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Nepal court orders media to delete news on press freedom

The bench of judge Pitambar Sharma on Tuesday had issued the order directing Bizmandu and Nepal Khabar to take down the news stories. The articles in question reported on anomalies involving Shrestha, prompting him to file two separate petitions seeking the removal of the articles.

2025-06-11T17:01:04.528506+00:00 IST

Secy East meets S Korea's Dy Minister for Political Affairs

They also held discussions to strengthen the special strategic partnership between India and South Korea.

2025-06-11T15:19:33.192067+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 strikes Taiwan

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck off the coast of Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 7 pm local time on Wednesday, Focus Taiwan reported, citing the Central Weather Administration (CWA).

2025-06-11T15:15:57.353810+00:00 IST

Deadlock continues in Nepal parliament for 15 days

Protest by the opposition has prolonged the deadlock in lower house of Nepal's federal parliament for 15 days following obstruction by opposition over visit visa controversy.

2025-06-11T14:20:39.034492+00:00 IST

Paank alleges custodial killing, enforced disappearances

On June 9, Pakistani security forces raided the Rodakan region of Kolwah, arresting numerous locals and transporting them to the Jirk military base, as reported by Paank, the Baloch National Movement's Human Rights Department.

2025-06-11T12:45:18.384610+00:00 IST

Secy East P Kumaran represents India at EAS, ASEAN Meetings

Secretary (East), P Kumaran represented India at the East Asia Summit Senior Officials' Meeting (EAS SOM) held on June 10 June and the ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Officials' Meeting (ARF SOM) on June 11 in Penang, Malaysia, the current ASEAN Chair. These meetings were attended by Senior Officials of participating countries of EAS and ARF and were chaired by Dato' Sri Amran Mohamed Zin, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), said in an official statement.

2025-06-11T12:17:08.476642+00:00 IST

5 BLA fighters, 8 Pakistani army personnel killed in Bolan clash

A recent clash between the Pakistani army and Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) fighters in the Bolan area of Balochistan has resulted in significant casualties on both sides, according to Baloch Liberation Army.

2025-06-11T11:38:46.355607+00:00 IST

Bodies found, student missing amid Balochistan rights abuses

Three bodies were found in Balochistan's Panjgur and Khuzdar districts, and a Karachi University student was allegedly abducted in Turbat. Rights groups say enforced disappearances, killings, and abuse by security forces continue unchecked, despite government claims of stability in the region.

2025-06-11T10:01:41.466456+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka Army Chief pays tribute, reviews Guard in Delhi

Sri Lanka Army Chief Lt Gen Lasantha Rodrigo visited Delhi, paid tribute to Indian soldiers at the National War Memorial and reviewed a ceremonial Guard of Honour at South Block, highlighting strong defence ties between the two countries.

2025-06-11T09:33:16.947390+00:00 IST

BLF leader accuses Pakistan of using ISIS-K to crush dissent

Baloch leader Allah Nazar Baloch accused Pakistan's military of promoting ISIS-K as propaganda to undermine Baloch nationalist movements, while highlighting systematic oppression, misuse of anti-terror laws, and human rights abuses in Balochistan, according to The Balochistan Post.

2025-06-11T08:48:26.480973+00:00 IST

India calls for unity on Indo-Pacific, terror at EAS meet

India's Secretary (East) P. Kumaran, at the East Asia Summit meeting in Malaysia, emphasized the EAS's role in ensuring a free and inclusive Indo-Pacific. He also called for joint global action against terrorism, highlighting it as a major threat to regional peace, security, and development.

2025-06-11T08:28:48.217355+00:00 IST

Nepali artists slam KIMFF for Tibet erasure, China bias

Nepali artists have condemned KIMFF for using the term "Xizang" for Tibet, calling it Chinese propaganda. They urged the festival to apologise and uphold independent values, warning that such choices erase Tibetan identity and aid censorship.

2025-06-11T07:45:25.768822+00:00 IST

Taiwan holds 2030 wargame on Chinese military escalation

Three Taiwanese NGOs held a tabletop drill simulating a Chinese military incursion near Taiwan in 2030. Former officials from the US and Japan joined. Taiwan responded without firing, while the US pledged support. The exercise highlighted rising tensions and China's grey-zone tactics.

2025-06-11T06:18:46.669414+00:00 IST

Taiwan thanks India for Wan Hai 503 rescue effort

The Taiwan Government thanked the Indian Navy and Coast Guard for quickly rescuing crew members from the vessel Wan Hai 503 and expressed hope for the safe return of the missing and speedy recovery of the injured.

2025-06-11T05:15:59.530926+00:00 IST

India, Malaysia hold 10th navy staff talks in Kuala Lumpur

India and Malaysia held their 10th Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks in Kuala Lumpur on June 10, discussing ongoing maritime cooperation and planning future joint activities.

2025-06-11T04:53:41.134669+00:00 IST

Food aid only lifeline for millions in Afghanistan: WFP

Over 23 million Afghans face acute hunger, with the World Food Programme calling food aid their only hope. Due to funding cuts, WFP warns of worsening starvation, especially in remote areas. Khaama Press reports urgent global support is needed to prevent a deeper humanitarian crisis.

2025-06-11T04:09:43.560056+00:00 IST

"Elections not priority, just for govt’s agenda": BSL chief

Bangladesh Students League President Saddam Hussain slammed the interim government's 2026 election plan, calling it a "state-sponsored drama." He accused Muhammad Yunus of pushing a personal agenda and claimed minorities face rising attacks as the regime tries to turn Bangladesh into a religious state.

2025-06-11T03:13:51.199547+00:00 IST

Taiwan MND detects 43 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected 43 sorties of Chinese aircraft, six Chinese naval vessels operating near its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Wednesday

2025-06-11T01:56:07.496781+00:00 IST

Jaishankar congratulates Portuguese FM on their national day

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar congratulated Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel on their National Day and expressed his desire to strengthen bilateral relations between both nations.

2025-06-10T21:18:53.139377+00:00 IST

VP Kaja Kallas holds first EU-India Dialogue with EAM Jaishankar

The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union/Vice President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held the first EU-India Strategic Dialogue on Tuesday in Brussels.

2025-06-10T20:25:32.571926+00:00 IST

Taiwan: Prosecutors office indicts four former DPP members

The office on Tuesday said that it indicted Huang Chu-jung and Chiu Shih-yuan with revealing or providing sensitive national security information to China, disclosing, delivering, or sending confidential material for official use to China, and money laundering.

2025-06-10T17:06:01.408591+00:00 IST