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India Maritime Week 2025: VOC Port, Tuticorin's Pavilion showcase

Drawing significant attention from delegates and visitors, the VOC Port, Tuticorin Pavilion--designed around the theme "Global Connect", presents the port as a dynamic gateway of trade, innovation, and sustainability. The pavilion highlights VOC Port's rich legacy, world-class infrastructure, sustainable green initiatives and commitment to ease of doing business through immersive exhibits and interactive digital displays.

2025-10-27T12:32:06.597980+00:00 IST

MEA Secy Kumaran meets US SCA Asst Secy Kapur in Kuala Lumpur

Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), P Kumaran, met the US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian (SCA) affairs, S Paul Kapur, in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur on Monday and held discussions on India-US relations.

2025-10-27T11:51:47.351887+00:00 IST

2nd edition of ‘Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue’ begins

The three-day dialogue, from October 27 to October 29, being co-hosted by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), is part of the Ministry's biennial India Maritime Week (IMW), which is being held from October 27 to 31 in Mumbai.

2025-10-27T11:22:01.670478+00:00 IST

"Warm welcome...", says China as direct flight from Kolkata lands in Guangzhou after 5 years

Taking to the social media platform X, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, Yu Jing, extended a hearty welcome to the passengers.

2025-10-27T11:11:47.197733+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan

Jaishankar's meeting with the Malaysian Foreign Minister came as part of a series of diplomatic engagements on the sidelines of the ASEAN and East Asia Summits in Kuala Lumpur.

2025-10-27T10:19:41.594529+00:00 IST

US President Trump arrives in Tokyo for second leg of Asia tour

US President Donald Trump arrived in Tokyo on Monday for the second leg of his Asia trip, following a successful visit to Malaysia where he participated in the ASEAN Summit.

2025-10-27T09:09:22.400294+00:00 IST

Misri underscores India’s resolve to boost Seychelles ties

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Vice President CP Radhakrishnan's visit to Seychelles strengthened India-Seychelles ties through meetings with President Patrick Herminie and Vice President-elect Sebastien Pillay. Radhakrishnan conveyed PM Modi's invitation to visit India and discussed cooperation in health, education, energy, transport, and maritime security.

2025-10-27T08:37:05.077242+00:00 IST

Taiwan’s MOFA voices concern over Singapore PM’s One-China stance

Taiwan's Foreign Ministry expressed "serious concerns" after Singapore PM Lawrence Wong reaffirmed opposition to "Taiwanese independence" during talks with China's Premier Li Qiang. MOFA urged Singapore to respect Taiwan's sovereignty, stressing that the island's future "can only be determined by the Taiwanese people."

2025-10-27T07:22:53.502342+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets New Zealand PM on sidelines of ASEAN Summit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit 2025 in Malaysia, extending greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and welcoming Luxon's commitment to strengthen bilateral ties and promote a free and open Indo-Pacific.

2025-10-27T07:15:52.618184+00:00 IST

Hopeful QUAD leaders will meet in first quarter 2026: Albanese

"The Quad is an important forum and an important vehicle for us to engage Australia, the United States, Japan and India. I'm hopeful that there will be a meeting in the first quarter, I would hope, of next year. Prime Minister Modi is due to host the Quad meeting," Albanese told reporters at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur.

2025-10-27T06:47:13.448275+00:00 IST

Torkham border closure leaves thousands of transporters stranded

The ongoing closure of the Torkham border since October 13 has worsened the difficulties faced by hundreds of stranded transporters, with many running low on funds and others experiencing physical and mental health challenges, according to a report by Dawn.

2025-10-27T06:26:55.629960+00:00 IST

BNM holds protest in Busan against Pak military actions in Zehri

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a protest in Busan, South Korea, against Pakistan's military actions in Zehri, Balochistan. Demonstrators accused the Pakistani army of war crimes, highlighted civilian deaths and disappearances, and urged international organisations to act on the worsening humanitarian crisis.

2025-10-27T05:24:20.933680+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Families protest in Kech over missing men

A protest demonstration took place in the Mand Balochabad region of Kech district, Balochistan, demanding the return of three men who are believed to have been forcibly disappeared following their alleged detention by the Pakistani military, as reported by The Balochistan Post (TBP).

2025-10-27T05:21:03.123515+00:00 IST

Two US military aircraft crash in South China Sea: US Navy

The US military aircraft - a MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN-68) and a US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter- crashed in the South China Sea on Sunday in two separate incidents the US Navy's Pacific fleet said

2025-10-27T03:21:19.071901+00:00 IST

Trump leaves Malaysia after trade deals, peace treaty

US President Donald Trump bid farewell to Malaysia after a successful 24-hour ASEAN Summit visit, where he signed major trade and rare earth deals and the Peace Treaty between Thailand and Cambodia, saving millions of lives, before heading to Japan.

2025-10-27T02:58:08.812793+00:00 IST

Jaishankar, Marco Rubio discuss India-US ties in Kuala Lumpur

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur, where the two leaders discussed a wide range of issues, including bilateral relations, regional developments, and global challenges.

2025-10-27T02:29:20.342577+00:00 IST

Germany hails Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire agreement

"The extended ceasefire agreement between Thailand & Cambodia at the #ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur is an important step towards peace & stability in the region. We encourage both sides to continue dialogue & cooperation as well as reopen borders & resume trade relations," the German Foreign Office posted on X.

2025-10-27T00:51:34.973548+00:00 IST

“Should be able to make some pretty good deals”: Trump meets Lula

"It's a great honor to be with the President of Brazil... I think we should be able to make some pretty good deals for both countries... We always have had a good relationship -- I think it will continue," President Trump said, as quoted by the White House on X.

2025-10-27T00:16:19.573435+00:00 IST

Vietnam PM proposes economic connectivity,  maritime cooperation

The Vietnamese PM stressed the need to strengthen economic connectivity and make the most of comparative advantages for sustainable and inclusive development. Second, he proposed expanding people-to-people exchanges and cooperation in education, healthcare, culture, and tourism; and third, he highlighted the importance of promoting maritime cooperation and developing a sustainable blue economy.

2025-10-27T00:11:33.209353+00:00 IST

ASEAN welcomes its 11th member: East Timor

The accession documents for East Timor's full membership were signed during the opening of the 47th ASEAN Summit on Sunday in the presence of ASEAN leaders and several guest heads of state. According to a statement from Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the signing officially marked East Timor's entry as ASEAN's 11th full member.

2025-10-26T22:34:37.490543+00:00 IST

PM Modi raises counter terror, early review of ASEAN-India FTA

India and ASEAN nations strengthened their bond at the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted key areas for collaboration -- counter-terrorism, early review of the ASEAN-India FTA, maritime security, among others.

2025-10-26T21:17:48.276640+00:00 IST