Brazilian former police chief Silvinei Vasques, convicted over a coup attempt linked to Jair Bolsonaro, was arrested in Paraguay after fleeing Brazil. He was detained at an airport for identity theft and handed over to Brazilian authorities.
Turkish and Libyan authorities are jointly investigating a private jet crash near Ankara that killed Libya's army chief Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and seven others. The probe is examining technical issues, flight data and maintenance, with international agencies involved.
Tensions have escalated along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border in Central Asia, with Tajik authorities reporting several armed crossings in recent weeks, putting added strain on already fragile ties with Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration.
Ambulance Union Pakistan announced a nationwide suspension of private ambulance services after failed talks with authorities, citing neglect and unjust treatment, and warned services will remain halted until concrete action is taken to address operators' long-pending demands.
Chinese authorities have escalated political pressure on Tibetan communities in Amdo Golog following the detention of prominent Buddhist figure Chogtrul Dorje Tenzin. The development has intensified fears of expanding surveillance and coercive governance across Tibetan regions, Phayul report
Seven years after the enforced disappearance of Baloch activist Rashid Hussain, human rights organisations, families of the disappeared, and Baloch activists have renewed demands for accountability, accusing Pakistani authorities of continuing to conceal his fate, as reported by The Balochis
Indian Coast Guard's Ship Rani Durgavati facilitated the repatriation of four Indian fishermen from Sri Lankan authorities, the Indian Coast Guard shared on Friday.
Christmas Eve passed quietly across much of China as authorities restricted religious gatherings and public celebrations. Reports said house church services were blocked, Christmas displays reduced, and activities limited to state-approved churches under strict government regulations.
India expressed serious concern over violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, citing over 2,900 incidents during the interim government's tenure. The MEA condemned recent killings, rejected a false narrative, urged accountability, and said it is closely monitoring the situatio
The MEA expressed condolences over the death of an Indian student in Canada, saying it is in touch with the family and local authorities, while the Indian consulate is providing all possible assistance as the circumstances of the incident are being examined.
The pro-Hindu activists held a rally, which was accompanied by West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari. They entered the premises of the Deputy High Commission of Bangladesh to speak to the authorities regarding atrocities against Hi
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that Australian authorities are in touch with Indian authorities on the matter of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack.