South Asia

20 articles from this region

South AsiaThe Print - Diplomacy·8h ago

Civil aviation ministry’s Xinjiang air route proposal faces a ‘territorial sovereignty’ test

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  • •India's civil aviation ministry proposed allowing Indian air carriers to use a northern route through China's Xinjiang province.
  • •The proposed route aims to reduce losses for Indian carriers caused by Pakistan's airspace closure.
  • •The proposal presents a territorial sovereignty test for India regarding use of Xinjiang airspace.
  • •Pakistani airspace closure is the primary driver motivating India's search for alternative northern air routes.
South AsiaThe Hindu·10h ago

Inside the Dubai airline flight that made emergency landing after captain was stabbed

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  • •A Dubai airline captain was stabbed during flight, resulting in an emergency landing.
  • •Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Saudi Arabia arrested the copilot.
  • •The motive for the stabbing attack remained unclear according to available information.
South AsiaThe Hindu·10h ago

Hegseth announces new drone command, cuts to 20% of generals in 'State of the Force' speech

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  • •Pentagon will establish a new drone command as announced by Pete Hegseth.
  • •Pete Hegseth announced cuts affecting 20% of generals in a 'State of the Force' speech.
  • •Pentagon will launch a future warfare study led in part by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
  • •Newt Gingrich, former Republican House Speaker, will co-lead Pentagon's future warfare study.
  • •The initiative addresses modernization of U.S. military capabilities through private sector partnership.
South AsiaThe Hindu·15h ago

U.K. PM says 'strong indications' Iran involved in airbase incident

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  • •U.K. PM Burnham stated 'strong indications' that Iran was involved in an airbase incident.
  • •Three white vans appeared to head towards RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday.
  • •The incident occurred at RAF Fairford, a U.K. airbase.
  • •U.K. authorities provided first official confirmation of potential Iranian involvement in the airbase incident.
South AsiaThe Hindu·16h ago

Pilot stabbed colleague in bid to crash Israel-bound flydubai plane: Netanyahu

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  • •A pilot stabbed a colleague attempting to crash a flydubai plane bound for Israel, according to Netanyahu.
  • •The flydubai aircraft carried approximately 180 Israeli passengers, per Ben Gvir's statement.
  • •Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir characterized the pilot as a terrorist planning mass murder.
  • •Ben Gvir used the incident to argue against showing mercy toward adversaries in the Middle East conflict.
South AsiaThe Hindu·17h ago

Israeli PM hails Indian pilot wounded in diverted flydubai flight

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  • •Israeli PM Netanyahu praised an Indian pilot for saving 174 people aboard a diverted flydubai flight.
  • •The diverted flydubai flight carried Israeli citizens and other nationals among its 174 passengers.
  • •The Indian pilot's actions were publicly acknowledged by Netanyahu as life-saving intervention during the flight diversion.
South AsiaDawn·21h ago

Pakistan will be there to defend Saudi Arabia in any conflict: Khawaja Asif

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  • •Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated Pakistan will defend Saudi Arabia in any conflict.
  • •Asif specified Pakistan would help against threats from Houthis, countries, or other outfits targeting Saudi Arabia.
  • •Asif's remarks were made in a video clip excerpted from a longer interview published by Al Jazeera.
South AsiaThe Print - Diplomacy·22h ago

Be cautious, don’t get lured by job offers—MEA advisory over Russia recruiting Indians for Ukraine war

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  • •India's Ministry of External Affairs issued an advisory warning Indians against accepting job offers from Russia for Ukraine war recruitment.
  • •India called for a 'hard stop' to Russian recruitment of Indian nationals during 2024 diplomatic discussions with Moscow.
  • •Recruitment or enticement of Indians to join Russian armed forces has created friction in India-Russia bilateral relations.
  • •Russia has been actively recruiting or luring Indian citizens to participate in the Ukraine conflict.
South AsiaDawn·1d ago

Tarar warns India's unilateral actions on IWT may have implications for water governance globally

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  • •Pakistan's Information Minister Atahullah Tarar warned India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty could set precedent for global transboundary water governance.
  • •India unilaterally suspended the Indus Waters Treaty in April of the previous year according to Pakistani official statements.
  • •A military conflict between India and Pakistan occurred in May 2025 following India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
  • •Atahullah Tarar made remarks regarding the treaty suspension while addressing an event in Islamabad on Wednesday.
  • •Pakistan characterized itself as a peaceful nation in response to India's unilateral actions on the Indus Waters Treaty.
South AsiaDawn·1d ago

Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots: Israeli official

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  • •Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai diverted to Saudi Arabia after a fight between pilots, according to an Israeli official.
  • •The aircraft transmitted a general emergency signal while over Jordanian airspace before transmitting a second signal indicating possible unlawful interference.
  • •The diversion resulted from a brawl between pilots rather than a hijacking, according to the Israeli official's statement.
  • •Flight tracking website Flightradar24 recorded the aircraft's emergency transmissions and diversion route over Jordanian airspace.
South AsiaDawn·1d ago

3 terrorists killed in IBO in KP's Mir Ali: state media

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  • •Security forces killed three terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Mir Ali, North Waziristan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
  • •Hideouts of Fitna al Khawarij were targeted in Mir Ali and surrounding areas during the operation.
  • •Fitna al Khawarij is the state's term for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
  • •A large quantity of weapons and ammunition was recovered from the targeted hideouts.
  • •PTV, Pakistan's state broadcaster, reported the operation on Wednesday citing security sources.
South AsiaDawn·1d ago

Ahead of deal on Hormuz, US and Iran ramp up the rhetoric again

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  • •Tehran awaits formal US reply to its proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
  • •Ghalibaf warns Iran will launch fresh strikes if provoked by the United States.
  • •Saudi Arabia resumed loading oil at Yanbu port, causing oil prices to fall.
  • •US offers 40 million barrels from strategic reserve to control rising fuel prices.
  • •Turkey seized an Iranian plane while Iraqi airlines received exemption to transport pilgrims to Najaf.
South AsiaDawn·1d ago

Somali forces recover oil tanker carrying Pakistani crewmen over 5 months after hijacking by pirates

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  • •Somali maritime police recovered MT Honour 25 oil tanker after hijacking by armed pirates on April 21 off Puntland coast.
  • •MT Honour 25 carried 19 crew members total, including 10 Pakistani nationals at time of hijacking.
  • •Puntland Maritime Police Force naval and ground units conducted planned recovery operation in Dharin-Bar area of Bandar Beyla district.
  • •Oil tanker MT Honour 25 remained in pirate possession for over five months before Somali forces recovered it.
  • •MT Honour 25 is registered under Palau flag.
South AsiaDawn·2d ago

Security forces kill 5 terrorists in KP IBO, 2 eliminated in Balochistan's Chagai: security sources

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  • •Security forces killed five terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Bara area during an intelligence-based operation on Tuesday.
  • •Two additional terrorists were eliminated in a security operation in Balochistan's Chagai district.
  • •Large quantities of weapons and ammunition were recovered from the killed terrorists in Bara.
  • •The terrorists killed in Bara belonged to Fitna al Khawarij, according to security sources.
South AsiaDawn·2d ago

UAE president discussed bilateral relations with Israel's Netanyahu, state news agency says

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  • •UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed bilateral relations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during Netanyahu's Sunday visit to the UAE.
  • •Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the UAE at the invitation of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to Netanyahu's office.
  • •Emirati state news agency WAM provided the first UAE confirmation of Netanyahu's visit on Monday.
  • •Netanyahu's visit focused on strengthening relations between Israel and the UAE and regional matters, according to his office.
South AsiaThe Print - Diplomacy·2d ago

IBSA at UN: India, Brazil, South Africa take stronger Palestine line & reject unilateral sanctions

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  • •India, Brazil, and South Africa issued a joint statement Monday at the UN on Palestine.
  • •The three countries called on Israel to halt policies involving displacement of Palestinians in Gaza.
  • •IBSA foreign ministers rejected unilateral sanctions in their statement.
  • •The statement represents a stronger Palestine position adopted by India, Brazil, and South Africa.
South AsiaDawn·2d ago

Khamenei unbowed as Iran sees no direct talks with US

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  • •Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed the US would be driven from the Middle East after suffering 'painful blows'.
  • •Washington and Tehran plan separate talks with mediators rather than direct bilateral negotiations.
  • •US officials stated Trump would ease sanctions if Iran takes 'concrete' nuclear steps.
  • •Iraqi Airways resumed flights between Najaf and Iranian airports.
South AsiaDawn·2d ago

Security forces kill 4 terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan IBO: state media

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  • •Security forces killed four terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday.
  • •The slain terrorists belonged to Fitna-al-Khawarij, the state's term for banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan.
  • •The operation was conducted based on close intelligence-based surveillance of terrorist movements by security forces.
  • •A large quantity of weapons was recovered during the operation in Dera Ismail Khan.
South AsiaThe Hindu·2d ago

Iran denies link to suspected bomb plot at U.K. airbase used by U.S.

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  • •Iran's embassy in London issued a denial regarding suspected links to a bomb plot at RAF Fairford airbase.
  • •UK police were investigating possible Iranian connections to a security incident at RAF Fairford on early Sunday.
  • •RAF Fairford airbase, used by the U.S., was the target of the suspected bomb plot under investigation.
  • •UK media reports preceded Iran's denial statement about the airbase security scare.
  • •The security incident at RAF Fairford occurred early Sunday and triggered police investigation into Iranian involvement.
South AsiaThe Hindu·2d ago

Russian drones hammer apartments, offices and a cultural landmark in Ukraine, killing 7

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  • •Russian drones struck apartments, offices, and a cultural landmark in Ukraine, resulting in 7 deaths.
  • •Russia's Defence Ministry claimed it hit a data centre belonging to Vodafone Ukraine, the country's second-largest cell network provider.
  • •The attack targeted critical telecommunications infrastructure alongside civilian residential and cultural sites.

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