Asia

Indian Navy to host panel discussion on maritime security

The Indian Navy will be hosting the 'Emerging Leaders Panel Discussion' under the aegis of 'Indian Ocean Naval Symposium' (IONS) from August 27- 28 at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement. The two-day event will see a focus on engaging young naval leaders from 18 IONS nations.

2025-08-26T03:53:52.990924+00:00 IST

Taiwan records 6 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels around island

Taiwan on Tuesday recorded 6 sorties by PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around its territory, as reported by Taiwan's Ministry of Defence (MND).

2025-08-26T02:47:20.117072+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Tibet

As per the NCS, the earthquake struck at a depth of 180km.

2025-08-26T02:37:49.085512+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 strikes Myanmar

As per the NCS, the earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 25km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-08-26T02:28:23.132295+00:00 IST

IHC halts deportation of 18 Afghan nationals in Pakistan

The Islamabad High Court has halted the deportation of 18 Afghan nationals with expired PoR cards, granting them temporary relief. The order comes amid Pakistan's repatriation plan, set to begin September 1, which has raised concerns from rights groups over forced returns violating international norms.

2025-08-26T01:03:55.181790+00:00 IST

Pakistan: KP floods cause devastation, disease outbreaks

Floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have destroyed homes, roads, and livestock, killing over 400 people. Authorities and NGOs are setting up medical camps to tackle waterborne diseases, while the government speeds up compensation and rehabilitation, addressing both physical damage and rising mental health issues, Dawn reported.

2025-08-26T00:15:51.260056+00:00 IST

Israel regrets tragic mishap at Gaza hospital

Israel's Prime Minister's Office expressed deep regret over the tragic incident at Gaza's Nasser Hospital, emphasizing the value of journalists, medical staff, and all civilians, in a post on X.

2025-08-25T23:00:04.875795+00:00 IST

India, Fiji sign Declaration of Intent on Migration and Mobility

India and Fiji on Monday signed the Declaration of Intent on Migration and Mobility, recognising "people-to-people ties as a natural foundation, with possibility in several sectors including agriculture, fisheries, construction and tourism.

2025-08-25T21:01:03.087616+00:00 IST

India to gift 12 agricultural drones to Fiji

Fijian Prime Minister Rabuka thanked PM Modi for the assistance of 5MT of high-quality cowpea seeds sent by India to support food security and agricultural resilience in Fiji.

2025-08-25T19:08:54.636487+00:00 IST

India, Fiji sign MoU on super-speciality hospital

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka met President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi, where both sides reaffirmed strong ties. The MEA said discussions highlighted people-to-people bonds, Fiji's Girmitiya community, healthcare cooperation with a new hospital MoU, and India's support in capacity building, digital inclusion, and development partnerships with Pacific Island Countries.

2025-08-25T19:03:52.825521+00:00 IST

India warns Pakistan of possible flooding

India has shared details of possible flooding in Pakistan with Islamabad through its High Commission, stating the move was made solely on humanitarian grounds.

2025-08-25T19:02:09.970031+00:00 IST

India, Fiji to boost economic partnership

India and Fiji on Monday acknowledged the steady growth in bilateral trade and recognised the substantial untapped potential for trade and investment between the two countries

2025-08-25T18:23:59.390797+00:00 IST

Indian delegation arrives in Dhaka to attend conference

A nine-member Indian delegation led by BSF Director General Daljit Singh Chowdhury has arrived in Dhaka to attend the 56th Border Conference of the Director Generals of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Border Security Force (BSF), held from 25 to 28 August, BGB said in a statement on Monday.

2025-08-25T17:30:42.016418+00:00 IST

Vietnamese VP tours UNESCO heritage site in Nepal

Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan visited the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu and Lalitpur as she wraps up her three-day visit to the Himalayan Nation.

2025-08-25T16:50:42.147251+00:00 IST

Xi Jinping visits Lhasa ahead of 60th anniversary of Tibet

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Lhasa on 20 August 2025, marking his first visit since 2021, ahead of the 60th anniversary of the Tibet Autonomous Region.

2025-08-25T14:50:32.355474+00:00 IST

SEF records 94 personal safety cases of Taiwanese in China  

The Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) handled 94 incidents between January and last month concerning the personal safety of Taiwanese businesspeople in China, according to a report by the Taipei Times.

2025-08-25T14:42:46.193338+00:00 IST

Japanese influencer deported from Taiwan over pro-China video

Taiwan's National Immigration Agency (NIA) has deported a Japanese social media influencer after he appeared in a controversial TikTok video declaring that "Taiwan belongs to China," according to a Focus Taiwan report.

2025-08-25T13:17:35.760444+00:00 IST

Two young men shot dead by alleged government-backed death squad

A young man previously subjected to enforced disappearances was allegedly shot dead along with his cousin by the government-backed death squad in Balochistan's Khuzdar district on Friday, claims the Balochistan Post.

2025-08-25T12:37:11.602881+00:00 IST

Fiji Prime Minister meets President Murmu in Rashtrapati Bhavan

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka met with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital on Monday.  

2025-08-25T12:36:36.161737+00:00 IST

India, Fiji unveil defence ties, Defence Attaché post announced

India and Fiji on Monday unveiled significant initiatives to bolster defence and maritime security cooperation between the two nations, including the creation of a Defence Attache post at the High Commission of India in Fiji's capital of Suva.

2025-08-25T12:16:33.735534+00:00 IST

India ready to offers support for civil aviation to Fiji: MEA

India is ready to extend "necessary civil aviation support" to any Indian private air carriers to facilitate direct air connectivity with Fiji, said Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), on Monday.

2025-08-25T11:57:14.968269+00:00 IST