Asia

Yokohama hosts 9th TICAD, strengthening Africa-Japan ties

The 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) was held in Yokohama, marking the fourth time the city has hosted the event.

2025-09-09T11:36:12.040486+00:00 IST

Kathmandu Mayor Balen calls for restraint from Gen Z

Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah 'Balen' has urged Gen Z protesters to exercise restraint following Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation after violent protests gripped the nation

2025-09-09T10:59:10.743867+00:00 IST

Israel, India negotiating with US administration over tariffs now

Speaking in Delhi with ANI, Smotrich highlighted the long-standing relationships between India, Israel, and the US, noting that differences are natural but can be resolved through dialogue.

2025-09-09T10:44:09.373691+00:00 IST

Nepal President accepts Oli's resignation

Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel has officially accepted Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation, following Oli's announcement earlier on Tuesday afternoon.

2025-09-09T10:34:33.963360+00:00 IST

"Security forces must comply with the basic principles on the use

The Spokesperson in a statement said that they were following the situation with concern.

2025-09-09T10:00:40.344958+00:00 IST

Karachi’s encroachment crisis persists amidst empty govt promises

Promised sweeping anti-encroachment drives have largely become superficial operations, doing little to ease traffic chaos or improve the daily lives of millions, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-09-09T09:59:46.809176+00:00 IST

Air India cancels Delhi-Kathmandu flights amid Gen Z protest

Air India on Tuesday announced the cancellation of several flights on the Delhi-Kathmandu-Delhi route due to the current situation in Kathmandu.

2025-09-09T09:58:30.325627+00:00 IST

Simulated invasion shows China targeting Taiwan’s energy lifeline

According to the Taipei Times, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) released a report following a tabletop simulation held in July that explored potential Chinese strategies to disrupt Taiwan's energy supplies.

2025-09-09T09:55:35.460002+00:00 IST

Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigns

The Nepali Army began evacuating ministers from their residences in Bhaisepati using helicopters. All flights at Tribhuvan International Airport were also cancelled.

2025-09-09T09:08:51.272241+00:00 IST

Missiles reign in Xi's Parade

The parade celebrated the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Japan in World War II, as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continues to hold the Japanese people responsible for war crimes committed nearly a century ago.

2025-09-09T09:06:43.333842+00:00 IST

Nepal protestors torch President's residence, airport closed

The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) has been fully closed following escalating demonstrations, as per The Himalayan Times.

2025-09-09T08:37:40.027402+00:00 IST

Glacier melt and water crisis loom as forest cover shrinks in PoJK

Speaking at a recent climate awareness session, Rafiq highlighted the direct link between rising temperatures, glacier melt, and the alarming decline in forest cover across the region.

2025-09-09T08:34:49.226098+00:00 IST

Nepal protesters set party offices, CM office ablaze

As per The Himalayan Times, demonstrators gathered near Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's private residence in Balkot, demanding accountability for Monday's fatalities. During the protest, demonstrators set fire to the residence.

2025-09-09T08:28:42.301958+00:00 IST

Thai top court sends former PM Thaksin Shinawatra to one year in

The country's Supreme Court today ruled that the hospital stay of the 76-year-old premier, from August 2023 to February 2024, after he returned to Thailand following 15 years of self-imposed exile, was not lawful and cannot be counted as time served.

2025-09-09T08:11:12.377769+00:00 IST

Israel backs Indian’s position on buying Russian oil

Smotrich, while talking to ANI, expressed hope that the US and India could reach an agreement regarding the tariffs.

2025-09-09T08:00:44.928009+00:00 IST

Justin Trudeau praises Korea’s Democratic resilience

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 26th World Knowledge Forum, hosted by Maeil Business Newspaper at The Shilla Seoul, Trudeau delivered his first official public remarks since stepping down as prime minister in March.

2025-09-09T07:48:57.926496+00:00 IST

Pakistani security forces abduct seven Baloch men

According to The Balochistan Post, three individuals identified as Sadiq, son of Noorullah, Muslim, and Kaleem, were allegedly picked up late Sunday night from the Absar area of Turbat. All three hail from the Buleda region.

2025-09-09T07:32:51.785709+00:00 IST

Nepali PM calls all-party meeting as Gen-Z protests turns violent

Protesters also pelted stones at security personnel in Kathmandu, in response to which police used tear gas shells to disperse them.

2025-09-09T07:05:51.461982+00:00 IST

“Closely monitoring” situation in Nepal: India asks its nationals

The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday said that India is monitoring the developments in Nepal closely and mourned the loss of lives in the protests.

2025-09-09T06:13:34.244969+00:00 IST