Asia

China’s control over Dalai Lama succession draws flak

Australia has raised serious concerns over human rights violations in Tibet and condemned any interference in the selection of the next Dalai Lama at the ongoing 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), according to a report by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

2025-09-25T09:09:39.499714+00:00 IST

Human Rights in China report flags repression

Human Rights in China has released its latest weekly brief, illustrating China's tightening grip on dissent, surveillance, and digital control, which has drawn fresh scrutiny amid a series of developments in the country's worsening human rights climate.

2025-09-25T08:58:57.812149+00:00 IST

Baloch voices silenced: Mand demonstrators targeted by Pakistani

The protesters of Mand have alleged that Pakistani security forces and state-backed groups are employing intimidation and arrests to stifle peaceful protests against alleged extrajudicial killings of Baloch youth, as reported by Balochistan Post.

2025-09-25T08:40:48.561301+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s failure to protect transgender citizens sparks outrage

The transgender community, supported by civil society activists, staged a protest outside the Karachi Press Club to denounce the brutal killings of three transgender persons and to demand immediate justice. The demonstration was organised under the banner "Justice for the Khwaja Sira Community", as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-09-25T07:23:23.847758+00:00 IST

Pakistani forces accused of eliminating a political figure in the

A former chairman of the Baloch Students Organisation (Pajjar) was among two people killed during an early morning raid by Pakistani security forces in Chagai district's Dalbandin region, as reported by The Balochistan Post

2025-09-25T06:46:04.708313+00:00 IST

Super Typhoon Ragasa: 15 killed in Taiwan, 9 in Philippines

Ragasa was downgraded from a super to a severe typhoon on Wednesday and has moved along the southern Chinese coast toward Vietnam today.

2025-09-25T05:52:50.264185+00:00 IST

H-1B toll is 'tax on trust': Syed Akbaruddin

Former Indian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Syed Akbaruddin has criticised the US's steep H-1B visa fee hike as a "tax on trust", warning that it undermines the mutual benefits of the programme and risks eroding goodwill between India and the United States.

2025-09-25T05:30:27.041850+00:00 IST

Taiwan reports Chinese aircraft, five naval vessels

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected one Chinese military vessel and five naval vessels around its territorial waters as of 6 am on Thursday (local time).

2025-09-25T01:27:25.461071+00:00 IST

Cosying up to Israel might be "very, very costly for India"

"Strategically, in my view, despite the fact that, of course, the Israelis have very, very strong military technology that Israel has become quite dependent on, but to really cozy up closer to a country that very likely at this point is going to be found guilty of genocide and who is moving in a direction of more or less permanent pariahhood does not seem to me be a very clever gamble for India," he said.

2025-09-24T14:39:06.875307+00:00 IST

WUC condemns China-backed smear campaign on Uyghur rights leader

The World Uyghur Congress condemned false allegations against its chair Rushan Abbas, calling them part of a smear campaign to silence Uyghur activists. It said the claims are baseless, politically motivated, and aimed at weakening global support for Uyghur rights while distracting from China's human rights abuses.

2025-09-24T13:38:50.277864+00:00 IST

GCC now see Israel as 'immediate threat', not Iran: Expert

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations are increasingly viewing Israel as a more immediate strategic threat compared to Iran, according to Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute and a leading expert on US-Iranian relations and Middle East geopolitics

2025-09-24T13:33:39.071967+00:00 IST

South Korea’s Kim Keon-hee faces bribery, stock trial

Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon-hee appeared in court for her corruption trial on charges of stock manipulation, bribery, and illegal political funding. Prosecutors allege she profited from stock deals and accepted gifts. Her husband, ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol, also faces a separate trial.

2025-09-24T12:46:28.998690+00:00 IST

Karachi records lowest HPV vaccination coverage in Sindh

Karachi recorded the lowest HPV vaccination coverage in Sindh, with only 33% of targeted girls immunised, Dawn reported. Officials blamed false propaganda and misinformation, while smaller districts showed far higher rates. The province's campaign aims to protect 4.1 million girls aged 9-14 from cervical cancer.

2025-09-24T12:39:19.776134+00:00 IST

IORG warns China pushing "Taiwan defeatism narrative"

A report by Taiwan's IORG warns that China is pushing a "Taiwan defeatism narrative" to weaken confidence and normalize Beijing's view. It highlights propaganda linking Taiwan's weakness to despair, with TikTok users more vulnerable. IORG urged stronger governance, media literacy, and civic education to counter the threat.

2025-09-24T12:08:11.777312+00:00 IST

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif urges IMF to factor flood losses

PM Shehbaz Sharif told IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva that Pakistan is meeting programme targets but urged factoring in flood damage in the upcoming review. He also met World Bank President Ajay Banga, praising support and welcoming a $40 billion partnership framework for reforms and climate resilience.

2025-09-24T11:50:21.111985+00:00 IST

Nepal President issues ordinance to enroll Gen-Z voters

According to the President's Secretariat, the ordinance was issued under Article 114(1) of the Constitution, based on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. It amends Section 4(2)(2) of the Voter List Act, which had barred registration after the announcement of an election date.

2025-09-24T11:31:17.870589+00:00 IST

Poet-diplomat Abhay K unveils lyrical English Hanuman Chalisa

Poet-diplomat Abhay K. launched his lyrical English translation of Goswami Tulsidas' Sri Hanuman Chalisa at IILM, New Delhi. He said the work helps non-Hindi speakers connect with its values, while speakers highlighted Hanuman's humility and leadership lessons. The book is published by Bloomsbury India.

2025-09-24T11:13:53.890508+00:00 IST

My visit to India is important to improve relations: Omar Hejira

Morocco's Secretary of State Omar Hejira, on a visit to India, stressed improving bilateral ties. He highlighted Morocco's strategic location, global trade links, and free trade agreements. Accompanied by a strong delegation, he urged Indian businesses to invest in Morocco and welcomed Indian delegations to explore opportunities.

2025-09-24T10:31:25.608315+00:00 IST

MP: Singapore Consul General meets CM Mohan Yadav in Bhopal

In a post on X, CM Yadav said, "Today, at Bhopal Residence, the Consul General of Singapore Mr Cheong Ming Foong, paid a courtesy visit. On this occasion, a detailed discussion took place regarding investment promotion in the state."

2025-09-24T10:26:29.262765+00:00 IST

Outrage over fireworks on fragile Tibetan Plateau

Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang's fireworks show in Tibet, backed by Arc'Teryx, sparked backlash over ecological harm. Critics warned of pollution, debris, and wildlife disruption on the fragile plateau. Both Cai and Arc'Teryx apologised, pledging assessments and restoration, but doubts remain over the event's environmental impact.

2025-09-24T10:11:57.311419+00:00 IST

"Highly skilled Indians are welcome in Germany," German Envoy

The latest move by US President Donald Trump to revise the H-1B visa fee to USD 100,000 has expanded protectionist barriers against India, according to a report by Systematix Research.

2025-09-24T10:08:58.512223+00:00 IST