Asia

Pakistan Commerce Minister meets Bangladesh Commerce Advisor

Pakistan's Minister of Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Bangladesh's Adviser for Commerce Sk Bashir Uddin held in-depth discussions in Dhaka on Thursday to advance economic cooperation, mutual investments and strengthen bilateral trade ties, officials said on Friday.

2025-08-22T08:01:47.472514+00:00 IST

India extends UN Act privileges, immunities to IBCA

Bhupendra Yadav, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, shared on Friday that the Government of India has issued a Gazette Notification, extending the privileges and immunities to the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) under the UN Act 1947.

2025-08-22T06:25:23.104370+00:00 IST

PM Modi expresses condolences over demise of Swaraj Paul

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed condolences on the demise of Swaraj Paul, whose contributions played a significant role in areas like philanthropy and public service in the United Kingdom. He hailed Paul's role in commitment towards closer India-UK ties.

2025-08-22T03:55:57.383363+00:00 IST

US: Amb Kwatra discusses oil, trade ties with Rep Gottheimer

India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held talks with US Rep Josh Gottheimer on balanced, fair and mutually beneficial trade ties between the US and India.

2025-08-22T03:11:30.721039+00:00 IST

India-China trade route via Lipulekh heats Nepal parliament

The recent agreement between India and China to develop a trade route along the Lipulekh pass has heated up Nepal's House of Representatives, which has brought the opposition and ruling parties together.

2025-08-21T23:02:51.413926+00:00 IST

Russia's Indian Ocean presence limited to exercises: MEA

Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, stated that while the US has a significant presence in the IOR, both unilaterally and through constructs like the Combined Maritime Force (CMF), Russia's presence is not notable except for regular participation in exercises with like-minded partners.

2025-08-21T20:52:00.215416+00:00 IST

Two killed, over 30 injured in massive explosion in Karanchi

At least two people were killed and 33 others sustained injuries after an explosion took place in a warehouse located in a densely populated area near Karachi's Taj Medical Complex on Thursday, Dawn reported, citing officials.

2025-08-21T20:46:27.542731+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets Chairman, CEO of Kyndryl, Martin Schroeter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met the Chairman and CEO of Kyndryl, Martin Schroeter, in New Delhi.

2025-08-21T19:53:58.978761+00:00 IST

Army Chief Gen Dwivedi meets Indian envoy to UN, Myanmar

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi met with Ambassador P Harish, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, and Ambassador Abhay Thakur, India's envoy to Myanmar.

2025-08-21T19:29:39.735136+00:00 IST

Govt prioritises safety, welfare of Indian workers abroad: MoS

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh informed Rajya Sabha that 30,295 Indian workers from Maharashtra received Emigration Clearances from 2020 to 2025. The Government prioritises their safety, welfare, and legal aid, addressing issues like delayed salaries, poor working conditions, and providing support through Embassies, Labour Wings, and the ICWF.

2025-08-21T18:56:00.689054+00:00 IST

Afghan, Pakistani officials urge dialogue to ease tensions

The Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad reviewed four years of the Islamic Emirate's rule in Afghanistan. Officials highlighted the Emirate's balanced, economy-focused foreign policy, ongoing tensions with Pakistan, and the need for dialogue and cooperation to ensure regional peace and stability, Tolo News reported.

2025-08-21T18:55:33.564525+00:00 IST

China opposes US tariffs on India: Chinese envoy

Noting that United States has benefited greatly from free trade but now is using tariffs as a bargaining chip, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong has said his country is opposed to US decision to impose 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods and said that "silence or compromise only emboldens the bully".

2025-08-21T17:37:55.748858+00:00 IST

India, China to set up two groups on border issue

China's Ambassador to India Xu Feihong has said that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had important discussions with NSA Ajit Doval during his visit to India earlier this week, and the two countries will set up two groups on the border issue.

2025-08-21T16:51:58.144528+00:00 IST

'China attaches great importance to PM Modi’s visit'

China's Ambassador to India Xu Feihong has said that the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for SCO Summit later this month "will be a very important event not only for the SCO but for the bilateral relationship between the two countries" and a working group from China and India is "preparing to make this visit a successful".

2025-08-21T16:25:08.014240+00:00 IST

Dipankar Buddha parade in Nepal marks Panchadan festival

Parading through the narrow alleys and dancing to the beats of traditional musical instruments, Dipankar Buddhas were seen celebrating the Panchadan festival on Wednesday in Bhaktapur, Nepal.

2025-08-21T15:23:59.903084+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Macron exchange views on Ukraine conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday exchanged views on efforts for peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and in West Asia.

2025-08-21T14:25:29.300530+00:00 IST

"Both countries are partners, not rivals," says Xu Feihong

China's ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, emphasized strengthening strategic trust and cooperation between Beijing and New Delhi, highlighted progress in people-to-people exchanges, and expressed optimism that Prime Minister Modi's upcoming SCO Summit visit will boost China-India relations amid a turbulent global geopolitical landscape.

2025-08-21T14:20:13.315137+00:00 IST

Chinese national in US sentenced to 8 years for smuggling

A Chinese citizen who exceeded the duration of his student visa has received an eight-year prison sentence for unlawfully exporting ammunition and various military supplies to North Korea via China, as reported by The Epoch Times (TET).

2025-08-21T14:18:08.509701+00:00 IST

Kim Jong Un hails North Korean troops in Russia-Ukraine war

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised troops fighting in Russia's war in Ukraine, calling them "heroic." Pyongyang has sent over 10,000 soldiers to Russia's Kursk region, according to intelligence. Kim's remarks come as Trump pushes for peace, while Putin avoids talks with Zelenskyy, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-08-21T14:16:06.385836+00:00 IST

Chinese police allegedly beat and confine Tibetan woman in Lhasa

Tibetan woman Gonpo Kyi, sister of imprisoned businessman Dorjee Tashi, allegedly attempted suicide after repeated police assaults and unlawful confinement in Lhasa, the Central Tibetan Administration said. She sustained severe injuries while protesting Chinese authorities' mistreatment and denial of her legal right to meet her brother.

2025-08-21T14:15:38.570280+00:00 IST

China’s propaganda expands across MENA: CUS report

The Center for Uyghur Studies (CUS) report reveals China's propaganda in the Middle East and North Africa, portraying itself as a benevolent partner while suppressing criticism of Uyghur abuses. It urges governments, media, and tech platforms to counter disinformation, promote independent journalism, and protect free expression.

2025-08-21T14:09:55.709164+00:00 IST