Asia

Australia High Commission extends wishes on Hindi Diwas

The Australian High Commission to India on Sunday extended warm greetings on the occasion of Hindi Diwas and underscored how the language is a bridge of friendship.

2025-09-14T08:36:54.472416+00:00 IST

Blasphemy case against engineer Mirza highlights Pakistan

A Rawalpindi court has handed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) a seven-day physical remand of Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza Jehlami, a religious scholar, in connection with a sensitive blasphemy case.

2025-09-14T08:23:52.934084+00:00 IST

"Not here to taste the power": Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki

"I and my team are not here to taste the power. We won't stay for more than six months. We will hand over the responsibility to the new parliament. We won't succeed without your support," Karki said during a press conference after formally assuming office at the Singha Durbar.

2025-09-14T08:14:24.802207+00:00 IST

Families of martyrs to receive 1 million Nepali Rupees: PM Karki

After taking charge as Nepal's interim Prime Minister, Sushila Karki announced that those killed during the anti-corruption protest in Nepal would be known as 'Martyrs' and a compensation amount of 1 million Nepali rupee would be given to their families.

2025-09-14T07:49:35.961478+00:00 IST

Dharamshala: Tibetan Parliament-in-exile to standardise Tibetan

The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, currently holding its 10th session of the 17th Parliament in Dharamshala, is set to formalise standards for the Tibetan National Flag, an essential symbol of the Tibetan freedom movement.

2025-09-14T07:27:21.935224+00:00 IST

UK: 25 arrested as 110,000 join anti-immigration rally in London

At least 25 people were arrested on Saturday (local time) after violent clashes erupted during one of the United Kingdom's largest right-wing demonstrations in recent years, according to a statement issued by London's Metropolitan Police Service.

2025-09-14T06:40:37.316116+00:00 IST

Sushila Karki assumes charge as Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister

Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki took charge as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal, becoming the first woman PM of the Himalayan country.

2025-09-14T06:34:39.222057+00:00 IST

Baloch families mark two months of protest in Islamabad

Sammi Deen Baloch, a prominent human rights activist, condemned the delayed justice for Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders. According to Sammi Deen Baloch, the sit-in by Baloch families demanding the safe recovery of their forcibly disappeared family members has entered its second month in the capital, highlighting a long history of persistent protests by the community against enforced disappearances and state repression.

2025-09-14T05:55:28.021118+00:00 IST

US welcomes restoration of calm, peace in Nepal

The United States on Sunday welcomed the restoration of peace and stability in Nepal following the appointment of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the Prime Minister of the Interim Government after days of intense anti-corruption protests that gripped the capital and several other cities across the country.

2025-09-14T05:51:37.125474+00:00 IST

China congratulates Sushila Karki on appointment as Interim PM

China on Sunday extended wishes to Sushila Karki upon her appointment as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal.

2025-09-14T04:55:09.188656+00:00 IST

Nepal: Calm returns to Kathmandu with public voices supporting Su

The streets of Kathmandu began returning to normal on Sunday morning following days of intense anti-corruption protests that gripped the capital and several other cities across Nepal.

2025-09-14T04:36:19.206538+00:00 IST

EAM extends wishes on Hindi Diwas

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar extended warm greetings on the occasion of Hindi Diwas on Sunday.

2025-09-14T04:24:16.306001+00:00 IST

Sushila Karki to assume charge as Nepal's interim PM today

Nepal's newly appointed Prime Minister Sushila Karki is scheduled to officially take charge of her office at Singha Durbar at 11:00 am on Sunday, marking a significant political shift for the Himalayan nation following days of violent protest.

2025-09-14T03:49:51.369506+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 27 PLA aircraft, 14 PLAN vessels near its territor

Sharing the details in a post on X, the MND said these were detected up until 6 am (UTC+8). It further stated that 26 out of the 27 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

2025-09-14T01:33:31.957211+00:00 IST

UN warns Pakistan deportations of Afghans could deepen crisis wit

Speaking in Geneva on September 12, UNHCR's representative for Afghanistan, Arafat Jamal, urged Islamabad to halt expulsions of vulnerable Afghans, stressing that many asylum seekers require protection. He said the agency was ready to work with Pakistani authorities to identify and safeguard high-risk groups.

2025-09-13T23:34:01.560975+00:00 IST

Pakistan: River levels stay high across Sindh

River levels remained high across Sindh on Saturday, as authorities stayed on alert and the Pakistan Army finalised preparations to support local administrations in case water levels rise further, The Express Tribune reported.

2025-09-13T20:24:37.492906+00:00 IST

Demonstrators throw eggs on Bangladesh interim govt Adviser’s car

The Bangladesh High Commission said police were in constant contact and assured "full security" for the Adviser during his engagements.

2025-09-13T18:58:29.534577+00:00 IST

Karachi man accused of assaulting minor remanded in custody

During the investigation, the police recovered over 100 videos of assaults from the suspect's mobile phone and a USB device containing more videos. The suspect reportedly rented a room and a shop in the area where he would take the girls, enticing them with money.

2025-09-13T17:28:11.771764+00:00 IST

"China wants to control everything," Ex Tibet PM warns

"You think you can have relations, you can deal with the Chinese, but you have no idea what the Chinese system, the Chinese world order is. They want to control everything... If China becomes number one, you know, the power in the world, they will not just interfere in your political affairs. They will interfere in economic affairs. They will interfere in spiritual matters as well," he told ANI.

2025-09-13T17:23:37.728143+00:00 IST

Tibet’s former PM on China’s expansionist policy

Sangay, while speaking to ANI, said that China's President eyed Tibet for its extensive minerals and mines.

2025-09-13T17:20:38.366529+00:00 IST

Nepal to hold polls on March 5: President Ramchandra Paudel

Following the Gen Z protest, which claimed the lives of 51 people, injured more than 1,300, and led to the escape of thousands of prisoners, as per Al Jazeera, Paudel asked for cooperation from people for the elections to be held on March 5.

2025-09-13T16:58:54.156441+00:00 IST