Asia

Myanmar: Junta-backed party projected to win elections

As Myanmar opens up with the polls, the junta-backed party is tipped to win the elections, Jakarta Post reported on Sunday, citing Reuters.

2025-12-28T06:32:13.440811+00:00 IST

Bangladesh’s NCP splits over Jamaat alliance ahead of elections

The student-led National Citizen Party (NCP), which was formed during the July Uprising last year, leading to the ousting of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has now found itself divided over alliance and seat-sharing discussions with the Islamic conservative party Jamaat-e-Islami for the upcoming national elections.

2025-12-28T06:15:00.901614+00:00 IST

Pakistan FM acknowledges India’s strikes on Nur Khan Air Base

Pakistan's Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, who, during the year-end press briefing on Saturday, confirmed that India had targeted its Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi's Chakala, damaging their military installation as well as injuring personnel posted there.

2025-12-28T05:37:39.199858+00:00 IST

Indonesia: Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 strikes Northern Sumatra

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck Northern Sumatra on Sunday morning, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

2025-12-28T05:35:57.818229+00:00 IST

Nepal’s RSP, Kathmandu Mayor Balen agree on PM candidacy deal

Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and the Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan, Balendra Shah, struck a deal on Sunday morning, setting him to be the party's parliamentary leader and its prime ministerial candidate for the national elections set to take place in March next year.

2025-12-28T04:39:35.469583+00:00 IST

US seeks Pak's cooperation on locomotive sales: Report

The current US administration under President Donald Trump has approached Pakistan to explore partnerships in the sale of American locomotives and cooperation in mineral exploration, including assessment studies and agreements aimed at accelerating extraction, The Express Tribune reported, citing claims made by sources from Pakistan's Government.

2025-12-28T03:23:12.296926+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects three sorties of Chinese aircraft, seven naval ves

"3 sorties of PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 3 out of 3 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded, " the MND said in an X post.

2025-12-28T01:34:49.378745+00:00 IST

Myanmar junta holds first elections since coup amid ongoing civil

The poll marks the first nationwide election organised by the junta since it seized power in February 2021, a takeover that triggered mass protests and plunged the country into a brutal civil war that continues to this day.

2025-12-28T01:30:07.953852+00:00 IST

Pakistan faces humanitarian crisis as families of missing balochi

The protesters said many families have been living in uncertainty for years due to alleged enforced disappearances. They described the situation as a "serious humanitarian crisis", saying the prolonged lack of information has caused "severe mental anguish" to parents, wives and children of the missing persons.

2025-12-28T00:06:08.679037+00:00 IST

Acting Chairman of BNP says he has plans for "peaceful" Banglades

Rahman expressed his gratitude for his grand welcome to his home country after 17 years of exile.

2025-12-27T20:25:17.858993+00:00 IST

Magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits Taiwan

According to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA), the quake occurred at 11:05 pm local time. The epicentre was located in the sea, around 32 km east of Yilan County, at a depth of about 73 km, Focus Taiwan reported.

2025-12-27T18:37:34.753480+00:00 IST

PTI UK deletes video after Pakistan flags “provocative” remarks

PTI's UK chapter deleted a post showing "provocative" remarks against Pakistan's military, saying it does not support unlawful acts. Pakistan issued a demarche to the UK, sought action against those involved, while British authorities asked for evidence to review the matter.

2025-12-27T17:29:06.517897+00:00 IST

Khalistanis rally in support of Bangladesh following protests by

The gang members were seen chanting slogans and waving their flag.

2025-12-27T17:20:12.156103+00:00 IST

PML-N flags PTI’s mixed signals on talks with government

PML-N leaders accused PTI of sending mixed signals on talks, stressing that democracy requires dialogue, not deadlock. While the government reiterated openness to negotiations, PTI rejected direct talks, even as its allied opposition platform backed engagement.

2025-12-27T16:40:52.219182+00:00 IST

Probe launched after Libyan military jet crash in Turkiye

Turkish and Libyan authorities are jointly investigating a private jet crash near Ankara that killed Libya's army chief Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and seven others. The probe is examining technical issues, flight data and maintenance, with international agencies involved.

2025-12-27T16:07:45.610651+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.6 rattles Philippine Sea

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 65km.

2025-12-27T15:50:57.276259+00:00 IST

Indian, Bangladeshi Hindu communities protest killings of Hindus

Amid the ongoing protests, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers held a torchlight rally in Siliguri to highlight the issue. BJP leader Anita Mahato, who participated in the rally, said that violence against Hindus would continue unless the community united.

2025-12-27T15:38:55.855988+00:00 IST

Nearly two million Afghan refugees still living in Pakistan

The report said that although more than one million Afghans returned to their country in 2025, a large number of Afghan citizens continue to remain in Pakistan.

2025-12-27T15:03:49.153549+00:00 IST

Nepal interim PM urges major parties to back March polls

Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki urged major political parties to ensure successful March elections amid unrest. She said resources and security preparations are in place, while opposition leaders stressed the need for a safer environment following deadly protests earlier this year.

2025-12-27T14:41:23.762381+00:00 IST

Afghanistan launches probe into Tajikistan border incident

Tensions have escalated along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border in Central Asia, with Tajik authorities reporting several armed crossings in recent weeks, putting added strain on already fragile ties with Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration.

2025-12-27T14:14:09.961029+00:00 IST

Goel hails BNP participation in upcoming Bangladesh elections

Former Diplomat Suresh K Goel said that the participation of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in the upcoming elections slated for February 2026 would reflect that there are attempts to revert to democratic rule in Bangladesh.

2025-12-27T13:37:48.843622+00:00 IST