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3 killed, 7 injured in bus firing in Balochistan’s Kalat

The incident took place in the Nemargh area when a bus travelling from Karachi to Quetta was ambushed.

2025-07-17T02:57:27.056601+00:00 IST

"Very close to a deal with India...we're in negotiation: US Prez

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hinted at reaching a new trade deal with India soon. While adding "maybe", he said that currently the US is in negotiations with India.

2025-07-17T02:38:07.463380+00:00 IST

China hikes military incursions around Taiwan

Of the 58 sorties, 45 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone).

2025-07-17T01:19:44.640002+00:00 IST

Israeli Consul General backs Jaishankar's remarks at SCO

Earlier on Tuesday, S Jaishankar stressed the importance of taking an uncompromising stance against terrorism, citing the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack in India, which was condemned by the UN Security Council.

2025-07-17T01:17:12.296034+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.7 strikes Myanmar

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 83km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-07-16T20:06:18.104348+00:00 IST

"Challenge before us is to stabilize global order": Jaishankar

EAM while addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Tianjin added that the countries have to de-risk all the aspects.

2025-07-16T19:09:26.435497+00:00 IST

Giriraj Singh meets textile industry leaders in Japan

On the second day of the official visit to Japan, Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, held a series of high-level meetings with major Japanese companies and inaugurated the 16th India Trend Fair 2025 in Tokyo on Tuesday. The fair is one of the largest platforms for Indian textile exporters to connect directly with Japanese buyers and is expected to further deepen bilateral textile trade.

2025-07-16T17:07:55.964727+00:00 IST

India hosts 4th BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise for cyclones

India virtually hosted the 4th BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise from July 14-15, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), noted in an official statement on Wednesday.

2025-07-16T16:46:59.108986+00:00 IST

Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile members visit Dalhousie on program

Upon arriving at the Phuntsoling Tibetan Settlement, the delegation received a warm welcome from local leaders, including Tibetan Settlement Officer Kelsang Tenzin, Chair of the Local Tibetan Assembly Phurbu Damdul, and representatives from the Regional Tibetan Freedom Movement. Also in attendance were the head of the Sambhota Tibetan School, a doctor from the Men-Tse-Khang clinic branch, as well as heads of Tibetan NGOs and community figures, CTA reported.

2025-07-16T16:03:16.331451+00:00 IST

Nepal: Oli-led government loses majority in National Assembly

The JSP-N, led by Upendra Yadav, walked out of the government with immediate effect, throwing the ruling alliance into a minority in the National Assembly. Although the ruling alliance still holds a majority in the House of Representatives, the lower house, bills endorsed by it also require approval from the upper house.

2025-07-16T15:54:27.838542+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: At least 4 killed as Awami League workers clash

Atleast four people were killed during a clash between the workers of Awami League and the police and the army, in Gopalgonj district in Dhaka division of Bangladesh on Wednesday, local media reported quoting hospital sources.

2025-07-16T15:53:45.733446+00:00 IST

China’s infiltration tactics backfire as Taiwan cancels Strait sw

The annual "Kinmen-Xiamen Strait Crossing Swim," originally scheduled for July 26, has been cancelled after Chinese participants failed to obtain entry permits, Kinmen Deputy County Magistrate Lee Wen-liang confirmed Wednesday, Focus Taiwan reported.

2025-07-16T15:53:00.088725+00:00 IST

MoS Pabitra Margherita embarks on 3-nation tour

According to the MEA, MoS Margherita will visit Eswatini and Lesotho from July 18-22, 2025, and South Africa from July 23-25.

2025-07-16T13:34:00.637736+00:00 IST

2nd BIMSTEC Conclave discusses logistical links, trade

The Conclave was inaugurated by Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and saw participation of delegations of the BIMSTEC member States, comprising officials, maritime experts, port authorities, private sector leaders, and regional development partners, the MEA noted in its statement.

2025-07-16T12:47:27.164296+00:00 IST

Paank highlights ongoing human rights violation in Balochistan

Leading Baloch human rights body, Paank highlighted on Wednesday yet another case of enforced disappearance which took place in Balochistan.

2025-07-16T12:13:18.148142+00:00 IST

US using rhetoric to pressure Russia, says expert

Awwad's comments come after NATO chief Mark Rutte, during a press conference in Washington alongside US Senators Thom Tillis and Jeanne Shaheen, urged India, China, and Brazil to reconsider their economic ties with Moscow or face "100 per cent secondary sanctions" if Russia does not commit to peace talks on Ukraine.

2025-07-16T11:03:41.301392+00:00 IST

Fearing collapse, Taiwan pulls billions from China's crumbling ec

According to Focus Taiwan, the May-end figure also marked a NT$48.56 billion decline from the previous month.

2025-07-16T08:55:25.866530+00:00 IST

China’s military escalation around Taiwan signals dangerous globa

France's newly released 2025 National Strategic Review has raised alarm over China's military posture in East Asia, emphasizing growing instability in the Taiwan Strait due to Beijing's intensified pressure on Taipei, Focus Taiwan reported.

2025-07-16T07:52:30.718440+00:00 IST

Pakistan's explosive negligence: Half of LPG tankers operate ille

The committee was informed that of around 2,000 bowsers transporting LPG across the country, only 800 are registered with the Department of Explosives, and a mere 247 are licensed by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra).

2025-07-16T07:42:46.462985+00:00 IST

Naseem Baloch calls Pakistan a danger to its citizens

Baloch activists Dr. Naseem Baloch, Chairman of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), while speaking at a capacity-building session, emphasised that steadfastness on principles is the true strength of a national struggle.

2025-07-16T07:33:56.653947+00:00 IST

KP Fabian hits out at NATO Chief for “talking through his hat”

Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian on Wednesday slammed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte over his warning of possible secondary sanctions on India, China, and Brazil for maintaining trade ties with Russia, saying Rutte was "speaking out of turn" and "talking through his hat," as he has no authority to impose such sanctions.

2025-07-16T07:21:47.283043+00:00 IST