Asia

Taiwan detects 23 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels, official ship arou

Of the 23, 19 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ.

2026-01-09T02:47:48.688426+00:00 IST

“Trump has been in a climate denial”: Former Envoy

After US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Wednesday directing the withdrawal of the United States from international organisations, conventions and treaties that are "contrary to the interests" of the US, former Indian diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar told ANI on Thursday that the US President is in climate denial, with a focus on oil drilling.

2026-01-09T01:12:07.726067+00:00 IST

German Ambassador calls on Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh

German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann called upon Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. They held discussions on bilateral security and defence issues, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday.

2026-01-08T21:35:17.287630+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka: COAS General Upendra Dwivedi visits Army War College

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi paid a visit to the Army War College in Sri Lanka and interacted with student officers, underscoring the importance of innovative thinking and preparedness to operate across the full spectrum of warfare.

2026-01-08T21:29:04.961571+00:00 IST

Chinese slams Japan over its "inflating nuclear ambitions"

"The Japanese right-wing forces' inflating nuclear ambitions are a dangerous signal of the resurgence of militarism in Japan and pose serious threats to world peace and stability. Japan must stop testing the bottom and red lines of international justice," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning warned.

2026-01-08T17:11:32.306807+00:00 IST

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel

According to Mizan, Ardestani was accused of collaborating with Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad, by supplying what authorities described as sensitive and classified information. The report stated that his death sentence was implemented after receiving final approval from Iran's Supreme Court and following what officials characterized as the completion of all required legal procedures.

2026-01-08T16:42:45.584225+00:00 IST

Kerala CM slams American imperialism

"Extraordinary incidents are taking place in the world. Disregarding the sovereignty of Venezuela, American imperialism has intruded into that country and has even taken the head of that nation into custody," Vijayan said, urging global democratic voices to rise against what he described as acts of aggression.

2026-01-08T14:21:46.469759+00:00 IST

Taiwan's President responds to China’s sanctions

According to The Taipei Times, speaking at the graduation of the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau's 62nd investigation training programme, Lai responded to China's announcement naming Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang and Education Minister Cheng Ying-yao as alleged "separatists" and adding them to its roster of "Taiwan independence diehards".

2026-01-08T13:39:50.780712+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: Another prime accused arrested in Mymensingh lynching

The arrested accused, identified as 25-year-old Md Yasin Arafat, is a resident of South Hobirbari's Karaitola Mor in the district and was apprehended on Wednesday from the Sarulia area under the Demra Police Station in Dhaka.

2026-01-08T13:24:19.603118+00:00 IST

International Solar Alliance to remain focused on its objectives despite US withdrawal: Sources

The government has noted media reports citing the US' decision to withdraw from 66 international organisations, including the International Solar Alliance (ISA), sources said on Thursday, stating that the Alliance remains focused on its objective of supporting its member countries in scaling up solar energy in line with their needs.

2026-01-08T12:57:20.393138+00:00 IST

PoJK newspaper industry crumbles as Pakistan fails to support wor

Newspaper circulation across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) has plummeted sharply in recent years, with industry workers saying the rise of social media and the absence of government assistance have pushed the once-thriving sector to the brink of collapse.

2026-01-08T10:49:44.046917+00:00 IST

Assistant to Bangladesh Chief Advisor urges united action

The online meeting, organised to brief officials on the referendum, connected nearly 17,000 officers and field-level staff of the agriculture department across the country. It was chaired by Agriculture Secretary Dr Mohammad Emdad Ullah Mian and attended by Chief Adviser's Special Assistant Monir Haidar as a special guest. Senior officials from the ministry and its affiliated agencies also joined virtually.

2026-01-08T09:12:44.899661+00:00 IST

Kohistan communities extend demonstrations in KP over delayed development commitments

According to The Express Tribune, protesters assert that while WAPDA pressed ahead with building the hydropower project, officials had guaranteed that essential civic infrastructure, most importantly an all-weather road network, would be constructed for communities in the area. Yet, residents maintain that these assurances never materialised. They argue that for more than 15 years, Kohistan has remained deprived of even basic connectivity despite contributing land, resources and cooperation to national development schemes.

2026-01-08T08:55:00.192255+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Record burn cases expose alarming state failure

According to Dawn, sharing the centre's performance statistics for the past year, BPSC director Prof Tahmeedullah stated that the institution experienced an unprecedented inflow of patients, necessitating a shift toward a province-wide strategy focused on prevention and early awareness.

2026-01-08T08:21:28.122588+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s economic stabilisation under scrutiny

Pakistan's business leaders warn that recent economic stability has not translated into real growth, citing structural flaws, weak industrial activity and IMF-driven reforms. They caution that without a shift toward medium-term growth planning, the country risks slipping back into another economic crisis.

2026-01-08T07:29:23.703935+00:00 IST

Indian national evacuated from Yemen’s Socotra Island, returns

An Indian woman stranded on Yemen's Socotra Island was evacuated and returned to India amid escalating conflict. Fighting between Saudi-backed government forces and UAE-linked separatists has disrupted air travel, left hundreds of tourists stranded, and heightened tensions across several Yemeni regions.

2026-01-08T07:04:42.858598+00:00 IST

India’s leadership central to maintaining long-term peace

He pointed out that "countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka have experienced periods of political instability in recent years, often marked by public unrest and changes in government." According to Rajapaksa, at times these disruptions have been "supported and promoted by extremist elements," which has compounded the challenges faced by these nations.

2026-01-08T07:02:27.461405+00:00 IST

Upendra Dwivedi meets Sri Lankan Army Commander

This meeting came on the heels of the India-Sri Lanka Army-to-Army Staff talks, which took place at Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff in New Delhi on January 8. The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), Deputy Minister of Defence & Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), Secretary of Defence, discussed how to enhance interoperability between the two armies, strengthen defence ties, and deepen their broader defence partnership. Both sides agreed to continue their efforts in fostering a strong India-Sri Lanka relationship aimed at regional security.

2026-01-08T05:10:12.293057+00:00 IST

Iran’s top army commander issues a stark warning

Hatami said the "intensification of such rhetoric against the Iranian nation ... will not be left without a response," and emphasised that Iran's armed forces now possess greater readiness than before recent conflicts. "If the enemy commits an error, it will face a more decisive response, and we will cut off the hand of any aggressor," he asserted as reported by Fox News.

2026-01-08T04:51:50.227022+00:00 IST

IHRF raises alarm at UN over Pakistan court rulings

The organisation highlighted reports that an Anti-Terrorism Court in Pakistan has convicted and sentenced several Pakistani journalists and political commentators living abroad, without their presence or participation in the legal process.

2026-01-08T04:10:49.088951+00:00 IST

BNP leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir shot dead in Dhaka

BNP leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir was shot dead and Abu Sufian Masud injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire in Dhaka's Karwan Bazar area. The attack occurred on Wednesday night, and police confirmed Musabbir's death after he was taken to hospital.

2026-01-08T03:13:02.524742+00:00 IST