Asia

“Healthy India-China relationship serves long term interests": Yi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed optimism in the India-China ties and said that it gives great importance to the Prime Minister's visit to China to attend the SCO Summit. He said that the bilateral relationship is facing an important opportunity of improvement and growth, saying that a healthy and stable India-China relationship serves the fundamental and long-term interests of both of our countries.

2025-08-19T08:22:56.337565+00:00 IST

"No change in India's position on Taiwan"

"There is no change in our position on Taiwan. We stressed that like the rest of the world, India has a relationship with Taiwan that focuses on economic, technology and cultural ties. We intend to continue it," sources said today.

2025-08-19T07:48:44.682256+00:00 IST

“Our Prime Minister will be visiting for the SCO summit shortly

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval said on Tuesday during his initial remarks in talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting for the SCO Summit shortly. He also appreciated the upward momentum in the ties, highlighting the peace and tranquility along the borders and underlined the role played by the Indian and Chinese leadership in giving a boost to move ahead since their talks in Kazan last year.

2025-08-19T07:30:42.493145+00:00 IST

PFUJ slams FIA for cases against female journalists under PECA

The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has expressed strong disapproval regarding the filing of cases against four female journalists under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), as reported by Dawn.

2025-08-19T07:12:14.532585+00:00 IST

Nepal’s ruling alliance prepares to oust Deputy House Speaker

According to the leaders of both parties, emergency meetings have been called for Tuesday to oust Deputy House Speaker Magar, whom Prime Minister Oli described as having "has low and biased performance."

2025-08-19T06:38:23.978246+00:00 IST

Chinese FM Wang Yi meets NSA Ajit Doval in Delhi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday at the Hyderabad House in the national capital.

2025-08-19T05:43:11.145515+00:00 IST

India-China relations showing positive trend: Wang Yi

During the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India, India and China agreed to maintain the momentum of bilateral ties as the countries mark 75 years of their diplomatic ties. The talks between him and EAM Dr S Jaishankar featured several themes such as the changing world situation, challenges to free trade and how New Delhi and Beijing can act as major powers, set an example for developing countries, as reported by Xinhua news.

2025-08-19T04:46:14.290491+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar to visit Russia from August 19-21: MEA

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will embark on a visit to Russia from Tuesday to Thursday, as per an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs. During his visit, he will meet Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and also co-chair the 26th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation.

2025-08-19T03:57:55.966514+00:00 IST

China assures India to address needs of fertilisers

As per sources, China has promised to address India's three concerns, namely rare earths, fertilisers and tunnel boring machines.

2025-08-19T03:24:44.048621+00:00 IST

China gets recklessly violent in South China Sea

The embarrassing incident saw the Type 056 corvette '3104' from the China Coast Guard (CCG) ram bow first into the side of the People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN) Type 052D destroyer Guilin ('164').

2025-08-19T02:31:38.272815+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 10 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels near its territory

As per the MND, of the 10 sorties, two crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern ADIZ.

2025-08-19T02:07:54.860116+00:00 IST

Rijiju holds talks with Head of Kalmykia on India-Russia ties

In a post on X, he said, "Had an enriching interaction with H.E. Mr. Batu Khasikov, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia of the Russian Federation & his delegation at Parliament, New Delhi. Our conversations reflected the enduring India-Russia bond & the scope for deeper cultural & developmental ties."

2025-08-18T22:17:40.345674+00:00 IST

Nepal's SC issues mandamus to investigate 2007 Gaur massacre

The March 21, 2007, political violence that flared with the clash between the then Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MPRF) led by Upendra Yadav and the then CPN-Maoist at the Rice Mill ground in Gaur, Rautahat, left at least 27 dead.

2025-08-18T22:14:30.502760+00:00 IST

Bangladesh minorities urge govt to protect Hindu pilgrimage site

The Unity Council has drawn the attention of the government, administration, and army to take immediate steps to prevent all attempts by various quarters to disrupt communal harmony and to ensure that no undesirable situation is created by disrupting communal harmony, centred around the holy pilgrimage site of Chandranath Dham in Sitakunda, Chittagong.

2025-08-18T21:08:33.908067+00:00 IST

'Israel carrying out deliberate campaign of starvation in Gaza'

Amnesty International accused Israel of a "deliberate campaign of starvation" in Gaza, calling it part of an ongoing genocide. The UN and aid groups warn of famine as nearly one million Palestinians face displacement, with children, pregnant women, and the elderly at highest risk amid restricted aid and ongoing attacks.

2025-08-18T20:53:56.846946+00:00 IST

De-escalation process should move forward: Jaishankar to Wang Yi

Noting that the basis for any positive momentum in bilateral ties with China is the ability to jointly maintain peace and tranquillity in the border areas, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday that it is also essential that the de-escalation process moves forward.

2025-08-18T19:39:07.217652+00:00 IST

Mohapatra concurrently accredited as Ambassador to Moldova

India's Ambassador to Romania Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) of 2000 batch, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to Moldova.

2025-08-18T18:24:25.037282+00:00 IST

EU leaders start arriving at White House for Ukraine meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Finnish President Alexander Stubb, as well as NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and EU leader Ursula von der Leyen, have already arrived at the White House.

2025-08-18T17:57:38.302033+00:00 IST

'There is imperative of maintaining stability in global economy'

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that India seeks a fair, balanced and multi-polar world order, including a multi-polar Asia and that in the current environment, there is imperative of maintaining and enhancing stability in the global economy as well.

2025-08-18T16:35:55.189215+00:00 IST

Fight against terrorism in all forms is a priority: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday and said the fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations is a major priority.

2025-08-18T14:48:50.631125+00:00 IST

Differences must not become disputes: Jaishankar to Wang Yi

Noting that differences must not become disputes, nor competition conflict, External Affairs S Jaishankar on Monday said that the basis for any positive momentum in bilateral ties with China is the ability to maintain peace in border areas.

2025-08-18T14:09:51.460360+00:00 IST