Asia

Pak: Baloch families continue with sit-in protest for 35th day

Leading Baloch human rights body, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) said on Tuesday that Baloch families have been protesting for over a month now against the forced disappearances of BYC leaders.

2025-08-20T02:37:51.412039+00:00 IST

“Strikes on Pak, not Trump, contributed” to peace, says Tharoor 

Speaking at the launch of his book 'Whither India-Pakistan Relations Today? Can They Ever Be Good Neighbours?', Tharoor reinstated India's claims that it was Pakistan's DGMO, not US President Donald Trump, who came with a peace proposal.

2025-08-20T02:24:50.047771+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 21 Chinese aircrafts, 7 naval vessels

As per the MND, of the 21 sories, 17 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ.

2025-08-20T01:49:20.402728+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.7 strikes Pakistan

In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.7, On: 20/08/2025 02:38:23 IST, Lat: 29.86 N, Long: 71.09 E, Depth: 170 Km, Location: Pakistan."

2025-08-19T23:20:09.228473+00:00 IST

India, China to resume direct flights: MEA

India and China agreed to resume direct flight connectivity between the Chinese mainland and India at the earliest, as a part of the discussions upon Minister of Foreign Affairs of China Wang Yi's visit.

2025-08-19T20:07:38.126351+00:00 IST

MEA Secy Kumaran to visit Colombia, Peru to boost bilateral ties

Ministry of External Affairs' Secretary (East) P Kumaran will visit Colombia and Peru from August 21 to 26, 2025 to review various elements of growing bilateral relations.

2025-08-19T17:53:06.499206+00:00 IST

India, China to set up Working Group to advance border management

India and China held the 24th round of the Special Representatives' dialogue on the Boundary Question here on Tuesday and agreed on a series of measures to improve bilateral ties including setting up a Working Group, under the WMCC, to advance effective border management in order to maintain peace and tranquillity in India-China border areas.

2025-08-19T17:12:05.883756+00:00 IST

Afghan women barred from education, jobs under Taliban: UN

Four years into Taliban rule, Afghan women remain barred from government, education, and most jobs, UN Special Representative Susan Ferguson said, Tolo News reported. Half of female staff in civil society organizations lost jobs due to funding cuts, while activists warn this exclusion harms girls, families, and the country's future.

2025-08-19T17:01:28.416021+00:00 IST

Jaishankar raises concerns over China’s mega dam construction

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised India's concerns during his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday.

2025-08-19T16:17:06.583246+00:00 IST

SRs held fruitful discussion on border issue: China

India and China held the 24th meeting of the Special Representatives (SRs) on the China-India Boundary Question here on Tuesday, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stating that the healthy and stable development of China-India relations serves the fundamental interests of the two peoples.

2025-08-19T15:29:43.430159+00:00 IST

PM Modi accepts invitation to attend SCO Summit in China

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and handed over a message and an invitation from President Xi Jinping for the SCO Summit being held in Tianjin in China.

2025-08-19T14:56:28.216400+00:00 IST

India begins training for Sri Lankan media delegation

India has begun a two-week training programme for a delegation of Sri Lankan media officials, with sessions at SSIFS and IIMC, followed by a study tour in Odisha to understand the regional media landscape, as part of PM Modi's April 2025 commitment to train 700 personnel.

2025-08-19T13:59:12.784238+00:00 IST

Pakistan sets "safe zones," bars undocumented migrants

Pakistan has declared Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Murree, and Haripur as "safe zones," barring undocumented migrants. Only foreigners with valid visas can stay, while SIM issuance and property deals for undocumented residents are banned. Authorities warned of strict action against violators, Khaama Press reported.

2025-08-19T12:20:44.485604+00:00 IST

Somaliland office in Taiwan rejects China, affirms Taiwan ties

Somaliland's office in Taiwan rejected China's criticism of its ties with Taiwan and U.S. support, affirming its independence, democratic system, and statehood under international law. It condemned Beijing's coercion and pledged continued engagement with Taiwan, the U.S., and other democratic partners based on respect, equality, and shared values.

2025-08-19T11:43:38.782006+00:00 IST

MEA refutes fake donation claims in Nimisha Priya case

The MEA on Tuesday called social media claims seeking donations for the Nimisha Priya case into a government account "fake" and warned people not to engage with them, clarifying that no such GoI-designated account exists.

2025-08-19T11:06:57.911563+00:00 IST

Karachi rains cause outages, traffic chaos; emergency declared

Heavy rainfall in various parts of Karachi on Tuesday morning led to widespread power outages and traffic disruptions, prompting local authorities to declare a rain emergency, Dawn reported.

2025-08-19T10:49:18.578844+00:00 IST

Bandaru Wilsonbabu appointed India’s ambassador to Turkmenistan

The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday announced that Bandaru Wilsonbabu (IFS:2004), presently Ambassador of India to Madagascar, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Turkmenistan.

2025-08-19T10:09:15.682313+00:00 IST

Taiwan to launch regular inspections in 2025

Regular inspections are set to begin next year to address the issue of military personnel, civil servants, and public-school educators possessing Chinese citizenship or household registration, according to a report by Taipei Times citing the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC).

2025-08-19T09:38:32.975837+00:00 IST

Pak: Protests erupt across Sindh opposing corporate farming

The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), Qaumi Awami Tehreek (QAT), and Awami Tehreek (AT) organised separate demonstrations across various locations in Sindh to protest against corporate farming and the Sindh government's negligence on Sunday, as detailed in a report by Dawn.

2025-08-19T09:27:05.518203+00:00 IST

Pak: BNM marks Pledge Renewal Day, reaffirms commitment to Baloch

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) commemorated 11 August as Pledge Renewal Day with gatherings in Kech, Gwadar and Awaran regions, reaffirming their commitment to the struggle for Balochistan's independence and condemning Pakistan's authority as a form of colonial domination.

2025-08-19T08:36:42.068509+00:00 IST

Lawyers in PoGB continue strike, demand legal reforms

Lawyers throughout Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan have maintained their extended strike, which commenced in November 2024, seeking judicial appointments, land reform, and restructuring of institutions. This protest has now reached its tenth month, disrupting legal processes and leaving countless litigants in uncertainty.

2025-08-19T08:34:17.955956+00:00 IST