Asia

Denmark delegation visits Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla to boost green maritime cooperation

A Danish delegation led by Maritime Counsellor Josefine Pallesen visited Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla to discuss green technologies, zero-carbon pathways and sustainable port development. The team also toured the 1-MW green hydrogen plant and joined Makar Sankranti/Uttarayan celebrations in Gandhidham.

2026-01-14T18:21:18.777919+00:00 IST

Iran Foreign Minister calls Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday received a telephone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi. The two leaders discussed the evolving situation in and around Iran.

2026-01-14T17:10:08.469860+00:00 IST

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets CCP Vice Minister Sun Haiyan

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Vice Minister Sun Haiyan of the International Department of the Communist Party of China on Wednesday.

2026-01-14T14:03:46.458405+00:00 IST

US Ambassador Sergio Gor pledges to boost defence, trade, technology and critical minerals cooperation with India

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, formally becoming the 27th US envoy. He said he would advance shared priorities in defence, trade, technology and critical minerals. Gor earlier took oath at the US Embassy.

2026-01-14T13:33:15.021814+00:00 IST

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to visit India

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is set to visit India from January 15-17, as per the media advisory shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

2026-01-14T13:00:30.876225+00:00 IST

Canadian rights groups urge PM Mark Carney to raise human rights

Ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's official visit to China, several leading human rights organisations and civil society groups in Canada have urged Ottawa to place human rights on par with trade and diplomatic engagement during talks with Beijing.

2026-01-14T12:13:13.142354+00:00 IST

“Ready to work hand-in-hand with India to keep region secure”

India and Malaysia co-chaired the Asian Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus Expert Working Group Meeting on Counter Terrorism. During this meeting, the Malaysian Delegation head Dato' Muhamma Ammir Bin Haron said that Malaysia stands ready to work with India to ensure the region remains secure.

2026-01-14T12:03:58.430276+00:00 IST

Avoid travel to Iran until further notice: MEA

Separately, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has also advised Indian nationals currently in Iran to leave the country at the earliest.

2026-01-14T12:03:44.257177+00:00 IST

Om Birla meets Trinidad and Tobago Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Jagdeo Singh, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago, on the sidelines of the 28th CSPOC being hosted in the national capital.

2026-01-14T11:43:58.375321+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s women’s rights laws exposed as ‘paper promises’

A roundtable discussion held in Karachi has laid bare the stark disconnect between Pakistan's women-centric legislation and the lived realities of women across the country, with experts warning that laws passed in Islamabad and provincial assemblies have largely remained symbolic. Speakers stressed that despite an expanding legal framework, women continue to face persistent violence, discrimination, and institutional neglect, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2026-01-14T10:40:24.234535+00:00 IST

Bangladesh voting campaign to start on January 22

Before this campaign begins, security measures have been intensified across Bangladesh, and the army has set up security checkpoints in various locations.

2026-01-14T09:46:00.483680+00:00 IST

Austrian Ambassador Robert Zischg presents credentials to Murmu

In a post on X, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said, "President Droupadi Murmu received credentials from Mr Chandradath Singh, High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; Dr Robert Zischg, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria; and Mr Sergio Gor, Ambassador of the United States of America, at Rashtrapati Bhavan."

2026-01-14T09:28:03.313569+00:00 IST

India and Greece hold inaugural Joint Services Staff Talks

The talks were co-chaired by senior officials from India's Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Hellenic National Defence General Staff of Greece. Senior representatives from both sides engaged in detailed discussions aimed at expanding the scope and depth of military-to-military cooperation, reflecting the shared strategic outlook of the two nations.

2026-01-14T09:09:18.176865+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 strikes Afghanistan

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 90km.

2026-01-14T09:02:18.210411+00:00 IST

Yokohama city shines in winter with acclaimed illumination art

It is accelerated by clean and transparent air condition. It was highly evaluated and nominated to be Japan's major night scenery.

2026-01-14T08:54:37.084818+00:00 IST

North Waziristan bridge blast exposes Pakistan

According to Dawn, residents stated that the explosion thundered across several kilometres, jolting communities already on edge due to years of militancy and state operations. Local accounts suggest that the assailants planted a heavy cache of explosives beneath the bridge during pre-dawn hours, taking advantage of weak surveillance in the district.

2026-01-14T08:36:04.705649+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Tibet

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 90km.

2026-01-14T08:12:36.461434+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 strikes Myanmar

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

2026-01-14T08:06:24.602351+00:00 IST

US Ambassador Sergio Gor presents credentials to President

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday received credentials from the envoys of Trinidad and Tobago, Austria and the US at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

2026-01-14T07:57:19.725839+00:00 IST

Chronic misgovernance deepens Karachi’s gas emergency

According to The Express Tribune, major localities such as Landhi, Baldia Site, Orangi Town, Liaquatabad, PIB Colony, Jahangir Road, Buffer Zone and many others experienced prolonged suspensions. These widespread outages highlight the deepening instability of Karachi's gas network.

2026-01-14T07:53:25.742206+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets IORA Secretary General Sanjiv Ranjan

The discussions centred on advancing collaborative efforts within the IORA framework and deepening partnerships that support sustainable and inclusive growth in the Indian Ocean region. The meeting comes amid renewed emphasis on regional cooperation to address shared economic, developmental and security challenges.

2026-01-14T07:46:42.244819+00:00 IST