Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 strikes Tibet

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 stuck Tibet on Sunday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

2025-12-21T17:47:41.436287+00:00 IST

Afghanistan: Fire in Kabul’s Mandawi Market results in losses

A large fire at Kabul's historic Mandawi market on Sunday, resulted in dozens of shops getting destroyed and caused an estimated USD 700,000 in losses, Khaama Press reported, citing officials.

2025-12-21T17:21:54.852016+00:00 IST

Taiwan opposition KMT, TPP announce move to impeach President Lai

Taiwan's main opposition parties, the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), stated they would seek to impeach Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, accusing him of engaging in what they described as "undemocratic" conduct, even as legal and political hurdles make the move largely symbolic, Focus Taiwan reported.

2025-12-21T15:51:51.442829+00:00 IST

Pakistan International Airlines in pickle as bidder exits privatisation race

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has faced a significant setback in its privatisation process after Fauji Fertiliser Company Ltd formally withdrew from the bidding for a 75 per cent stake in the country's national carrier, just ahead of the deadline to submit sealed bids.

2025-12-21T14:40:29.465458+00:00 IST

Pakistan denies dues to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid NFC row

Pakistan's Ministry of Finance said there are no pending liabilities towards the KP government and confirmed that the latest NFC tranche of PKR 46.5 billion was released on December 17.

2025-12-21T14:23:52.250741+00:00 IST

‘Bangladesh descending into chaos, anarchy': KP Fabian 

Former Diplomat KP Fabian on Sunday expressed his views on the developments taking place after Inqilab Moncho convenor Osman Hadi was killed in Bangladesh.

2025-12-21T13:38:13.168027+00:00 IST

Two more arrested in connection with mob lynching of Hindu youth

The Law Enforcement agencies in Bangladesh on Sunday stated they have arrested two more individuals in connection with the mob lynching of the Hindu youth, Dipu Chandra Das, in the Mymensingh district, taking the total number of arrests to 12.

2025-12-21T13:35:27.587267+00:00 IST

Growing anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh alarming: Robinder

"The situation in Bangladesh is absolutely alarming for India. The recent incident of the lynching of a Hindu person and the Bangladesh government saying it has arrested 10 of the accused is a small welcome step... We are seeing a growing anti-India sentiment," Sachdev said.

2025-12-21T13:02:11.690590+00:00 IST

Venezuela accuses US of 'international piracy'

Tensions between Caracas and Washington reached a boiling point this weekend as Venezuela condemned the seizure of another oil tanker off its shores.

2025-12-21T12:39:32.882042+00:00 IST

“SHANTI bill long overdue for India’s interest," says expert

Amid the opposition's allegations that the SHANTI bill was passed under pressure from America, foreign expert Robinder Sachdev said that "this bill was long overdue for India to achieve its green energy. This will create the right environment for private operators and vendors."

2025-12-21T12:24:48.804761+00:00 IST

"Misleading propaganda" on protest at Bangladesh High Commission

"We have noted misleading propaganda in sections of the Bangladesh media on the incident. The fact is that about 20-25 youth gathered in front of the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on 20 December and raised slogans in protest against the horrendous killing of Dipu Chandra Das in Mymensingh, while also calling for the protection of all minorities in Bangladesh," Jaiswal said.

2025-12-21T12:06:23.290100+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 strikes Tajikistan

The country faces the threat of rare but potentially devastating earthquakes, with more than 60 per cent of the country located in high-seismic-risk zones.

2025-12-21T11:19:19.452698+00:00 IST

PoJK university reports record deficit of 1.3 bln

The institution has described the shortfall as unmanageable without urgent government support.

2025-12-21T11:11:02.005166+00:00 IST

BNM seminar highlights Karima Baloch’s role in Freedom Movement

Fahmeeda Khushik, Deputy Organiser of the World Sindhi Congress for the UK and Europe, highlighted the enduring legacy of Karima Baloch, a prominent leader in the Baloch freedom movement, at a seminar organised by the Baloch National Movement (BNM) in London on Saturday.

2025-12-21T10:34:59.800513+00:00 IST

Amnesty International raises alarm over detention of Islamabad-ba

Taking to social media platform X, the organisation stated, "Sohrab Barkat, a journalist, was detained by Pakistani authorities last month for alleged criticism of state institutions online. Since then, he has been implicated in three separate cases under Pakistan's cybercrime law"

2025-12-21T10:08:13.532655+00:00 IST

Taiwan boosts public security after deadly knife attack in Taipei

Following a violent knife attack that left three dead and 11 injured in Taipei, President William Lai announced yesterday that the government will deploy additional police and rapid response units to crowded public areas.

2025-12-21T09:33:12.831754+00:00 IST

Indian visa operations in Chittagong suspended

In an official statement, IVAC Bangladesh confirmed that services would remain halted for an indefinite period. "Due to a recent security incident at AHCI Chittagong, Indian visa operations at IVAC Chittagong will remain suspended from 21/12/2025 until further notice," the statement read.

2025-12-21T09:18:16.969079+00:00 IST

"We set a really bad example as a nation": Bangladeshi journalist

Speaking to ANI on the situation, Ahmad said public anger and grief over Hadi's killing were understandable, but noted that fringe elements used the moment to trigger violence. "Taking that as an excuse, some fringe elements within the massive crowd expressing their grief and sympathies turned extremely violent," he said, adding that the state should never tolerate such actions.

2025-12-21T09:17:31.923896+00:00 IST

Late-night raid in Balochistan leads to alleged detention of two

According to the report, the family members said personnel from the Frontier Corps (FC), the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), and intelligence agencies raided a residence around 3 am on Saturday in the Ganjhi Ghot Daroo Hotel area.

2025-12-21T07:43:24.655561+00:00 IST

Hong Kong police arrest mainland Chinese man in 6.4 million dolla

The rainfall ended a long dry spell in the Quetta valley and surrounding areas, offering some hope to farmers who have been struggling with near-drought conditions. However, the showers quickly turned into a crisis, disrupting daily life across towns and cities and highlighting long-standing governance failures in the province.

2025-12-21T05:41:57.093805+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s infrastructure fails as winter rain paralyzes Balochis

The rainfall ended a long dry spell in the Quetta valley and surrounding areas, offering some hope to farmers who have been struggling with near-drought conditions. However, the showers quickly turned into a crisis, disrupting daily life across towns and cities and highlighting long-standing governance failures in the province.

2025-12-21T05:06:17.855382+00:00 IST