Asia
Asia news covers political, economic, and social developments across Asian countries. This section highlights major regional events, international relations, and issues impacting the Asian continent.
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Russia Calls for Immediate End to Iran War, Urges US and Israel to Stop Military Action
Russia calls for immediate end to Iran war, urges US and Israel to stop military actions and supports diplomatic solutions…
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Days after Kabul hospital attack, Pakistan, Afghanistan announce Eid ceasefire
Pakistan and Afghanistan announced a “temporary pause” in hostilities on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, following appeals from Saudi Arabia, Turkey…
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Pakistan trying to dress up massacre as military Op: India condemns Kabul hospital strike
Pakistani airstrike on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul killed more than 400 people and injured at least 250…
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Global press freedom groups warn Pakistan over harassment of exiled Afghan journalists
In a joint letter to Sharif, the organisations, including Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Free…
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Russia Offers to Mediate Between Iran and United States Amid Rising Tensions
Russia says it is ready to mediate between Iran and the United States to reduce tensions and support peace talks…
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Nepal polls largely peaceful as 24 per cent voter turnout recorded by 1 PM
Around 24 per cent of voters had cast their ballots by 1 pm on Thursday in Nepal’s parliamentary elections, with…
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Seeking accountability: Will Gen Z protestors call a stop after today’s poll process elects new govt in Nepal?
As Nepal goes through a hi-stake mid-term poll process on Thursday, following the Gen Z protests of 2025 that led…
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Nepal: PM Karki calls voters to actively participate on March 5 elections
With just three days remaining before the scheduled parliamentary elections on March 5, Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on…
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Iran claims US F-15 fighter jet crashed in Kuwait as tensions escalate
Iran on Monday claimed that a US F-15 fighter jet had crashed in Kuwait, with videos circulating on social media…
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6.0-magnitude quake hits Volcano Islands, Japan region: GFZ
The Volcano Islands form part of the Izu–Bonin–Mariana arc, a subduction zone where the Pacific Plate descends beneath the Philippine…
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Confusion over ‘firewall’ deepens as Pakistan struggles with slow internet, spectrum shortage
Pakistan’s internet troubles have once again come into focus after conflicting reports emerged about the government’s so-called “firewall” system ahead…
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Six killed outside US Consulate in Karachi after violent protest over Khamenei’s death
At least six people were killed, and dozens were injured after clashes broke out between police and protesters on MT…
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IDF shares how Khamenei was killed in heart of Tehran
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday said Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed inside his leadership compound…
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Unidentified men attack police installations in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Two police personnel and six people were injured after unidentified assailants carried out attacks on three police installations in Peshawar…
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India urges nationals in Israel to stay alert after Israel-US strikes on Iran
India on Saturday advised its citizens residing in Israel to exercise utmost caution and remain vigilant amid the deteriorating security…
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Afghanistan carries retaliatory attacks, claims Pakistan suffering heavy losses
Afghan Air Force conducted airstrikes against Pakistani military targets in Islamabad, Nowshera, Jamrud and Abbottabad, Taliban Deputy Spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat…
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Bangladesh: Dhaka University probes assault on women
Authorities at the Dhaka University have set up a three-member committee following allegations of harassment and assault of two women…
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PTI raises objection to Pakistan govt’s secrecy after Imran Khan taken to hospital again
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) raised objections to the government's secrecy after its chief and former Prime Minister Imran Khan was…
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‘Pakistan’s poverty level jumps to 11-year high amid govt claims of economic revival’
While the Pakistan government claims that the country’s economy has been revived from the brink and is now stable, the…
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Bangladesh’s President alleges conspiracy by Yunus-led interim govt to overthrow him
Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin asserted that he was excluded from key discussions during the one-and-a-half-year tenure of the Muhammad Yunus-led…
