This marked the first instance where Lin publicly acknowledged the previously reported trip. Although it wasn't Lin's first visit to Japan as a Taiwanese high-ranking official, such occurrences are usually not made public due to the lack of formal diplomatic relations between Taiwan and Japan. Lin mentioned that Taiwan is 'cultivating friendships with nations globally,' according to CNA.
The MEA said in a media advisory on Thursday that the South Korean Foreign Minister would arrive in New Delhi on Friday evening and meet External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday.
The development comes amid strain in India's ties with the US over New Delhi's procurement of crude oil from Russia.
These measures have resulted in a curfew-like situation throughout Balochistan, leading to considerable hardships for its inhabitants. The transport department has announced a statewide ban on public transportation from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m., warning that companies violating this directive will have their route permits revoked. This ban applies to national highways as well as all urban and rural areas in Balochistan.
Our position on the conflict has been clear and consistent. There has been no change. We continue to call for a ceasefire, unconditional release for hostages, continued supply of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, and we stand for a two-state solution. So, there is no change. Our position is clear and consistent on this issue' MEA spokesperson said.
Dr Ayesha Bibi recently returned from Kyrgyzstan after completing her MBBS degree
'We have seen several statements and reports regarding the continuing pattern of reckless warmongering and hateful comments from Pakistani leadership against India,' Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said during the weekly briefing.
Shafi Burfat, the Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), has issued a stern alert to the global community, asserting that the Sindhi people will never accept or tolerate any schemes aimed at exploiting Sindh's oil, gas, and mineral resources in collusion with Pakistan's military establishment.
Turns out they are infected with 'Shope papillomavirus' which causes wart-like growths that protrude from their faces
Baloch National Movement's human rights department, Paank, made a chilling revelation of the dangers being faced by Baloch activists in Pakistan. It said on Thursday that in the first 6 months of 2025 alone, Paank documented 785 enforced disappearances and 121 killings.
The sit-in conducted by the PoGB police outside the Chief Minister's House has now reached its third day. The police are demonstrating to urge the authorities to raise their allowance in line with the budget for 2025-26. Officers from other districts, including those assigned to protect Chinese nationals in Chilas, also joined the sit-in in Gilgit.
In Rostov-on-Don, 13 people were injured due to a drone attack. This was announced on August 14 by the acting governor of the Rostov region, Yuri Slyusar.
The two drivers, residents of Jerusalem and Arara in their thirties, and all the illegal residents who were located were arrested.
Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East and North Africa's first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, today announced strong financial and operational results for the second quarter and first half of 2025, as the airline continued to expand its network, further solidifying its leadership position in the market.
Exiled Tibetan artists and activists on Thursday have strongly condemned the removal of Tibetan and other diaspora artworks addressing themes of state violence, authoritarian partnerships, and grassroots resistance from an international exhibition at Thailand's Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) due to reported pressure from Beijing officials.
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally, a new report by UN Women revealed on Wednesday.
Pakistani authorities have ramped up a sweeping crackdown against undocumented Afghan migrants in Peshawar, detaining large numbers of individuals without valid legal documents, Khaama Press reported, citing local officials.
Tensions within Pakistan's ruling coalition surfaced on Wednesday as Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari publicly criticised Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for failing to deliver on development promises in Karachi, accusing him of applying a double standard between the provinces of Punjab and Sindh, Geo News reported, citing The News.
Melting glaciers are creating dangerous glacial floods worldwide, exemplified by Juneau, Alaska. These floods, often triggered by ice dam failures or landslides, threaten communities. Early warning systems, proactive lake management, and public awareness are crucial to mitigating the growing risks associated with glacial melt.
At least 27 migrants and refugees drowned on Thursday following a tragic shipwreck off the coast of the Italian island of Lampedusa, according to a statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, marking yet another deadly incident in the perilous Central Mediterranean migration route.
ISKCON has arranged compensation and complete rehabilitation for 18 families affected by attacks on Hindu homes in Bangladesh's northern Gangachara Upazila of Rangpur district, ISKCON said in a statement.
The National Assembly of Pakistan passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2024, restoring the provision of preventive detention for individuals suspected of terrorism, The Express Tribune reported on Tuesday.
A glacial lake outburst flood in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) severely damaged the Karakoram Highway (KKH) on Wednesday, stranding hundreds of tourists and travellers, while authorities in the Punjab Province issued evacuation orders for areas along the Sutlej River due to looming flood threats from intense monsoon activity, the Dawn reported.
Dar was initially scheduled to visit Bangladesh on April 27, following the visit of Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch. However, the visit was postponed due to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
The US government on Wednesday (local time) stated that it is 'looking forward' to strengthening its cooperation with Pakistan in areas of critical minerals and hydrocarbons, with a renewed focus on economic cooperation in other emerging sectors.
Photos and video from the scene show a large number of parked police and emergency response vehicles
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Taiwan's Ministry of Defence detected eight Chinese aircraft, two Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Thursday.
In a post on his social media platform 'Truth Social,' Trump wrote, 'But now, DC is back under Federal Control where it belongs. The White House is in charge. The Military and our Great Police will liberate this City, scrape away the filth, and make it safe, clean, habitable and beautiful once more!.'
The Ministry of Transportation and Netivei Israel are advancing the planning of the Road 5503 upgrade project, what they call an important transportation move that will result in the widening of the road to two lanes, connecting the Movil neighborhood in Kfar Saba (near Tel Aviv) to the central axis through a new intersection, and implementing advanced transportation solutions that include bike paths, agricultural roads, and an ecological crossing.