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Latest Online News on Worldwide Sports, Culture, Economy, Opinion | Powered By The South Asia Times...... en Indian student protests continue after minister's resignation as calls expand to include PM Modi's resignation By The South Asia Times NEW DELHI - Student-led protests continued across several Indian ci... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/India-protest-july26 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/India-protest-july26 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:47:12 +0500 Typhoon Noul, China's strongest storm of 2026, forces evacuation of more than 715,000 people By The South Asia Times BEIJING, July 26 — Typhoon Noul, the strongest typhoon to strike China th... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/China-typhoon-noul The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/China-typhoon-noul Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:17:16 +0500 Zelenskyy says Russia preparing to deploy 30,000 more North Korean troops, missile launchers By The South Asia Times SEOUL - Russia is preparing to deploy an additional 30,000 North Korean troops... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/NK-Russia-July26 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/NK-Russia-July26 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:08:15 +0500 Suicide bomber among four militants killed as Pakistan foils checkpoint attack in South Waziristan By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's military said security forces foiled an attempted militant assault on a checkpoint in the country's northwestern South Waziristan... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Suicide-bombing-july26 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Suicide-bombing-july26 Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:27:27 +0500 Students force PM Modi's hand as education minister Pradhan resigns in landmark protest victory By The South Asia Times NEW DELHI - India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/India-education-minister The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/India-education-minister Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:42:22 +0500 Pakistan highlights regional peace efforts during SCO foreign ministers' meeting as Central Asian partners praise US-Iran diplomacy By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan used a series of high-level bilateral meetings... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-SCO-July25 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-SCO-July25 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:04:32 +0500 India's 'Cockroach' protests escalate as government rules out Pakistan, China hand By The South Asia Times NEW DELHI — A youth-led protest movement demanding education reforms and... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/India-Cackroch-protest The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/India-Cackroch-protest Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:26:12 +0500 Japan creates backup capital plan to prepare for Tokyo emergencies By The South Asia Times TOKYO - Japan’s parliament passed a landmark law on Friday establishing a framework for a “second capital” that... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Japan-second-capital The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Japan-second-capital Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:01 +0500 South Korea unveils AI vision as $950 billion partnership announced with Nvidia, global tech firms By The South Asia Times SEOUL - South Korean conglomerates and global technology companies,... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/SK-US-AI The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/SK-US-AI Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:43:41 +0500 15 security personnel martyred, 12 terrorists killed after attack on joint vheck post in northwest Pakistan ISLAMABAD - At least 15 Pakistani security personnel and a government official were martyred after terrorists attacked a joint police-security forces check post in the northwes... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-ttp-july24 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-ttp-july24 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:30:17 +0500 Eight Arab-Islamic nations condemn Israeli actions at Al-Aqsa, urge international intervention By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Türkiye, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Friday issued a joint stat... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Islamic-countries-july24 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Islamic-countries-july24 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:20:35 +0500 Kabul sources contest Amnesty report, allege Taliban used Rehab facility as military base File Photo By The South Asia Times KABUL/ISLAMABAD - Local journalists and sources familiar with the Omid Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre in Kabul have disp... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Kabul-AM-July23 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Kabul-AM-July23 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:27:34 +0500 UN reports sharp rise in Taliban restrictions on aid operations in Afghanistan By The South Asia Times KABUL - Restrictions imposed by Afghanistan's Taliban authorities on humanitarian operations increased by 50% in June, forcing the temporary susp... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/UN-Taliban-july23 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/UN-Taliban-july23 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:49:31 +0500 Japan, China foreign ministers hold first contact in months amid strained ties By The South Asia Times MANILA — Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Thursday he hel... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Japan-China-July23 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Japan-China-July23 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:27:31 +0500 Pakistan urges dialogue on regional conflicts, highlights mediation role at ASEAN security forum By The South Asia Times MANILA — Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-ASEAN-July23 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-ASEAN-July23 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:39:40 +0500 Pakistan warns Houthi threats to shipping pose risk to regional security, vows to protect maritime interests By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD — Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned threats by Yemen's H... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Houthi-july23 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Houthi-july23 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:33:18 +0500 More than 40 killed, over 100 missing after flash floods devastate eastern Afghanistan By The South Asia Times KABUL - More than 40 people have been kill... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Afghanistan-floods-july22 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Afghanistan-floods-july22 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:43:18 +0500 US, Saudi Arabia expected to announce civilian nuclear cooperation deal By The South Asia Times WASHINGTON — The United States is expected to announce a landmark agreeme... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/US-KSA-July22 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/US-KSA-July22 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:23:38 +0500 China rejects Australian criticism over South China Sea, blames Philippines for tensions By The South Asia Times BEIJING — China has rejected Australia's criticism over recent confrontat... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/China-Australia-July22 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/China-Australia-July22 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:12:40 +0500 Pakistan, Iran reaffirm security cooperation as Tehran praises Islamabad's mediation efforts By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Iran have reaffirmed their commitment to strength... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Iran-july22 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Iran-july22 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:05:39 +0500 Pakistan says 10 militants killed, female suicide bombers arrested in Balochistan operations By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistani security forces said on Tuesday they killed 10 milit... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-ISPR-July22 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-ISPR-July22 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:58:53 +0500 Flash floods kill at least 23 in Afghanistan as heavy rains batter Pakistan By The South Asia Times KABUL/ ISLAMABAD - Flash floods triggered by torrential monsoon rains have killed at least 23 people in Afghanistan's northeastern Nuristan provi... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Afghanistan-floods-july21 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Afghanistan-floods-july21 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:40:00 +0500 Iran strikes US military sites in Gulf as Washington launches new attacks File Photo By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD — Iran and the United States exchanged... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-US-JULY21 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-US-JULY21 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:28:28 +0500 Pakistan, Canada agree to deepen trade, security and clean energy cooperation By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Canada agreed on Monday to strengthen bilateral r... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Canada-July21 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Canada-July21 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:19:30 +0500 Oil surges above $90 as US-Iran conflict threatens supplies through Strait of Hormuz By The South Asia Times LONDON - Global oil prices climbed sharply on Monday, with Brent crude rising... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Oil-us-Iranjuly The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Oil-us-Iranjuly Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:17:18 +0500 Secretary Rubio says US remains open to diplomacy with Iran as fighting enters its ninth night By The South Asia Times WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington remai... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Rubio-Iran-july20 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Rubio-Iran-july20 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:11:27 +0500 Iran says indirect talks with US continue via mediators despite fighting, insists it has not violated islamabad accord By The South Asia Times TEHRAN - Iran said that indirect diplomatic contacts with the United States are continuing through internat... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-US-July20 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-US-July20 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:04:03 +0500 Pakistan, Canada agree to deepen trade and investment ties during first Canadian foreign minister's visit in nearly 20 years By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Canada agreed on Monday to strengthen econ... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Canada-FMs The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Canada-FMs Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:53:27 +0500 Trump shrugs off Iran's withdrawal from interim accord as US-Iran conflict intensifies By The South Asia Times WASHINGTON/TEHRAN - US President Donald Trump said he "couldn't car... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-attacks-july19 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-attacks-july19 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:08:12 +0500 Japan defense chief calls for debate on nuclear policy, drawing criticism from China By The South Asia Times TOKYO - Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has called for a national debate on nuclear weapons as Tokyo prepares to revise its key nation... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Japan-China-July19 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Japan-China-July19 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:53:05 +0500 Pakistan's foreign minister discusses regional tensions with Kuwait, expands ties with Venezuela By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ish... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Kuwait-Venezuela The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Kuwait-Venezuela Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:37:23 +0500 Iran says US strikes in Hormozgan killed at least seven civilians as Gulf tensions escalate File photo By The South Asia Times TEHRAN - Iranian officials said recent US airstrikes in the southern province of Hormozgan killed at least seven civilians and... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-US-July18 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-US-July18 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:18:59 +0500 China landslide kills eight, dozens missing as President Xi orders all-out rescue effort By The South Asia Times BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered authorities to conduct "scientific" search-and-rescue operations after a landslide in southwes... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/China-8-killed The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/China-8-killed Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:08:43 +0500 Pakistan hosts SCO border chiefs' meeting to strengthen regional security cooperation By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan hosted the 12th Meeting of the Heads of Border... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/SCO-Border-chiefs The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/SCO-Border-chiefs Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:57:04 +0500 Iran's Foreign Minister accuses Israel of seeking to manipulate US policy after report on alleged influence campaign By The South Asia Times TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday ac... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/FM-Iran-july17 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/FM-Iran-july17 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:42:31 +0500 President Xi launches World AI Cooperation Organization, calls for inclusive global governance By The South Asia Times SHANGHAI - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday announced the est... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/China-AI-July17 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/China-AI-July17 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:15:55 +0500 Over 500 feared dead after boats carrying Rohingya refugees sink off Myanmar coast File Photo By The South Asia Times BANGKOK - More than 500 Rohingya refugees are feared to have died after two overcrowded boats reportedly capsized in the... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Rohingya-500-dead The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Rohingya-500-dead Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:06:53 +0500 Pakistan joins founding agreement of World AI Cooperation Organization during Ishaq Dar's China visit By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has formally signed the founding agreement of... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-AI-China The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-AI-China Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:54:55 +0500 Pakistan says 24 militants killed in counterterrorism operations after deadly Bannu attacks By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's military said on Friday that security forces... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Afghanistan-july17 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-Afghanistan-july17 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:48:17 +0500 Four militants killed as Pakistan foils suicide attack on military post in South Waziristan By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD — Pakistani security forces thwarted a suicide attack targeting... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/pak-sw-terrorists The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/pak-sw-terrorists Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:33:02 +0500 No place for US Coast Guard in Chinese waters: China By The South Asia Times BEIJING — China's state-run Global Times has criticized the United... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/China-US-July16 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/China-US-July16 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:25:04 +0500 Pakistan urges return to Islamabad peace framework to end Iran-US hostilities By The South Asia Times https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-iran-usa The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pakistan-iran-usa Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:11:17 +0500 Pakistan rejects Indian charges against Hurriyat leaders, dismisses terrorism allegations as politically motivated By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD — Pakistan on Thursday strongly rejected India's decision to f... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pak-India-july16 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pak-India-july16 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:59:12 +0500 Bilawal warns prolonged unrest in Azad Kashmir could damage Kashmir cause, urges political dialogue By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Bilawal-kashmir-dar The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Bilawal-kashmir-dar Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:55:36 +0500 Pakistan to join founding members of Global AI Cooperation Organization By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senato... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pak-china-july15 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Pak-china-july15 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0500 Iran threatens wider energy disruption as Strait of Hormuz closure escalates Gulf crisis By The South Asia Times TEHRAN - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned it could ex... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-US-July15 The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Iran-US-July15 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:36:27 +0500 Pakistan's army chief visits Türkiye, meets Erdoğan to deepen defense and strategic cooperation By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, is on a high-level official visit to Türkiye,... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/pakistan%27s-army-chief-visits-t%C3%BCrkiye,-meets-erdo%C4%9Fan-to-deepen-defense-and-strategic-cooperation The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/pakistan%27s-army-chief-visits-t%C3%BCrkiye,-meets-erdo%C4%9Fan-to-deepen-defense-and-strategic-cooperation Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:52:41 +0500 Pakistan's northwestern province opens one-stop police service center to improve public access By Imran Nasir https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Mardan-police-july The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/Mardan-police-july Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:14:43 +0500 Pakistan condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia, pledges unwavering support for Kingdom By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's Prime Minister https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/ShehbazSharif-KSA-Iran The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/ShehbazSharif-KSA-Iran Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:36:34 +0500 China protests European support for South China Sea arbitration ruling, rejects US-backed cyber allegations By The South Asia Times BEIJING — China has lodged formal diplomatic protests against several Eu... https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/China-EU-Protest The south https://thesouthasiatimes.com/story/China-EU-Protest Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:22:35 +0500