Asia

Tri-Services ‘Trishul’ drills boost India’s joint readiness

Tri-Services Exercise (TSE-2025) 'Trishul' was conducted by the Indian Navy as the lead service jointly with the Indian Army and Indian Air Force in early November, according to an official release by the Ministry of Defence.

2025-11-14T12:12:49.218552+00:00 IST

Pak: SC skips 27th Amendment despite judges’ letters

Before the amendment was passed, Justices Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah, who resigned after its enactment, had written separate letters requesting a full court meeting or judicial conference.

2025-11-14T12:11:19.644838+00:00 IST

Israel: Attempt to smuggle 200 animals from Thailand thwarted

Customs inspectors at Ben Gurion Airport, in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Nature and Parks Authority, thwarted an attempt to smuggle from Thailand about 200 animals of various species, including turtles, snakes, lizards, frogs, and crabs.

2025-11-14T09:32:23.532481+00:00 IST

Think Tank urges COP30, BRICS to prioritise Tibet’s worsening cli

As part of their project, "Whither Tibet in Climate Crisis Agenda", the delegation highlighted that the Tibetan Plateau--known as the world's "Third Pole"--is warming nearly three times faster than the global average, the release stated.

2025-11-14T09:27:40.322408+00:00 IST

Finland’s president condemns “vile” Russian strike

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has expressed deep condolences and strong condemnation of Russia's recent strike on Ukrainian residential buildings, calling the attack "vile."

2025-11-14T09:06:16.607259+00:00 IST

Russia’s "deliberately calculated” strike on Kyiv kills 4

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the latest Russian attack, using 430 drones and 18 missiles that struck multiple regions overnight, calling it a "deliberately calculated attack" on civilians and critical infrastructure.

2025-11-14T08:47:34.249279+00:00 IST

Russia–Kazakhstan ties upgraded as leaders sign Strategic Partner

The agreement came during Tokayev's two-day state visit, which also saw the signing of more than ten intergovernmental and interdepartmental documents covering politics, security, trade, investment, and cultural cooperation.

2025-11-14T08:12:32.941154+00:00 IST

US approves potential arms sale to Taiwan

The proposed package includes non-standard components, spare and repair parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support for F-16, C-130, and Indigenous Defence Fighter (IDF) aircraft, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) under the US Department of War, said in a statement.

2025-11-14T08:12:05.522409+00:00 IST

Sammi Deen Baloch marks Baloch Martyrs’ Day with stirring tribute

Baloch activist Sammi Deen Baloch shared a powerful and emotionally charged message on Baloch Martyrs' Day, reflecting the enduring pain, identity, and resistance of the Baloch people.

2025-11-14T08:09:02.147565+00:00 IST

South Korea, US sign MOU on $350 bn investment

South Korea and the United States on Friday signed an MOU confirming Seoul's USD 350 billion investment commitment, which was part of a deal to lower US tariffs, the South Korean industry ministry said.

2025-11-14T07:40:40.818713+00:00 IST

G7 Foreign Ministers raise concerns over China

According to Kyodo News, citing a statement issued at the conclusion of a two-day meeting in Canada's southern Ontario on Wednesday, the ministers reaffirmed their "unwavering support" for Ukraine in defending its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity against Russian aggression.

2025-11-14T07:24:28.969494+00:00 IST

Bangladesh National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman to visit Ind

The Colombo Security Conclave, a conference of five Indian Ocean countries, will be held in Delhi on November 20. Indian NSA Ajit Doval invited Khalilur Rahman to participate in the conference, according to the report.

2025-11-14T07:00:53.542118+00:00 IST

Chinese spokesperson says "Taiwan is China's Taiwan," signals that reunification "must" be achieved

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China has the "resolve, will and conviction" to thwart any external obstruction to reunification.

2025-11-14T06:45:58.876513+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Aminuddin Khan appointed first Chief Justice of newly formed Federal Constitutional Court

Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari has appointed Justice Aminuddin Khan as the inaugural Chief Justice of Pakistan's newly created Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), formed after a major change in the basic structure of the country's constitution following the passing of the 27th Amendment earlier this week.

2025-11-14T06:28:09.018816+00:00 IST

Pak's Opposition for nationwide protests after judges resign

The TTAP held an important parliamentary party meeting chaired by Mahmood Khan Achakzai. PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Asad Qaiser and several MNAs attended.

2025-11-14T05:52:54.119100+00:00 IST

China summons Japanese envoy over PM Takaichi’s Taiwan comments

Beijing on Thursday lodged a strong protest with Japan after Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong summoned Japanese Ambassador Kenji Kanasugi over what China described as "erroneous" and "provocative" remarks made by the newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan, Global Times reported.

2025-11-14T05:35:39.404740+00:00 IST

Murmu returns after historic Africa tour, calls Indian diaspora "

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, President Murmu enplaned for India after wrapping up her engagements in Botswana. In a special gesture, Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko personally came to the airport to see her off. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X saying, "Wrapping up a fruitful State visit to Botswana, President Droupadi Murmu has departed for New Delhi. In a special gesture, President Duma Gideon Boko came to see off President Murmu at the airport."

2025-11-14T04:44:08.915369+00:00 IST

India, Saudi Arabia eye doubling textile trade; MoU likely soon

The pact is in its final stages, with duty reductions and several other proposals currently under negotiation, sources in the Textile Ministry told ANI.

2025-11-14T04:36:33.926992+00:00 IST

WHO SE Asia urges stronger diabetes action across all ages

The World Health Organization's South-East Asia Region, on the occasion of World Diabetes Day on Friday, issued a renewed call for urgent and coordinated action to tackle the rising burden of diabetes, which now affects more than 279 million adults in the region--nearly one-third of the global total.

2025-11-14T03:50:51.803520+00:00 IST