Asia

Taiwan detects 6 Chinese aircraf, 11 vessels, 1 ship

The Taiwanese Armed Forces said they responded accordingly.

2025-12-20T01:16:43.272428+00:00 IST

Tibetans in-exile condemn China’s gold mining project, hold vigil

On November 5, the Chinese Communist Government launched a gold mining project in Kashi Village, Zachukha, Kham without the consent of the local Tibetan population.

2025-12-20T01:15:19.731949+00:00 IST

India distributes dry ration to over 80 families in SL

The Assistant High Commission undertook the activity as India continued to support Sri Lanka.

2025-12-20T01:14:10.216346+00:00 IST

Conspiracy to destabilise upcoming national election, says BNP

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) claims that the recent unrest, including attacks on newspaper offices and other establishments, is a conspiracy to destabilise the upcoming national election scheduled for February 2026, BD News reported.

2025-12-19T21:35:36.765579+00:00 IST

WHO summit: Global push for traditional medicine gains momentum

The summit saw strong support from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian government, and attendees emphasised the importance of science, regulation, and policies to promote traditional medicine.

2025-12-19T21:34:35.336713+00:00 IST

Cong MP, Assam govt spox condemn murder of Hindu youth in B'desh

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged the Centre to take cognisance of the increasing violence against Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist minorities after the murder of Hindu youth Deepu Chandra Das in Bangladesh.

2025-12-19T19:52:09.648907+00:00 IST

'India shows how tradition, modern science can advance together'

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said healthcare must be integrated and inclusive, stressing that traditional medicine and modern science complement each other, as the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine concluded in New Delhi with consensus on regulation, innovation and integration into health systems.`

2025-12-19T19:17:30.494724+00:00 IST

WHO South-East Asia Regional Office inaugurated in New Delhi

The newly constructed World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Regional Office in New Delhi was inaugurated on Friday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who described the facility as "more than a workplace".

2025-12-19T18:13:32.053246+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets MPs who represented India at UNGA

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met members of multi-party parliamentary delegations who recently represented India at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and discussed their experiences and contributions at the global forum.

2025-12-19T18:06:14.337264+00:00 IST

India, Netherlands to set up Joint Trade and Investment Committee

India and the Netherlands on Friday have agreed to establish a Joint Trade and Investment Committee and signed key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to deepen cooperation in emerging and strategic sectors during the visit of the Netherlands Foreign Minister David van Weel to India.

2025-12-19T18:04:43.552488+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: Dhaka unrest intensifies after Osman Hadi death

Protests continued in Dhaka's Shahbagh area after the death of activist Osman Hadi, with roads blocked and slogans raised. Inqilab Moncho urged restraint as Hadi's body arrived from Singapore, while unrest, vandalism and arson were reported across parts of Bangladesh.

2025-12-19T17:53:37.476186+00:00 IST

Bangladesh on edge ahead of Osman Hadi funeral

Bangladesh remained tense as the interim government revised funeral arrangements for slain activist Sharif Osman Hadi, tightened security and condemned violence, while protests intensified in Dhaka. Authorities issued advisories, deployed forces and urged restraint amid unrest following Hadi's death.

2025-12-19T17:53:02.259931+00:00 IST

US confirms Pakistan offered troops for Gaza Stabilisation Force

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday confirmed that Pakistan has offered to send troops for the proposed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza, as part of US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan framework, for peacebuilding in the conflict-hit region.

2025-12-19T17:49:08.126041+00:00 IST

India, Netherlands aligned in outlook: Dutch Foreign Minister

Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel noted that India and the Netherlands are closely aligned and should deepen cooperation amid changing geopolitics. During his India visit, he held talks with Indian leaders, signed a defence cooperation letter of intent, and discussed expanding ties in technology, trade and innovation.

2025-12-19T17:32:04.411154+00:00 IST

Russia-Ukraine war an existential threat, bloodshed must end

"... this is an existential war of aggression of Russia against Ukraine and the outcome of this war cannot be that Russia wins because that would mean that all of our rules based on territorial integrity and sovereignty are off the table and that makes a more dangerous world for all of us," he said.

2025-12-19T17:27:41.583051+00:00 IST

Bangladesh minority group condemns Hindu youth killing

"Yesterday (18 December) around 9:00 pm in Bhaluka, Mymensingh, a group of miscreants brutally beat to death a garment worker named Dipu Chandra Das on allegations of so-called blasphemy. They then hung his body from a tree and set it on fire, provoking actions that undermine communal harmony," the largest minority group of Bangladesh said in a statement.

2025-12-19T17:10:30.872391+00:00 IST

Dutch FM hopes for early conclusion of India-EU trade pact

As negotiations between India and the European Union on a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA) enter a "decisive phase," Netherlands Foreign Minister David van Weel has underscored the growing importance of such pacts with like-minded partners amid global trade uncertainties.

2025-12-19T16:08:58.222124+00:00 IST

Protests affecting India in Bangladesh not welcome: Tharoor

The Congress MP also voiced concern over what he described as "irresponsible elements" in Bangladesh making provocative statements. Referring to a recent anti-India remark made by a student leader, Tharoor said, "You saw the statement from one student leader saying he's going to separate seven states from the rest of India. Who is he to talk like this?"

2025-12-19T15:19:18.171312+00:00 IST

Dutch FM reaffirms counter-terror cooperation with India

Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel on Friday expressed condolences to India over the terror attack that took place in April this year, describing terrorism as a shared global threat that requires close international cooperation.

2025-12-19T15:18:58.096918+00:00 IST

Netherlands FM expresses optimism over proposed India-EU FTA

David van Weel, on a three-day visit to India, noted that FTAs with like-minded partners have become increasingly significant amid disruptions to global trade and supply chains

2025-12-19T15:07:37.060368+00:00 IST

Jaishankar seeks Dutch support as India-EU FTA enters "decisive phase"

India and the Netherlands discussed expanding cooperation in strategic sectors like semiconductors and technology, while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar sought Dutch support for concluding the India-EU free trade agreement. Both sides also exchanged views on defence ties and global issues, including Ukraine.

2025-12-19T14:53:34.081714+00:00 IST