Asia

KMT slams Lai’s China policy

Marking President William Lai's first year in office, Taiwan's opposition KMT issued a list of ten criticisms, focusing heavily on cross-strait relations with China. The party accused Lai of compromising sovereignty, failing on trade negotiations, and weakening domestic governance, while former president Ma Ying-jeou urged a more balanced China policy.

2025-05-20T12:33:59.511412+00:00 IST

Taiwan regrets over no invite to Nagasaki atomic bomb memorial

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Tuesday expressed regret over the Nagasaki city government's decision not to invite Taiwan to participate in this year's memorial ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, which occurred during the final days of World War II.

2025-05-20T12:33:39.241629+00:00 IST

EAM S Jaishankar concludes visit to Netherlands

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded a successful two-day official visit to the Netherlands from May 19 - 20, underscoring the strategic partnership between the two nations.

2025-05-20T12:14:00.176357+00:00 IST

Pak: Youth forced to undergo life-threatening ritual

A young man in Dera Ghazi Khan's Koh-i-Suleman region was allegedly forced by a local tribal jirga to undergo the life-threatening ritual of Aas Aaf to prove his innocence after being accused of an illicit relationship. The victim survived and has appealed for legal action against the jirga members.

2025-05-20T11:16:05.997767+00:00 IST

Pak: BYC slams Waziristan drone strike

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee has condemned recent drone strikes in North Waziristan that allegedly killed civilians, including children. In a strongly worded statement, the group labelled the attacks as part of a "systematic genocide" of Pashtuns and urged solidarity among oppressed communities against state violence.

2025-05-20T10:44:36.406021+00:00 IST

Nagas of Manipur preserve heritage through handloom and handicraf

Nagas are the third-largest ethnic group in Manipur, primarily inhabiting the hills. Despite modern challenges, they proudly preserve their heritage through vibrant festivals, traditional dress, and intricate handicrafts. In Tamenglong, where the majority belong to the Zeliangrong Naga tribe, a centuries-old tradition of handloom weaving thrives, carried on by rural women and artisans who keep this craft alive across generations.

2025-05-20T10:39:16.991621+00:00 IST

Maldives, Thailand sign MoU on health; WHO lauds collaboration

The Maldives and Thailand signed a new health cooperation MoU on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, focusing on primary health care, regulatory capacity, health workforce training, and sustainable health financing. WHO praised the move as a model of solidarity and innovation in the South-East Asia region.

2025-05-20T10:36:58.200361+00:00 IST

Consul General of Russia in Chennai pays courtesy visit

J Snehaja, Regional Passport Officer, Hyderabad was also present at the occasion.

2025-05-20T09:40:10.090656+00:00 IST

Taiwan President calls out China for threatening peace

After delivering a speech marking the first anniversary of his taking office, he said, "The aggressor is the one who undermines peace."

2025-05-20T09:08:33.127556+00:00 IST

MEPs demand answers from EU on 30th anniversary of Panchen Lama’s

"The 11th Panchen Lama turns 36 on 25 April 2025. But where is he? China is answerable to the world."

2025-05-20T09:07:24.941582+00:00 IST

Pakistan: People experience hours-long loadshedding in Lahore

The situation is worse in rural parts of Lahore, where people are experiencing six to eight hours of loadshedding.

2025-05-20T07:23:55.775761+00:00 IST

Bangladesh court grants bail to actress Nusraat Faria

On Tuesday, Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court Judge Mostafizur Rahman granted his bail following an application by the accused.

2025-05-20T06:48:15.274534+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar expresses greetings on Cameroon's independence day

Jaishankar expressed his confidence that the cooperation between both the countries will continue to grow stronger.

2025-05-20T06:35:32.814569+00:00 IST

Starlink begins operations in Bangladesh

In a statement shared on Facebook, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, Faiz Ataiyeb Ahmad, wrote, "Starlink has officially launched in Bangladesh. They informed me about it by phone yesterday afternoon and confirmed it on their X handle this morning."

2025-05-20T06:33:03.272781+00:00 IST

Pak: PTI denies planning no-confidence motion against PM Sharif

He mentioned that the option of initiating a no-confidence motion is constitutionally available to all political parties. However, he noted that the Imran Khan-founded party has not considered using it at this time.

2025-05-20T05:37:23.394184+00:00 IST

"Very productive exchange," Putin on talks with Trump

Putin said that Russia also supports a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine crisis.

2025-05-20T05:28:38.154321+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects Chinese military activity near its territory

In response to Chinese action, Taiwan's armed forces deployed aircraft, naval ships, and coastal missile systems to monitor the situation.

2025-05-20T03:34:25.739730+00:00 IST

Union Minister Goyal meets US Commerce Secretary Lutnick

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held productive discussions on Tuesday with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, focusing on expediting the first tranche of the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement.

2025-05-20T01:14:58.660009+00:00 IST

US imposes visa restrictions on Indian travel agencies

United States on Monday announced visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies in India for "knowingly facilitating illegal immigration" to the United States.

2025-05-19T20:32:55.381283+00:00 IST