Two roadside blasts in northwest Pakistan kill 7
AFP, Peshawar
21 June 2026, 00:00 AM South Asia
Pakistan roadside blasts kill seven, AP says
Reuters
20 June 2026, 16:25 PM Asia
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill three: Kyiv
AFP, Kyiv
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM Asia
Afghan air force strikes Pak militant hideouts
Reuters, Kabul
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM Asia
Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app
Agencies
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM India
Five killed in India military transport plane crash
AFP, New Delhi
13 June 2026, 14:47 PM India
‘Working to stop water flowing into Pakistan’
AFP, New Delhi
11 June 2026, 00:00 AM India

Pakistan recalls ambassador after Iran air strike kills 2 children

Pakistan said today that Iran carried out an air strike on its territory that killed two children, after Tehran launched attacks in Iraq and Syria against what it called "anti-Iranian terrorist groups"
17 January 2024, 11:22 AM

18 killed in Thai fireworks factory explosion: rescue worker

At least 18 people have died after an explosion at a fireworks factory in central Thailand on Wednesday, a rescue worker said
17 January 2024, 10:51 AM

Malaysia to review migrant labour deals with 15 nations including Bangladesh

Malaysia will review bilateral agreements with 15 nations from which it sources labourers in a bid to address exploitative practices and manpower imbalances that have left thousands of migrant workers stranded without jobs, officials said
17 January 2024, 05:55 AM

India’s SC halts plans for survey

India’s Supreme Court yesterday halted plans for a survey of a centuries-old mosque to determine if it contained Hindu relics and symbols, just days before another key temple, built on a razed mosque, is set to be inaugurated. 
16 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Ex-Pak PM Imran sees ‘nexus’ between Nawaz, two umpires

Former Pakistan prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan on Monday alleged that PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif was “playing with the support” of “two umpires” and one of them had recently given a “no-ball” in his favour.
16 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Don’t ‘play with fire’

China summoned the ambassador from the Philippines yesterday and warned the country “not to play with fire” after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr congratulated Taiwan’s president-elect Lai Ching-te on his election victory.
16 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Chinese FM congratulates Hasan Mahmud

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has sent a congratulatory message to Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud
16 January 2024, 15:34 PM

North Korean hackers, criminals share money laundering networks in Southeast Asia: UN

North Korean hackers are sharing money-laundering and underground banking networks with fraudsters and drug traffickers in Southeast Asia, according to a United Nations report published yesterday, with casinos and crypto exchanges emerging as key venues for organised crime
16 January 2024, 11:34 AM

About 1,000 tourists trapped in China's Xinjiang after avalanches

Around 1,000 tourists remain stranded in a remote holiday village after avalanches hit China's northwestern Xinjiang region with metres-high snow and fickle weather impeding evacuation, state TV reported on Tuesday
16 January 2024, 11:28 AM

North Korea abolishes agencies working for reunification with South

Kim Jong Un threatened South Korea with war if "even 0.001 mm" of the North's territory is violated, as Pyongyang abolished agencies that oversaw cooperation and reunification, state media said Tuesday
16 January 2024, 08:59 AM

Dense fog disrupts trains, flights in Delhi

Flight and train services were disrupted in India’s capital New Delhi for the second day running yesterday as dense fog and cold enveloped large swathes of the northern part of the country.
15 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Myanmar group takes over town near Bangladesh border

An ethnic armed group in the western Myanmar state of Rakhine said it has taken control of a town bordering India and Bangladesh, marking the latest loss for the military government as it battles rebellion in several parts of the country.
15 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Why Maldives wants Indian troops out

The new Maldives president set a deadline on Sunday of March 15 for its giant neighbour India to withdraw all its troops from the tiny Indian Ocean archipelago nation.
15 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Myanmar rebel group claims control of town bordering India, Bangladesh

An ethnic armed group in the western Myanmar state of Rakhine said it has taken control of a town bordering India and Bangladesh, marking the latest loss for the military government as it battles rebellion in several parts of the country
15 January 2024, 14:25 PM

North Korea says it test-fired hypersonic missile

North Korea said Monday it had successfully test-fired a new ballistic missile tipped with a hypersonic manoeuvrable warhead, the latest breakthrough in its pursuit of advanced weaponry to threaten South Korean and US targets
15 January 2024, 03:22 AM

Steps towards independence will be harshly punished

China’s top diplomat warned yesterday any steps towards Taiwan’s independence would be “harshly punished”, after the self-ruled island defied Beijing’s warnings and chose pro-sovereignty candidate Lai Ching-te as president.
14 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Withdraw troops by March 15

The Maldives has called India to withdraw troops from its territory by March 15, an official said yesterday, in a step that will further strain ties between South Asian neighbours.
14 January 2024, 18:00 PM

5 Pakistan troops killed in blast

At least five Pakistan soldiers were killed when their vehicle was hit by a bomb blast following a clash with militants in southwestern Balochistan province, the military said yesterday.
14 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Pak SC strips ex-PM Khan’s party of polls symbol

Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Saturday rejected an attempt by former prime minister Imran Khan’s party to retain its traditional electoral symbol of a cricket bat, in the latest setback for the jailed leader ahead of a general election.
14 January 2024, 18:00 PM

India’s Rahul begins march to boost opposition

India’s main opposition leader Rahul Gandhi yesterday began a new cross-country march from a troubled northeastern state, aiming to generate political momentum to take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in general elections due by May.
14 January 2024, 18:00 PM