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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (File Photo/Reuters)

Takaichi's hardline Taiwan stance fuels China tensions, policy concerns in Japan

Jan 03, 2026

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's hardline stance on Taiwan and defence has raised concerns over strained China ties, weakened moderating voices within the ruling bloc, and her ability to manage diplomacy and economic policy, drawing criticism from opposition leaders and political observers.

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Taiwan's National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu (File photo/ANI)

Taiwan calls Chinese Communist Party "disgusting and sick" over alleged information warfare

Jan 03, 2026

"For those unaware, both @X & #Facebook are banned in #China. Yet the communist regime runs official accounts just to wage information warfare against #Taiwan. I'm being modest when I describe the #CCP regime as disgusting & sick," Wu wrote.
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Lawlessness deepens in Balochistan as kidnappings shake business confidence

Jan 03, 2026
Smoke rises near Fort Tiuna during a blackout after explosions, amid rising tensions between the administrations of US President Donald Trump and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. (Photo/Reuters)

Venezuela accuses US of "military aggression" amid explosions in Caracas

Jan 03, 2026

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INSV Kaundinya nears its final port of call in Muscat, underscores India's enduring connection to the oceans

Jan 03, 2026

This historic expedition marks a major milestone in India's efforts to revive, understand, and celebrate its ancient maritime...
Members of Hindu organisations protest against the killing of Hindus in Bangladesh (File Photo/ANI)

Bangladesh: Hindu man, Khokon Das, dies after being set on fire on New Year's Eve

Jan 03, 2026

Khokan Chandra Das, a Shariatpur-based businessman, died after being set on fire during an attack on New Year's...
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas (Photo/@kajakallas)

Russia's Dmitriev accuses EU's Kallas of seeking war with China and Russia

Jan 03, 2026

Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Russia's special presidential envoy for economic cooperation...
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Pakistan: Lahore project halted as environmental rules questioned

Jan 03, 2026
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Displaced families appeal for shelter, aid as winter worsens in Kabul

Jan 03, 2026
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Medical students' body flags safety concerns of 3,000 Indian students in Iran amid protests

Jan 03, 2026
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Saudi airstrikes hit UAE-backed STC as Riyadh pushes for Yemen peace talks

Jan 03, 2026
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Pak: Dense fog grips Rawalpindi and Islamabad, disrupting daily life

Jan 03, 2026
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Pakistan's border mismanagement bleeds economy as Balochistan-Afghan trade remains frozen

Jan 03, 2026
MEA Factcheck flags viral posts claiming India-Somaliland talks as fake (Photo: X/@MEAFactCheck)

India debunks fake claims of talks with Somaliland, denies recognition move

Jan 03, 2026
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (Photo/@JPN_PMO)

Japan PM Takaichi, Trump discuss strengthening alliance; spring US visit on agenda

Jan 03, 2026
United States Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz (Photo/Reuters)

"Iranian regime's whining to UN ignores decades of terror," says US Ambassador Waltz

Jan 03, 2026
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Transport Canada warns Air India after pilot found tipsy on duty at Vancouver Airport

Jan 03, 2026
Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid (File Photo/Reuters)

"This is not Pakistan's war," says Taliban spokesperson Mujahid on Kabul-Islamabad tensions

Jan 03, 2026
Protests in Iran (Photo/@UNHumanRights)

Erstwhile Iranian royal family calls on "security forces to join people movement", say Iranians want end to regime

Jan 03, 2026