Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Afghanistan

The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2026-01-18T07:03:21.515196+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 strikes Myanmar

The earthquake struck at a depth of 65km.

2026-01-18T06:57:45.651661+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s enforced disappearances continue unchecked

The family of a woman allegedly abducted by Pakistani security and intelligence agencies from Hub Chowki has appealed for her immediate recovery. Speaking at a press conference at the Hub-Lasbela Press Club, relatives of Fatima Muhammad Qasim said she was taken from her home in Akram Colony during a late-night operation on January 13.

2026-01-18T06:53:34.407526+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects nine PLA sorties, nine PLAN vessels

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Sunday recorded nine sorties made by Chinese PLA aircraft and detected nine PLAN vessels around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time).

2026-01-18T05:36:40.544392+00:00 IST

Ex-Bangladesh FM slams rights report on July 2024 uprising

Former Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud accused the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights of preparing a biased, one-sided and fabricated report on violations under the Sheikh Hasina regime during student-led unrest in July and August 2024 in the country.

2026-01-18T04:43:10.791288+00:00 IST

Iran’s supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed in unrest

In a televised address on Saturday, Khamenei said the unrest, which began in late December over economic hardship and wider political grievances, resulted in "several thousand" deaths. He described some of the casualties as the result of "inhuman, savage" conditions but shifted blame toward the United States and other foreign actors rather than Iranian security forces.

2026-01-18T03:50:46.949714+00:00 IST

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi pays tributes at Rajghat

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi paid tributes at Raj Ghat on Saturday during his visit to India.

2026-01-18T03:42:21.311463+00:00 IST

Smog chokes Pakistan's Punjab as air quality slips to 'very unhea

A thick blanket of smog continued to envelop large parts of Punjab, pushing air quality to hazardous levels in several districts and heightening public health concerns amid persistent fog and cold weather

2026-01-18T00:48:14.186630+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Three killed as massive fire engulfs Gul Plaza Mall in

At least three people were killed and several others injured after a massive fire broke out at the Gul Plaza shopping mall on MA Jinnah Road in Karachi late Saturday night, Dawn reported, citing officials.

2026-01-17T23:15:39.262111+00:00 IST

Indian Navy's first training squadron arrives at Changi Naval Bas

Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata, and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore on January 15. The squadron is on a training deployment to the South East Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

2026-01-17T21:07:36.331893+00:00 IST

17th edition of India-Maldives-Sri Lanka DOSTI Exercise kicks off

The harbour phase of the 17th DOSTI exercise is currently underway in Male, featuring collaborative MARPOL exercises and joint VBSS drills conducted by the Indian Coast Guard, the Sri Lankan Coast Guard, and the Maldives National Defence Forces (MNDF), the Indian Coast Guard said on Saturday.

2026-01-17T17:08:37.459872+00:00 IST

US Ambassador Sergio Gor pays tribute at 26/11 memorial

Sergio Gor, US Ambassador to India paid tributes at the 26/11 memorial at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai and highlighted how under US President Trump, the alleged mastermind behind the Mumbai 2008 terror attacks- Tahawwur Rana was extradited to India.

2026-01-17T16:58:49.482971+00:00 IST

Japanese FM visit sees deepening of strategic partnership

Motegi called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also held the 18th India-Japan Strategic Dialogue with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

2026-01-17T15:16:15.075824+00:00 IST

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi takes a ride on Delhi Metro

The Japanese delegation was briefed about the Delhi Metro project by senior DMRC officials at Central Secretariat, followed by a train ride from Central Secretariat to Patel Chowk and back.

2026-01-17T14:34:59.615677+00:00 IST

China’s “super embassy” plan in London triggers security fears

The British government is nearing approval of a contentious proposal by China to establish what would be its largest diplomatic mission in Europe, raising alarms over security, sovereignty and civil liberties. The planned complex, often described as a "super embassy," is to be built at Royal Mint Court, a landmark location close to London's financial district, as reported by Phayul.

2026-01-17T12:17:55.514468+00:00 IST

US Ambassador visits Gateway of India

Sergio Gor, US Ambassador to India, visited the iconic Gateway of India during his visit to Mumbai and urged people to discover the splendour of the city.

2026-01-17T11:48:17.899706+00:00 IST

US Ambassador Gor meets Maharashtra CM Fadnavis

Sergio Gor, the US Ambassador to India, met Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday. The two leaders discussed strategic priorities to build the relationship across areas such as trade, entertainment, tech and manufacturing.

2026-01-17T10:59:26.588206+00:00 IST

"Regime is continuing without any change," Tharoor says on Venezu

Tharoor, while speaking to reporters, said that as the interim president has taken over, the regime is continuing without any changes.

2026-01-17T09:55:52.845425+00:00 IST

"Tension in Iran is not increasing," Tharoor says 'good signs' are emerging from region

Tharoor, while speaking to reporters, said that even US President Donald Trump lowered his tone and has cancelled the plans of any airstrikes on Iran.

2026-01-17T09:50:04.111878+00:00 IST

Syria issues historic decree recognising Kurdish language

The move, announced amid ongoing tensions in the country's north, is being described by officials as a major step toward addressing decades of marginalisation and integrating Kurds more fully into Syria's national framework.

2026-01-17T09:35:16.121245+00:00 IST

'BRICS Naval Exercise' India abstained from "not regular activity

Responding to comments relating to India's non-participation in the 'BRICS Naval Exercise', Jaiswal said that it was not a regular or institutionalised BRICS activity, nor did all BRICS members take part in it.

2026-01-17T09:13:40.184795+00:00 IST