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Yunus announces Bangladesh general elections in February 2026

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday declared that the next general election will be held in February 2026.

2025-08-05T15:19:22.372767+00:00 IST

China-linked hackers target Tibetans ahead 90th Dalai Lama Bday

Individuals associated with China conducted two cyber espionage initiatives aimed at the Tibetan community in the weeks approaching His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday on July 6, 2025, as revealed by recent research from the U.S.-based security firm Zscaler ThreatLabz and the Tibetan Computer Emergency Readiness Team (TibCERT), according to a report by Phayul.

2025-08-05T14:10:35.808379+00:00 IST

Bangladesh unveils ‘July Declaration’ on uprising anniversary

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has announced the declaration, which outlines 26 points of political, constitutional and governance issues in line with the spirit of the student-led uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

2025-08-05T13:55:53.755730+00:00 IST

Indonesia: Jakarta Futures Forum 2025 kicks off

The Observer Research Foundation (ORF), in collaboration with the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Indonesia and the Embassy of India in Jakarta, kicks off the second edition of the 'Jakarta Futures Forum' (JFF) on Tuesday in the capital city of Indonesia.

2025-08-05T12:41:39.121296+00:00 IST

World Uyghur Congress welcomes US Senate bills targeting China

As stated in the release from WUC, these bills, introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), John Cornyn (R-TX), John Curtis (R-UT), and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), represent a rare and essential agreement in Congress regarding the pressing need for a firmer U.S. response to China's domestic and international repression.

2025-08-05T12:12:12.799637+00:00 IST

Pashtun groups slam Pak army over Laki Marwat bombing

The Pashtun National Jirga (PNJ) has denounced what it termed a savage bombing that resulted in the deaths and injuries of several civilians, including many children, in the Laki Marwat district, believed to have been executed via drone or mortar fire.

2025-08-05T11:50:45.504193+00:00 IST

Sandeep Arya appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Bhutan

India has appointed Sandeep Arya, a 1994-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bhutan, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Tuesday.

2025-08-05T11:35:31.247961+00:00 IST

Direct flight from Delhi to Manila to begin from Oct 1: MEA

During a special press briefing on the occasion of the state visit of the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr, to India, the MEA indicated that the two countries are exploring possibilities of expanding air links to additional destinations shortly to provide a strong impetus to tourism, business, and people-to-people contacts between the two countries.

2025-08-05T11:21:15.917043+00:00 IST

BNM highlights year of protests, campaigns, diplomacy

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) Netherlands Chapter convened its yearly meeting, during which it shared its annual performance summary.

2025-08-05T10:35:38.229185+00:00 IST

"Recognise India's influence as first responder": Marcos

President Marcos announced visa-free entry privileges for Indian tourists, while PM Modi reciprocated with a similar scheme for Filipino tourists. The two leaders also welcomed the resumption of direct flights between India and the Philippines from October 2025.

2025-08-05T10:11:41.353392+00:00 IST

Bangladesh begins celebrations of uprising anniversary

Thousands of people on Tuesday started to gather at Manik Mia Avenue, a major street in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, that forms the south boundary of the National Parliament House Complex, to celebrate the first uprising day, the one-year anniversary of the overthrow of the previous Sheikh Hasina government, amid high security.

2025-08-05T10:08:50.807195+00:00 IST

UAE aid ship 'Khalifa' arrives in Al Arish Port

The eighth UAE aid ship, Khalifa, reached Al Arish Port in Egypt on Tuesday as part of "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3," in preparation for delivering its cargo to the Gaza Strip, in continuation of the UAE's humanitarian support for the Palestinian people.

2025-08-05T09:49:00.184463+00:00 IST

"India becomes 5th strategic partner for Philippines"

Marcos said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he have agreed to cooperate further in the defence and security sector.

2025-08-05T09:38:42.857920+00:00 IST

India, Philippines friends by choice partners by destiny: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the deep-rooted connection between the two nations, stating, "India and the Philippines are friends by choice and partners by destiny.

2025-08-05T09:36:03.750497+00:00 IST

PoJK Doctor barred from leaving Pakistan

Following India's "Operation Sindoor," Pakistan is intensifying its efforts to suppress dissent in both Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), regions that have been unlawfully occupied by Pakistan since 1947.

2025-08-05T08:02:27.891877+00:00 IST

Philippines President, PM Modi hold talks

Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said that India and the Philippines share close bonds based on the foundation of civilizational connections.

2025-08-05T07:34:06.319109+00:00 IST

Philippines President holds talks with PM Modi at Hyderabad House

Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House during his maiden State Visit to India.

2025-08-05T07:16:19.411298+00:00 IST

Philippines President pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the gesture reflected the shared commitment of both India and the Philippines to the ideals of truth and non-violence.

2025-08-05T07:02:18.446456+00:00 IST

Philippines President greeted at Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt

The Ministry of External Affairs stated that Marcos Jr was presented with a Guard of Honour as part of the ceremonial welcome.

2025-08-05T06:45:16.598463+00:00 IST

302 dead, 727 injured as Pakistan battered by Monsoon rains

The relentless monsoon rains in Pakistan have claimed at least 302 lives and injured 727 people across the country, according to the latest figures released by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

2025-08-05T06:40:31.611632+00:00 IST

Pak: Missing man's frozen body found after 28 years

The remains were found in the Lady Meadows area of Palas, Kohistan, and identified as those of Naseer Uddin, who disappeared during a snowstorm while travelling through the remote Supat Valley, as per ARY News.

2025-08-05T06:37:22.485203+00:00 IST