Israel defence minister approves plan to conquer Gaza City

Defence Minister Israel Katz’s move, confirmed to AFP by a spokesperson, piled pressure on Hamas as mediators pushing for a ceasefire in the nearly two-year war in Gaza awaited an official Israeli response on their latest proposal.

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi meets NSA Ajit Doval on India-China border question

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval at the Hyderabad House in the national capital on Tuesday.

Finnish MP, 30, dies inside Parliament building

An MP from Finland’s Social Democratic Party, Eemeli Peltonen, has died in Finland’s Parliament building on Tuesday at the age of 30, the assembly’s communications office said.

Xi’s anti-corruption drive hits foreign policy lite with Liu Jianchao’s detention

When news broke that Liu Jianchao, one of China’s most prominent diplomats and head of the International Liaison Department, had been detained for questioning, it sent ripples through Beijing’s political and diplomatic circles.

Taiwan tells its people to spurn China’s ’distorted’ war anniversary events

Taiwan’s people should spurn China’s events to commemorate the end of World War Two, including a military parade in Beijing, given Chinese ’’distortion’’ of history and threats against the island, Taipei’s top China-policy maker said on Friday.

At least 150 still missing in Pakistan after deadly flash floods

More than 150 people are missing in northwest Pakistan, the head of the provincial disaster authority said Sunday, after flash floods that have killed at least 344 people in the country.

Premier League 2025–26 Transfers: Big Guns Reload – What Sri Lankan Fans Need to Know

The Premier League 2025–26 season is back, and the summer transfer window has delivered drama, big-money deals, and bold gambles.

China’s military wants to target US undersea sensor network: Analysis

Submarines are a major part of China’s naval strategy. And U.S. underwater sensors are a major threat to those subs, Chinese experts warn.

China ceases ‘all engagement with’ Czech President Pavel over Dalai Lama meeting

China on Tuesday announced it has ceased ’’all engagement’’ with Czech President Petr Pavel over his meeting with the Dalai Lama last month.

The small print of big deals: How China hides debt and diplomacy in bilateral agreements

In the increasingly complex landscape of global diplomacy, China has perfected a subtle yet powerful strategy: embedding crucial political and economic commitments deep within the fine print of bilateral agreements. This practice, marked by a deliberate opacity regarding hidden debts, politically sensitive clauses like the One-China principle, and operational controls, has long allowed Beijing to advance its strategic interests while maintaining

India, Australia hold 7th round of dialogue on disarmament, non-proliferation

The 7th round of India-Australia Dialogue on Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, and Export Control was held on Tuesday in New Delhi, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.

UN Expert urges China to protect imprisoned Human Rights Defenders

A UN expert has urged China to safeguard the rights of imprisoned human rights defenders, calling for assurances that they are protected from torture and other forms of mistreatment, according to the United Nations Human Rights Office (UNHRO).

Wife of South Korea’s jailed ex-president arrested

The wife of South Korea’s jailed former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested over a raft of charges, including stock manipulation and bribery.

Prominent Chinese diplomat Liu Jianchao taken for questioning, sources say

Senior Chinese diplomat Liu Jianchao, widely seen as a potential foreign minister, was taken away by authorities for questioning in early August, five people familiar with the matter said.

Lawyers announce protest against rising tide of targeted attacks

The Karachi Bar Association has announced a protest outside the CM House today (Monday) at 11:00am, against the killing of lawyers in the city.

US, China extend tariff truce by 90 days, staving off surge in duties

The United States and China on Monday extended a tariff truce for another 90 days, staving off triple-digit duties on each other’s goods as U.S. retailers get ready to ramp up inventories ahead of the critical end-of-year holiday season.

Nepal makes 97 mountains free to climb as Everest fees rise

Nepal will make 97 of its Himalayan mountains free to climb for the next two years in a bid to boost tourism in some of its more remote areas.

Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September

Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, following similar moves by the UK, France and Canada, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said.

Five Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Five Al Jazeera journalists including prominent reporter Anas al-Sharif have been killed in an Israeli strike near Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital, the broadcaster has said.

China’s silent war on West: Undersea cables, TikTok, and technological takeover

As the global battle for technological supremacy intensifies, national security experts are sounding the alarm over China’s creeping dominance in telecommunications, an invisible war being waged far below the surface through undersea cables, data centres, and surveillance platforms.

Turkey earthquake flattens buildings in north-east Balikesir province

One person has died in Turkey after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the north-west province of Balikesir on Sunday evening.

India’s NSA Doval meets Russia’s First Deputy PM, discusses defence and strategic projects

Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov held a meeting with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval, focusing on defence and strategic cooperation between the two countries, the Russian embassy said on Friday.

Trump’s tariffs: A boomerang for US consumers

BEIJING: If you walked into a Walmart in San Leandro or a Costco in Seattle right now, what would you see?

India stood by us in crisis: Sri Lankan MP backs New Delhi in Trump tariff row

Sri Lankan Member of Parliament Harsha de Silva has urged the Parliament not to take lightly the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly imposed tariffs on Indian goods, stressing that India was the only country to extend critical assistance during Sri Lanka’s worst economic crisis.

Trump indicates China could face secondary sanctions for Russian Oil purchase

US President Donald Trump has indicated that China could face secondary sanctions or additional tariffs for buying Russian Oil. On Wednesday (local time), the US President had hit India with additional tariffs of 25% specifically tied to the purchase of Russian Oil.

India, Russia discuss rare earth mineral extraction among other areas of industrial cooperation as US targets oil trade

India and Russia on Wednesday discussed industrial cooperation across a range of areas, including rare earth and critical mineral extraction, as India faces increasing pressure over its purchase of Russian oil, with the US announcing an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods.

UNHCR asks Pakistan not to expel Afghans at risk of persecution

The UN refugee age­ncy has asked Pakistan not to expel Afghans who are under threat of persecution in their home country.

Israel’s security cabinet approves Netanyahu plan to occupy Gaza City

Israel’s political-security cabinet approved a plan to take control of Gaza City early on Friday, hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel intended to take military control of the entire strip despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad over the devastating almost two-year-old war.

India, Russia reaffirm defence ties and privileged strategic partnership

Deputy Defence Minister Colonel General Aleksandr Fomin held a meeting with Vinay Kumar, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Russian Federation, according to the Russian Defence Ministry.

Myanmar’s figurehead president dies after long illness

Myanmar’s figurehead president who came to power after a 2021 coup, Myint Swe, has died, the South East Asian nation’s military leaders said. He was 74.