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Japan's ruling camps hit with major setback after losing majority

Last year, the ruling coalition also lost the majority in the lower house of the parliament.

2025-07-21T13:13:27.141201+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: 19 dead, over 100 injured in Dhaka jet crash

The aircraft, identified as an 'F-7 BGI' training jet, took off around 1:06 pm (local time), according to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). Moments later, it crashed into the school premises and burst into flames.

2025-07-21T11:46:59.195704+00:00 IST

BYC leaders stage protest over violation of prisoners' rights

Central leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), Sibghat Ullah Shahjee and Bebarg Baloch, are staging a protest inside the Cantt Police Station in Pakistan's Quetta, raising serious concerns over the violation of basic prisoners' rights and legal procedures.

2025-07-21T10:53:47.093708+00:00 IST

Muhammad Yunus condoles Bangladesh Air Force training jet crash

At least three people were killed, and more than 100 others were injured in the crash at the Milestone School and College campus in the Diabari area of the Bangladeshi capital, the Daily Star reported.

2025-07-21T10:51:04.282238+00:00 IST

Jaishankar congratulates Cho Hyun on appointment as S Korea’s FM

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Monday congratulated Cho Hyun on his appointment as the new Foreign Minister of South Korea.

2025-07-21T09:23:56.945481+00:00 IST

Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes in Dhaka; one dead, sev

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the aircraft involved was an "F-7 BGI" training jet. It took off for a routine training mission but crashed just after 1:06 pm. After the crash, the aircraft caught fire, and thick smoke could be seen rising from the area, creating panic among local residents, as per BDnews24.

2025-07-21T09:16:23.536210+00:00 IST

F35B fighter jet prepares to leave Kerala after 5 weeks

Latest visuals showed the British Navy aircraft, part of the UK Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. An official confirmation is awaited.

2025-07-21T08:25:54.631135+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Police reportedly block Baloch protesters in Islamabad

Police in Islamabad on Sunday blocked Baloch protesters from reaching the National Press Club, as a sit-in led by the families of forcibly disappeared persons and leaders of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) entered its fifth consecutive day, The Balochistan Post reported.

2025-07-21T07:43:43.826258+00:00 IST

World Uyghur Congress’ weekly brief highlights global efforts to

The WUC emphasised that this legislation responds directly to growing evidence, including a recent report from Global Rights Compliance, that exposes the Chinese Communist Party's use of Uyghur forced labour in East Turkistan's mining sector. U.S. officials have underlined that securing ethical mineral supply chains is both an economic necessity and a matter of national security.

2025-07-21T07:25:01.570823+00:00 IST

Heavy rains, landslides in Korea leave 18 dead, 9 injured

Eighteen people have been killed, and nine others remain unaccounted for following heavy rains and landslides that began ravaging the country last week, the government said Monday.

2025-07-21T07:11:16.744316+00:00 IST

Balochistan:Paank decries ongoing wave of enforced disappearances

Paank, the Baloch National Movement's human rights wing, expressed concern over the ongoing wave of enforced disappearances taking place across Balochistan and Sindh. It gave a call for the immediate release of all the disappeared persons.

2025-07-21T06:24:33.014912+00:00 IST

US House allots USD 500 mn to aid Taiwan

he United States House of Representatives on Friday passed the Department of Defence Appropriations Act, 2026, which includes USD 500 million for Taiwan, Focus Taiwan reported on Sunday.

2025-07-21T05:51:12.571037+00:00 IST

Second Sawan Somwar: Devotees throng Nepal’s Pashupatinath Temple

Thousands of Nepali Hindu devotees thronged the holiest temple of Lord Shiva, the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, as they observed the second Monday of Sawan or Shravan.

2025-07-21T05:18:19.947794+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar extends warm wishes to Belgium on its National Day

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Monday extended warm greetings to the people of Belgium on their National Day.

2025-07-21T04:12:54.263010+00:00 IST

Bangladesh signs deal with US to import 7,00,000 tonnes of wheat

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Bangladesh and the United States on Sunday to import 7,00,000 tonnes of high-quality wheat annually from the United States at competitive prices for the next five years.

2025-07-21T03:43:33.114443+00:00 IST

Pak: BYC seeks harsh punishment for honour killings perpetrators

Leading Baloch human rights group, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has raised its voice over the horrific honour killing of Bano Baloch and her husband, Ehsan, and brought to light several other incidents of human rights violations which aim at distorting Baloch culture.

2025-07-21T03:30:21.563721+00:00 IST

Death toll rises to 216 as monsoon wreaks havoc in Pakistan

At least 13 more people were killed due to rain and flood-related incidents in the last 24 hours in Pakistan as heavy monsoon continues to lash parts of the country, Geo TV reported on Monday, citing Pakistan's disaster management authority. The downpours have thus pushed the death toll to 216 people since June 26, and have left 580 injured so far.

2025-07-21T02:50:18.590381+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects Chinese incursions around territory

The aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone).

2025-07-21T01:15:56.062361+00:00 IST

Visit to Spain, UAE set to create over 14k jobs in state, MP CM s

Yadav said that after the Madhya Pradesh Global Dialogue-2025, the state received investment proposals of over Rs 11,119 crore.

2025-07-21T01:11:25.059758+00:00 IST

Blaze prompts ferry passengers to hop out in ocean

Footage taken on Sunday afternoon showed a pillar of smoke billowing from the ship, in waters north of Manado, as terrified people tried to escape the enormous blaze.

2025-07-21T00:51:54.827746+00:00 IST

Newborn girl dies of unavailability of incubator in Pak

According to the father, he initially took his newborn daughter to the Jacobabad Institute of Medical Sciences (JIMS), a government hospital. However, due to a lack of facilities, he shifted her to a private hospital, as per ARY News.

2025-07-21T00:42:45.987382+00:00 IST