Asia

2026 will be "ASEAN-India year of maritime cooperation": PM Modi

While virtually addressing the 22nd ASEAN Summit 2025 being held in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, PM Modi noted that the cooperation between India and ASEAN in growing rapidly in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), maritime security and blue economy and declared 2026 as "ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation."

2025-10-26T11:30:53.739455+00:00 IST

Markets in Nepal abuzz as devotees prepare for Chhath

The Hindu festival of Chhath that last for four-days commenced on Saturday with the first ritual, 'Nahay Khay,' drawing massive crowds at various ghats. Devotees thronged riverbanks to take a holy dip and offer prayers to the Sun God, marking the beginning of the auspicious Chhath Mahaparv.

2025-10-26T11:18:32.411683+00:00 IST

North Waziristan drone, rocket in Saroki kill civilians

PTM Holland condemned two incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including a drone strike injuring a man and a Havan rocket killing one and injuring seven. Locals protested. PTM Germany also raised human rights violations by Pakistan's military with European Parliament members.

2025-10-26T11:00:44.464536+00:00 IST

"The 21st century is, the century of India and ASEAN": PM Modi ad

"The 21st century is our century, the century of India and ASEAN," PM Modi said in his virtual address to the 22nd ASEAN-India Summit in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, stressing the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and civilizational bonds.

2025-10-26T10:59:32.778939+00:00 IST

PM Modi condoles the passing of Queen Sirikit, Thailand's Queen M

In his virtual address to the 22nd ASEAN Summit 2025, PM Modi extended his condolences over the demise of Queen Sirikit. "On the passing of Thailand's Queen Mother, I express my deepest condolences on behalf of all Indians to the Thai royal family and the people of Thailand," he said.

2025-10-26T10:52:06.095431+00:00 IST

India to first time host APAC-AIG meet

The statement highlighted that India will be hosting the APAC-AIG meeting for the first time. It will see the participation of approximately 90 representatives from aircraft accident investigation authorities in Asia-Pacific countries, as well as from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) member states.

2025-10-26T10:44:39.855127+00:00 IST

CSIS: China using fishing boats for gray zone operations

A US think tank report says China is using civilian fishing boats for "gray zone" operations in the Taiwan Strait. CSIS tracked suspicious vessels showing AIS irregularities. Taiwan is enhancing surveillance with uncrewed vehicles while the PLA conducted thousands of sorties and deployed 2,000 vessels into its waters.

2025-10-26T09:54:24.688714+00:00 IST

PM Modi to attend virtually 22nd ASEAN-India Summit today

In a statement, the External Affairs Ministry said, Prime Minister Modi and the ASEAN leaders will jointly review the progress in ASEAN-India relations and discuss initiatives for strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

2025-10-26T09:43:27.863267+00:00 IST

Pak top general meets Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus

"During the meeting, they discussed a wide range of issues concerning Bangladesh-Pakistan relations, including the growing importance of bilateral trade, investment, and defence cooperation," the Chief Adviser's Press Wing said in a statement on Sunday.

2025-10-26T09:36:09.797704+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Levies officer among two detained in Balochistan

Two men, including a Levies officer, were arrested in Balochistan's Kolwah and Kharan districts, with their whereabouts unknown. Separately, attackers abducted 18 labourers and set fire to vehicles in Khuzdar. The province faces a severe human rights crisis, with enforced disappearances and arbitrary detentions common.

2025-10-26T09:31:28.916124+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Karachi Secondary Education Board faces backlash

The Board of Secondary Education Karachi is under fire for its "outdated and unprofessional practices" after the announcement of Class IX results for the Science and General streams. More than 1,75,000 students find themselves in a state of confusion and distress, as BSEK has not issued detailed mark sheets, leaving them unaware of their true scores, according to a report by The Express Tribune (TET).

2025-10-26T09:31:20.765237+00:00 IST

Pak: Sindh survey reveals 1.3 million children trapped in labour

The labour department, in partnership with UNICEF, officially launched the survey on Friday. It indicated that about two-thirds of the 1.3 million children are trapped in child labour in the agricultural sector, followed by manufacturing at 12.4 per cent and wholesale/retail trade at 10.8 per cent.

2025-10-26T09:24:47.822881+00:00 IST

“Direct flights between China and India are now reality,"

On Sunday, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India confirmed the development. "Direct flights between China and India are now a reality, " wrote spokesperson Yu Jing on X.

2025-10-26T09:03:35.744508+00:00 IST

Operation Sindoor ‘took the mickey out of Pakistan,’ says former

Former Indian diplomat Yash Sinha said India's Operation Sindoor strikes in May "took the mickey out of Pakistan," hitting key terror hubs and air bases, and forcing Islamabad to seek peace after suffering major damage.

2025-10-26T08:15:11.851376+00:00 IST

"Sincere appreciation to President Trump": Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul on historic Cambodia peace deal

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul joined Cambodian leaders on Sunday to sign a historic peace agreement aimed at ending the recent military conflict between the two nations during the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur.

2025-10-26T07:58:53.013363+00:00 IST

Cambodian PM Hun Manet thanks Trump for historic peace deal

Cambodia and Thailand signed an expanded ceasefire, ending their border conflict, with US President Trump witnessing the ceremony. Cambodian PM Hun Manet praised Trump's "decisive leadership," while Thai PM Anutin called it a step toward lasting peace. The agreement includes prisoner releases and border demilitarisation.

2025-10-26T07:11:28.786731+00:00 IST

Malaysian PM hails Trump as Thailand-Cambodia peace deal signed

"The two leaders (Thailand and Cambodia) have great respect for each other, but the Prime Minister (Anwar) played a very important role in helping convene the two sides for discussions here in Kuala Lumpur," Trump said before witnessing the signing of the agreement, formally titled 'Delivering Peace: Cambodia-Thailand Peace Deal.'

2025-10-26T06:40:59.563150+00:00 IST

Trump, Anwar witnesses historic Thailand-Cambodia peace deal

The agreement dubbed "KL PEACE Accord" was signed by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his Cambodian counterpart, Hun Manet, on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, which began today under the chair of Malaysia.

2025-10-26T05:46:07.370635+00:00 IST

‘As the Mind Wishes’ : Tibetans’ Contemporary Art Exhibition

Khadhok - A Tibetan Artists' Collective initiative has opened its third annual group exhibition, - As the Mind Wishes on Saturday evening near the main Tibetan Temple in McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala.

2025-10-26T05:44:33.798717+00:00 IST

Japan’s PM Takaichi holds summit call with US President Trump

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a summit telephone talk with US President Donald Trump on October 25 while attending ASEAN-related Summit meetings in Kuala Lumpur. The call, which lasted approximately 10 minutes, focused on strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation, according to comments posted on the Japanese premier's official website.

2025-10-26T05:10:57.414620+00:00 IST

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan leaves for Seychelles

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan has left for Seychelles to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Patrick Herminie, the President-elect of Seychelles, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday.

2025-10-26T05:06:19.932140+00:00 IST