Asia

Dumper mows down motorcyclist in Karachi

The motorcyclist was hit by a speeding dumper near Powerhouse Chowrangi in Karachi's North Karachi area, and died on the spot, as per ARY News.

2025-05-18T13:39:47.824023+00:00 IST

Pakistan, Afghanistan to hold trilateral talks with China

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will travel to Beijing on Monday to meet with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping. Separately, Afghanistan's interim Foreign Minister Ameer Khan Muttaqi is scheduled to arrive in China on May 20

2025-05-18T12:52:33.124566+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 jolts Tibet

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-05-18T11:04:31.589191+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 jolts Afghanistan

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 150km.

2025-05-18T10:45:12.887435+00:00 IST

Jaishankar on official visit to Netherlands, Denmark, Germany

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will pay a visit to Netherlands, Denmark and Germany from May 19-24, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Sunday.  

2025-05-18T08:28:31.202382+00:00 IST

Paank condemns secret burial of youth by Pakistani forces

Paank, the Baloch National Movement's Human Rights Department, expresses strong disapproval of the clandestine and disrespectful burial of three Baloch youths by Pakistani security forces in the Dannuk region of Turbat, Balochistan.

2025-05-18T07:56:56.393106+00:00 IST

Two Chinese nationals caught illegally entering Taiwan

The northern division of the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) announced late on Friday night that they apprehended two Chinese individuals who entered Taiwan unlawfully via a rubber boat that morning, landing at Guanyin Beach in Taoyuan, as reported by Taipei Times.

2025-05-18T07:01:55.009278+00:00 IST

Italian Senator demands China reveal fate of 11th Panchen Lama

On the 30th anniversary of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima's enforced disappearance, the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet, Italian Senator Andrea De Priamo, who serves as the President of the Italian Tibet Interparliamentary Group, has released a powerful statement urging the Chinese government to free him and acknowledge the fundamental rights of the Tibetan people, as reported by the Central Tibet Administration (CTA).

2025-05-18T06:32:11.594503+00:00 IST

Food insecurity to impact 11 million people in Pakistan: FAO

High levels of food insecurity have persisted in Pakistan from November 2024 to March 2025, the FAO said in its latest report, with 11 million people projected to face insecurity.

2025-05-18T05:49:23.392840+00:00 IST

Taiwan completes initial tests of Tien Kung IV missiles

Taiwan has completed the initial operation evaluation and limited field testing of its military's new Tien Kung IV (Sky Bow IV) missiles, as reported by Taipei Times on Sunday.

2025-05-18T03:30:19.271673+00:00 IST

Taiwan MND detects 16 sorties of Chinese aircraft, six naval vess

Of the 16 aircraft, 13 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's northern, southwestern, and eastern air defence identification zones (ADIZ).

2025-05-18T01:42:42.446343+00:00 IST

Pakistan: ATC to indict 267 accused on May 24 in Jinnah House cas

A special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Pakistan's Lahore has scheduled the formal indictment of 267 individuals accused in the Jinnah House attack case for May 24, ARY News reported.

2025-05-18T01:35:46.725138+00:00 IST

Pakistan to send its “peace” delegation on global stage

In a move that appears to mimic India's recent diplomatic manoeuvres, where New Delhi has announced seven Members of Parliament (MPs) to represent India at world forums and brief world leaders on Operation Sindoor, Pakistan, in hesitancy, has also called for a delegation to present its case for 'peace' at the international stage.

2025-05-18T01:22:41.198416+00:00 IST

Taiwan's President rejects opposition’s China stance

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te dismissed the notion that dialogue with China could be pursued in cooperation with Taiwan's opposition parties, arguing their approaches differ fundamentally from that of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Focus Taiwan reported.

2025-05-17T23:45:58.152041+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 jolts Indonesia

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on the Richter Scale jolted the Northern Sumatra region of Indonesia in the early hours of Sunday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said.

2025-05-17T22:05:07.590775+00:00 IST

2 Chinese nationals detained after illegally sailing into Taiwan

According to Taipei Times, the CGA confirmed that the two, a father and son, were apprehended, their 3.3-meter rubber boat confiscated, and then sent to prosecutors for investigation.

2025-05-17T22:04:46.673530+00:00 IST

Pakistan: ISKP claims May 11 Peshawar suicide attack

According to Dawn, two police officers were killed and three were injured in the bombing.

2025-05-17T19:53:19.653764+00:00 IST

South Korean ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol quits People Power Party

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced his departure from the People Power Party (PPP) on Saturday and called on voters to support the party's presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo.

2025-05-17T17:22:48.158129+00:00 IST

India curbs Bangladeshi imports

India has imposed new port restrictions on imports from Bangladesh, limiting key goods such as garments and processed food to specific seaports. The move follows remarks by Bangladesh's interim chief adviser that sparked diplomatic tension, and is expected to significantly impact Bangladesh's export logistics and garment sector.

2025-05-17T17:22:19.967673+00:00 IST

Utter misrepresentation of facts: MEA on Rahul's charge

"EAM had stated that we had warned Pakistan at the start, which is clearly the early phase after Op Sindoor's commencement. This is being falsely represented as being before the commencement. This utter misrepresentation of facts is being called out," the external publicity (XP) division of the MEA said in a statement.

2025-05-17T17:03:46.859602+00:00 IST

Khandu condems China’s attempt to rename places in state

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday strongly condemned China's preposterous attempts to name places in the state, saying that it is not a new thing and the Ministry of External Affairs has already rejected such attempts.

2025-05-17T15:48:19.347798+00:00 IST