Asia

Sri Lanka: "Rebirth must be revisited with compassion, inquiry"

Another speaker, Panchamee Hewavissenti, spoke about the political and traditional aspects of the Dalai Lama's reincarnation. She said that the issue involves not only spiritual matters but also international politics and the future of Tibetan Buddhism.

2025-07-27T10:22:28.956150+00:00 IST

US becomes largest buyer of Taiwan-made machinery in 2024

According to Taiwan's Ministry of Finance (MOF), Taiwan's machinery exports to the US reached USD 5.8 billion in 2024, a 6.1 per cent increase from 2023.

2025-07-27T10:21:15.021914+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s infrastructure collapse turns school holidays

According to Geo News, 126 children have died since June 26 due to Pakistan's heavier-than-normal monsoon rains. The majority of the deaths occurred in Punjab, where rainfall levels have been reported as 70% higher than last year.

2025-07-27T10:19:34.838496+00:00 IST

India-US defence ties deepen as top military officials hold talks

During the meeting, both sides explored various avenues to enhance defence collaboration, operational synergy, and future joint engagements in the Indo-Pacific region.

2025-07-27T09:21:49.453031+00:00 IST

Military intelligence, ISI implicated in abduction of Baloch teen

Eyewitnesses claim he was taken by unidentified men in a vehicle while returning to the hostel with friends. His disappearance has triggered panic among Baloch students and deep anguish within his family, TBP reported.

2025-07-27T08:52:53.202596+00:00 IST

Unknown group tries to seize Bangladesh Awami League headquarters

Every room in the building is being cleaned, but no one can say whose orders it is being done under. Those responsible for supervising the work say the cleanup work will be completed before the anniversary of the fall of Sheikh Hasina in the student-led uprising on August 5.

2025-07-27T06:13:38.946321+00:00 IST

PM Modi reset India-Maldives ties amid a brief pro-China tilt

The Maldives' diplomatic shift from the "India Out" campaign to inviting PM Modi for its 60th Independence Day celebrations in 2025 is a significant turnaround.  

2025-07-27T04:53:59.242451+00:00 IST

"We are going to have very bright future":  Ex Maldives President

Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed on Saturday expressed optimism about the future of India-Maldives relations, stating that both countries will continue to have good relations regardless of the government in power.

2025-07-27T02:16:13.111953+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 4 Chinese aircraft, 10 vessels near its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of Defence (MND) on Sunday detected four sorties of PLA aircraft and detected 10 PLAN vessels operating around its territory.

2025-07-27T01:44:06.884031+00:00 IST

Pakistan issues Glacial Flood warning amid heavy monsoon rains

Pakistan has issued a glacial flood warning for its northwestern regions as the country faces above-average monsoon rainfall, raising fears of disasters similar to the catastrophic 2022 floods, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday.

2025-07-27T00:43:38.525682+00:00 IST

Pak: Imran Khan moves SC against Lahore HC’s rejection of bail

The founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has approached the Supreme Court of Pakistan to challenge the Lahore High Court's (LHC) decision rejecting his bail in multiple cases linked to the May 9 riots, Geo News reported.

2025-07-26T23:01:00.628692+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Three Tehreek-e-Taliban terrorists killed

Three terrorists linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in an intelligence-based operation conducted by Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Swat's Barikot of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday, Geo News reported, citing a CTD spokesperson.

2025-07-26T22:21:29.761953+00:00 IST

Trump uses trade leverage for Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire

As the fighting related to the border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia enters its fourth day, US President Donald Trump, once again jumping on his trade bandwagon, called for a ceasefire after holding calls with the heads of state of both nations, while drawing parallels to the India-Pakistan conflict.

2025-07-26T21:37:22.482696+00:00 IST

India sends 5 MT of black-eyed cowpea seeds to Fiji

India on Saturday dispatched a tranche of five metric tonnes of black-eyed cowpea seeds to Fiji in a significant boost to agricultural collaboration with its Pacific partner in the Indo-Pacific region.

2025-07-26T20:35:07.864584+00:00 IST

"Heartfelt thanks to PM Modi for his state visit," Maldives

Muizzu said that the visit was fruitful, as they witnessed the exchange of four MoUs and three agreements in vital areas, and announced the launch of FTA negotiations.

2025-07-26T20:04:56.920028+00:00 IST

India sends 10-tonne humanitarian aid to crisis-hit Somalia

India has dispatched a consignment of 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to the people of Somalia in a significant gesture of international solidarity towards the African nation, which had been grappling with an escalating crisis amid internal conflict, climate shocks and economic hardships.

2025-07-26T19:22:33.511179+00:00 IST

"It was very productive meeting," Maldives VP on meeting PM Modi

Latheef said, "We are very happy to welcome His Excellency, and it was very productive. It was very productive meeting."

2025-07-26T18:03:26.069626+00:00 IST

India urges Cambodia, Thailand to prevent further escalation

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also shared helpline numbers for Indians in both countries.

2025-07-26T15:41:55.150837+00:00 IST

"India will be a very crucial partner going forward," Maldives

Muizzu, while talking to reporters on the sidelines of their Independence day celebration, said that he was excited to see the implementation of the MoUs signed here and the implementation of the UPI.

2025-07-26T15:33:48.260738+00:00 IST

Taiwanese athlete Ting Yen-chen dominates Chinese rival

In a display of skill and determination, Taiwan's Ting Yen-chen defeated his Chinese opponent in straight games on Friday to advance to the men's singles final at the 2025 World University Games in Germany, a symbolic victory amid growing tension over China's efforts to marginalize Taiwan in global sports, Focus Taiwan reported.

2025-07-26T14:10:29.284273+00:00 IST

PM Modi concludes Maldives visit, emplanes for Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emplaned for Tamil Nadu after concluding his visit to the Maldives, where he participated in the island nation's 60th Independence Day celebrations as Guest of Honour.

2025-07-26T13:52:31.977416+00:00 IST