India Expresses Deep Concern Over Escalating Security Situation in West Asia
India expressed its deep concern on Wednesday regarding the escalating security situation in West Asia, calling for “restraint by all concerned” and emphasizing the importance of civilian protection. In a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India reiterated its apprehension
PM Modi invited to SCO summit in Islamabad, but attendance uncertain
Pakistan has officially confirmed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit scheduled for mid-October in Islamabad. During her weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated that invitations had been extended to
Day one of second Pakistan-Bangladesh Test called off due to persistent rain
Rawalpindi, Aug 30 – The day one of the second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh was called off without a toss due to persistent rain and wet outfield at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. Bangladesh are leading the two Test-match series
PM Modi invited to SCO meeting in Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Office
Islamabad, Aug 29 – Pakistan on Thursday formally confirmed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting being held in Islamabad in mid-October. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, at her weekly press briefing,
Eight TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
Chennai, Aug 27 – Eight fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested during the early hours of Tuesday by the Sri Lankan Navy. The fishermen were arrested for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL). The arrested fishermen were taken to the Mannar
Indonesia records 88 monkeypox cases since 2022
Jakarta, Aug 27 – Indonesia has recorded 88 cases of monkeypox (mpox) since it was first detected in August 2022, according to Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin. In 2024 alone, the number of mpox cases has reached 14, Xinhua news agency reported. “The
PM Modi speaks to Biden, discusses Ukraine, Bangladesh
New Delhi, Aug 26 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday discussed the situation in war-torn Ukraine and volatile Bangladesh with US President Joe Biden. “Spoke to @POTUS@JoeBiden on phone today. We had a detailed exchange of views on various regional and global
11 dead, 14 missing after heavy rains hit China
Beijing, Aug 24 – Torrential rains have left 11 people dead and 14 others missing in the city of Huludao, China’s Liaoning Province. The heavy rainfall caused extremely severe damage in Huludao, particularly in the city’s Jianchang County and Suizhong County. Roads, power
PM Modi invites Ukraine President to India, Zelensky accepts
Kyiv, Aug 24 – During his historic visit to Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited President Volodymyr Zelensky to visit India and the Ukrainian leader accepted the invitation. During his talks with Zelensky, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s principled position and commitment to a
Nepal bus accident: Maha CM condoles loss of 26 lives; bodies to be bought back in IAF plane
Mumbai, Aug 24 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde consoled the death of 26 people from Jalgaon district in a bus accident in Nepal and spoke to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah on bringing back the bodies. The Chief Minister’s office in
PM Modi arrives in Kyiv on landmark visit, to discuss Russia-Ukraine conflict with Zelensky
Kyiv, Aug 23 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in war-torn Ukraine on Friday at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to push for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The visit is significant as it marks the first time
Number of heat-related patients in South Korea exceeds 3,000
Seoul, Aug 23 – The number of heat-related patients in South Korea has exceeded 3,000 so far this year, as scorching heat continues to sweep across the nation, health authorities said on Friday. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA),
South Korea: Presidential office expresses disappointment over BOK’s rate freeze
Seoul, Aug 22 – The Presidential office expressed disappointment over the Bank of Korea’s decision to freeze the key rate at 3.5 per cent on Thursday, citing concerns over its impact on domestic consumption. “The interest rate decision lies within the authority of
Australia, Indonesia agree to upgrade defence ties
Canberra, Aug 21 – Australia and Indonesia have agreed to upgrade their defence ties to a treaty-level agreement. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia’s President-elect and Defence Minister, on Tuesday announced the conclusion of negotiations to upgrade the Australia-Indonesia Defence
South Korea: Rains to continue until Thursday after Typhoon Jongdari weakens
Seoul, Aug 21 – Rains will continue in central regions even though Typhoon Jongdari has weakened to a tropical depression, the weather agency said on Wednesday. Jongdari passed by waters 60 kilometres southwest of the west coast city of Seosan at 3 a.m.
UN human rights team to visit Dhaka to discuss probe; report says Hindus attacked
United Nations, Aug 17 – A human rights team from the world organisation will visit Dhaka next week to discuss with the interim government investigations into the human rights violations during the recent unrest in Bangladesh, according to a UN Spokesperson. The High
Hindus in Bangladesh demand justice amid increasing violence and threats
The Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Mohajot (BJHM), a coalition of 23 Hindu organizations, announced on Tuesday that 278 Hindu families have experienced severe violence and vandalism in 48 districts since Sheikh Hasina stepped down as Prime Minister on August 5. In a press conference
Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand’s youngest Prime Minister
Bangkok, Aug 16 – Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 37-year-old youngest daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has been elected as Thailand’s next prime minister. Paetongtarn will succeed Srettha Thavisin, who was removed from office by the Constitutional Court on Wednesday
Dhaka to decide whether to seek Hasina’s extradition
Dhaka, Aug 16 – As cases rise against her, including murder accusations, Bangladesh will decide whether to ask India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who resigned and fled to New Delhi last week, the country’s Foreign Affairs Adviser Mohammad Touhid Hossain
EAM Jaishankar to visit Maldives as both countries look at mending strained ties
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will pay an official three-day visit to Maldives starting Friday as both countries look afresh at ties following a strained relationship since President Mohamed Muizzu came to power in the strategically significant Indian Ocean archipelago, last year.