Asia News

As Israeli Tanks Step Up Northern Gaza Attack, Airstrikes Hammer Rafah

As Israeli Tanks Step Up Northern Gaza Attack, Airstrikes Hammer Rafah

Reuters | Monday May 13, 2024, Cairo

Israeli tanks, under cover from heavy fire from air and ground, pushed further into Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip on Monday, residents and Hamas media said, while airstrikes hammered Rafah in the south.

Indonesia's Mount Ibu Erupts Again, Sends Ash Tower 5 km Into Sky

Indonesia's Mount Ibu Erupts Again, Sends Ash Tower 5 km Into Sky

Agence France-Presse | Monday May 13, 2024, Jakarta

A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Monday, spewing a huge ash tower more than five kilometres (three miles) into the sky after authorities raised its alert level to the second-highest last week.

India To Sign 10-Year Deal With Iran To Manage Chabahar Port: Report

India To Sign 10-Year Deal With Iran To Manage Chabahar Port: Report

Reuters | Monday May 13, 2024, New Delhi

India is likely to sign an agreement with Iran on Monday to manage the southeastern Iranian port of Chabahar for the next 10 years, the Economic Times reported.

China Accused Of Targeting Its Overseas Citizens For Political Dissent

China Accused Of Targeting Its Overseas Citizens For Political Dissent

Agence France-Presse | Monday May 13, 2024, Beijing

China is targeting citizens studying abroad for their political activism, rights group Amnesty International said Monday, with some students reporting harassment of family members back home.

In Pakistan, A Push For Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's Image On Currency Notes

In Pakistan, A Push For Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's Image On Currency Notes

Asian News International | Monday May 13, 2024, Lahore

The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) on Sunday adopted a resolution demanding the federal government to declare party founder Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto a national democratic hero and feature his image on currency notes, ARY News reported on Monday.

Japan's Military Needs More Women, But Harassment Cases Stand In Way

Japan's Military Needs More Women, But Harassment Cases Stand In Way

Reuters | Monday May 13, 2024, Tokyo

As Japan embarks on a major military build-up, it's struggling to fill its ranks with the women that its forces need and its policymakers have pledged to recruit.

Legendary Nepal Mountaineer Climbs Mount Everest For Record 29th Time

Legendary Nepal Mountaineer Climbs Mount Everest For Record 29th Time

Asian News International | Sunday May 12, 2024, Kathmandu

Nepal's Kami Rita Sherpa also known as 'Everest Man' on Sunday morning broke his record by climbing the world's highest peak, Mount Everest for the 29th time.

Amid Tensions, Iran's Big Nuclear Bomb Warning To Israel

Amid Tensions, Iran's Big Nuclear Bomb Warning To Israel

Edited by Samiran Mishra | Sunday May 12, 2024, New Delhi

An adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reignited concerns over the country's nuclear ambitions, particularly in light of escalating tensions with Israel.

Video: Huge Protests In Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, Cops Fire AK-47s

Video: Huge Protests In Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, Cops Fire AK-47s

Reported by Umashankar Singh, Edited by Debanish Achom | Saturday May 11, 2024, New Delhi

The Pakistani government is carrying out a massive crackdown on residents in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, or PoK.

Over 200 Dead In Afghanistan Flash Floods In A Single Day

Over 200 Dead In Afghanistan Flash Floods In A Single Day

Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 11, 2024, Kabul

Flash floods that have ripped through northern Afghanistan left more than 200 people dead in a single province, the United Nations said on Saturday.

Saudi Reports 3 Cases, Including 1 Death, From Deadly MERS Coronavirus

Saudi Reports 3 Cases, Including 1 Death, From Deadly MERS Coronavirus

NDTV News Desk | Friday May 10, 2024, New Delhi

The Saudi health ministry has informed the World Health Organization (WHO) about three human cases, including one death, of the deadly and highly contagious Middle-East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus between 10 and 17 April.

"Look Forward To Working Hard For Indo-China Ties": New Chinese Envoy

"Look Forward To Working Hard For Indo-China Ties": New Chinese Envoy

Asian News International | Friday May 10, 2024, New Delhi

Newly-appointed Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, who arrived in Delhi on Friday, said he was looking forward to working hard with all for the ties between the two nations.

China's First Super-Carrier Could Be Indian Navy's Latest Headache

China's First Super-Carrier Could Be Indian Navy's Latest Headache

Written by Vishnu Som | Friday May 10, 2024, New Delhi

China's first super-carrier - an 80,000 ton warship called the Fujian - has returned to the port after completing its brief sea trial.

Explained: How Dependent Is China On US Developed AI Models

Explained: How Dependent Is China On US Developed AI Models

Reuters | Thursday May 09, 2024, Hong Kong

The Biden administration plans to put guardrails on U.S.-developed artificial intelligence (AI) models that power popular chatbots like ChatGPT to safeguard the technology from countries such as China and Russia, Reuters has reported.

Taiwan Detects Dozens Of Chinese Warplanes, Ships

Taiwan Detects Dozens Of Chinese Warplanes, Ships

Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 09, 2024, Taipei

Taiwanese defence and coast guard officials said on Thursday dozens of Chinese warplanes and ships had been detected around the island, less than two weeks before self-ruled Taiwan's inauguration for a new president.

Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com