Asia

Ukraine President discusses security arrangements with Netherland

Schoof and Zelenskyy also discussed security guarantees from the US and European allies.

2025-08-23T14:16:26.823579+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Death toll in Karachi warehouse blast rises to six

The death toll from Thursday's firecracker warehouse explosion in Karachi's MA Jinnah Road increased to six, as another injured victim succumbed to their injuries during treatment on Saturday, Geo News reported, citing officials.

2025-08-23T13:01:12.319717+00:00 IST

North Korea accuses South Korea of 'provocations' at border

North Korea on Saturday accused South Korean forces of firing warning shots at its soldiers who were part of a border reinforcement project, cautioning Seoul that its actions risked raising tensions to "uncontrollable" levels, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-08-23T12:38:21.851823+00:00 IST

Lahore ATC grants five-day police remand of Imran Khan' nephew

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Pakistan's Lahore on Saturday granted a five-day physical remand of Shershah, the nephew of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, in connection with the May 9 Jinnah House attack case, Geo News reported.

2025-08-23T11:56:16.474323+00:00 IST

Visiting Vietnamese VP holds talks with Nepal FM

Xuan began her three-day official visit at the invitation of Nepali counterpart Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav.

2025-08-23T11:44:56.778614+00:00 IST

China hikes military incursions around Taiwan

As per the MND, of the 22 sorties, 18 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ.

2025-08-23T11:05:43.044272+00:00 IST

Ukrainian Embassy in Delhi marks National Flag Day with celebration

Dressed in traditional white attire, members of the embassy hoisted the blue-and-yellow national flag and sang the Ukrainian national anthem together.

2025-08-23T09:51:41.920317+00:00 IST

Glacier burst and floods devastate Ghizer in PoGB, 330 homes dama

A glacial lake outburst (GLOF) triggered flooding that caused extensive damage, resulting in the formation of an artificial lake yesterday morning. Numerous villages were inundated, leading to significant financial losses; however, there were no reported casualties, according to Geo News.

2025-08-23T09:31:03.748590+00:00 IST

CFU marks International Day for Victims of Religious Violence, ur

As per the press release by CFU, this day highlights those who are targeted because of their faith, including the Uyghur population, whose ability to practice Islam has been outlawed amidst China's extensive genocide. CFU emphasised that safeguarding the freedom of belief is crucial for ensuring the natural rights of the Uyghur people.

2025-08-23T09:13:25.431182+00:00 IST

Quetta ATC extends remand of BYC leaders, including Dr. Mahrang B

She reiterated that the strength of the movement is derived from the people: "Our struggle began on the streets and has now entered the courts. These very courts, where numerous cases of missing Baloch and Pashtuns are unresolved, have failed to recover them despite having protection orders."

2025-08-23T07:56:39.536261+00:00 IST

Flash floods ravage Buner and Swat; 60% families lose livelihoods

The assessment also points out that 40 per cent of households are already reporting occurrences of diarrhoea, with water-borne illnesses spreading due to contamination from the bodies of victims and livestock, along with the destruction of sanitation facilities.

2025-08-23T07:37:48.738401+00:00 IST

Jaishankar slams US tariffs, says India will not compromise on fa

The minister also argued that the tariff issue was being wrongly presented as an "oil dispute." He noted that the same criticism levelled at India for purchasing Russian energy had not been applied to larger importers, such as China and European nations.

2025-08-23T07:13:57.310925+00:00 IST

UKPNP holds protest at Pakistan High Commission in London

Hundreds of UKPNP office bearers, workers from across the United Kingdom, and rights activists joined the demonstration. The protesters chanted powerful slogans, including "We want freedom," "Justice for Zarnosh, Jibran, Javed Naji, and Tasmia," "Stop plundering our natural resources," and "No to occupation."

2025-08-23T06:28:55.333126+00:00 IST

Pakistan: NDMA warns of flash floods, landslides as heavy rains h

According to the NDMA advisory, Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to see scattered showers and thunderstorms. The authority cautioned that isolated heavy downpours could trigger flash floods, landslides, and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in mountain valleys.

2025-08-23T06:11:00.416191+00:00 IST

Chhattisgarh CM leads high-level delegation to Japan

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai reached Tokyo, Japan, where he held meetings with business personalities to attract global investment for the state.

2025-08-22T21:15:49.717818+00:00 IST

Xi Jinping to chair SCO in Tianjin: China Foreign Ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China on Friday stated that President Xi Jinping will chair the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation from August 31 to September 1.

2025-08-22T19:58:23.094499+00:00 IST

Going to see if Putin, Zelenskyy will be working together: Trump

Trump, during his gaggle with the press, said, "We're going to see if Putin and Zelenskyy will be working together. You know, it's like oil and vinegar a little bit. They don't get along too well for obvious reasons, but we'll see. And then we'll see whether I need to be there," he said.

2025-08-22T19:36:30.484043+00:00 IST

TikTok ban not lifed, clarifies Govt sources amid reports of its

The ban on TikTok has not been lifted, government sources clarified on Friday after several users reported that they could access the website of the China-based video streaming platform.

2025-08-22T19:35:59.189416+00:00 IST

TN MP Durai Vaiko urges PM Modi to repatriate Indians trapped in Russia

MDMK principal secretary and Trichy MP Durai Vaiko wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking urgent intervention to repatriate Indians trapped in Russia, citing cases of youths allegedly conscripted into the Russian military and a job fraud tragedy, and urged immediate action to ensure their safe return.

2025-08-22T19:18:21.519300+00:00 IST

"Not being a part of it is only a political decision": Israeli Consul General Kobbi Shoshani

He also highlighted the lack of awareness in India regarding the decision, stating, "I think nobody in India is aware of this decision, and I believe the organisation made it without obtaining any permission..."

2025-08-22T19:06:02.148131+00:00 IST