Asia

Russia bans human rights group Amnesty International

In a statement, Russia's prosecutor general alleged that Amnesty's London office was a "centre for the preparation of global Russophobic projects" and accused it of advocating on behalf of Ukraine.

2025-05-19T17:04:02.927844+00:00 IST

Whole of Pakistan within range: Top Army Air Defence officer

Lt Gen Sumer Ivan D'Cunha, Director General of Army Air Defence, on Monday highlighted the country's military capabilities and stated that India possesses the arsenal capability of striking targets across the full depth of Pakistan in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor.

2025-05-19T16:32:02.988651+00:00 IST

US-Iran nuclear talks “will not actually get anywhere”

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi on Monday stated that nuclear negotiations with the US "will not actually get anywhere" if Washington insists that Tehran completely halt enrichment of uranium - a process that can also be used to make a bomb.

2025-05-19T16:22:48.918734+00:00 IST

"We anticipated this...": Top Army Air Defence officer

Speaking to ANI, Lt Gen Ivan D'Cunha said that Pakistan's attempt to use drones against India was anticipated by the Indian defence forces, which conducted simulation exercises to prepare for potential drone attacks.

2025-05-19T15:55:39.938576+00:00 IST

Sammi Deen Baloch condemns continued detention of BYC leaders

She said, "The state has normalised enforced disappearances and violence in Balochistan, and is now attempting to legitimise these human rights violations by imprisoning those who raise their voices against such oppression. The judiciary's role in all of this appears less like that of a neutral arbiter and more like that of a silent spectator."

2025-05-19T14:23:37.337467+00:00 IST

Honduran FM visits India, inaugurates embassy in New Delhi

Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina Garcia paid an official visit to India from May 15-18, 2025. He met with EAM S. Jaishankar to review bilateral ties and jointly inaugurated the Embassy of Honduras in New Delhi, marking a new chapter in India-Honduras relations.

2025-05-19T13:38:54.182901+00:00 IST

US Senator urges lifting restrictions on displaying Taiwan flag

During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Cruz expressed concerns over the Biden administration's policy, which he believes is influenced by China's pressure.

2025-05-19T13:31:52.834992+00:00 IST

Baloch Yakjehti Committee accuses Pakistan of genocide

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has accused the Pakistani state of committing what it describes as "genocide" against the Baloch people. BYC further alleged that for decades, the state has targeted Baloch communities through a combination of violence, misinformation, and systemic suppression.

2025-05-19T13:28:59.821042+00:00 IST

WUC highlights global advocacy efforts in weekly report

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) recently released its weekly briefing, spotlighting recent significant international engagements and ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the human rights crisis faced by the Uyghur people.

2025-05-19T12:27:39.343493+00:00 IST

Diplomatic allies advocate Taiwan's inclusion in global organisat

Despite continued opposition from China, 11 of Taiwan's diplomatic allies reaffirmed their support for its inclusion in the World Health Assembly and other global organisations during a diplomatic reception ahead of the 78th WHA in Geneva.

2025-05-19T11:54:10.392066+00:00 IST

Czech publisher displays Taiwan flags at book fair to defy China

Mi:Lu Publishing defied pressure from the Chinese delegation at Book World Prague by keeping Taiwan flags on display throughout the fair. Czech visitors and organisers backed the decision, rejecting China's requests to remove references to Taiwan from the event.

2025-05-19T11:17:29.317524+00:00 IST

India’s trade restrictions to have long-term impact on employment

India's trade restrictions is likely to have long-term impact on employment landscape in Bangladesh, a senior official of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Dhaka, said on Monday.

2025-05-19T11:14:03.233857+00:00 IST

Over 23,000 Pakistanis jailed across the world, says Pak Ministry

Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the country's National Assembly that over 23,000 Pakistanis are behind the bars in several countries across the world on the account of far and wide ranging crimes, Dawn reported on Monday.

2025-05-19T09:39:41.050621+00:00 IST

PM Modi wishes Biden "quicky and full recovery" from cancer

PM Modi wished Biden a "quick and full recovery" from cancer.

2025-05-19T08:50:19.305145+00:00 IST

Chinese AI tools blamed as Masters Games face backlash

The World Masters Games in Taipei and New Taipei City opened to backlash over poor venue hygiene and bizarre mistranslations of names, with suspicions that Chinese AI tools were used for translations, raising data security concerns and casting doubt on Taiwan's ability to host future global events.

2025-05-19T08:29:26.399560+00:00 IST

30 years since Panchen Lama disappearance

Over 200 Tibetans and rights advocates gathered in Zurich to mark 30 years since the disappearance of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima. The event, part of a global movement, called on China to reveal his whereabouts and address ongoing religious persecution in Tibet.

2025-05-19T08:24:51.721111+00:00 IST

"Utter misrepresentation...": MEA on Rahul Gandhi's accusations

According to XP Division of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Jaishankar had said that India had warned Pakistan at an early phase after Operation Sindoor's commencement.

2025-05-19T08:24:11.136602+00:00 IST

Baloch Liberation Army releases video of Jaffar express hijack

The Baloch Liberation Army's media wing, Hakkal, has released a detailed 35-minute video documenting its recent operation--codenamed Darra-e-Bolan 2.0 in which BLA fighters hijacked the Jaffar Express train in Balochistan. The video provides the first comprehensive visual account of the operation, contradicting official Pakistani claims and underscoring the BLA's control during the attack.

2025-05-19T08:23:32.247387+00:00 IST

China should review Taiwan policy: President William

Taiwan President William Lai urged China to reconsider its Taiwan policy, warning that escalating military pressure has only strengthened US presence in the Indo-Pacific. In a recent interview, Lai said this outcome may not serve Beijing's best interests and called for a respectful approach to Taiwan's democracy.

2025-05-19T07:54:42.348910+00:00 IST

China slaps anti-dumping duties on imports of polyformaldehyde

An investigation has revealed that imports of polyformaldehyde copolymer from these nations have involved dumping, which caused damage to the polyformaldehyde copolymer industry in the Chinese mainland, according to the ministry.

2025-05-19T07:38:30.017148+00:00 IST

Pak: Sindhian National Congress holds march against land grabs

The Sindhian National Congress (SNC) organised the Sindh March in Hyderabad to protest against land grabs, environmental degradation, enforced disappearances, and widespread human rights violations.

2025-05-19T07:01:16.360394+00:00 IST