Asia

Indo Pacific is correct evolution of Asia Pacific: Marcos Jr

He is set to hold a high-level delegation talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital later today.

2025-08-05T04:37:48.076755+00:00 IST

Philippines Prez accords ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan

This is the first visit by the President of the Southeast Asian country to India since he assumed office in 2022, marking a significant milestone, as his visit aligns with the celebration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.

2025-08-05T04:25:04.239058+00:00 IST

UK intelligence agencies plan to involve NATO allies

As per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this plan provides for a major act of sabotage to force Washington into sanctioning buyers of Russian energy.

2025-08-05T03:25:16.608176+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Section 144 imposed in Rawalpindi ahead of PTI protest

The Rawalpindi district administration has imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in anticipation of nationwide protests planned by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday

2025-08-05T03:17:07.601887+00:00 IST

Taiwan records Chinese military activity around its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) recorded 12 sorties of PLA aircraft, 5 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around its territory.

2025-08-05T01:06:53.951344+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.0 hits Tibet

An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 hit Tibet in the early hours of Tuesday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

2025-08-05T00:42:18.666498+00:00 IST

"Why is he not pressing down on China with same intensity?"

On US President Trump saying he will substantially raise tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases, Robinder Sachdev told ANI, "Coming to the fact that he (Donald Trump) is repeatedly mentioning and with increasing frequency about India and our purchases of Russian oil, this topic has come into his radar and is in its crosshairs."

2025-08-05T00:19:15.762524+00:00 IST

Turkmenistan hosts UN conference on landlocked devng countries

The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), starts on Tuesday in the city of Awaza, Turkmenistan.

2025-08-04T22:40:30.743440+00:00 IST

Moldova becomes 107th member of International Solar Alliance

Moldova has become the 107th member of the International Solar Alliance, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday.

2025-08-04T21:06:06.590293+00:00 IST

India, New Zealand reaffirm strong defence ties, commitment to de

Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, met New Zealand Defence Ministry's Head of International Branch, Kathleen Pearce, in New Delhi on Monday and reaffirmed commitment to deepen cooperation across key strategic domains.

2025-08-04T20:20:14.693957+00:00 IST

EAM inaugurates first BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday inaugurated the first-ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival, calling it a celebration of shared heritage and a powerful display of cultural unity among the member states.

2025-08-04T17:47:04.878917+00:00 IST

"Unjustified, unreasonable": MEA responds to Trump's remark

The MEA described the criticism of India's trade policy as "unjustified and unreasonable," asserting that India will take necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security.

2025-08-04T17:31:49.055112+00:00 IST

China buys more Russian oil:  GTRI

US President Donald Trump's claim that India is buying massive amounts of Russian oil and selling it on the open market for big profits "is factually incorrect and misleading," think tank GTRI has said, noting that a key reason New Delhi stepped up Russian oil purchases was to help stabilize global oil markets after Western sanctions disrupted traditional supply chains.

2025-08-04T17:11:10.380500+00:00 IST

EAM urges global Indian participation in 'Har Ghar Tiranga'

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday called upon all Indians, both at home and abroad, to participate in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign as the nation gears up to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15.

2025-08-04T15:26:25.398738+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets Philippine President Marcos

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met with the Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. in the national capital, as he marked the beginning of his five-day state visit to the country aimed at deepening bilateral ties between India and the Philippines.

2025-08-04T14:23:40.315897+00:00 IST

Pakistan gearing up to land spacecraft on Moon with China's help

Insufficient government funding has hindered SUPARCO's progress, with an annual budget of $36 million compared to India's ISRO, which receives significantly more.

2025-08-04T14:22:33.890744+00:00 IST

Hamas agrees to Red Cross aid for Israeli hostages

Hamas is open to the Red Cross delivering aid to Israeli captives in Gaza, following videos showing their poor condition. The UN warns one million women and girls in Gaza are starving amid limited aid access. Families urge a ceasefire and hostage release to save lives.

2025-08-04T12:14:38.519585+00:00 IST

French lawmakers call out China's narrative on Indo-Pacific

Led by lawmaker Marie-Noelle Battistel, the Taiwan Friendship Group released a statement challenging the report's most contentious claim: that "the United Nations has recognised Taiwan as a province of China."

2025-08-04T11:40:12.606798+00:00 IST

US senators introduce bill to support Taiwan in Latin America

US senators introduced the United States-Taiwan Partnership in the Americas Act to support Taiwan and its allies in Latin America and the Caribbean. The bill aims to counter China's influence, monitor pressure tactics, and promote cooperation between US and Taiwan diplomatic offices.

2025-08-04T11:39:52.180772+00:00 IST

UN warns drought risks food security in Afghanistan

OCHA stated that reduced rainfall and dry soil conditions have significantly impacted rain-fed wheat production and placed livestock at serious risk due to fodder shortages.

2025-08-04T11:35:13.557440+00:00 IST

Hamas running “sadistic propaganda” with hostages: Israel FM

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar condemned Hamas and Islamic Jihad for using hostage torture as propaganda, called for global focus on their release, and criticized international media and governments for hypocrisy and inaction, ahead of a UN Security Council session he initiated on the hostage crisis.

2025-08-04T10:50:47.588743+00:00 IST