Asia

India donates over 16 tonnes of meds to Afghanistan

A Taliban spokesperson said on Sunday that this donation is part of India's continued commitment to supporting the health sector in Afghanistan.

2025-11-03T11:36:30.269463+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar congratulates Panama on National Day

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar extended wishes to Panama on the occasion of its National Day.

2025-11-03T11:33:20.674196+00:00 IST

Taiwan defies China’s bullying, reasserts sovereignty

"As a formal member of APEC, it is natural for Taiwan to engage and interact with other member economies through both multilateral and bilateral occasions during the summit," MOFA said, after Beijing's protest over the brief exchange between Japan's Prime Minister and Taiwan's APEC envoy.

2025-11-03T11:07:39.908021+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 rocks off East Coast of Kamchatka

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

2025-11-03T10:43:52.416385+00:00 IST

WHO calls for united action on World One Health Day

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for stronger global cooperation and integrated action to address growing health threats arising from the interconnectedness of humans, animals, plants, and the environment on the occasion of World One Health Day, observed every year on November 3.

2025-11-03T09:15:26.655669+00:00 IST

Pak: Sindh health department’s lethargy fuels worsening dengu

According to Dawn, families of victims claim that from October 1 to November 2, at least 30 people, 26 in Hyderabad and four in Karachi, have died due to dengue, while the provincial health department has officially confirmed only six fatalities. The death of a student in Hyderabad even led to criminal proceedings against doctors of a major government hospital and a teacher at Liaquat Medical University, following judicial orders.

2025-11-03T08:55:11.355300+00:00 IST

Bahrain backs India call for Middle East peace, urges Gaza peace

Echoing India's longstanding call for peace, dialogue, and mutual respect in the Middle East, Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani on Monday called for all parties to exercise restraint and fully comply with ceasefire obligations in Gaza.

2025-11-03T08:40:57.211781+00:00 IST

EAM urges new India-Bahrain cooperation in space, fintech

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday called for the need to explore new areas of cooperation between India and Bahrain in emerging domains such as space, fintech, and technology, while reaffirming India's full support for the Gaza Peace Plan for a lasting solution in the region.

2025-11-03T08:07:09.964382+00:00 IST

Iran to build 8 new nuclear plants with Russia's help

A new agreement has been concluded between Iran and Russia for joint construction of four nuclear power plants in Bushehr and four others on its northern and southern coastlines, with the exact locations to be announced later by the government.

2025-11-03T07:20:41.811292+00:00 IST

Pakistan sees economic meltdown with investors fleeing

What was once dismissed as temporary instability has evolved into a systemic breakdown driven by excessive taxation, erratic policies, and state dominance over private credit and enterprise, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-11-03T06:54:42.035356+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s state repression intensifies in Balochistan

Local sources claim that Pakistan's armed forces allegedly detained a man identified as Abdul Khaliq, son of Ahmed and resident of Parom Saiki Bazaar in Panjgur district, on October 30. He was reportedly summoned to a nearby camp and taken into custody, after which his family lost all contact with him.

2025-11-03T06:40:05.922643+00:00 IST

Bhutan calls for global prayer for peace and harmony

As the world grapples with growing conflict and division, Bhutan's capital city, Thimphu, is gearing up to welcome the world for the Global Peace Prayer Festival 2025, a grand celebration of unity, compassion, and spiritual harmony.

2025-11-03T04:12:50.426098+00:00 IST

At least 5 killed as magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Afghanistan

In a statement posted on X, ANDMA said the earthquake occurred around 1 am (local time) and shook multiple regions, including the country's northwestern, central, western, northern, north-eastern, and eastern zones.

2025-11-03T03:16:08.776557+00:00 IST

Xi takes the win after Trump meeting

The conflab lasting less than two hours occurred at Gimhae Air Base in Busan. Trump was blessed with a handshake from Chairman Xi Jinping, praise for his role in bringing "world peace", promises from China to buy American products, and a reprieve on rare earth export restrictions.

2025-11-03T02:32:17.297391+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 hits Myanmar

Earlier on Saturday, an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck Myanmar. The NCS said that the earthquake occurred at 11:00 AM and at a depth of 37 kilometres.

2025-11-03T02:15:07.756564+00:00 IST

Taiwan reports 5 PLAN vessels, 6 PLA sorties near its territory

In a post on X, the MND stated that one out of the six sorties crossed the median line and entered the country's eastern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

2025-11-03T01:37:32.175000+00:00 IST

Second 6.3-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan

Afghanistan was struck by a second earthquake measuring 6.3 magnitude on Monday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said.

2025-11-02T23:57:59.244450+00:00 IST

Punjab extends Section 144 till November 8 amid security concerns

Citing continued security threats, the Punjab government extended Section 144 across the province until November 8. The measure, aimed at curbing unrest and violence, follows renewed federal action against Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) under the Anti-Terrorism Act, ARY News reported.

2025-11-02T21:36:56.749068+00:00 IST

Pak faces backlash over contradictory stance over ceasefire

Amid mounting cross-border tensions, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed that Afghanistan was violating the ceasefire, contradicting earlier remarks from Kabul. Afghan officials accused Islamabad's military of obstructing peace efforts and violating Afghan airspace despite earlier commitments to de-escalation.

2025-11-02T21:10:01.145962+00:00 IST

Jaishankar congratulates India on World Cup win

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar congratulated the Indian women's cricket team on their victory in the Women's World Cup 2025, calling it a proud moment for Indian cricket.

2025-11-02T19:35:27.201368+00:00 IST

Canada, Philippines sign defense pact to boost military cooperation in Indo-Pacific

Canada signed a visiting forces defense pact with the Philippines, allowing troop deployments and deeper defense cooperation. Officials said the deal strengthens ties in areas like maritime security and disaster response, marking Canada's first such agreement in Asia, according to Anadolu Agency.

2025-11-02T18:17:08.257025+00:00 IST