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Japanese Ambassador Keiichi Ono meets Gujarat CM

Japan's Ambassador to India, Keiichi Ono, accompanied by Japan's Minister of Economic and Development Affairs, Koyoko Hokugo, paid a courtesy visit to Gujarat's Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Friday.

2025-07-11T11:49:11.480717+00:00 IST

Japanese envoy urges Taliban to reopen schools for girls

With universities closed to women, many girls have turned to private institutes, hoping to continue their education. However, even these alternatives have been shut down for female students, TOLO News reported.

2025-07-11T11:21:41.645372+00:00 IST

US, Japan, Philippines unite against China’s maritime bullying

In a rebuke of Beijing's increasingly aggressive maritime posture, the foreign ministers of Japan, the United States, and the Philippines reaffirmed their commitment to freedom of navigation during a trilateral meeting on July 10.

2025-07-11T11:09:13.587707+00:00 IST

Digital India Foundation opposes Pakistan's membership bid to AI

Digital India Foundation stated that Pakistan's systemic support of terrorism, ongoing scrutiny by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), potential weaponisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through AITeC's specialised labs, and the absence of institutional accountability in Pakistan's AI ecosystem, pose a direct threat to India's national security and to AIANET's foundational principles.

2025-07-11T10:48:41.864578+00:00 IST

US, Russia top diplomats meet again over Ukraine at ASEAN summit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met twice at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia to discuss the Ukraine war. Both sides signaled openness to dialogue. Rubio also met China's Wang Yi, amid rising US-China tensions and upcoming US tariffs on Asian nations.

2025-07-11T10:12:42.116585+00:00 IST

"I request you to join me to lead meaningful life," Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama said that he requested his followers to join him in his effort of spreading kindness and peace across the world.

2025-07-11T09:11:17.642991+00:00 IST

Taiwan rejects dangerous China-linked swim event amid Coast Guard

Liang emphasised that Kinmen County must apply to the Sports Administration to participate in the 13th Kinmen-Xiamen Open Relay, which will consider the MAC's recommendation.

2025-07-11T08:54:36.350843+00:00 IST

Operation Baam shakes Balochistan with over 70 coordinated attack

The separatist group carried out simultaneous attacks across multiple districts, disrupting internet connectivity, halting train services, and blocking key sections of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) -- a cornerstone of China's Belt and Road Initiative.

2025-07-11T08:41:19.823733+00:00 IST

3 more crew of ship attacked by Houthis in Red Sea rescued

In a statement on Thursday, the European Union's Aspides naval mission said during the night July 9-10, three additional crew members of Filipino nationality from the 'Eternity C' and one from the Maritime Security Team (Greek nationality), have recovered from the sea - bringing the total number of those rescued to 10.

2025-07-11T08:36:54.880421+00:00 IST

China’s ‘Peace’ symposium fails to address its aggressive actions

Xinhua reported that the symposium gathered over 150 experts and scholars from more than 10 countries, including China, the Philippines, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Canada, under the auspices of the National Institute for South China Sea Studies and the Huayang Center for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance.

2025-07-11T08:11:09.336114+00:00 IST

Jaishankar wishes Mongolian FM on ‘Naadam Festival’

He wished that the cooperation between both the countries increases.

2025-07-11T08:10:26.948630+00:00 IST

44.7% of Pakistanis in poverty while neighbours progress, World B

This alarming figure exposes the failure of successive Pakistani governments to effectively address the rampant poverty afflicting nearly half of the nation's citizens.

2025-07-11T07:59:40.880034+00:00 IST

UAE deepens innovation ties with India through high-impact MoU

The event spotlighted the opportunities for Indian founders and start-ups to participate in the newly launched UAE-India CEPA Start-up Series, a high-impact platform designed to fast-track cross-border growth, collaboration, and market access, the statement said.

2025-07-11T07:55:21.405624+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s military operations in Waziristan bring devastation

Held in Makin tehsil, the jirga drew thousands of participants from Upper and Lower South Waziristan as well as North Waziristan, including tribal elders, students, lawyers, journalists, and political figures.

2025-07-11T07:21:20.383632+00:00 IST

Japan-backed report highlights Pakistan’s education crisis

As reported by Dawn, the latest data comes from the "Pakistan's Non-Formal Education Report 2023-24," launched at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU).

2025-07-11T06:49:11.429999+00:00 IST

Bangladesh arrests prominent economist Abul Barkat

"We have arrested Abul Barkat as an accused in an ACC (Anti-Corruption Commission) case", Nasirul Islam, Joint Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DB), told ANI over the phone.

2025-07-11T06:47:50.329864+00:00 IST

Pak denies families and lawyers access to detained Baloch leaders

The incident has sparked outrage and alarm among rights activists across the region.

2025-07-11T06:44:55.020585+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 strikes Myanmar

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 101km.

2025-07-11T03:05:30.680337+00:00 IST

Taiwan reports heightened Chinese incursions around territory

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

2025-07-11T02:47:48.032074+00:00 IST

WHO warns of rising infectious diseases among deported Afghans

The ground assessments carried out at key border points, especially Islam Qala in Herat Province, reveal that upper respiratory infections are the most common diseases spread, followed by diarrhoea and dehydration, particularly among children and the elderly.

2025-07-11T00:52:56.468202+00:00 IST