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Four police personnel killed in separate firing incidents in Pak

At least four police personnel lost their lives in two separate firing incidents in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Khaama Press reported.

2026-01-04T19:54:18.444943+00:00 IST

Tharoor warns of ‘might is right’ trend after US Venezuela strike

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday expressed serious concern over the US' military action in Venezuela, during which they captured the country's president and deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, warning that the incident reflected a growing trend of "might is right" in global affairs with serious implications for the international order.

2026-01-04T17:20:27.991195+00:00 IST

Former Nepal PM Oli hands over statement to probe committee, records statement at NHRC on Gen-Z Protest

Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has handed over a written statement to the high-level investigation committee formed to probe the atrocities during the Gen-Z protest.

2026-01-04T15:23:34.454247+00:00 IST

CPI(M)’s MA Baby: US acting like rogue state in Venezuela strikes

CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby on Sunday strongly condemned the US' military action in Venezuela and the capture of its President and deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife from Caracas, accusing Washington of violating international law and human rights.

2026-01-04T15:06:21.967871+00:00 IST

Japan: Tea-leaf spill results in multiple-vehicle car crash

12 cars were involved in a multi-vehicle crash in eastern Japan after tea leaves spilled from a moving truck on a road caused the vehicles behind it to skid, Kyodo News reported citing the police.

2026-01-04T13:52:14.810291+00:00 IST

Nepal urges social harmony after communal tensions in Madhesh

Communal tensions in Nepal's southern plains prompted a high security alert after clashes in Parsa and Dhanusha. Protests, sparked by a TikTok video and mosque vandalism, led to injuries, tear gas use, and increased security across Madhesh, while authorities urged social harmony.

2026-01-04T13:39:04.781806+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy says preparations are on for meeting with US

Zelenskyy said that they were getting ready for meetings with the US.

2026-01-04T13:19:07.773843+00:00 IST

China’s internal military turmoil drives escalation around Taiwan

China has conducted one of its most wide-ranging military exercises around Taiwan in recent years, a show of force that analysts say reflects not only external intimidation but also growing instability within the upper echelons of the Chinese armed forces. Observers argue that China is projecting strength outward to mask turbulence and factional tensions at home, as reported by The Epoch Times.

2026-01-04T13:00:11.279209+00:00 IST

Nepal’s interim PM's husband to be flown to Delhi for treatment

Nepal's Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki's husband, Durga Prasad Subedi (74), is set to be flown to New Delhi for further treatment after his condition failed to improve.

2026-01-04T12:59:19.176498+00:00 IST

Gravely concerned by US intervention in Venezuela: Singapore

Singapore on Sunday expressed concern over the US intervention in Venezuela and called for the parties to exercise restraint and come to a peaceful resolution.

2026-01-04T12:54:48.567551+00:00 IST

Venezuela strikes: Japan ready to work with G7, regional nations

In the wake of the strikes in Venezuela, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Sunday that Japan stands ready to closely coordinate with G7 countries and the regional partners to advance diplomatic efforts toward the restoration of democracy in the country and the stabilisation of the situation.

2026-01-04T12:43:33.979525+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar to visit France, Luxembourg

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will be on a six-day official visit to France and Luxembourg, during which he will hold high-level meetings aimed at strengthening India's bilateral ties with both countries.

2026-01-04T12:16:48.638192+00:00 IST

China’s digital intimidation exposed

Taiwan has sharply condemned China for what it described as blatant transnational repression after Chinese state-linked media and social media accounts circulated private details of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Puma Shen, including satellite images identifying his home and workplace in Taipei. The incident has raised serious concerns about China's growing use of digital tools to intimidate critics beyond its borders, as reported by The Taipei Times.

2026-01-04T12:14:45.979906+00:00 IST

India conducts Buddhist exhibition in Sri Lanka

Continuing the strengthening of ties between New Delhi and Colombo, India recently conducted an exhibition on the theme, 'Buddham Sharanam Gachami' in Panadura.

2026-01-04T11:29:07.965917+00:00 IST

Powerful countries do not have the right: Sri Lanka’s ruling JVP

Sri Lanka's ruling JVP condemned what it called US military aggression against Venezuela, opposing the alleged abduction of deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro. The party said Venezuela has the right to choose its leaders and criticised violations of sovereignty, democracy and international norms.

2026-01-04T11:08:26.439542+00:00 IST

Indian Army engineers launch 100-ft Bailey Bridge in Sri Lanka

The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka shared on Sunday that the Indian Army Engineers have commenced the launch of a 100 ft Bailey Bridge in Kandy to restore connectivity in the region.

2026-01-04T10:49:33.718801+00:00 IST

Caretaker cabinet row sparks youth-led protests across PoGB

Protests erupted across Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan against the caretaker government's composition, with youth groups, opposition parties and civil society alleging lack of neutrality ahead of elections. Demonstrators criticised politically affiliated appointments, staged sit-ins, and warned of wider protests if demands are ignored.

2026-01-04T10:42:16.214012+00:00 IST

Nepal’s Madhesh on high alert after TikTok tensions

Security has been tightened across Nepal's Madhesh province after religious tensions linked to a TikTok video sparked protests and clashes in Birgunj and Janakpur. Police arrested three people, used tear gas to control unrest, and deployed additional forces to prevent further violence.

2026-01-04T10:23:51.268383+00:00 IST

Statistical manipulation: Pak’s 1st-quarter growth claims

According to The Express Tribune, in a critical brief, the Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) think tank argued that the growth approved by the National Accounts Committee (NAC) reflects "methodological artefacts, deflator manipulation and import-led assembly activity," instead of genuine gains in productive capacity.

2026-01-04T09:46:44.107304+00:00 IST

"Environment in Venezuela is very fluid," Foreign Affairs Expert

Sachdev, in conversation with ANI, noted that while US President Donald Trump has stated that the Washington would "run" Venezuela, the practicalities of such a move remain unclear.

2026-01-04T09:39:00.513265+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Governance failure leaves Hyderabad roads in ruins as o

According to affected citizens, repeated warnings have gone unheeded, allowing vital road networks to worsen year after year, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2026-01-04T09:31:53.013257+00:00 IST