Asia

"Second Trump administration tilting towards Pakistan"

In an interview with ANI, Abrahms said he was not surprised by remarks from Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir, who made a nuclear threat from American soil. "I'm not surprised that Pakistani officials are engaging in sabre rattling and playing the nuclear threat card, we've heard that before," he said.

2025-08-12T22:03:28.112982+00:00 IST

Sergey Lavrov, Marco Rubio discuss Putin-Trump summit over phone

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation on Tuesday (local time) to discuss the upcoming meeting between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump in Alaska on August 15.

2025-08-12T20:28:35.881807+00:00 IST

PM Modi speaks with Uzbekistan President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a telephone call from Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during which the two leaders reviewed progress in several key areas of bilateral cooperation, including trade, connectivity, health and technology.

2025-08-12T16:41:00.385514+00:00 IST

Bangladesh targets USD 63.5 billion exports of goods and services

In the last fiscal year, Bangladesh earned USD 50 billion, which is about 97% of the target and 8.58% more than the previous fiscal year 2023-24, Bangladesh Commerce Ministry said in a statement.

2025-08-12T16:13:56.167335+00:00 IST

KCC India to celebrate 80th Korean Liberation Day

Beginning August 14, KCCI will open a special photo exhibition titled "Korea, In the Shadows of Pain, The Light of Dreams" and also host the New Delhi Korean Film Festival 2025, bringing together history, art, and cinema to honour the shared values of freedom and human dignity between the two nations.

2025-08-12T15:41:25.858579+00:00 IST

Bangkok Arts and Cultural Centre censors Tibetan, Uyghur works

The works that were removed were part of an exhibition titled Constellation of Complicity: Visualising the Global Machinery of Authoritarian Solidarity, which featured ten artists and was curated by the Myanmar Peace Museum.

2025-08-12T14:16:55.591483+00:00 IST

Munir’s nuclear threat stupid and irresponsible: EFSAS Director

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Qureshi remarked that if the statements, reportedly suggesting that Pakistan could "wipe out half of the world," were true, they indicate a dangerous level of recklessness from the nation's military leadership. "I consider it a very irresponsible remark," Qureshi stated. "By threatening half of the world, he is doing a great disservice to Pakistan."

2025-08-12T13:34:37.817693+00:00 IST

Pak claims to kill 50 militants near Afghan border

This region is crucial for Chinese infrastructure projects and has been a hotspot for insurgent activity. The Pakistani government is keen to secure resource-rich regions and stabilise its western frontier to support regional economic plans, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

2025-08-12T12:24:42.203260+00:00 IST

Delhi: India, Australia hold 7th round of dialogue on disarmament

The two sides discussed developments in the areas of nuclear, chemical, biological disarmament and non-proliferation, outer space security-related matters, conventional weapons, including AI in the military domain and multilateral export control regimes.

2025-08-12T11:48:57.308840+00:00 IST

Indian Navy completes first-ever Rescue Seat Certification

India bolstered maritime ties with South Africa on Tuesday with the Indian Navy conducting a historic rescue seat certification for the SAS Manthatisi submarine, the first-ever for a friendly foreign navy, enhancing bilateral cooperation and submarine safety.

2025-08-12T11:19:56.241209+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 rattles Indonesia

In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 6.3, On: 12/08/2025 13:54:27 IST, Lat: 2.09 S, Long: 138.81 E, Depth: 39 Km, Location: West Papua Indonesia."

2025-08-12T10:33:17.974702+00:00 IST

Hunza traders’ 17th day sit-in halts cross-border movement

The sit-in protest orchestrated by the Pak-China Traders' Alliance Action Committee has reached its 17th consecutive day, showing no indication of conclusion as traders remain resolute in their two-point demands. Political, social, and religious groups from all over Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan continue to arrive in convoys to express their solidarity with the protesters.

2025-08-12T09:34:05.089839+00:00 IST

Singapore FM Vivian Balakrishnan to visit Delhi for talks

Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan will arrive in Delhi on August 12, attend the 3rd India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable on August 13, meet the President of India, and depart the same evening.

2025-08-12T09:07:40.779820+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Pashtun groups condemn military crackdown and firing

The Pashtun National Jirga has sounded the alarm over a new wave of oppression, arrests, and violence directed at peaceful activists, accusing the Pakistani government and military of specifically targeting the Pashtun community under the pretext of security operations.

2025-08-12T08:15:41.620211+00:00 IST

SRA marks August 11 as Baloch independence day, blames Pakistan

The Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army (SRA) has stated that 11 August represents a "crucial milestone" in the history of the Baloch nation, indicating what it claims was Britain's acknowledgement of Balochistan's independent status in 1947.

2025-08-12T08:13:57.098165+00:00 IST

“What is shameful is your deceit”: Israel envoy Reuven Azar

Reuven Azar, Israel's Ambassador to India, reacted sharply to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's recent allegations accusing Israel of genocide in Palestine, countering her claims with a detailed rebuttal.

2025-08-12T07:46:32.062308+00:00 IST

India, Singapore to “deepen cooperation” at 3rd ministerial round

The third India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) will be held in New Delhi on August 13. The ISMR is an important ministerial-level platform between Singapore and India to drive cooperation in new and emerging areas, according to an official statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in Singapore.

2025-08-12T06:39:55.868577+00:00 IST

Iran says talks with IAEA will be “technical”, “complicated”

Iran's upcoming talks with the IAEA are expected to be "technical" and "complicated" following Tehran's suspension of cooperation after Israeli strikes. Relations remain tense, with limited inspections and uncertain prospects for renewed nuclear negotiations, according to Al Jazeera.

2025-08-12T06:30:53.575437+00:00 IST

India, Singapore to strengthen ties at 3rd ministerial roundtable

India and Singapore will hold the third Ministerial Roundtable on August 13, to review progress and deepen cooperation in areas like sustainability, digitalisation, skills, healthcare, manufacturing, and connectivity, marking 60 years of strong diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries.

2025-08-12T05:38:59.576301+00:00 IST

India, Sri Lanka coast guards hold 8th meeting on maritime ties

The 8th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SCG) was held today, August 11, in New Delhi, marking another milestone in the strong and enduring maritime partnership between the two friendly neighbours, according to a release by the Indian Coast Guard.

2025-08-12T04:54:56.143010+00:00 IST

AIOCD urges action on illegal online medicine sales

The All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to act against illegal online sale and 10-minute delivery of prescription medicines, warning it fuels drug abuse, especially among youth, and violates the Drugs & Cosmetics Act.

2025-08-12T04:04:19.291386+00:00 IST