The navy forces of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have launched a drill in the Strait of Hormuz, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Monday. The main goals of the drill are to "assess the readiness of the IRGC's naval units, review security plans and possible scenarios for
Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay today congratulated Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on his party's massive victory in the general elections. "Warmest congratulations to Mr. Tarique Rahman and the BNP on winning the Bangladesh General Elections," the Bhutanese Pr
Six weeks after a ceasefire ended fighting at the Thai-Cambodian border, thousands of displaced Cambodians still hope to return home, despite an election victory in Thailand by nationalists who want to wall off the disputed frontier. In Banteay Meanchey province, Proeung Sopheap, 59, was visiting
Thousands of supporters of Nepal’s former king rallied in Kathmandu on Friday to greet its last monarch Gyanendra on his return from holiday, ahead of the first election since anti-graft unrest by Gen Z young people. A special assembly dominated by former Maoist rebels abolished Nepal's mona
Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has lost 85% of the sight in his right eye, his lawyer told the Supreme Court, an ordeal that adds to legal and political challenges the leader is already battling. Khan, 73, has been in jail since August 2023, serving a 14-year sente
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to be taking steps to consolidate his daughter's position as successor, and there are signs she is providing input on policy matters, South Korean lawmakers said on Thursday, citing a spy agency briefing. South Korea's National Intelligence Agency (NIS) will
Wearing military fatigues with rifles slung over their shoulders, Yasma Baloch and her husband Waseem smile into the camera for a picture released by Pakistani insurgents after their final mission: detonating suicide bombs. "They shared a marriage before they shared a final stand," the Baloc
Senior Saudi and US officials co-chaired a meeting in Riyadh on Monday aimed at "consolidating gains against the (ISIS/Daesh) terrorist organization and addressing urgent security challenges in Syria and Iraq." Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji opened the meeting, which was co-chaire
A proposed multinational peacekeeping force for Gaza could total about 20,000 troops, with Indonesia estimating it could contribute up to 8,000, President Prabowo Subianto’s spokesman said on Tuesday. The spokesman said, however, that no deployment terms or areas of operation had been agreed
Thailand's next government will likely take office by the end of April following the Bhumjaithai Party's election victory, a government official said on Monday. "There won't be a honeymoon period," said government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat, a Bhumjaithai member who won a house seat in S
Three people were killed when a light aircraft crashed south of Adelaide on Friday afternoon, South Australia Police said on Saturday. Police said they received reports of a light plane crashing into the ocean at about 4:20 p.m. local time and responded immediately, according to a statement. All
Amid South Asia’s complex realities—political instability, border tensions, economic disparities, and development challenges—an international dialogue was held in Delhi yesterday to explore how the media can act as a force for peace and stability in the region.Organised by the Int
China condemned an attack on a Shi'ite mosque in Islamabad, pledging support on Sunday for the Pakistan government's efforts to "maintain national security and stability". China is "deeply shocked" by Friday's attack, the foreign ministry said in a statement. According to Pakistani authorities, a
