Asia

Timor Leste officially becomes ASEAN 11th member

Timor Leste's Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao joined the 10 ASEAN leaders for the signing of documents confirming the nation's long-awaited entry.

2025-10-26T04:39:58.385593+00:00 IST

Lahore tops world pollution chart as AQI hits hazardous 412

Lahore has been the world's most polluted city for three days, with AQI reaching 412. Authorities imposed bans on burning waste, deployed drones, and issued fines, while experts urged residents to limit outdoor activity. Long-term solutions include biomass use and modern farming practices to reduce smog.

2025-10-26T03:55:12.170003+00:00 IST

US President Trump departs for ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur

US President Donald Trump, accompanied by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, departed for the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in the Beast to attend the 47th ASEAN Summit.

2025-10-26T03:35:57.955942+00:00 IST

Taiwan detected 8 sorties of PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND), recorded 8 sorties by PLA aircraft, and 7 PLAN vessels around its territory on Sunday.

2025-10-26T03:21:50.648961+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.0 hits Myanmar

An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 struck Myanmar in the early hours of Sunday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

2025-10-26T02:56:41.653299+00:00 IST

US President Trump arrives in Kuala Lumpur for ASEAN Summit

US President Donald Trump arrived in Kuala Lumpur to attend the ASEAN Summit. He was welcomed by Malaysian officials and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, with crowds at the airport. Air Force One was escorted by a Malaysian fighter jet, highlighting strong US-Malaysia diplomatic ties.

2025-10-26T02:55:37.101452+00:00 IST

Kabul-Islamabad talks focus on ceasefire, sovereignty

Kabul and Islamabad began talks in Istanbul to extend the ceasefire and respect each other's territorial integrity. Delegations discussed security, trade, and refugee issues. Analysts called it a "final phase" toward peace, though Pakistan warned of "open confrontation" if negotiations fail, Tolo News reported.

2025-10-26T02:25:23.753039+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Over 40 shops destroyed in massive blaze at Abbottabad

According to eyewitnesses, the fire that broke out on Saturday is believed to have started due to a short circuit in one of the shops and quickly spread across the market, which was stocked with winter merchandise such as used clothes, sweaters, shoes, and bags.

2025-10-26T01:22:14.515793+00:00 IST

Trump to sign Thailand-Cambodia ‘great peace deal’ in Malaysia

"I am on my way to Malaysia, where I will sign the great Peace Deal, which I proudly brokered between Cambodia and Thailand. Sadly, the Queen Mother of Thailand has just passed away. I send my condolences to the Great People of Thailand. I will be seeing their wonderful Prime Minister when we land. To accommodate everyone for this major event, we will sign the Peace Deal immediately upon arrival. See you soon! President DJT," Trump posted on Truth Social.

2025-10-25T23:41:14.178202+00:00 IST

Pakistan threatens open war with Afghanistan if peace talks fail

Delegations from both countries are in Turkey for the second round of discussions. The talks focus on putting into action the Doha agreement, stopping cross-border attacks, and finding ways to rebuild trust.

2025-10-25T19:04:33.746765+00:00 IST

Jaishankar extends greetings to Kazakhstan on its Republic Day

"Greetings to FM Yermek Kosherbayev, the Government and the people of Kazakhstan on their Republic Day. Look forward to further strengthening our multifaceted Strategic Partnership," Jaishankar said in an X post on Saturday.

2025-10-25T16:49:30.450283+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Gunmen abduct 18 labourers in Khuzdar

Armed assailants attacked a construction company's camp in Balochistan's Khuzdar district in Pakistan, abducting 18 labourers and torching several vehicles and pieces of heavy machinery, The Express Tribune reported on Saturday.

2025-10-25T13:28:20.755451+00:00 IST

Taiwan tightens security laws to counter rising Chinese espionage

According to The Taipei Times, members of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) submitted draft revisions to Paragraph 1, Article 13 of the act, designed to strengthen the loyalty and accountability of military officers, educators, and government officials. The proposed amendment calls for immediate security protocols to close existing legislative gaps that could expose Taiwan to national security risks posed by Chinese influence operations.

2025-10-25T13:23:01.595919+00:00 IST

Turkiye: Second round of Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks begins

The second round of discussions between Afghanistan and Pakistan commenced in the Turkish city of Istanbul on Saturday, the Dawn reported, a week after both parties jointly agreed to a ceasefire agreement following intense border clashes earlier this month.

2025-10-25T13:11:39.929191+00:00 IST

CJI Gavai meets Bhutan King, PM

In furtherance of the enduring ties between India and Bhutan, the CJI announced that two positions of Law Clerks at the Supreme Court of India shall be offered annually to law graduates from Bhutan as part of an ongoing initiative to strengthen academic engagement and professional collaboration between the judiciaries of the two nations.

2025-10-25T11:10:52.027480+00:00 IST

Thai PM Charnvirakul cancels visit for ASEAN Summit

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Saturday cancelled his planned visit to Malaysia for the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit following the death of Queen Mother Sirikit, AA reported, citing the Bangkok Post.

2025-10-25T09:37:24.677797+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes eastern Hokkaido, Japan

An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck eastern Hokkaido in northern Japan today.

2025-10-25T09:31:45.762428+00:00 IST

Pak: Blast in Waziristan exposes shrinking security control

A leader of the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) narrowly escaped an assassination attempt after a bomb explosion struck a mosque in the Azam Warsak Bazaar area of Birmal tehsil, Lower South Waziristan, on Friday morning, Maulana Sakhi Wazir, who also heads a local seminary, sustained minor injuries when an explosive device detonated soon after he entered his room attached to the mosque, as reported by Dawn.

2025-10-25T08:37:34.807693+00:00 IST

Amb Kwatra meets Lockheed Martin CEO

India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra met Jim Taiclet, CEO of Lockheed Martin and held discussions on the industrial cooperation between New Delhi and Washington DC, with a special focus on Atmanirbhar Bharat goals.

2025-10-25T08:29:47.052257+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s border conflict with Afghanistan chokes food supply

The Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict has halted cross-border trade, causing severe shortages of fruits and vegetables in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir. Prices of essentials like tomatoes and onions have skyrocketed, traders face massive losses, and Afghan exporters struggle with unsold produce, worsening inflation and food insecurity in the region.

2025-10-25T08:08:17.839146+00:00 IST

Pakistan: 77,000 road crashes expose Balochistan’s neglect

Over 77,000 road accidents and nearly 1,800 deaths have occurred in Balochistan over five years, exposing severe government neglect. Major highways like N-25 and N-50 remain unsafe due to poor maintenance and lack of infrastructure, making Balochistan the province with Pakistan's highest road accident rate.

2025-10-25T08:03:33.096425+00:00 IST