Asia

Taiwan fortify military, legal systems against China threat

According to The Taipei Times, Chang explained that the initiative aligns with President William Lai's 17-point national security strategy unveiled in March, which seeks to shield Taiwan from China's growing campaign to undermine its sovereignty, infiltrate its military, manipulate public opinion, and lure young Taiwanese and businesses toward reunification narratives. The strategy emphasises comprehensive legislative and administrative measures to close all possible channels of Chinese interference.

2025-10-31T13:30:54.963543+00:00 IST

Karnal Police register complaint against agents for human traffic

Karnal Police on Friday registered a complaint against two agents for human trafficking after a harrowing video emerged from Iran, showing two men from Haryana being brutally beaten and stripped by human traffickers, also known as "donkers".

2025-10-31T13:27:58.042642+00:00 IST

Union Health Secy chairs annual meeting of NIPI

The meeting aimed to review and approve the NIPI Progress Report 2025 and the budgeted work plans for 2025-26 under Phase IV of the initiative, according to an official release from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

2025-10-31T12:51:36.711074+00:00 IST

Maharashtra, Abu Dhabi Ports Group ink USD 2 billion MoU

The agreement aims to promote technological collaboration, port modernisation, logistics development, and maritime employment, marking a new phase of international cooperation between India and the UAE in the blue economy.

2025-10-31T12:10:01.049848+00:00 IST

Afghan experts claim ISIS training centres in Pak

The assassination of a senior ISIS-K member in the city of Peshawar has once again raised questions about the group's presence and activities on the other side of the Durand Line, as per Tolo News.

2025-10-31T11:46:50.371349+00:00 IST

Violations against Pak journos spike by 60pc over past year

Freedom Network documented at least 142 cases of violations against journalists and media professionals between November 2024 and September 2025, a nearly 60 per cent rise from the previous year. In the watchdog's framework, "violations" include physical assaults, legal cases, harassment and censorship against journalists and media workers, covering both physical and non-physical threats to press freedom.

2025-10-31T11:35:52.359193+00:00 IST

India, Australia expand military cooperation with Army Staff Talk

According to the Indian Army, discussions during the talks focused on expanding Army-to-Army cooperation and exploring new areas such as amphibious operations and unmanned aircraft systems. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to regional peace and stability. The Indian delegation also paid homage at the Australian War Memorial and visited the Royal Military College, Duntroon.

2025-10-31T11:26:21.749705+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh meets Singapore Defence Minister in Kuala Lumpur

The Defence Minister is in Malaysia to take part in the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting - Plus (ADMM-Plus)

2025-10-31T11:05:31.297752+00:00 IST

ASEAN-India ties a strong pillar of stability: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed India's commitment to stronger ASEAN ties at the ASEAN-India Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, highlighting shared prosperity, maritime security, women's participation in UN peacekeeping, and deeper defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

2025-10-31T09:25:04.498404+00:00 IST

Takaichi, Xi to hold first talks in South Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first meeting during the APEC summit in South Korea to discuss building stable ties amid strained relations over territorial and historical disputes, Kyodo News reported.

2025-10-31T08:59:01.795580+00:00 IST

China symposium criticised for defending Tibet schools

The Chinese Communist Party faced global criticism for hosting a symposium defending Tibet's boarding schools, which rights groups say erase Tibetan culture. Reports reveal children are separated from families and indoctrinated with Chinese ideology, sparking UN concern over cultural assimilation and human rights violations.

2025-10-31T08:23:26.700905+00:00 IST

India, US ink 10-year Defence Pact, open "new chapter"

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a landmark 10-year Defence Framework Agreement in Kuala Lumpur to boost India-US military cooperation, marking a new chapter in strategic ties and reinforcing their shared commitment to a secure and stable Indo-Pacific region.

2025-10-31T07:52:31.937036+00:00 IST

Pakistan accused of waging state-backed war on Pashtuns

PTM leader Manzoor Pashteen accused Pakistan's military of targeting Pashtun civilians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the guise of counterterrorism. He said operations caused deaths, displacement, and suffering, while authorities ignored protests. Pashteen urged unity among Pashtuns to resist what he called systematic oppression, The Balochistan Post reported.

2025-10-31T07:17:50.974621+00:00 IST

World Bank questions Pak's poverty claims, flags rural crisis

The World Bank questioned Pakistan's claims of poverty reduction, noting limited improvement among the poor and worsening rural poverty. It warned that Pakistan's economic model remains insufficient for sustainable growth, with deep inequalities and stalled progress since 2015, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-10-31T06:47:09.149678+00:00 IST

Pakistani forces accused of torturing women in Balochistan

Pakistani troops allegedly detained and tortured a mother and daughter in Balochistan's Panjgur district, leaving them critically injured. The Human Rights Council of Balochistan condemned the assault and demanded justice, calling it part of ongoing state violence against Baloch women, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-10-31T06:35:46.545144+00:00 IST

Pakistan, Canada vow to boost trade and agri cooperation

Pakistan and Canada discussed boosting trade and investment, focusing on agriculture and minerals. Canadian FM Anita Anand thanked Pakistan for supporting canola exports. Both sides reaffirmed cooperation, while separate talks in Islamabad explored expanding agricultural collaboration and sustainable economic growth.

2025-10-31T06:27:48.634346+00:00 IST

India, US sign landmark 10-year defence framework in Malaysia

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth exchanged an agreement in Kuala Lumpur to strengthen the US-India major defence partnership.

2025-10-31T05:47:23.196900+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh holds key meeting with US Secretary of War

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Kuala Lumpur, highlighting continued defence engagements between India and the United States.

2025-10-31T04:44:39.528813+00:00 IST

BNM accuses Pakistan of whitewashing abuses in Balochistan

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) condemned a European tour by a Balochistan Assembly delegation, calling it a move to mislead European governments and hide human rights abuses. BNM urged Germany, France, and Italy to question Pakistan on state violence and support Baloch self-determination.

2025-10-31T04:12:40.613284+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh to hold talks with US, Malaysian defence ministers

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is in Kuala Lumpur to meet US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Malaysian Defence Minister Khaled Nordin today.

2025-10-31T03:43:22.979918+00:00 IST

"India-Taiwan dialogue is a track-two effort between our think tanks," says Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation fellow Sana Hashmi

Fellow at the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation, Sana Hashmi, said India and Taiwan are deepening ties through the institutionalised India-Taiwan Dialogue with ORF, focusing on trade, security, and semiconductor cooperation. She stressed the need for stronger people-to-people links, scholarships, and direct connectivity between the two countries.

2025-10-31T03:00:24.772244+00:00 IST