Asia

8 year-old arrested for posting speech of Human Rights Activist

In an escalation of state repression, Pakistani authorities have arrested an eight-year-old boy, Suhaib Baloch, from Turbat in Balochistan for sharing a speech by prominent human rights activist Gulzar Dost on social media.

2025-07-31T12:38:19.275055+00:00 IST

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi meets Japan Defence Minister

The Naval Chief is on a four-day official visit to Japan from July 30 to August 2.

2025-07-31T12:19:20.440792+00:00 IST

India-Panama hold delegation-level talks on UN matters: MEA

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama, Carlos Arturo Hoyos, met Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs, Tanmaya Lal, in New Delhi for the bilateral talks.

2025-07-31T11:19:09.600536+00:00 IST

Two Tibetan men detained for Dalai Lama tribute

Chinese authorities have arbitrarily detained two young Tibetan men, Tsukte (popularly known as Asang) and Pelkyong, for performing a cover of a song in honor of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday, in yet another instance of cultural suppression in occupied Tibet, according to the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

2025-07-31T10:57:02.154853+00:00 IST

BRAS claims responsibility for attack on Pakistani army convoy

As stated by BRAS spokesperson Baloch Khan, the group's operatives initially conducted a mission on the night of July 28 near Nawano, Zamuran, where they intercepted and destroyed supply trucks headed for military installations. The vehicles were set on fire, but the civilian drivers were reportedly released unharmed after receiving a warning.

2025-07-31T10:37:43.409845+00:00 IST

To deter China US seeks "strategically sustainable" SKorea ties

In his first phone conversation with South Korea's newly appointed Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back since the latter's inauguration last week, Hegseth underscored the importance of a robust defence posture that effectively deters "shared threats," a clear reference to the increasingly assertive military and geopolitical manoeuvres of China across East Asia.

2025-07-31T10:12:56.613438+00:00 IST

US dictating its will": Iranian Embassy on tariffs

"Resisting such policies is a stand for a more powerful emerging non-Western-led multilateral world order and a stronger Global South," the Embassy added.

2025-07-31T10:10:12.199748+00:00 IST

PM Modi and UAE President reaffirm commitment to deepen Comprehen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed their commitment to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the press release by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said.

2025-07-31T09:27:32.650565+00:00 IST

“UK-India Partnership set to go bigger”: Defence Advisor Chris Sa

Posting a thread on X, the Defence Advisor mentioned, "The UK and India have launched a ground breaking 10-year Defence Industrial Roadmap as part of our Vision 2035 partnership. This historic agreement will promote economic growth, strengthen both nations' security and create a safer international environment."

2025-07-31T09:23:30.811232+00:00 IST

Philippines President to visit India from August 4-8

The two countries also engage closely at regional level, including through India's Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with ASEAN.

2025-07-31T09:13:30.232195+00:00 IST

India-EU Defence Cooperation talks explore defence

The dialogue on July 28 brought together senior European diplomats, Indian industry leaders, and strategic experts to explore how India's defence transformation intersects with the European Union's evolving security posture.

2025-07-31T09:12:34.382069+00:00 IST

Pashtun National Jirga slams Pakistani army’s crackdown

Referring to the situation as "a brutal campaign" under the pretext of security, the Jirga has called upon Pashtun leaders and individuals across various regions to participate in widespread protests on August 1, demanding an immediate cessation of military actions and state violence.

2025-07-31T08:04:47.441756+00:00 IST

Activist slams state silence, says Baloch lives ignored

In a video statement, Mirza harshly criticized the lack of any human rights advocates, parliament members, or senators from Punjab participating in the ongoing protests led by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), which has now been ongoing for three weeks in Islamabad.

2025-07-31T07:54:35.411128+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.5 strikes Kuril Islands

As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-07-31T06:36:31.170629+00:00 IST

CDS Chauhan meets Japan's Chief of Staff to reinforce ties

Chauhan reaffirmed India's commitment to deepen strategic cooperation with Japan in the Indo-Pacific.

2025-07-31T06:30:21.188748+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects Chinese incursions around territory

As per the MND, of the 37 sorties, 26 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central and southwestern ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone).

2025-07-31T03:51:20.885916+00:00 IST

Year since Hasina fled, rights challenges abound in Bangladesh

Some of the fear and repression that marked Sheikh Hasina's Awami League Party's 15-year rule, and abuses such as widespread enforced disappearances, appear to have ended.

2025-07-31T03:44:28.826433+00:00 IST

Former Nigerian Foreign Minister Onyeama meets Gujarat CM

Former Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama met Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday, lauding the state's development and the significant contributions of the Gujarati diaspora to Nigeria's socio-economic progress, while expressing optimism about deepening India-Nigeria ties under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

2025-07-31T01:27:02.526151+00:00 IST

India, UAE pledge stronger defence ties at 13th JDCC meet

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening defence ties during the 13th meeting of the India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC), held at the Secretary level for the first time in the national capital on Wednesday.

2025-07-31T01:25:11.998693+00:00 IST

Japan: Navy chief Tripathi pays tributes at Memorial Cenotaph

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), paid tributes at the Memorial Cenotaph during his ongoing official visit to Japan. He also reviewed the Guard of Honour and held discussions with Admiral Saito Akira, Chief of Staff, Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), the Indian Navy said on Wednesday.

2025-07-30T22:54:14.312450+00:00 IST

Bangladesh minority group condemns communal violence

A delegation led by the Acting General Secretary of Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, Manindra Kumar Nath, visited Hindupara, which has been hit by communal violence, in Aldadpur village, Betgari Union, Gangachara, Rangpur, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the group said in a statement on Wednesday.

2025-07-30T17:10:48.978226+00:00 IST