Asia

'Yoga for One Earth, One Health' reminds interconnection: Wazed

Ahead of the International Day of Yoga, Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia spoke about this year's theme, "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," reminds us of the deep connection between our well-being and the health of our planet, in her remarks.

2025-06-20T06:25:45.163583+00:00 IST

Taiwan to remove illegal Chinese oyster racks from its waters

The Taiwanese Government is set to remove illegal oyster racks in waters between Kinmen County and Xiamen, China, the Executive Yuan said on Thursday, adding that no Chinese fishers would be allowed to enter Taiwan's territorial waters to remove them, as reported by Taipei Times.

2025-06-20T05:07:17.150985+00:00 IST

Taiwan President instructs military to bolster security

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has instructed the Taiwanese military to bolster its security surveillance amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, Focus Taiwan reported on Thursday.

2025-06-20T04:17:34.867604+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 50 Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels

According to Taiwan's MND, 46 out of 50 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

2025-06-20T04:05:02.315682+00:00 IST

Pak: Sit-in camp organised demanding release of Baloch leaders

Leading Baloch Human rights body, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has organised a three-day sit-in protest against the illegal detention of leading Baloch human rights leaders, the BYC said on Thursday.

2025-06-20T03:48:43.099486+00:00 IST

Pakistan reports three deaths from Congo virus

The victim in Sindh has been identified as a 25-year-old fisherman from Ibrahim Hyderi, while fatalities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been reported from Karak and North Waziristan.

2025-06-20T03:06:26.989352+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 jolts Afghanistan

The NCS reported that the earthquake occurred at a latitude of 34.89 N and a longitude of 62.54 E.

2025-06-20T02:09:19.561450+00:00 IST

UN report flags rise in security incidents in Afghanistan

The report states that anti-security incidents increased by three per cent compared to the same period last year. "From 1 February to 30 April 2025, the United Nations recorded 2,299 safety and security-related incident reports, marking a 3 per cent increase as compared with the same period in 2024," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.

2025-06-20T00:27:50.947486+00:00 IST

Iraqi militia warns of US base attacks if Trump joins war

Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah warned it will target US bases across the Middle East if the US joins the Iran-Israel war. The group also threatened key shipping routes, while President Trump said he will decide in two weeks whether to launch a strike on Iran, CNN reported.

2025-06-20T00:14:12.303314+00:00 IST

Israel turning 'ring of fire' against Iran, says IDF Chief

Israel is striking Iran with its own weapons, IDF Chief Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir said, calling the campaign historic. The Intelligence Directorate has targeted top Iranian commanders and facilities, with officials saying the strikes are reshaping the region.

2025-06-20T00:02:34.567415+00:00 IST

New Zealand HC celebrate Matariki in India

Titled "RE/NEW: A Time to Shine," the event took place on Thursday, June 19, and focused on themes of culture, creativity, and sustainability. Bringing together government, design, and diplomatic stakeholders, the showcase was a vibrant reflection of cultural diplomacy in action.

2025-06-19T21:12:58.318562+00:00 IST

Op Sindhu underway: India to evacuate nationals from Israel

In view of the recent developments between Israel and Iran, the Indian government has decided to evacuate from Israel those Indian nationals who wish to leave.

2025-06-19T19:45:44.466755+00:00 IST

Yoga has become a global brand...: ICCR chief ahead of IDY

Speaking to ANI, Singla said, "I think Yoga has been the biggest success story in our cultural diplomacy so far. I think it's one of those elements of ancient Indian traditional knowledge that has become a truly global brand today. It is no longer just India's Yoga; it has become a global wellness movement. The entire credit for this goes to PM Narendra Modi because he took it to the United Nations. It was his visionary leadership that made June 21, International Day of Yoga -- with the result that every country in the world now observes International Day of Yoga every year on June 21. I think this has been a key factor in the growing popularity of Yoga."

2025-06-19T19:27:46.669870+00:00 IST

Dalai Lama congratulates Mongolia's new PM Zandanshatar Gombojav

The 14th Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, extended his warm congratulations to Zandanshatar Gombojav on his election as Prime Minister of Mongolia.

2025-06-19T18:22:05.795152+00:00 IST

India, Central American Integration System hold virtual dialogue

India and the Central American Integration System (SICA) on Thursday held a virtual dialogue, led by India's Additional Secretary, Rajesh Vaishnaw, Aandlejandro Solano, Vice Minister of Costa Rica and Carmen Marroquin, Director of International Cooperation from SICA.

2025-06-19T18:21:32.564838+00:00 IST

India-Croatia sign MoUs to foster cooperation in agriculture

India and Croatia signed four Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), which includes MoU on Agricultural Cooperation, Programme of Cooperation in Science and Technology, Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP) and MoU to establish a Hindi Chair at the University of Zagreb.

2025-06-19T17:37:03.150557+00:00 IST

India needs think tanks to shape its growth story: CRF President

As India charts its path to becoming a developed economy by 2047, it needs strong, evidence-driven think tanks to shape and project its growth narrative, said Shishir Priyadarshi, President of the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF), on the organisation's first Foundation Day.

2025-06-19T17:01:27.598951+00:00 IST

Congress MP urges EAM to ensure safety of Indians in Israel-Iran

Congress Lok Sabha MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla has written to External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, expressing deep concern over the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

2025-06-19T16:44:50.939675+00:00 IST

India advocates democratisation of AI: Vaishnaw

Addressing a distinguished gathering of global delegates, including representatives from Central Asian countries, the minister outlined India's inclusive and transformative approach to AI.

2025-06-19T15:18:33.608834+00:00 IST