Asia

'Iran, India are natural partners,' Iranian Envoy says in farewel

Elahi said that he was happy to note that during his tenure, the Chabahar became operational- which was a key milestone.

2025-10-19T03:26:05.240843+00:00 IST

Putin demands key Ukraine region in return for peace

Putin has tried and failed to conquer the territory for 11 years, repeatedly repulsed by Ukrainian forces who are deeply entrenched in an area they believe is a major bulwark against a speedy Russian advance westward toward their capital.

2025-10-19T02:54:07.376287+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 2 sorties by Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected the presence of 2 sorties by Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Sunday.

2025-10-19T01:31:13.454282+00:00 IST

Pakistan: PPP gives one-month ultimatum to govt over unfulfilled

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has issued a one-month deadline to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led federal government, urging it to deliver on the pledges made during the formation of the ruling coalition, The Express Tribune reported.

2025-10-18T23:01:05.307794+00:00 IST

LDP, Japan Innovation Party agree on coalition deal

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the opposition Japan Innovation Party (JIP) have reached a de facto agreement to form a coalition, Kyodo News reported, citing senior officials from both parties on Saturday (local time). The deal would see the JIP supporting the LDP from outside the Cabinet.

2025-10-18T22:38:09.756121+00:00 IST

Afghanistan blames Pakistan for 'initiation' of recent clashes

Afghanistan's Prime Minister, Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, on Saturday (local time), blamed Pakistan for the recent escalation of border clashes, stating that Islamabad "initiated" the conflict by violating Afghan territory.

2025-10-18T19:37:30.780450+00:00 IST

Afghan Deputy Minister slams Pakistan over airstrikes

Referring to the strikes that killed at least 10 people, including three Afghan cricketers, in Paktika province on Friday, Omari accused Pakistan of acting under external influence rather than out of its own decision.

2025-10-18T18:45:12.500706+00:00 IST

China Eastern Airlines to resume Shanghai–Delhi flights from Nov

The airline announced that round-trip flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport will operate every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, using an Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft.

2025-10-18T18:16:12.991866+00:00 IST

Pakistan estimates $2.9 billion in flood damages

Speaking at an event to launch the ministry's monthly development update and the preliminary flood damage assessment report on Friday, Iqbal said a detailed post-disaster needs assessment exercise is underway to determine the exact economic losses resulting from the calamity.

2025-10-18T18:14:58.261794+00:00 IST

"Pakistan intentionally creating conflict with Afghanistan"

"I think the big game Pakistan is playing is that it is intentionally creating a conflict with Afghanistan, and then taking that war on a silver platter to President Donald Trump and inviting him to broker peace and get him another victory as a peace president of the world," Sachdev said.

2025-10-18T18:00:36.379176+00:00 IST

Bangladesh airport fire under control, flight operations resume

According to an official statement, "A fire broke out at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 2:15 pm (local time) today. The fire was brought under control through the quick and coordinated action of the fire service and airport authorities. No casualties were reported in the incident."

2025-10-18T17:06:14.609618+00:00 IST

Indian Mission officer visits survivor of Mozambique boat mishap

The Indian High Commission said the incident occurred on Friday (local time) when a launch boat carrying 14 Indian crew members from a tanker capsized during a routine crew transfer operation off the coast of Beira in central Mozambique

2025-10-18T16:35:49.420572+00:00 IST

Sri Lankan PM calls for deeper India ties

Harini Amarasuriya said Sri Lanka firmly believes in a free, open, and inclusive Indian Ocean region and beyond, where all nations can pursue their legitimate interests in peace and prosperity.

2025-10-18T16:16:39.800533+00:00 IST

No agreement yet in Doha talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan

According to Afghan Foreign Ministry, the talks are being held under the leadership of Defence Minister Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob and Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.

2025-10-18T16:14:41.095373+00:00 IST

Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya hails strong ties with India, sa

Amarasuriya, who is on a three-day official visit to India, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi. The discussions centred on strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing key regional issues, including the long-standing matter of the fishermen's issue.

2025-10-18T14:26:42.674377+00:00 IST

Ahead of Doha talks Afganistan pins blame for conflict on Pak

The ministry said the discussion highlighted "recent regional issues," adding that the repeated airstrikes and cross-border attacks by Pakistan had intensified tensions between the two nations.

2025-10-18T13:01:30.988587+00:00 IST

China’s long arm reaches Thailand:Dissidents face mounting danger

According to The Epoch Times, Zhou, a member of the China Democracy Party, fled his homeland in 2015 after Chinese authorities seized his passport upon his return from a US pro-democracy conference. He made his way through Laos into Thailand, long considered a safer transit country for Chinese dissidents seeking UN asylum or protection.

2025-10-18T12:09:12.125093+00:00 IST

Fire breaks out at Dhaka Airport, all flight operations suspended

Authorities said there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

2025-10-18T11:23:42.324807+00:00 IST

Pakistan on Doha talks with Afghanistan after border clashes

Even as Pakistan and Afghanistan gear up to meet in Doha to broker a peace after days of border clashes, the Taliban Government said that Afghanistan reserves the right to respond to Pakistani airstrikes on its land.

2025-10-18T10:59:33.970432+00:00 IST