Asia

“Welcome new interim government, reaffirm steadfast support":MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reaffirmed India's steadfast support to Nepal after the interim government led by PM Sushila Karki took charge, and said that India stands ready to work together for the progress and prosperity of the peoples of the two neighbours.

2025-09-19T12:03:51.912382+00:00 IST

Taiwan denounces Chinese defence minister’s remarks

Taiwan officials also accused Beijing of engaging in "lawfare," manipulating international legal and historical narratives to portray Taiwan as an internal issue. Such tactics, they warned, are designed to legitimise aggression, alter the regional status quo, and destabilise peace and security across the Taiwan Strait.

2025-09-19T10:43:22.789020+00:00 IST

Tharoor lauds China's solar surge

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised China's addition of 256 GW solar capacity in early 2025, calling it global clean energy leadership. He urged India to harness its vast solar potential, build a global power grid, achieve energy self-sufficiency, and even become an exporter by adopting large-scale solar projects.

2025-09-19T10:26:18.488798+00:00 IST

MEA initiates Preparatory Phase of Special Campaign 5.0 for Swach

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday initiated the 'Preparatory Phase' of the Government of India's "Special Campaign 5.0 for Swachhata", with a renewed focus on cleanliness, timely resolution of pending matters, record management, and environmental sustainability across its offices in India and Missions abroad

2025-09-19T09:34:49.939692+00:00 IST

Tibetan monk Dhargye’s disappearance in China enters fifth year

Tibetan monk Venerable Dhargye has been missing for over four years since his arrest by Chinese authorities in Lhasa in 2021. While police gave false assurances of his release, no charges or updates have been provided. Tibetans continue to demand his immediate release, Tibet Times reported.

2025-09-19T09:33:07.466297+00:00 IST

Korean envoy hails launch of LG CSR Foundation in Vizag

LG Polymers inaugurated the LG India CSR Foundation in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, to drive community programs in healthcare, education, and skills training. The foundation will also provide clean water and vocational opportunities. Korean envoy Sang-Woo Lim said the initiatives align with Korea's vision for stronger India-Korea cooperation.

2025-09-19T09:08:56.960648+00:00 IST

Fazlur Rehman slams the Pakistani government’s failures

Maulana Fazlur Rehman, head of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), announced on Thursday that his party will launch peace marches across all four provinces, aiming to bring Pakistanis together on a single platform to safeguard their rights, as reported by ARY News.

2025-09-19T08:55:55.856403+00:00 IST

"Things will improve sooner rather than later": NJ Guv Murphy

Amid recent strains in India-US relations, New Jersey Governor Philip D Murphy on Friday expressed strong optimism about the future of the bilateral partnership, asserting that improvements are expected "sooner rather than later."

2025-09-19T08:49:10.602027+00:00 IST

Rawalpindi court rejects PTI plea on Imran’s video link trial

An anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi rejected PTI's plea against Imran Khan's video link appearance in the GHQ attack trial. Prosecutors argued video link was lawful, while Imran's lawyer demanded a fair trial with physical presence. Witnesses presented video evidence, and more officials were summoned for the next hearing, Dawn reported.

2025-09-19T08:27:38.625338+00:00 IST

“Purpose is to address Indo-Pacific challenges”: MEA Joint Secy

The Ministry of External Affairs and the Bengal Chamber of Commerce held the Indo-Pacific Economic Conclave in Kolkata. Officials, experts, and diplomats discussed challenges like trade, energy transition, and sustainability. A report with policy suggestions will be prepared, with India emphasising partnerships under its Indo-Pacific vision.

2025-09-19T08:17:59.245675+00:00 IST

Karachi reels from rains, crumbling infrastructure and inflation

Seasonal rains have collapsed Karachi's fragile infrastructure, worsening damaged roads and flooding. Crops across Sindh, including cotton, rice, and sugarcane, suffered major losses, fuelling inflation fears. Residents accuse authorities of neglect, with journalist Shams Kareeo saying rising poverty and soaring prices show the government has "no plans for the poor."

2025-09-19T07:45:13.651466+00:00 IST

PM Modi plants Kadamb sapling gifted by King Charles

The sapling symbolising friendship and shared commitment to environmental sustainability between the two nations was given to the Prime Minister by King Charles on Wednesday, September 17, on his 75th birthday.

2025-09-19T07:34:21.935420+00:00 IST

Pakistan accused of genocide after Khuzdar drone strike wipes out

Sammi Deen Baloch, a prominent human rights activist from Balochistan, condemned the deadly drone strike in the Zehri area of Khuzdar district, which has once again drawn attention to the ongoing violence and human rights abuses in Balochistan. The strike targeted a civilian household on Wednesday, killing four members of the same family, including two women. The attack left bodies mutilated and homes reduced to rubble, sparking grief and anger across the region.

2025-09-19T06:54:49.963907+00:00 IST

Imran Khan writes to Supreme Court over jail hardships

PTI founder Imran Khan, jailed for over two years, wrote to Chief Justice Yahya Afridi alleging denial of justice and solitary confinement, Dawn reported. His lawyer Latif Khosa submitted the letter, seeking swift hearings of pending cases, medical care for Bushra Bibi, and jail reforms.

2025-09-19T06:53:55.990055+00:00 IST

Nepal’s deposed leader Oli leaves hideout, plans public return

After deadly protests on September 8 left at least 74 people dead, former Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli remains in hiding under Nepal Army protection. CPN-UML's Pradeep Gyawali said Oli will reappear after a party meeting, while demonstrations against corruption and the social media ban continue nationwide.

2025-09-19T06:41:46.685208+00:00 IST

Modi chose to publicly say No to Trump on India-Pak issue:Bremmer

Political scientist and Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for publicly rejecting US President Donald Trump's mediation claims on the India-Pakistan escalation in May following Operation Sindoor, describing it as a bold stance that contrasts with the silence of other global leaders.

2025-09-19T06:40:37.478740+00:00 IST

Imran Khan refuses to cooperate with cyber investigators

PTI founder Imran Khan refused to meet cybercrime investigators at Adiala Jail over tweets from his account, Dawn reported. A petition in the Islamabad High Court seeks conjugal rights for Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi, while security is tightened for his video-linked court appearance.

2025-09-19T06:36:42.946074+00:00 IST

US–Pak military ties mostly about business, not strategy: Bremmer

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer said the Trump family's dealings with Pakistan are "mostly about business" and show "a kleptocratic, oligarchic impulse." He linked the Saudi-Pakistan pact to regional tensions, warned of security complications for India, and noted Modi's defiance of Trump.

2025-09-19T06:35:28.137113+00:00 IST

EU envoy hails Kerala’s potential at Blue Economy Conclave 2025

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan attended the 'Blue Tides' Kerala-EU Blue Economy Conclave 2025. EU Ambassador Hervé Delphin praised Kerala's potential in the blue economy, cited historic ties with Europe, highlighted existing EU projects, and said the conclave could mark the beginning of a new era of cooperation and shared prosperity.

2025-09-19T06:16:58.637307+00:00 IST

LeT commander confirms Markaz Taiba camp destroyed in Muridke

Months after India's precision strikes on nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Qaasim, in a viral video, has exposed Islamabad's denials of the strikes by confirming the destruction of the Markaz Taiba terror camp in Muridke, in Pakistan's Punjab province.

2025-09-19T06:06:11.907644+00:00 IST

India re-elected to key bodies of UPU for 2025-28

India has been re-elected to the Asia Pacific Group of Postal Operations Council and the Council of Administration of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) for 2025-28 at the 28th UPU Congress in Dubai, reaffirming its role in advancing innovative postal solutions and supporting the Global South.

2025-09-19T04:14:51.834362+00:00 IST