Speaking with ANI, Sajjanhar said statements by senior US officials questioning Denmark's claim over Greenland were alarming and revealed deep contradictions within the Western alliance.

2026-01-10T12:32:20.839085+00:00 IST

BYC rejects CTD allegations, calls accusations “suppression, not

Sammi said the claim that BYC functions as a platform for terrorist recruitment has been made without proof and follows a pattern where demands for accountability are reframed as threats. According to her, when victims organise, they are portrayed as suspects, which she described as suppression rather than counter-terrorism.

2026-01-10T11:22:52.526100+00:00 IST

"America plans to make Venezuela a colony...": Robinder Sachdev:

Speaking with ANI, Sachdev noted Indian refineries, like Reliance's Jamnagar, can process Venezuelan crude, making it a viable option for India if prices are right.

2026-01-10T10:28:06.167660+00:00 IST

"US Commerce Secy made mistake": Robinder Sachdev

Reacting to assertions from the US side that Prime Minister Modi did not call Trump for trade deals, the expert said that negotiations had hit long-standing red lines for India, including farm laws, genetically modified (GMO) exports, the agriculture sector, and data localisation norms.

2026-01-10T10:16:44.779864+00:00 IST