Asia

India, Namibia defence ties strengthen with Line of Credit offer

During a special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Namibia, High Commissioner Rahul Shrivastava stated, "In defence, Namibia is interested in the procurement of equipment from India, and we offered them a line of credit, especially for the defence."

2025-07-09T17:10:51.564144+00:00 IST

Our friendship was not born out of politics but out of struggle

After receiving Namibia's highest civilian award, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the honour to the people of Namibia and both nations' "unbreakable friendship."

2025-07-09T14:38:09.018296+00:00 IST

India, Namibia ink key MoUs in entrepreneurship, health

India and Namibia exchanged MoUs in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on Thursday.

2025-07-09T13:37:49.106041+00:00 IST

18 million more girls in SA could suffer from anaemia by 2030: WH

As per WHO-SEARO, in response, for the first time, governments from seven South Asian countries have come together to take collective action against anaemia.

2025-07-09T12:42:23.429476+00:00 IST

HRCP slams Pak’s mass censorship, 27 YouTube channels blocked

In a post on X, HRCP stated that the wholesale blocking of entire channels, rather than addressing individual instances of unlawful or hateful speech through due process, represents a dangerous conflation of dissent with criminal activity.

2025-07-09T12:30:37.749000+00:00 IST

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan launches ORF’s Foreign Policy Survey 2024

India's national security landscape is being "shaped by its history, defined by its geography, tested by geopolitical competition, and reshaped by fast-moving tech," said General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, at the launch of the Observer Research Foundation's (ORF) Foreign Policy Survey on Tuesday at The Oberoi, New Delhi.

2025-07-09T12:27:39.937539+00:00 IST

BLA targets military convoy, outposts in Kalat, Turbat

In a series of coordinated strikes, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for four separate attacks targeting Pakistani military forces in the Kalat and Turbat regions of Balochistan.

2025-07-09T11:48:47.655348+00:00 IST

Yamaha Motor celebrates 70 years, redefines brand with new logo

For motorbike giant Yamaha Motor, 2025 marks 70 years since its establishment. The new company logo was introduced by President Motofumi Shitara.

2025-07-09T10:34:19.692873+00:00 IST

F-35s land in Philippines as US, allies push back against China’s

The Philippines is rapidly emerging as a key frontline state in the growing US-China rivalry in the Indo-Pacific, as Washington continues to deploy advanced military assets to the archipelago, which lies within the strategic "first island chain" a line of defence that includes Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines, critical to US interests in the region, as reported by The Eurasian Times.

2025-07-09T09:29:06.745465+00:00 IST

Tibetans, not CCP, will decide the 15th Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama's recent affirmation that only his office holds the authority to identify his successor is a strong counter to the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) ongoing attempts to interfere in Tibetan religious affairs, according to the Human Rights Network for Tibet and Taiwan (HRNTT), as reported by Taipei Times.

2025-07-09T09:27:22.447120+00:00 IST

Global consensus on India’s leadership: BJP’s Bhandari

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pradeep Bhandari on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's international stature and its significance to India's position on the global stage, noting that the conferment of over two dozen state honours on the PM all across the world underscores India's recognition as one of the global leaders.

2025-07-09T09:22:07.780787+00:00 IST

NIA says 1,668 Chinese immigrants missed deadline

A total of 1,668 Chinese immigrants in Taiwan failed to submit proof of renouncing their Chinese household registration by the deadline, prompting possible changes to their legal status, Taipei Times reported.

2025-07-09T08:15:16.891918+00:00 IST

Pakistan manipulates courts to frame Baloch leaders

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has denounced what it calls a calculated state operation aimed at silencing Baloch political voices through fabricated terror charges and legal deception. This comes after a dramatic escalation on July 8, when key BYC leaders were abruptly shifted from preventive detention under 3MPO laws to terrorism custody, a move the group says blatantly violates due process and constitutional rights.

2025-07-09T07:07:45.225958+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s war on Baloch political expression escalates

Concerns have been reignited among families, political groups, and civil society in Balochistan regarding what they refer to as a persistent trend of enforced disappearances, lengthy detentions, and the alleged abuse of anti-terrorism legislation targeting political activists and students in the area, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-07-09T05:42:36.283743+00:00 IST

Bangladesh-US second round tariff talks begin

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has invited Bangladesh to the second round of negotiations on the Agreement on Reciprocal Tariff from July 9 to 11, 2025.

2025-07-09T04:55:20.024055+00:00 IST

Nepal PM visits flood hit area of Rasuwa near China border

Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli visited flood-hit Rasuwa District after a Bhotekoshi River flood left 7 dead and 18 missing. He assessed damage, met rescue teams, and urged faster relief efforts. Key infrastructure, including a bridge and highway, was damaged, and 55 people have been rescued so far.

2025-07-08T16:14:44.496630+00:00 IST

Turkiye to cooperate for defence industry in Bangladesh

Turkiye will cooperate for the Defence industry in Bangladesh, a top Turkiye's defence official said on Tuesday.

2025-07-08T16:01:09.319794+00:00 IST

7 dead, 18 missing in flooding along Nepal-Tibet border

Nepal Police on Tuesday morning recovered 7 dead bodies following the flood that wreaked havoc along Nepal-China border, with 18 still missing.

2025-07-08T14:38:47.601259+00:00 IST

“How are we going to trust US again?”: Iranian President

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Tucker Carlson that Iran could resolve its issues with the US through dialogue but can't trust Washington after US-Israeli attacks. He accused Israel of trying to assassinate him and warned Trump not to be dragged into war by Netanyahu.

2025-07-08T14:38:06.610716+00:00 IST

PoJK’s picturesque Grace Valley left in the lurch despite promise

Grace Valley in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir remains severely underdeveloped, with poor roads, no hospitals, and failing public services. Locals feel abandoned and plan a mass protest on July 13, demanding accountability from politicians for decades of neglect, corruption, and misuse of public funds.

2025-07-08T14:10:58.023536+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Afghan refugees urge for resumption of USRAP

Afghan refugees in Pakistan have urged the US to resume the USRAP resettlement program, noting that the delays have left them stranded and increasingly vulnerable.

2025-07-08T13:29:07.013581+00:00 IST