Asia

5.5 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan, second in a single day

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan on Friday evening, marking the fourth quake to hit the country in less than a month and the second quake to hit the country in less than 12 hours.

2025-10-17T14:16:04.189949+00:00 IST

China’s sacks senior General from ruling Communist Party

The investigations found that the individuals had seriously violated Party discipline and are suspected of major duty-related crimes. Their violations involved exceptionally large amounts of money, and are of extremely serious nature and with extremely negative impacts, a spokesperson said

2025-10-17T13:25:31.813838+00:00 IST

Nepal PM briefs foreign diplomats after completing 1 month

The Prime Minister also briefed diplomats on the latest update regarding the overall situation in Nepal and informed diplomats about the upcoming elections to the House of Representatives, scheduled for March 5, 2026.

2025-10-17T13:18:44.872228+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets Egyptian Foreign Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty and said the relationship between the two countries is growing from strength to strength.

2025-10-17T12:11:58.908643+00:00 IST

Taiwan blocked from judicial conference under China's pressure

According to The Taipei Times, the Judges Association of the Republic of China (Taiwan) had officially registered six delegates to participate in the IAJ conference, held from Saturday to today. Despite weeks of communication with the host organisers and assurances of participation, no travel authorisations were granted. The delegation's head was even deported upon arrival in Baku, while the remaining five judges cancelled their plans after realising visas were unattainable.

2025-10-17T10:54:20.306449+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s war on dissent: BYC leaders’ imprisonment lays bare st

According to The Balochistan Post, Sabiha stated that the only "crime" committed by Mahrang Baloch and her colleagues was peacefully protesting against enforced disappearances and systemic violence in Balochistan. She added that their arrests were part of a deliberate attempt by the Pakistani state to silence dissent and suppress demands for justice.

2025-10-17T10:45:00.225736+00:00 IST

India-Uganda discuss enhancing defence cooperation

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi met Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga, Commander Land Forces, Uganda and held discussions towards enhancing defence cooperation through joint training, professional military education and institutional exchanges.

2025-10-17T08:58:10.272857+00:00 IST

India, Nepal reaffirm commitment to regular defence dialogue

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi met Nepal Army's Lieutenant General Pradeep Jung, ACOAS on the sidelines of the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs' Conclave (UNTCC) in New Delhi. The leaders held wide-ranging discussions including joint training and reflected upon the enduring partnership between the two neighbouring armies.

2025-10-17T08:31:08.313174+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s justice system fails women

Pakistan's persistent failure to address gender-based violence (GBV) came under sharp criticism during a dialogue on Sindh's provincial action plan for GBV prevention and response. Civil society members, rights activists, and legal experts condemned weak institutional mechanisms and patriarchal attitudes that continue to deny justice to survivors, as reported by Dawn.

2025-10-17T07:33:02.543081+00:00 IST

Fiscal mismanagement pushes Pakistan toward economic collapse

Pakistan's fragile economy faces deep-rooted structural challenges that threaten long-term stability, warned the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in its Annual Report on the State of the Economy 2024-25. The report highlights how persistent fiscal deficits, dwindling domestic savings, weak productivity, and repeated climate disasters have locked the country in a cycle of stagnation and dependency, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-10-17T07:03:55.336239+00:00 IST

Pakistan hides its repression behind prison walls

A prominent Baloch rights activist, Sammi Deen Baloch, a central leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), has accused the Pakistani government of acting out of fear over the growing public solidarity for the group's detained leaders. The activists have been in custody for more than six months, with no formal charges filed against them, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-10-17T06:02:49.702677+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets Brazil VP Alckmin

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin on Friday here in the national capital, where the leaders discussed the potential for enhancing cooperation across areas such as trade, energy and connectivity, among others.

2025-10-17T06:00:50.018757+00:00 IST

India-Ethiopia leaders discuss defence capacity-building

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi interacted with General Alemshet Degife Balcha, Chief of Land Force & Military Advisor of Ethiopia, on the sidelines of the UNTCC Conclave and held discussions on enhancing defence cooperation along with capacity-building.

2025-10-17T04:06:20.331550+00:00 IST

Last surviving member of 1953 Everest expedition dies at 92

Ang Phurba 'Kancha' Sherpa breathed his last at around 2:00 AM on Thursday. He had spent his final days in his ancestral home in Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest.

2025-10-17T03:29:47.702401+00:00 IST

Amb Alipov highlights key achievements of India-Russia ties

Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, highlighted the key achievements of bilateral cooperation between New Delhi and Moscow during a seminar on Thursday.

2025-10-17T03:09:24.320458+00:00 IST

COAS Gen Dwivedi, Polish counterpart discuss defence ties

"On the sidelines of #UNTCC2025, #GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS, engaged in a productive discussion with Lieutenant General Marek Arkadiusz Sokolowski, General Commander of the Polish Armed Forces. The interaction underscored the shared commitment to deepen defence cooperation, foster military exchanges and strengthen coordination in UN peacekeeping efforts," the ADGPI posted.

2025-10-17T02:47:14.155653+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal, Rishi Sunak discuss India-UK economic ties

The two leaders exchanged views on further cementing the India-UK economic partnership.

2025-10-17T02:39:19.056841+00:00 IST

Pak airstrike hits Kabul homes and school, civilians affected

A Pakistan airstrike hit Kabul's District 4, damaging homes and a school, Tolo News reported. Residents described panic and trauma, especially among women and children. Fortunately, students were dismissed, and no casualties occurred at the school, but several civilians were killed or injured in nearby residential areas.

2025-10-17T01:32:30.376774+00:00 IST

Ball is in their court: PM Shehbaz on Pakistan-Afghanistan talks

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan is ready for talks if Afghanistan meets its "justified" conditions after recent border clashes. He praised Qatar's mediation, lauded the army's response, welcomed the Gaza ceasefire, and urged ending Pakistan's reliance on IMF loans through continuous effort.

2025-10-17T01:21:39.923431+00:00 IST

Sahney meets Egyptian foreign minister on trade and security

Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney met Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Delhi to discuss bilateral ties, trade potential, and regional developments. He appreciated Egypt's role in Israel-Hamas peace efforts and thanked the country for supporting India on security issues, including its stance on Pakistan.

2025-10-17T00:44:55.487271+00:00 IST

Pak: Punjab imposes Section 144, plans TLP ban after protests

Punjab has imposed a two-day Section 144 ban on public gatherings after violent TLP protests. Over 2,700 arrests were made, party mosques sealed, and the government will recommend a federal ban on TLP, freeze its assets, and try leaders in Anti-Terrorism Courts, officials said.

2025-10-16T23:57:00.802164+00:00 IST