Asia

Taiwan detects 16 Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels, 1 ship

The MND stated that of the 16 aircraft, 13 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ.

2025-10-12T13:44:01.607266+00:00 IST

"2.8 million female students enrolled in schools," Taliban FM say

Muttaqi said that they have women students currently pursuing education in schools.

2025-10-12T13:15:50.595883+00:00 IST

Afghan FM invites India to invest in minerals

Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has invited India to invest in the country's minerals and requested New Delhi to help facilitate trade through the opening of the Wagah border, calling it the "fastest trade route" between the two countries.

2025-10-12T13:14:44.030369+00:00 IST

Pakistan trapped in elite capture: Pak SC Judge

According to Dawn, while speaking at Breathe Pakistan's session titled "Judicial Activism and Litigation for Clean Air in Pakistan," Justice Shah lamented that Pakistan's governance priorities have consistently served industrial and political interests rather than addressing the challenges of common people.

2025-10-12T13:06:47.726065+00:00 IST

Taiwan lawmakers call for bipartisan action to counter China

Lawmakers from Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) have urged cooperation with the opposition to tighten national security laws amid growing evidence of Chinese interference in domestic political processes.

2025-10-12T12:55:10.121804+00:00 IST

“If Pakistan does not want peace Afghanistan has other options"

Muttaqi said that Afghanistan has no issues with the civilians but "few elements in Pakistan are creating tensions."

2025-10-12T12:02:20.716939+00:00 IST

Balochistan’s agony deepens as another youth goes missing

In yet another chilling reminder of Pakistan's continued repression in Balochistan, a young man named Ashfaq Mushtaq has reportedly been abducted by Pakistani forces, the latest victim in a long series of enforced disappearances haunting the region.

2025-10-12T11:03:57.251998+00:00 IST

"Technical Error": Muttaqi on excluding women from presser

Responding to growing backlash from Indian media and politicians, Muttaqi clarified that the decision was not based on gender discrimination.

2025-10-12T10:24:12.658629+00:00 IST

Philippines alleges China Coast Guard rammed, damaged vessel

China dismissed the claims in a statement, blaming the Philippines for the collision.

2025-10-12T10:21:10.675356+00:00 IST

'China’s Xinjiang to Lhasa rail link security concern for India'

According to reports, the new rail line aims to strengthen China's connectivity with central Tibet and improve its capacity to mobilise troops and resources along the border areas. The development comes at a time when India is also planning its own border rail projects near the LAC.

2025-10-12T10:03:56.390235+00:00 IST

Afghanistan demands Pakistan hand over ISIS terrorists

Mujahid accused Pakistan of turning "a blind eye to the presence of ISIS" on its territory and said training centres for ISIS-K have been set up in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He claimed recent attacks in Iran and Moscow were planned from those bases and urged Islamabad to hand over senior ISIS-K figures, naming Shahab al-Muhajir and several associates, as per TOLO News.

2025-10-12T09:41:58.630802+00:00 IST

Islamabad under lockdown for second day amid fears of TLP protest

According to reports from Dawn, the government deployed over 1,200 paramilitary personnel across Punjab to prevent the protest march, which began from Lahore via the Grand Trunk (GT) Road, from reaching the capital.

2025-10-12T08:40:48.777719+00:00 IST

China urges US to resolve differences through dialogue

China has strongly condemned the United States' latest tariff threat, calling it a display of "willful intimidation and double standards," after Washington announced plans to impose a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese goods and export controls on all critical software from November 1.

2025-10-12T08:32:19.805065+00:00 IST

“Pakistan policy has been a failure”: Former Diplomat KP Fabian

Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian on Sunday termed Pakistan's foreign policy as a "failure" after Islamabad acted as an aggressor against Afghanistan.

2025-10-12T08:29:03.063318+00:00 IST

Pakistan under fire as Quetta burials expose grim reality

The security operations in Balochistan have long been under scrutiny due to allegations of human rights violations. Several human rights organisations and local activists have accused Pakistani security forces of conducting "fake encounters" and extrajudicial killings under the guise of counterterrorism operations.

2025-10-12T07:28:34.254305+00:00 IST

Swiss envoy hails India-EFTA trade pact as "milestone"

India and EFTA signed the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) on March 10, 2024, which took effect on October 1, 2025.

2025-10-12T06:34:14.667663+00:00 IST

Afghan forces launch retaliatory strikes on Pakistani posts

The ministry warned that any escalation following these actions "would have consequences for the Pakistani military" after it launched an airstrike on Kabul and

2025-10-12T04:26:03.833538+00:00 IST

Canadian political commentator calls for action on Khalistanis

Udall emphasised that the Canadian government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, should take India's security and sovereignty concerns seriously to foster a more stable and forward-looking partnership.

2025-10-12T03:52:37.970900+00:00 IST

Pakistan: KP drops no-confidence motion against outgoing CM

This comes after the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor's House confirmed the receipt of Gandapur's resignation. According to a statement from the KP Governor's House, Gandapur's resignation was formally received at 2:30 PM on Saturday.

2025-10-12T01:06:44.937707+00:00 IST

PM Modi welcomes US AI company Anthropic’s expansion in India

"India's vibrant tech ecosystem and talented youth are driving AI innovation that is human-centric and responsible. We welcome Anthropic's expansion and look forward to working together to harness AI for growth across key sectors," PM Modi posted on X.

2025-10-12T00:39:08.652634+00:00 IST

Pakistan: TLP protesters set up overnight camp at Muridke

Large-scale protests erupted in Pakistan earlier in the day after members of the TLP began marching towards Islamabad, leading to violent clashes with police in Lahore and prompting authorities to block roads and suspend internet services in the capital.

2025-10-12T00:19:54.572961+00:00 IST