Asia

"Iran-Israel talks going to dominate G7 summit in Canada": Fabian

The upcoming G7 Summit in Canada is expected to prioritise discussions on the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, said Foreign Affairs expert KP Fabian.

2025-06-15T07:34:23.958397+00:00 IST

18 Pak pilgrims die during Hajj: Ministry of Religious Affairs

The Ministry of Religious Affairs said that 18 Pakistani pilgrims lost their lives during the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, ARY News reported

2025-06-15T05:08:45.483836+00:00 IST

Diaspora sees PM Modi’s Canada visit as moment for rebuild trust

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a three-nation tour, culminating in his participation at the G7 Summit hosted in Alberta, Canada, members of the Indian diaspora across Canada and the United States have extended a warm welcome and expressed hope for a renewed chapter in India-Canada relations.

2025-06-15T04:18:44.567933+00:00 IST

PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Cyprus sends a message to Turkey

Sunday's visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus- the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 23 years- is seen in Nicosia as sending a message to Turkey, which has been occupying one third of the island since 1974 and which has assisted Pakistan during the Operation Sindoor last month.

2025-06-15T03:37:48.181964+00:00 IST

China hikes military incursions in Taiwan

Contrary to the usual, no Chinese aircraft were detected in this timeframe.

2025-06-15T01:52:25.681428+00:00 IST

"Bit of contradiction": Ex envoy Mahesh Sachdev on US statements

He pointed out the contradiction in US statements, with the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio saying the US is not involved, while US President Donald Trump claiming America knew about the airstrikes.

2025-06-15T01:18:38.494384+00:00 IST

"We mistakenly used wrong world map": Israel rectify mistake

Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani, IDF International Spokesperson, acknowledged the error, stating that they "mistakenly used the wrong world map" while focusing on neutralising the nuclear threat. He expressed gratitude to Indian netizens on X for pointing out the mistake.

2025-06-14T22:53:29.846595+00:00 IST

Bhutan King, Queen and fourth Druk Gyalpo attend prayer ceremony

Only one person out of the 242 people on board survived the crash.

2025-06-14T16:22:57.886524+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 hits Pakistan areas

According to NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres at 6:53 pm.

2025-06-14T15:20:54.623840+00:00 IST

Annual Pride Parade of June commences in Nepal

On Saturday, the group marched from Ratnapark to Narayan Chaur chanting slogans and holding placards. The group has been demanding for their recognition and fighting for the identity which has been their first and foremost thing.

2025-06-14T14:56:35.049957+00:00 IST

India gifts 40 ambulances to various health institutions in Nepal

As per the embassy, 40 ambulances were gifted today which covers 33 districts across all the 7 provinces of Nepal.

2025-06-14T14:29:36.583313+00:00 IST

India distances itself from SCO statement on Iran-Israel conflict

India said on Saturday that it did not participate in the discussions on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) statement on recent developments between Israel and Iran and that channels of dialogue and diplomacy be utilised to work towards de-escalation.

2025-06-14T13:56:53.667118+00:00 IST

SCO expresses concern over tensions in Middle East

However, India refrained from participating in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) discussions on a statement condemning Israel's military strikes on Iran and urged for dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation.

2025-06-14T13:27:49.737629+00:00 IST

Air India Plane Crash: UK sets up Reception Centre in Gujarat

The Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from Ahmedabad to London with 242 passengers crashed in Meghaninagar area shortly after it took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday.

2025-06-14T11:36:33.039743+00:00 IST

Pakistani forces detain two Baloch men in Balochistan

As reported by The Balochistan Post, Bakhshullah was taken from Gwadar, while Shah Bakhsh was apprehended from the Dasht area of Kech district. Both individuals were reportedly taken without warrants, and their whereabouts remain unknown.

2025-06-14T10:54:58.746867+00:00 IST

US Navy enhances deterrence strategies amid rising Chinese threat

The US Navy is intensifying its global war game exercises to counter a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan, aiming to make the self-ruled island "a very difficult target to take," US Acting Chief of Naval Operations Admiral James Kilby said during a congressional testimony on Wednesday.

2025-06-14T08:48:28.849438+00:00 IST

Modi-Carney talks could unlock India-Canada trade potential

Lubimov Kirk, a Canadian-based Financial Strategist, stated in an exclusive interview with ANI that the entrance of incoming Prime Minister Mark Carney presents an opportunity for Ottawa and New Delhi to begin stalled trade discussions and increase collaboration on energy, technology, and essential minerals.

2025-06-14T08:47:44.344247+00:00 IST

VBMP marks 16 years of protest, warns of rising disappearances

The Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) marked the 5,849th day of its continuous protest camp outside the Quetta Press Club on Thursday, intensifying its call for justice in the face of a worsening crisis of enforced disappearances across Balochistan.

2025-06-14T08:44:03.167747+00:00 IST

Paank reports surge in enforced disappearances

Paank, the Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), released its monthly report for May 2025, documenting a disturbing surge in enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings allegedly carried out by Pakistani security forces and pro-state armed groups in Balochistan.

2025-06-14T08:40:26.625430+00:00 IST

China’s shadow war on Taiwan intensifies

Amid growing concerns over Chinese espionage and political infiltration, Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) held a mandatory internal seminar at its headquarters to bolster party members' understanding of Chinese "united front" tactics and infiltration strategies, Taipei Times reported.

2025-06-14T08:26:50.993867+00:00 IST

Families protest over alleged custodial death of missing men

Families of two young men allegedly subjected to enforced disappearance and extrajudicial killing by Pakistani security forces are staging a peaceful sit-in outside the Deputy Commissioner's office in Turbat, the administrative centre of Balochistan's Kech district.

2025-06-14T08:21:57.774095+00:00 IST