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French Climber Dies After Climbing World's 5th Highest Peak In Nepal

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 14, 2024, Kathmandu

A French climber died on Mount Makalu, the world's fifth-highest peak, expedition organisers said Tuesday, the second fatality of this year's spring climbing season and both on the same mountain.

'Picked Up Amazing Friends, Enjoyed Great Food': US Envoy On 1 Year In India

Asian News International | Tuesday May 14, 2024, New Delhi

United States Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, celebrated his one-year anniversary in the role, reflecting on the remarkable journey and accomplishments during his tenure.

US And Taiwan Navies Quietly Held Pacific Drills In April: Report

Reuters | Tuesday May 14, 2024, Taipei

The U.S. and Taiwan navies conducted joint drills in the Pacific in April that, officially, did not take place, four people briefed on the matter said, as the two militaries boost cooperation amid rising Chinese military threats.

"Anyone Considering...": On India's Chabahar Pact With Iran, A US Warning

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Tuesday May 14, 2024, New Delhi

Shortly after India signed a 10-year contract to operate Iran's Chabahar port, the US has warned that its sanctions on Tehran remain in place and anyone considering business deals with them needs to be "aware of the potential risk".

India Signs 10-Year Contract To Operate Iran's Key Chabahar Port

Press Trust of India | Monday May 13, 2024, New Delhi

India and Iran on Monday signed a 10-year contract for the operation of a terminal at the strategically important Chabahar port in Iran, a move that will boost regional connectivity as well as trade ties.

"True Gesture Of Goodwill": Maldives As India Extends Budgetary Support

Press Trust of India | Monday May 13, 2024, Male

In a goodwill gesture, India has decided to extend vital budgetary support to the Maldives government with the rollover of a USD 50 million Treasury Bill for another year on the Maldivian government's special request, it was announced on Monday.

151 Detained In Armenia For Protesting Azerbaijan Land Deal

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

Armenian police said on Monday they had detained dozens of people attempting to block streets in the capital Yerevan as part of protests against government plans to concede land to Azerbaijan.

Australian Man Faces 20-Year Jail, $600,000 Fine For Selling Meth In Bali

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

An Australian man faces up to 20 years in prison in Indonesia's Bali and a fine of more than $600,000 for allegedly attempting to sell crystal meth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.