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Mahrang Baloch backs human rights lawyers facing charges in Pak

Detained leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), Mahrang Baloch, has voiced her support for human rights attorneys Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, asserting that the charges against them are indicative of the state's "oppressive tactics" and the application of "colonial-era laws to stifle dissent," as reported by The Balochistan Post (TBP).

2025-12-09T10:31:58.054343+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 strikes Afghanistan

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

2025-12-09T09:43:22.334267+00:00 IST

Tibetan community in Japan leads Global Rights March in Tokyo

The Tibetan community in Japan, alongside representatives from 11 other countries, commemorated the 76th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a significant public gathering and peace march at the Shibuya Women's Plaza Hall in Tokyo, as reported by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

2025-12-09T09:41:22.037467+00:00 IST

Munu Mahawar makes courtesy call on Interim Nepal PM, affirm Indi

The senior Indian official discussed about various aspects of Nepal-India relations, the PMO announced.

2025-12-09T09:33:16.314932+00:00 IST

UAE strengthens leadership as a driver of global maritime system

The UAE continues to strengthen its international presence within the global maritime system through a consistent track record of initiatives, positions, and draft resolutions it has proposed and championed within the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) over the past years.

2025-12-09T09:30:29.546783+00:00 IST

Earthquake of 5.4 strikes Indian Ocean

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

2025-12-09T09:10:28.041463+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Wheel-Jam strike hits Punjab as transporters protest

A province-wide transportation halt has commenced in Punjab as goods transporters initiated a wheel-jam strike in response to hefty traffic fines and the newly introduced Motor Vehicle Ordinance 2025, as reported by Samaa TV.

2025-12-09T09:07:16.969374+00:00 IST

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China ran disinformation campaign to hinder Rafale sales to India

A new US assessment on Wednesday claimed that China 'initiated a disinformation campaign' after the May India-Pakistan conflict to hinder sales of French Rafale aircraft in favour of its own J-35s, using 'fake social media accounts.

2025-11-19T09:06:37.681582+00:00 IST

India won't respond to Hasina's “illegal” extradition: Sajeeb Waz

Sajeeb Wazed, son of Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has dismissed the Bangladesh government's extradition request sent to India, calling it "illegal" and expressing confidence that New Delhi will not act on it.

2025-11-19T04:58:55.721806+00:00 IST

US-Saudi relations reset: Fighter Jets, investment

In his first visit to America in seven years, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received one of the most elaborate welcomes afforded to a foreign leader at the White House this year.

2025-11-19T04:51:54.742806+00:00 IST

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French police probe Israeli rabbi’s threats against Macron

Paris prosecutor opened an investigation into threats made by Israeli rabbi David Daniel Cohen against French President Macron. The threats followed France's plan to recognise a Palestinian state. France's Chief Rabbi condemned Cohen, clarifying he holds no official rabbinical position in France.

2025-08-09T05:24:25.319145+00:00 IST

Predicted geomagnetic disturbance has begun on Earth

The disturbances of the geomagnetic field, which were predicted by scientists and caused by the impact of the coronal hole, began on Earth.

2025-08-08T17:36:55.569936+00:00 IST

Germany halts export of "military equipment" to Israel

The German government has announced that it will suspend all military equipment exports to Israel that could be used in the Gaza Strip, citing growing humanitarian concerns and increasing ambiguity around Israel's military objectives in the ongoing conflict.

2025-08-08T16:57:41.193569+00:00 IST

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Australian lawmakers form Parliamentary Group for Uyghurs

The Australian All-Party Parliamentary Group for Uyghurs, or AAPPGU, was formally established by MPs on Tuesday during a ceremony and discussion event in Canberra's Australian Parliament House. The Australian Uyghur Tangritagh Women's Association, or AUTWA, and the group's co-chairs, MPs Tony Zappia and Andrew Wallace, co-hosted the event.

2025-02-16T07:23:00.364901+00:00 IST

India, Chad review bilateral ties in first FOC

The FOC was co-chaired by Sevala Naik Mude, Additional Secretary (Central and West Africa), Ministry of External Affairs, from the Indian side, and Fatime Aldjineh Garfa, Minister delegate for Foreign Affairs, Republic of Chad from the Chad side.

2025-02-15T13:49:55.586046+00:00 IST

Bolivia’s heavy rains claim 28 lives as death toll rises

The death toll due to heavy rains in Bolivia since November last year has risen to 28, said Juan Carlos Calvimontes, vice civil defence minister, on Friday.

2025-02-15T07:30:30.901749+00:00 IST

Asia

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India-AI Impact Summit to be guided by 3 Sutras, 7 Chakras

In a post on X, Jaiswal said the summit's overarching theme is "Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya Welfare for All, Happiness of All," reflecting India's vision of leveraging artificial intelligence for inclusive and sustainable development.

2026-02-12T15:39:04.064571+00:00 IST

Nepal’s iconic Pashupatinath temple prepares for Maha Shivaratri

Decorations are being set up, saints and sadhus, including the Naga Baba, have camped in various locations around the temple. Structures have been painted white, with walls painted and sanitation maintained; the Pashupatinath Temple is bustling around the clock.

2026-02-12T15:15:09.457203+00:00 IST

Sheikh Hasina slams National Polls in Bangladesh, calls it "well

The Awami League on Thursday strongly condemned the 13th National Parliamentary Election in Bangladesh, calling it a "well-planned farce" orchestrated by Chief Adviser of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, and demanded the reinstatement of the party along with the release of political prisoners.

2026-02-12T15:02:19.060056+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Hamas can’t govern Gaza, UNRWA a ‘subsidiary’ of it: Rubio

"UNRWA is not going to play any role in it. The UN we can; we're seeing the work they're doing. The World Food Programme. ..We're willing to work with them if they can make it work, but not UNRWA. UNRWA became a subsidiary of Hamas," the US State Secretary said.

2025-10-24T17:50:27.734540+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi launches pioneering regulatory framework for novel food

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), have announced the launch of a strategic initiative to develop a regulatory framework for novel foods, reflecting Abu Dhabi's commitment to leading food innovation and advancing sustainable food security across the UAE.

2025-10-24T17:47:36.087773+00:00 IST

‘American leadership was necessary to achieve this peace’:US VP

US Vice President JD Vance concluded his visit to Israel which celebrated the implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan, brokered by US President Donald Trump and several other countries from Asia. He underlined that while American leadership was 'necessary' to achieve peace, it would also be necessary to supervise it. He thanked the Israeli leadership and asked all to pray for peace.

2025-10-24T03:46:01.943971+00:00 IST

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Asia

More deaths as Thailand-Cambodia military border clashes continue

As per Cambodia's Information Ministry, at least seven civilians were killed in attacks overnight and this morning with another 20 people injured. Thailand, meanwhile, said that two more of its soldiers were killed in the latest border clashes raising the Thai death toll to three since December 7.

2025-12-09T08:52:15.093553+00:00 IST

Asia

Japan PM says govt received reports of 30 injuries, a fire incide

In a press conference on the Earthquake centered off the Eastern Coast of Aomori Prefecture and Off the Coast of Hokkaido and Sanriku Subsequent Earthquake Advisory, Takaichi said that another quake is likely.

2025-12-09T08:48:37.449726+00:00 IST

Asia

India-Nepal culminate 19th edition of Exercise Suryakiran

The 19th edition of the Indo-Nepal Joint Exercise SURYAKIRAN culminated with a closing ceremony at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, marking the successful conclusion of a key bilateral military engagement, the Indian Army shared on Tuesday.

2025-12-09T08:09:58.469115+00:00 IST

Asia

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh departs for Nairobi to represent India

Singh noted several initiatives led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to combat climate change.

2025-12-09T08:06:00.649257+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel strikes Hezbollah Lebanon terror training facility

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that Monday night it attacked, in an airstrike, infrastructures of the Hezbollah terrorist organisation in several areas in southern Lebanon, including the training and exercise complex of its "Radwan Force."

2025-12-09T08:03:04.007825+00:00 IST

Asia

WUC marks four years of Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day, renews g

The WUC stated that the Uyghur Tribunal was launched in June 2020 at the request of its former President Dolkun Isa, to document alleged atrocity crimes committed by China against Uyghurs, Kazakhs and other Turkic Muslim peoples of East Turkistan. The independent tribunal, chaired by Sir Geoffrey Nice, comprised legal experts, academics and civil society representatives, and investigated allegations of genocide and crimes against humanity.

2025-12-09T07:26:15.253571+00:00 IST

Asia

Japanese traditional performance “Kabuki” attracting global fans

Kabuki performance was born more than 400 years ago and in Edo era it was established to formal one. It has many fixed Japanese fans and new global fans.

2025-12-09T07:19:57.030456+00:00 IST

Asia

Public distrust grows over interim setup in PoGB

With Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) preparing for its upcoming assembly elections, public anger and political distrust are steadily intensifying over the formation of a new interim setup, which many residents fear is already compromised even before assuming office.

2025-12-09T07:19:16.557571+00:00 IST

Asia

BLF claims twin attacks across Balochistan, four killed in sniper

Gwahram Baloch, a spokesperson for the BLF, stated that the group's fighters executed synchronised attacks in Awaran, Jhao, and the Parom region of Panjgur, claiming that the operations led to the deaths of two military members and two purported participants of a "death squad," while several others sustained injuries, according to TBP.

2025-12-09T07:11:13.222331+00:00 IST

New York Archdiocese to settle sexual abuse plaints by over 1,300

The archdiocese said it had agreed with representatives of the accusers on a mediator and had begun to raise money by cutting costs and selling assets, including its headquarters and other real estate.

2025-12-09T06:59:12.461485+00:00 IST

Asia

Sri Lanka:Over 750 religious places damaged due to Cyclone Ditwah

The trail of destruction in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah has damaged around 764 religious places- Buddhist temples, churches and mosques, Daily Mirror reported on Tuesday.

2025-12-09T06:16:04.762329+00:00 IST

Asia

India–EU FTA can accelerate green tech access, says CRF President

A future India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could significantly expand India's access to advanced green technologies, including battery storage and renewable energy systems, CRF President Shishir Priyadarshi said on Monday at a post-COP Belem dialogue jointly organised by CRF and TERI.

2025-12-09T06:15:03.003401+00:00 IST

Asia

US provides USD 2 million emergency assistance to Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended gratitude to the United States for the immediate USD million emergency assistance and the deployment of C-130 to aid in humanitarian operations in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah.

2025-12-09T05:23:33.179001+00:00 IST

Asia

Indian Army accelerates bridge restoration in Sri Lanka

The Engineer Task Force (ETF) of Indian Army has commenced retrieval and de-launching operations of the damaged Puliyampokkanai Bridge at Jaffna. Indian Army is assisting the Road Development Authority (RDA), Sri Lanka by employing a wheeled excavator for de-launching bridge panels.

2025-12-09T05:02:30.569757+00:00 IST