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
Pak checkpoint: Militants kill 6, abduct 8 paramilitary troops
AFP, Peshawar
10 June 2026, 00:00 AM South Asia
Another blow to Mamata
Agencies
9 June 2026, 00:00 AM India
‘Cockroach Party’ leads India exam fiasco protests
AFP, New Delhi
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM India
India tightens security ahead of 'Cockroach Party' protest
AFP, New Delhi
6 June 2026, 12:15 PM India
China’s Xi to visit N Korea next week
AFP, Beijing
6 June 2026, 00:00 AM Asia
Bhutan to pay families cash for more babies
Reuters, Kathmandu
6 June 2026, 00:00 AM South Asia

Undocumented immigrants: India orders states to set up detention camps

All Indian states and union territories were asked to set up designated detention camps for undocumented immigrants apprehended in India and restrict their movement pending deportation.
3 September 2025, 18:16 PM

India’s BSF initiates training for ‘drone commandos’ to guard borders

A ‘School of Drone Warfare’ was inaugurated by BSF’s director general in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh
3 September 2025, 14:45 PM

Argentina court urged to include Arakan Army atrocities in Rohingya genocide case

The Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK (BROUK) filed the petition seeking arrest warrants for the AA Commander-in-Chief Major General Twan Mrat Naing, Deputy Commander-in-Chief Brigadier General Nyo Twan Awng, and others in the chain of command
3 September 2025, 13:03 PM

China's parade of new weaponry sends message of deterrence

New weapons seen aiming to dominate E Asia, deter US, allies
3 September 2025, 13:00 PM

Xi, Putin, Kim meeting 'direct challenge' to international system: EU top diplomat

Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un flanked Xi at the event to mark the end of World War II, capping a week of diplomatic grandstanding by the Chinese president and his allies against the West
3 September 2025, 12:47 PM

Afghanistan airdrops commandos to rescue earthquake survivors

Survivors face worsening conditions, lack of resources
3 September 2025, 12:22 PM

India allows minorities from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan to stay without passports

Move allows minorities entering India by December 31, 2024 to stay without valid documents
3 September 2025, 08:12 AM

Improve security for Chinese workers

China yesterday pressed Pakistan to improve security for Chinese nationals who have been repeatedly attacked by militants while working on Beijing-funded multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects in the South Asian country.
2 September 2025, 19:33 PM

Bomb blast kills 11 at rally in Pakistani city of Quetta

Police were investigating the blast, which appeared to be a suicide bombing, says police official
2 September 2025, 18:48 PM

Afghan quake death toll now over 1,400

The death toll from Afghanistan’s most severe earthquake in years rose to over 1,400 yesterday, with thousands more injured, according to an aid group.
2 September 2025, 18:28 PM

Rohingya rights: Situation worsened in Myanmar since 2023

The crisis in Myanmar, particularly in Rakhine State, is worsening, said a new report by the UN Human Rights Office, pointing to increased killings, torture, razing of villages, and mass forced displacement.
2 September 2025, 18:04 PM

UN says Afghan quake could impact 'hundreds of thousands'

The UN said Tuesday an earthquake in eastern Afghanistan that has killed over 900 people could impact "hundreds of thousands" and warned of an "exponential" rise in casualties
2 September 2025, 09:27 AM

Putin tells Xi China-Russia ties are at 'unprecedented level'

World leaders including Kim Jong Un are gathering in China's capital ahead of a massive military parade
2 September 2025, 06:07 AM

20 people missing after Indonesia protests: rights group

At least six people have been killed since protests erupted last week
2 September 2025, 03:10 AM

Earthquake in Afghan village leaves no family untouched

The smell of death mingled with the sound of wailing women and scraping shovels as rescuers and residents desperately tried to find anyone still alive
2 September 2025, 02:13 AM

Xi rejects hegemonism

Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday pressed his vision for a new global security and economic order that prioritises the “Global South”, in a direct challenge to the United States, during a summit that included the leaders of Russia and India.
1 September 2025, 18:02 PM

Japan loosens gun rules as bear attacks rise

Japan yesterday eased gun rules making it easier for hunters to use rifles in built-up areas following a rise in attacks by bears.
1 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Pakistan government helicopter crash kills five: police

A helicopter crashed in the north of the country on Monday, killing all five people on board
1 September 2025, 09:39 AM

China's Xi slams 'bullying' behaviour in world order

He called on the leaders, including Russia's Vladimir Putin and India's Narendra Modi, to "adhere to fairness and justice
1 September 2025, 03:01 AM

China's Xi unveils vision for new global order at security forum

Xi spoke about constructive participation in international affairs, opposing hegemonism and power politics
1 September 2025, 02:56 AM