Asia

Jaishankar meets Cyprus parliamentary delegation

Jaishankar said the talks were anchored in shared democratic values, respect for territorial integrity, and a firm opposition to terrorism and radicalisation. He added that he was confident Cyprus's upcoming presidency of the European Union in 2026 would help advance India-EU relations.

2025-11-25T14:21:33.499155+00:00 IST

China denies harassment after Arunachal woman narrates "ordeal"

China on Tuesday rejected allegations of harassment levelled by Indian national Prema Wangjom Thongdok, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh, and stated that "the lawful rights and interests of the person concerned were fully protected and no compulsory measures were taken on her

2025-11-25T12:34:03.918734+00:00 IST

India-Nepal Joint Military Exercise Suryakiran underway in Uttara

The Indian contingent, of 334 personnels, is being represented mainly by troops from the ASSAM Regiment. The Nepal side is being represented by 334 personnels represented mainly by troops from DEVI DATTA Regiment.

2025-11-25T12:29:47.478557+00:00 IST

Indian, Moroccan navy discuss deeper maritime cooperation, focus

Rear Admiral Mohamed Tahin, Inspector of the Royal Moroccan Navy, is on an official visit to India and began his engagements with a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Block Lawns in New Delhi. He was received by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, before the two officers held detailed discussions.

2025-11-25T11:48:11.189322+00:00 IST

Afghan Commerce Min discusses trade, bilateral ties during visit

During the visit, Azizi met the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Both Ministers discussed bilateral ties, connectivity and people to people exchanges.

2025-11-25T11:43:54.797741+00:00 IST

Flour famine looms over Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa as federal-provincial

According to The Express Tribune, until recently, a 20-kilogram flour bag cost PKR 1,400, but within days it surged to PKR 2,100 and now sells for up to PKR 2,900.

2025-11-25T10:28:50.627512+00:00 IST

Volcanic ash “in upper troposphere”, to move to China: Mohapatra

Ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano drifted into India's upper atmosphere, disrupting flights but not local weather or air quality. IMD and Gujarat officials said strong winds carried the ash, prompting DGCA advisories and multiple flight cancellations, while Air India and Akasa Air adjusted operations.

2025-11-25T10:17:53.488297+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Sindh sugarcane farmers crushed by government inaction

As Sindh moves to procure wheat for the 2025-26 season, the provincial government's indecision over setting sugarcane prices has triggered frustration among farmers, who blame policy paralysis on the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) loan conditions. The IMF has urged Pakistan to eliminate state-imposed distortions, promote market competition, and streamline subsidy factors that are currently affecting Sindh's agriculture sector, as reported by Dawn.

2025-11-25T09:46:43.991307+00:00 IST

Rear Admiral Tahin of Moroccan Royal Navy pays tribute at NWM

Rear Admiral Mohamed Tahin, Inspector of the Moroccan Royal Navy paid tributes at the National War Memorial on Tuesday.

2025-11-25T09:39:17.573118+00:00 IST

Israeli envoy extends wishes on Ayodhya Dhwajarohan ceremony

Reuven Azar, Israeli Ambassador to India, extended greetings on the Dhwajarohan ceremony in Ayodhya of the Ram Mandir and called it an important civilizational symbol.

2025-11-25T09:27:56.970229+00:00 IST

"Necessary response will be taken at proper time": Afghanistan

Afghanistan slammed Pakistan for the airstrikes carried out in its Paktika, Khost, and Kunar provinces, calling it a direct assault on Afghanistan's sovereignty. Calling it a clear breach of internationally recognized norms and principles by the Pakistani authorities, Afghan government said that it will response at an appropriate time.

2025-11-25T09:17:45.430034+00:00 IST

Jaffar Express targeted again in Bolan Pass, passengers unharmed

The Peshawar-bound Jaffar Express was fired upon in Balochistan's Bolan Pass, the sixth attack on the route in recent weeks. Security forces on board returned fire, and the train was later cleared to continue. "No casualty was reported," officials said, as security was tightened along the track.

2025-11-25T08:34:55.830581+00:00 IST

WHO sounds alarm on rising pace of tech-facilitated violence

The latest estimates on intimate partner violence (IPV) note that lifetime IPV prevalence in South-East Asia Region is 31.5%, one of the highest across all WHO regions. Digital violence--including cyberstalking, image-based abuse, trolling, doxing, and online harassment--is rising at an alarming pace. According to UN Women, between 16% and 58% of women and girls globally have experienced some form of online or technology-facilitated violence. Data from India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia indicated a 168% increase in misogynistic online posts during COVID-19 lockdowns, and a recent survey by Inter-Parliamentary Union and UN Women found that 60% of women parliamentarians in Asia-Pacific have faced online gender-based violence, WHO SEARO noted in a statement.

2025-11-25T08:32:45.465553+00:00 IST

Policy paralysis in Pakistan deepens sugar crisis, exposes governance failures

The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association blamed government policies, closed FBR portals and transport bans for nationwide sugar price hikes, rejecting claims of market manipulation. Grocers accused mills of creating an artificial crisis, while ex-mill prices in Karachi rose to PKR 185 and retail rates crossed PKR 200.

2025-11-25T08:05:17.557320+00:00 IST

Ethiopian volcanic ash halts flights; 7 cancelled, 12 delayed

Seven international flights were cancelled and twelve delayed on Tuesday after volcanic ash affected airspace conditions, prompting airlines to adjust both arrivals and departures for safety.

2025-11-25T07:46:40.948821+00:00 IST

Reports link Pakistani agencies to surge in abductions

A new wave of enforced disappearances and killings has swept across Balochistan and parts of Karachi, deepening fears of systematic state repression against the Baloch population. Families and rights activists accuse Pakistan's armed forces, intelligence agencies, and pro-state militias of being behind these operations, a charge that Islamabad continues to ignore, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-11-25T07:20:29.166394+00:00 IST

Japanese PM receives call from US President Trump

Takaichi said her conversation with Trump had been on the request of the US President who briefed her on his phone conversation with Xi on Monday. However, she refrained from elaborating further, including on any discussion regarding her comments on a Taiwan contingency, the Kyodo report said.

2025-11-25T07:06:58.318708+00:00 IST

Lahore High Court restores Imran Khan’s case consolidation plea

Imran Khan's petition seeking to merge over 100 cases against him has been restored by the Lahore High Court. The petition argues the FIRs are politically motivated and impossible to attend simultaneously. The court will hear the matter on Tuesday.

2025-11-25T06:56:57.793067+00:00 IST

Moroccon Navy's Rear Admiral Mohamed Tahin visits India

Rear Admiral Mohamed Tahin, Inspector of the Moroccan Royal Navy received the Guard of Honour here in the national capital on Tuesday.

2025-11-25T05:26:15.690102+00:00 IST

Ethiopia ash cloud disrupts international flights from Delhi

A rare volcanic eruption in Ethiopia sent ash drifting toward India, disrupting flights and prompting advisories. Airlines, including Air India and Akasa Air, cancelled and rerouted services, while authorities said the high-altitude plume posed minimal pollution or ashfall risk over Indian cities.

2025-11-25T05:23:22.947803+00:00 IST

Pakistani strikes and attack in Afghanistan kill 10, injure four

Pakistani bombing in Afghanistan on Monday night resulted in the death of nine children and one adult, Afghanistan's media spokesperson Zabihullah said on Tuesday.

2025-11-25T04:55:32.388586+00:00 IST