Asia

Taiwan detects 23 Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels, 2 ships

As per the MND, of the 23 sorties, 21 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ.

2025-10-16T10:38:40.242873+00:00 IST

"Visit focused on strengthening India–Sri Lanka partnership": PM

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Thursday said that her visit to India aims to further strengthen the longstanding relationship between the two neighbouring countries.

2025-10-16T09:34:11.513520+00:00 IST

Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS) accelerates Japan

Kyoto University of Advanced Science (KUAS) has launched in 2019 after reforming of Kyoto Gakuen University. It is steered by the President of KUAS, Masafumi Maeda, and the Board Chairman, Shigenobu Nagamori.

2025-10-16T09:31:52.865833+00:00 IST

Jaishankar emphasises India's Commitment to Women in Peacekeeping

"It is no longer a question of whether women can do peacekeeping. Rather, it is whether peacekeeping can succeed without women," he said addressing the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs' Conclave, UNTCC in New Delhi on Thursday.

2025-10-16T09:17:54.231506+00:00 IST

UN still reflects “realities of 1945, not of 2025”: Jaishankar

"For the UN to be effective, it must reform, becoming more inclusive, democratic, participative, and representative of today's world," Jaishankar asserted. He added that reform must amplify the voices of the developing world and reflect the aspirations of the rising Global South.

2025-10-16T09:02:31.786751+00:00 IST

Bilateral relation should be judged on its own merits: Shringla

Earlier, Trump, during a media interaction in Washington, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, describing it as "a big step" in efforts to increase global pressure on Moscow.

2025-10-16T08:36:42.533508+00:00 IST

BLF captures police officers in Dhadar

Two distinct incidents involving militant groups were reported, with the Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) announcing that its fighters had taken police officers captive in Dhadar, while the Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) claimed responsibility for an explosion that resulted in damage to a significant gas pipeline situated between Sui and Kashmore, on Wednesday, according to a report from The Balochistan Post (TBP).

2025-10-16T07:52:18.384210+00:00 IST

"Our cooperation in line with India’s national interest": Alipov

Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Thursday said that India's decisions on energy imports are guided by its "national interests" and that Moscow's cooperation with New Delhi in this area aligns with those priorities.

2025-10-16T07:29:11.669036+00:00 IST

Bangladesh’s new political party won’t sign post-uprising agendas

The National Citizen Party (NCP), a new student-led political party in Bangladesh, will not sign the "July National Charter 2025", a document of post-uprising reform agendas.

2025-10-16T06:54:20.681280+00:00 IST

HRCP raises alarm over deadly Muridke operation

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed deep concern over the violent clashes between security forces and the far-right Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), which escalated following the events of October 8 and culminated in a deadly operation in Muridke, district Sheikhupura, Punjab, in the early hours of October 13.

2025-10-16T06:52:39.414582+00:00 IST

India affirms its commitment to assume greater responsibilities

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India's readiness to take on greater responsibilities in a reformed United Nations and a renewed multilateral order, while addressing the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs' Conclave.

2025-10-16T06:33:49.150661+00:00 IST

“Will help India in modernising railway sector:” Swiss official

Martin Saladin, Head of the Promotion Activities Directorate at the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, SECO, the Swiss Government, said that both countries are collaborating to "modernise" India's railway sector.

2025-10-16T06:08:26.390848+00:00 IST

India reacts to Trump's claims on cutting Russian energy

India on Thursday responded to comments made by US President Donald Trump about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurance to halt Russian oil purchases, stating that the country's energy sourcing is guided by its national interests and the need to protect Indian consumers.

2025-10-16T05:31:27.884341+00:00 IST

Former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga mortal remains flown to Mumbai

Governor Arlekar laid a wreath on the mortal remains of Odinga in the presence of his daughter Winnie Irmgard Odinga, the High Commissioner of Kenya in India, and senior officials from the Government of India and the State Government of Kerala.

2025-10-16T05:13:29.794268+00:00 IST

Egypt’s FM Badr Abdelatty arrives in New Delhi

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to participate in the inaugural India-Egypt Strategic Dialogue.

2025-10-16T05:01:11.269790+00:00 IST

Sri Lankan PM arrives in New Delhi on her maiden visit

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for her maiden visit to India after assuming office.

2025-10-16T03:26:13.882095+00:00 IST

China calls on US to respect facts and multilateral trade rules

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, "China calls on the U.S. as well as companies concerned to respect facts and multilateral trade rules, abide by the principles of market economy and fair competition, correct the wrong approach as soon as possible and stop harming China's interests.

2025-10-16T01:38:55.629120+00:00 IST

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to 48-hour ceasefire after deadly border clashes

Pakistan's Foreign Office announced a 48-hour ceasefire with Afghanistan after recent deadly border clashes. The truce, agreed upon at the Taliban's request, aims to find a peaceful resolution through dialogue. Earlier, Pakistan conducted "precision strikes" in Kandahar and Kabul, while both sides accused each other of cross-border aggression.

2025-10-16T00:43:08.016218+00:00 IST

India showcases technology and heritage at UNTCC Chiefs Conclave

The United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave, hosted by the Indian Army in New Delhi from 14 to 16 October, continued today with the Chiefs witnessing an Integrated New Age Technology Demonstration, an official statement by the Ministry of Defence stated.

2025-10-16T00:17:24.965232+00:00 IST

Brazilian Vice President Alckmin in India to strengthen ties

Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin arrived in New Delhi to boost India-Brazil ties. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the visit adds momentum to the strategic partnership. Alckmin was received by officials and given a ceremonial welcome at the airport.

2025-10-15T23:04:10.055502+00:00 IST

UK, US launch joint crackdown on Southeast Asia scam network

The UK and US have jointly sanctioned a global network running scam centres in Southeast Asia, aiming to disrupt operations and block access to the UK financial system. The move targets a scam industry that caused losses of USD 37 billion in 2023.

2025-10-15T21:35:42.891444+00:00 IST