Asia

Taiwan reports increased Chinese military incursions in strait

Out of 25 sorties, 16 crossed the median line and entered the strait's northern, central, eastern and southwestern ADIZ.

2025-07-02T08:52:51.344786+00:00 IST

"Directly a message to the Chinese government,"

Speaking to ANI, several attendees of the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference on Wednesday said that the Dalai Lama's statement was a direct message to China.

2025-07-02T08:28:10.461203+00:00 IST

Taiwan's NSB warns of security risks in Chinese apps

The inspections carried out by Taiwan's primary intelligence agency on five Chinese social media platforms, including Weibo, WeChat, and Baidu Cloud, revealed significant breaches of users' communication security across various criteria.

2025-07-02T07:46:30.114720+00:00 IST

CTA wraps up Tibetan language, dialectics training workshops

The Central Tibetan Administration held two workshops to enhance teachers' skills in Buddhist Dialectics and Tibetan language. Officials urged educators to preserve Tibetan identity through education, especially as external pressures grow and fewer young Tibetans speak the language. Teachers were encouraged to apply their learning in classrooms.

2025-07-02T07:40:10.202671+00:00 IST

Beijing tightens noose on Hong Kong

In its 2014 white paper on the "one country, two systems" framework after the 1997 handover, Beijing asserted that "Hong Kong people would govern Hong Kong with a high degree of autonomy," the report mentioned, as quoted by the Taipei Times.

2025-07-02T07:23:52.365780+00:00 IST

"Will not accept China's usage of reincarnation for political gain," says Tibetan President in exile

Tibetan leader Penpa Tsering accused China of trying to erase Tibetan identity by attacking its language and religion. The Dalai Lama affirmed that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue and stressed that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust has the authority to recognise his successor, not the Chinese government.

2025-07-02T07:23:10.285846+00:00 IST

Pakistan govt fails to meet export target for fiscal year 2024-25

According to data released by PBS, the volume of exports during the fiscal year 2024-25 was USD 32.106 billion, falling short of the government's target of USD 32.341 billion.

2025-07-02T06:58:04.861805+00:00 IST

China ups military incursions around Taiwan

Out of 53, 37 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone).

2025-07-02T05:22:40.321525+00:00 IST

Gaden Phodrang Trust has sole authority to recognise...Dalai Lama

Tibetan Spiritual Leader, the Dalai Lama, has stated that the Gaden Phodrang Trust can only recognise future reincarnations, and no one else has the authority to decide on the matter.

2025-07-02T05:07:58.797854+00:00 IST

PM Modi leaves on five-nation tour; bilateral, multilateral meetings and BRICS summit on agenda

At the invitation of Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama, PM Modi will visit Ghana on 2-3 July.

2025-07-02T04:06:40.883356+00:00 IST

PM Narendra Modi departs for five-nation visit

PM Modi will start his five-nation visit with Ghana. This will be the Prime Minister's first bilateral visit to the African country.

2025-07-02T03:03:57.225459+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 strikes Afghanistan

According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 15 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-07-02T02:57:46.548281+00:00 IST

Buddhist Nechung’s oracle comes in form to bless Tibetan governme

Ahead of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebration, the Tibetan Buddhist oracle, Nechung, comes in the form this morning to bless leaders of the Tibetan government-in-exile here. President of Central Tibetan Administration of Tibetan government in-exile, Penpa Tsering, ministers and members of Tibetan parliament in-exile, and many other devotees gathered at the Nechung Monastery here in the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala on Tuesday morning.

2025-07-02T00:57:08.149745+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh, Hegseth discuss ways to augment defence ties with

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement.

2025-07-02T00:14:10.391455+00:00 IST

Nepal’s iconic Juju Dhau—King Curd—adapts with time

This delicacy holds a cherished place in the Newa community, particularly during festive seasons, where no celebration feels complete without it. But as time has passed, the very vessel that defines Juju Dhau -- the traditional mud pitcher -- is slowly being replaced, threatening to erode a piece of cultural identity.

2025-07-01T18:39:32.078611+00:00 IST

General Upendra Dwivedi meets Bhutanese King in Tashichhodzong

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, on a four-day visit to Bhutan, was received with full honours and granted an audience by Bhutan's King and Queen at Tashichhodzong, reflecting the strong India-Bhutan friendship, as shared by the Indian Army on X.

2025-07-01T16:57:33.929174+00:00 IST

Jayant Khobragade appointed as next Ambassador of India to Spain

The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday announced the appointment of Jayant Khobragade of the Indian Foreign Service batch of 1995, as the next Ambassador of India to Spain.

2025-07-01T16:55:51.219937+00:00 IST

WHO Regional Director conferred Mental Health Award 2025

Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia, Saima Wazed, on Tuesday was felicitated with the Mental Health Award 2025 at the 24th Annual International Mental Health Conference in Thailand.

2025-07-01T16:25:35.642042+00:00 IST

Pakistan has become safe haven for terrorists: Rajnath Singh

Singh highlighted Pakistan's long track record of cross-border terrorism and said that it has become a safe haven for nternationally banned terrorists from around the world, enjoying immunity.

2025-07-01T16:24:57.656964+00:00 IST

Karachi water crisis deepens as Dhabeji station stays shut

A major power outage at Karachi's Dhabeji Pumping Station has caused a water shortfall of over 350 MGD, leaving many areas without supply. According to Dawn, repairs are delayed due to rainwater, worsening the crisis in districts like East, Central, Malir, and Korangi.

2025-07-01T16:13:23.223980+00:00 IST

Israeli Defense Minister Katz vows action on settler violence

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz announced new measures to curb settler violence against Israeli forces in the West Bank after recent extremist attacks. A joint task force will be formed, and social programs launched. The violence has drawn condemnation from leaders and sparked international concern.

2025-07-01T14:06:04.281736+00:00 IST