Asia

China uses fake ship signals to test Taiwan’s defences

Chinese ships are broadcasting false signals in Taiwan's territorial waters as a method of cognitive warfare, assessing Taiwan's reactions to various types of intrusions, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War, published by the Taipei Times.

2025-10-06T11:52:07.502113+00:00 IST

India backs free, fair polls in Bangladesh: Vikram Misri

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reaffirmed India's support for free, fair and inclusive elections in Bangladesh, stressing a pragmatic and people-centric approach to strengthen bilateral ties. He said India seeks to expand economic, trade and development cooperation while working with whichever government the people of Bangladesh elect.

2025-10-06T11:30:04.072488+00:00 IST

Over 700 families affected as flash floods hit Afghan provinces

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has reported that at least 721 families have been impacted by the recent heavy rainfall and flash floods in the Afghan provinces of Kabul, Laghman, and Kapisa, Tolo News reported.

2025-10-06T11:20:52.633051+00:00 IST

Pakistan, US push rare earth deal amid PTI warning

Pakistan and the US have advanced a rare earth minerals deal, with US Strategic Metals sending the first mineral samples for processing. While the pact could boost Pakistan's economy, PTI has demanded transparency, warning against "secret deals" that could harm national interests, Dawn reported.

2025-10-06T10:46:13.570571+00:00 IST

Under Army Chief Munir, Pakistan's repression, coercion stretches across domestic to diaspora: Rights Groups

Pakistan's transnational repression has intensified under Army Chief Asim Munir because of the absolute power he has amassed. Since the last three years, under Munir, the state's coercive arm has extended way beyond Pakistan's borders and now targets journalists, activists, and increasingly, political opponents in the diaspora, Daily Mirror reported.

2025-10-06T09:45:34.546761+00:00 IST

Chinese flag raised at Philly City Hall sparks outcry

Unlike ceremonies celebrating allies like Ukraine or Taiwan, the Philadelphia event paid tribute to what The Epoch Times described as "a genocidal regime" and "history's greatest threat to the United States and to democracy." The Chinese national flag was raised with the participation of a counselor from the Chinese Consulate General in New York--an office previously linked to espionage and political influence operations, according to the Epoch Times report.

2025-10-06T09:14:06.519095+00:00 IST

Kim Jong-un vows to counter 'real and serious' US threats

Kim made the remarks during his visit to the Choe Hyon, North Korea's first 5,000-ton multipurpose destroyer, on Sunday. He was accompanied by senior party and government officials as part of his schedule for a military hardware exhibition, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

2025-10-06T09:04:37.123269+00:00 IST

Death toll from boarding school collapse in Indonesia tops 50

The death toll from the collapse of a school in Indonesia last week has climbed to at least 50 people as rescuers have cleared nearly all of the debris, rescue authorities said on Monday.

2025-10-06T08:52:19.484441+00:00 IST

Stigma on Pak society: Sindh sees sharp rise in honour killings

According to data, 142 people have been killed under the pretext of honour killings in Sindh so far this year, with 105 of the victims being women.

2025-10-06T08:39:26.493932+00:00 IST

Balochistan: Four Pakistani soldiers reportedly killed

At least four Pakistani soldiers were reportedly killed and two others, including an officer, injured in an armed assault on a military convoy in Balochistan's Washuk district on Sunday, according to The Balochistan Post. The attack occurred in the Pathk area of Basima when a convoy of three military vehicles came under fire from unidentified militants. Sources revealed that the assailants used automatic and heavy weaponry, with gunfire and explosions continuing for several minutes.

2025-10-06T08:35:10.074250+00:00 IST

Chabahar satellite base ready for first launch: Iran minister

Western countries have voiced concern over Iran's satellite launches, warning that the same rocket technology can be used for ballistic missiles, adding that such activities pose a threat to regional and international security.

2025-10-06T08:21:01.266883+00:00 IST

Pak: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa girls’ education suffers as stipend payme

According to Dawn, the girls' stipend programme was initially launched by the Awami National Party-led provincial government after the 2008 general elections. The initiative provided Rs 200 per month to each girl student from Grade 6 to Grade 10 enrolled in government schools

2025-10-06T07:33:33.272792+00:00 IST

North Korea holds defence exhibition, 3rd year in row

"We are closely watching the US.' deployment of its means of strategic strike and reconnaissance ... and the mobilization for hostile acts in connection with a new possible threat to our state's security," the North Korean leader said.

2025-10-06T06:43:43.211942+00:00 IST

Saini invites investors to partner in “Happening Haryana" 2026

CM Nayab Saini also extended an invitation to Japan to partner in the upcoming investment Summit "Happening Haryana " in April 2026.

2025-10-06T05:29:01.688532+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 10 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels around territory

As per the MND, of the 10, seven sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern ADIZ.

2025-10-06T01:40:52.164137+00:00 IST

Pak imposes Section 144 in protest-afflicted PoGB

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Gilgit Baltistan on Sunday issued a notification of the section 144 imposition in the area, which bans public meetings and rallies.

2025-10-06T00:59:51.961447+00:00 IST

UK fleet's Konkan Exercise to follow port calls to Mumbai, Goa

As per the Defence Adviser of the UK Embassy in India, after the exercise the fleet will visit Mumbai and Goa.

2025-10-05T23:53:11.441385+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 strikes Myanmar

As per the statement, the earthquake struck at a depth of 73km.

2025-10-05T22:27:33.627650+00:00 IST

Trump calls Putin's START Treaty offer 'good idea'

During his gaggle with reporters before departing the White House, when Trump was asked what he thought about the New START Treaty.

2025-10-05T21:32:47.214485+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 strikes Pakistan

As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-10-05T19:32:07.817537+00:00 IST

Nepal: Death toll rises to 52 as rain causing climatic effects

The death toll in Nepal now stands at 52 following days of heavy rainfall triggering floods, landslides, lightning and road accidents all across the nation. At least 7 have remained unaccounted in the rain-induced disaster, which so far has left 29 people injured, the Armed Police Force announced on Sunday evening.

2025-10-05T16:27:41.094252+00:00 IST