Asia

Dalai Lama’s sole right to choose successor: Rijiju

"I am a devotee of the Dalai Lama. Anybody in the world who follows the Dalai Lama wants his successor to be chosen by the Dalai Lama himself," Rijiju said.

2025-07-04T11:11:00.104171+00:00 IST

Penpa Tsering questions China's motives in interfering

He expressed concern over China's attempts to dictate the spiritual leadership of Tibet, questioning the government's motives and disregard for religious freedom amid preparations for the upcoming birthday celebrations of the Dalai Lama.

2025-07-04T10:11:57.174572+00:00 IST

Taiwan slams China’s Hua Chunying over UN 2758 remarks

Taiwan's DPP condemned China's remarks on UN Resolution 2758, saying it misrepresents Taiwan's status to isolate it globally. The DPP stressed Taiwan's right to international participation. Germany also backed Taiwan, rejecting China's interpretation and opposing the use of force in the Taiwan Strait.

2025-07-04T10:10:42.350663+00:00 IST

US condemns China’s military buildup near Taiwan

The United States has condemned China's escalating military activity around Taiwan as illegitimate and destabilising, just days ahead of Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises, Taipei Times reported on Thursday.

2025-07-04T10:08:21.311809+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects Chinese military activity near its territory

According to Taiwan's MND, 27 out of 41 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

2025-07-04T09:25:24.456061+00:00 IST

Karachi police raid BYC protest, arrest Amna Baloch, 3 others

The BYC has called on human rights organisations to intervene and hold Pakistan accountable for its ongoing campaign of intimidation and enforced disappearances targeting Baloch activists.

2025-07-04T08:56:10.070755+00:00 IST

Teen among victims of alleged Pak-backed death squads

The first incident took place in the Sordo region of Panjgur, where a 13-year-old madrassa student named Pazeer was gunned down while reportedly out fetching bread for his family.

2025-07-04T08:40:56.508042+00:00 IST

Baloch Liberation Army launches major attacks; calls CTD “enemy”

According to BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch, the Mastung operation saw BLA fighters seize key government installations, including the Tehsil Office and three banks, for nearly two hours.

2025-07-04T07:58:38.662311+00:00 IST

UNDP and UNESCO launch report on media landscape in Bangladesh

The UNDP with UNESCO, with support from the Embassy of Switzerland, on Thursday launched 'An Assessment of Bangladesh's Media Landscape: Free, Independent and Pluralistic Media'.

2025-07-04T06:47:03.522205+00:00 IST

Iran reopens airspace to domestic, international flights

Domestic and international flights will be operated from all airports in the country, except for Isfahan and Tabriz airports, during the day from 5 am to 6 pm, authorities said.

2025-07-04T06:19:01.315371+00:00 IST

India refutes claims about US denying Jaishankar's request

In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Factcheck unit stated, "CLAIM: White House denies Indian FM Jaishankar's request to meet Donald Trump due to busy schedule. This is FAKE News. This CLAIM is false."

2025-07-04T05:37:37.456023+00:00 IST

"No meaning in any talks unless...": Iran sets terms for talks

In an email interview with ANI, Iran's Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi emphasised Tehran's conditions for resuming dialogue with Washington.

2025-07-04T03:37:48.516470+00:00 IST

Bangladesh pursuing extradition of Hasina:Interim govt advisor

Foreign Affairs Advisor to Bangladesh's Interim Government, Md Towhid Hossain, on Thursday, indicated that the country's interim government is actively pursuing the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, a year after her ousting from the country.

2025-07-03T18:44:43.779985+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Negligence by several departments uncovered in

The head of the inquiry committee investigating the recent drowning tragedy in Swat river in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province informed the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday that several government departments were found to have shown negligence in the incident, as reported by Geo News.

2025-07-03T17:31:04.938715+00:00 IST

Indian Envoy to Trinidad and Tobago on PM Modi's visit

PM Modi's visit to the island nation is part of his five-nation tour, which spans from July 2 to July 9 and includes a stop in Trinidad and Tobago from July 3 to July 4.

2025-07-03T17:30:35.739384+00:00 IST

Islamabad HC overturns 10-year sentences of 4 PTI members

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday overturned the 10-year prison sentences of four Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) members who had been convicted for attacking a police station during the violent riots on May 9, 2023, as reported by the Dawn.

2025-07-03T17:12:33.445178+00:00 IST

“We are at one in pushing for UNSC reform”: Brazilian envoy

Speaking to ANI ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Brazil for the 17th BRICS Summit and a subsequent state visit, the Ambassador highlighted the urgent need to reform the UNSC to accommodate the rise of emerging economies, noting the changing global landscape, where large emerging countries now account for a significant portion of the world's GDP, necessitating the reevaluation.

2025-07-03T16:52:36.521289+00:00 IST

PM Modi's simplicity and insight left a mark on ML Mittal

He offered a vivid portrait of PM Modi's austerity, how he chose to sleep in a small utility room without air conditioning or an attached bathroom, despite having access to more comfortable accommodations and use to wake up at 5 AM, make tea, and lay out breakfast for everyone, showcasing his groundedness and discipline.

2025-07-03T16:31:56.777903+00:00 IST

PM Modi presents handcrafted gifts to Ghanian leaders

The gifts, thoughtfully chosen from Kashmir, Karnataka, Odisha, and West Bengal, beautifully represent the soul of India, a land where every region carries its own story, artistry, and timeless traditions.

2025-07-03T16:29:53.722313+00:00 IST

Iran seeks 'credible guarantee' from US before talks

Keeping the door open for diplomacy, Iran has stated that any negotiation process with the United States is meaningless unless Washington provides a credible guarantee to prevent future acts of aggression by Israel and the US.

2025-07-03T14:59:03.413484+00:00 IST

PM Modi gifts miniature elephant ambawari to Ghana’s Speaker

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the Speaker of Ghana's Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, with a remarkable piece of Indian heritage, the Miniature Elephant Ambawari, a handcrafted sculpture that captures the majesty of India's royal past.

2025-07-03T13:52:39.564176+00:00 IST