Asia

Family of abducted Indian in Niger appeals for help

Ranjit Singh's father, Mohan Lal Sen, is urging the Government of India to take immediate action to secure his son's release, expressing concern for his well-being and safety.

2025-07-20T06:01:39.863381+00:00 IST

S Korea indicts former Prez Yoon, questions Cabinet minister

State news agency Yonhap reported that Kim was summoned to the special counsel's office inside the Seoul High Prosecutors Office in southern Seoul to be questioned as a witness in the case involving Yoon's failed attempt to impose martial law.

2025-07-20T05:14:06.360344+00:00 IST

37 dead as tourist boat capzises in Vietnam's Halong Bay

The boat tipped over at 1:45pm (local time) on July 19 near Ti Top Island in the Ha Long Bay World Heritage Site due to a sudden thunderstorm, while carrying 48 tourists and five crew members, according to Vietnam News outlet.

2025-07-20T04:47:58.052124+00:00 IST

Hong Kong issues T10 hurricane signal for Typhoon Wipha

The annual Hong Kong Book Fair and over 500 flights have been cancelled, the local media reported adding that the weather service urged the public to take precautionary measures.

2025-07-20T04:17:38.749271+00:00 IST

All eyes on ruling coalition as Japan goes for Upper House Polls

Voting has begun in Japan's House of Councillors election, as all eyes are on whether the ruling coalition will be able to maintain its majority amid growing public frustration over rising prices support for emerging parties, Kyodo News reported on Sunday.

2025-07-20T03:51:37.116644+00:00 IST

Monsoon mayhem: Over 200 dead, 560 injured in Pakistan

Over 200 people have lost their lives, including nearly 100 children, amongst those killed since the onset of Monsoon in late June, Geo TV reported on Saturday, citing Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).

2025-07-20T02:39:51.841547+00:00 IST

China hikes military incursions around Taiwan

The MND stated that they monitored the situation accordingly.

2025-07-20T01:42:14.487841+00:00 IST

Ukraine proposes truce talks with Russia after negotiations stall

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Saturday that Defence Council secretary Rustem Umerov made the offer of a meeting with Russian negotiators for next week.

2025-07-19T23:47:19.017540+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 jolts Tajikistan

As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at 160km.

2025-07-19T20:39:33.518069+00:00 IST

"Hariyali Teej is the common culture between India and Nepal"

Sharma, while talking to ANI, said that it is an ancient belief that Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati live in the Himalayas. Thus, he said that people in Nepal believe in the Godly presence in their country.

2025-07-19T20:12:20.853552+00:00 IST

Punjab CM announces PKR 5 million aid for flood victims

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced PKR 5 million compensation for families of flood victims. During a visit to Chakwal, she ordered swift relief, bridge repairs, and evacuations ahead of the next monsoon, while praising emergency response efforts.

2025-07-19T17:08:56.197306+00:00 IST

Syria moves to restore order in Suwayda with ceasefire, troops

The deployment came shortly after the United States announced an agreement between Israel and Syria to enforce a ceasefire, though the truce remains uncertain amid ongoing fighting, Al Jazeera said.

2025-07-19T17:04:08.709641+00:00 IST

Afghanistan launches nationwide polio drive to protect children

Afghanistan will launch a new polio vaccination campaign on July 20 to protect children under five. The drive, supported by Vitamin A supplements, aims to boost child immunity and prevent the virus, with full community cooperation urged, Khaama Press reported.

2025-07-19T17:02:17.746197+00:00 IST

Karachi traders protest tax raids, arrest powers in strike

Traders in Karachi held a partial strike against new tax measures and the increased powers of Pakistan's federal tax authority to arrest and raid businesses. While some markets stayed open, most traders supported the protest, with critics calling the Finance Act FY26 anti-business, Dawn reported.

2025-07-19T16:43:14.727753+00:00 IST

Pakistan won’t renew afghan refugee ID cards: Naqvi

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Afghan refugee ID cards will not be renewed and deported individuals will be blacklisted from re-entry. The move, reported by Khaama Press, is part of stricter immigration policies, raising concerns from rights groups about the humanitarian impact on vulnerable Afghan populations.

2025-07-19T15:48:23.336190+00:00 IST

Only 10 of 12,156 Chinese spouses pick China over Taiwan

Nearly 90% of Chinese spouses in Taiwan have followed a rule to give up their China household registration, showing Taiwan's push to limit Beijing's influence. Only a few chose to leave Taiwan's system, while others are under review. Taiwan says loyalty cannot be shared between China and its democracy.

2025-07-19T14:07:19.783574+00:00 IST

Bangladeshis at India border call for peace, support Hasina

Bangladeshi nationals at the Fulbari border in West Bengal have called for peace and political stability amid rising violence back home. While some supported Sheikh Hasina's return, others downplayed the unrest. The situation has impacted travel, with reduced movement through the Integrated Check Post since August 2024.

2025-07-19T13:24:30.668744+00:00 IST

China uses US submarine mishap to push South China Sea narrative

The USS Connecticut, a US Navy nuclear-powered submarine, will return to service by late 2026 after major repairs from a 2021 collision in the South China Sea. The rare vessel's restoration faces delays due to part shortages and shipyard issues, raising concerns amid Indo-Pacific tensions.

2025-07-19T13:20:03.965807+00:00 IST

Karachi, Lahore traders announce shutter-down strike

Pakistan's business community remains divided over a planned nationwide shutter-down strike as chambers in Karachi and Lahore have announced closure, while the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has decided to stay away from the protest, ARY News reported.

2025-07-19T12:12:00.026859+00:00 IST

UN urges halt to Afghan deportations from Iran, Pakistan

Over 1.9 million Afghans were deported from Iran and Pakistan in seven months, prompting the UN to urge a halt to forced returns. UN rights chief Volker Turk warned that deportees face serious risks in Afghanistan and stressed that all returns must be voluntary, safe, and legal.

2025-07-19T11:54:40.236144+00:00 IST

Australia keen to involve India in sports ecosystem: Envoy

At the 9th Talk Journalism in Jaipur, Australia's High Commissioner Philip Green said sports are central to Australian education and job growth. He highlighted Australia's strong sports ecosystem and expressed interest in partnering with India to create youth opportunities in sports science, business, and training.

2025-07-19T11:26:06.033347+00:00 IST