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Iran says it "needs more time" to resume nuclear talks with US

Tehran maintains its nuclear programme is peaceful, while the US and Israel say they aim to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Araghchi said Iran would not reengage in talks unless it received guarantees that no further military attacks would occur during the negotiations.

2025-07-01T13:15:46.193375+00:00 IST

Israel chief warns Gaza offensive risks hostage lives

Zamir expressed concerns during a Sunday night meeting, highlighting that hostages face intensifying torture and grave abuse. "There is serious abuse of the hostages and their situation is grave," he said, according to sources cited by The Times of Israel.

2025-07-01T13:09:43.333490+00:00 IST

Over 5,000 unaccompanied Afghan children return from Iran: UNICEF

UNICEF reported that over 5,000 unaccompanied Afghan children have returned from Iran via the Islam Qala border. Many face risks of exploitation and abuse. According to TOLO News, 150,000 people returned in June alone, just days before Iran's deadline for Afghan migrants to leave its territory.

2025-07-01T12:11:15.351999+00:00 IST

Netanyahu confirms US visit next week to meet Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the US next week to meet President Donald Trump and senior officials to discuss security and trade. Minister Ron Dermer, already in Washington, is holding talks on regional diplomacy and Gaza, following Israel's recent conflict with Iran, The Jerusalem Post reported.

2025-07-01T11:36:19.291177+00:00 IST

India, Pakistan exchange prisoners list

Pakistan has been requested to ensure the "safety, security and welfare" of all civilian prisoners and fishermen, pending their release and repatriation to India, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

2025-07-01T11:35:06.699456+00:00 IST

China sends warships beyond second island chain into W Pacific

For the first time, two of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft carriers, the Liaoning and the Shandong, have simultaneously operated in the Western Pacific, crossing the second island chain in what analysts call a major strategic escalation, according to Taipei Times.

2025-07-01T10:30:40.749539+00:00 IST

China meddled in Taiwan's elections through united front proxies, court finds

Three individuals in Taiwan were sentenced for receiving funds from Beijing to promote pro-China political activities, violating the Anti-Infiltration Act. The rare case highlights concerns over Chinese interference in Taiwan's politics through covert funding and influence campaigns, especially during the 2022 local elections.

2025-07-01T09:58:22.967072+00:00 IST

2024 HRCP Report flags deepening rights crisis in Pakistan

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan's 2024 report highlights democratic decline, rising militancy, enforced disappearances, and human rights abuses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It notes blasphemy-related violence, child and gender-based abuse, labour violations, and environmental crises, painting a grim picture of systemic instability across the region.

2025-07-01T09:52:14.406313+00:00 IST

Where is Mahjabeen Baloch? Polio survivor still missing

Baloch student Mahjabeen Baloch has been missing for a month after being allegedly abducted by Pakistani state agencies. Her family and activists demand her release, citing human rights violations. Amnesty International and others have condemned the enforced disappearance and urged authorities to present her in court.

2025-07-01T09:44:15.110887+00:00 IST

PoJK: Electricity, internet crisis disrupts life in Muzaffarabad

According to local reports, the issue of low electricity voltage has become particularly concerning, with residents reporting damage to their electrical appliances due to unstable power.

2025-07-01T09:20:21.615239+00:00 IST

Unlawful actions of CCP will not deter me...: Taiwan's Vice Prez

Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim announced on Saturday that she will not be intimidated by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), in light of claims that Chinese agents intended to crash into her vehicle during a 2024 visit to the Czech Republic.

2025-07-01T08:50:03.412074+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Karachi’s water crisis deepens

The outage has caused a staggering water shortfall of over 350 million gallons per day (MGD). Karachi, which already receives just around 650 MGD against a daily demand of 1,250 MGD, is now facing even more dire conditions with dry taps in many areas.

2025-07-01T07:05:29.223552+00:00 IST

China continues to persecute its Uyghur populace 

China's harsh treatment of ethnic minorities, such as Muslim Uyghurs in the northwest province of Xinjiang, has not garnered as much international attention in recent times. This must delight the government in Beijing, especially given its earlier notoriety for a sophisticated network of concentration camps it set up in Xinjiang.

2025-07-01T06:53:45.389996+00:00 IST

Pakistani security forces abduct another Baloch woman in Turbat

Rubina Baloch (30) was apprehended on Monday while she was at her sister's home in the Overseas Colony region of Turbat city.

2025-07-01T06:29:21.743141+00:00 IST

PM Modi to address 3 parliaments during 5-nation visit: MEA

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 5-nation visit, senior officials from the Ministry of External Affairs informed that the Prime Minister will address the parliaments of Ghana, Namibia and Trinidad & Tobago.

2025-07-01T01:24:23.973176+00:00 IST

Taiwan records heightened Chinese military activity

Taiwan recorded heightened Chinese military activity around its territory on Tuesday, with 7 sorties of PLA aircraft and 9 PLAN vessels detected, as reported by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND).

2025-07-01T01:11:21.018619+00:00 IST

UAE launches 'Youth Social Missions Programme'

The Federal Youth Authority (FYA) has launched the "Youth Social Missions Programme" to prepare Emirati youth for participation in UAE-led social missions around the world. These include humanitarian, developmental, and cultural missions, and aim to develop specialised national cadres through training programmes that promote social responsibility among UAE youth. This initiative falls under the "Society and Values" pillar of the UAE Youth National Agenda 2031, reflecting the country's commitment to global volunteerism and sustainable development.

2025-07-01T00:13:14.638544+00:00 IST

PM's visit to five countries to expand links in critical minerals

With new technologies of the 21st century dependent on critical minerals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to five countries beginning July 2 is expected to expand India's bilateral cooperation in areas such as mining and mineral resources as also energy.

2025-06-30T22:20:22.972050+00:00 IST

India extends warm greetings to Congo on their Independence Day

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar extended warm wishes to the government and people of Congo on their Independence Day.

2025-06-30T21:24:26.991950+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Baloch human rights body decries extrajudicial killing

Leading Baloch human rights body, Paank brought to attention yet another case of extrajudicial killing in Pakistan at the hands of 'Pakistani forces' where a man was killed after having previously faced unlawful detention without trial.

2025-06-30T20:15:36.684775+00:00 IST

UAE supplies 40.8 pc of Japan’s oil imports in May

The United Arab Emirates was Japan's top crude oil supplier in May 2025, providing Tokyo with 30.42 million barrels of crude oil, according to official Japanese data.

2025-06-30T17:54:26.537309+00:00 IST