Asia

Taiwan NSB flags major security risks in China made AI models

Five artificial intelligence (AI) language models developed in China reveal cybersecurity vulnerabilities and biases in content, as indicated by an inspection from the National Security Bureau (NSB), according to a report by Taipei Times.

2025-11-17T09:32:09.886622+00:00 IST

Bangladesh court finds ousted PM Sheikh Hasina guilty

The tribunal found the former PM guilty on all five charges of crimes against humanity. Hasina and the two other accused, former police chief Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal had orchestrated and enabled atrocities during the July-August movement.

2025-11-17T09:01:26.095409+00:00 IST

Iranian embassy in Delhi condoles deaths of Indian pilgrims in Ma

Iranian embassy in Delhi condoles deaths of Indian pilgrims in Madinah bus accident

2025-11-17T08:45:05.243387+00:00 IST

Balochistan: Kech sees fresh enforced disappearance; BMC harassme

On the night of November 16, military forces in Pakistan carried out a raid on a home in Minaz, a locality within the Bulaida tehsil of Kech.

2025-11-17T08:14:46.452466+00:00 IST

Pakistani Army bombs mosque in North Waziristan village

A mosque in Zalae Banoon village, Tehsil Domel Sparkah, was allegedly bombed by the Pakistani army during Asr prayers, injuring two Pashtun civilians, according to a statement released by PTM Holland.

2025-11-17T07:42:30.621089+00:00 IST

MQM leader slams coalition government of Pakistan

Muttahida Qaumi Movement's founding leader and Supremo Altaf Hussain, during his 346th public address via TikTok, sharply criticised the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) for endorsing and facilitating the approval of the 27th Constitutional Amendment.

2025-11-17T06:49:18.158321+00:00 IST

BASC Research Associate Aisha Baloch urges global action on Baloc

Taking place from November 10 to 14 in collaboration with major international human rights organisations, the week commenced with the participation of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize winners and gathered researchers, activists, and policymakers, along with notable figures such as journalist Pierre Haski, Spanish historian Nicolas Sesma, photographer Andre Gazut, and choreographer Leslie Mannès.

2025-11-17T06:42:26.869276+00:00 IST

B'desh: Security heightens before verdict in case against Hasina

Security has been heightened outside the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) ahead of the announcement of the verdict in the case accusing ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun of committing crimes against humanity during the July-August unrest that followed the anti-discrimination student movement.

2025-11-17T06:37:56.838353+00:00 IST

"Negotiations will be held in Moscow," says Russian Foreign Minis

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the two ministers are expected to review upcoming political engagements between New Delhi and Moscow, while also discussing major bilateral, regional, and global issues.

2025-11-17T05:39:14.266039+00:00 IST

Indian pilgrims feared dead in bus accident in Saudi Arabia

In an official statement, the state government confirmed that chief minister Revanth Reddy has alerted officials in New Delhi and instructed them to coordinate closely with embassy authorities in Riyadh

2025-11-17T04:53:25.907195+00:00 IST

Bhupender Yadav arrives in Brazil for UNFCCC COP30

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, arrived in Belem, Brazil, on Monday to participate in the UNFCCC COP30 climate conference.

2025-11-17T04:04:53.335251+00:00 IST

ICT to deliver verdict today in case against Sheikh Hasina

The International Crimes Tribunal is set to deliver its long-awaited verdict on Monday, in the case accusing ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun of committing crimes against humanity during the July-August unrest that followed the anti-discrimination student movement.

2025-11-17T02:59:27.783552+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 8 Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels, 2 ships around itse

As per the MND, of the eight, two crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and southeastern ADIZ.

2025-11-17T01:12:53.216719+00:00 IST

Volcano in Japan's Sakurajima erupts, creates 4,400m plume

The eruption continued after the initial event, prompting the agency to issue an ashfall forecast for parts of Kagoshima, Kumamoto and Miyazaki prefectures. No injuries or damage to buildings have been reported.

2025-11-17T01:03:38.418902+00:00 IST

Japanese Envoy relishes Biryani in Telangana, calls it 'truly addictive'

Ono Keiichi, Ambassador of Japan to India, shared a post that showed him relishing Biryani during his visit to Telangana and stated that he was amazed by its rich spices and bold flavours.

2025-11-17T00:15:25.813616+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 strikes Xinjiang

As per the NCS, the earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-11-16T23:24:49.090034+00:00 IST

"I am afraid of the situation": Bangladesh Nationalist Party memb

Calling India a "big neighbour", Garment Businessman and Central Committee Member of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Quazi Moniruzzaman, expressed apprehensions about the law and order situation ahead of the verdict in the case filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He also expressed hope to have "good relations" with India in the future.

2025-11-16T22:37:22.876432+00:00 IST

Violence erupts in Bangladesh ahead of verdict in case against Sh

Meanwhile, Bangladesh has tightened security ahead of a shutdown as the Bangladesh International Crime Tribunal (ICT) prepares to deliver a verdict in a case filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

2025-11-16T18:50:35.101093+00:00 IST

Jaffar Express escapes bomb attack in Balochistan's Nasirabad

The Jaffar Express escaped another bomb attack in Balochistan's Nasirabad. An explosive damaged the track but the train passed safely with no casualties. The railway has faced multiple attacks this year, including derailments and a rocket strike attempt, according to Dawn.

2025-11-16T18:06:45.204449+00:00 IST

Buddhist groups to come together for chanting ceremony

In a significant milestone for Buddhist heritage and inter-community cooperation, seventeen Buddhist groups from across India have joined together to organize the 20th Annual International Tipitaka Chanting Ceremony in Bodhgaya, Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar, an official statement said.

2025-11-16T16:45:44.988082+00:00 IST

Dhabeji power breakdown may trigger water shortage in Karachi

A major power breakdown at Karachi's Dhabeji Pumping Station may cause a shortage of 100 million gallons of water per day. Partial supply is restored, and repairs are underway on an emergency basis. The station has faced repeated outages, forcing many residents to depend on water tankers.

2025-11-16T14:56:38.555576+00:00 IST