Japan

Japan’s JAXA successfully launches XRISM research satellite

08 Sep 2023 11:33 AM IST

Japan successfully launched a rocket carrying two important payloads: the X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) satellite and the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM). The launch took place at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima, following a planned and smooth trajectory, as reported by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Washington announces First-Ever US-ASEAN center

08 Sep 2023 11:32 AM IST

United States Vice President Kamala Harris announced that they are establishing the first-ever US-ASEAN Center in Washington, which will facilitate official ASEAN engagements. Harris, who arrived in Indonesia on Tuesday, attended the ASEAN-US Summit and said that they have upgraded the relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, according to the

Flooding in southern Brazil leaves at least 31 dead, 2,300 homeless

08 Sep 2023 11:31 AM IST

Flooding from a cyclone in southern Brazil washed away houses, trapped motorists in vehicles and swamped streets in several cities, killing at least 31 people and leaving 2,300 homeless, authorities said Wednesday. More than 60 cities have been battered since Monday night by the storm, which has been Rio Grande

China sends Delegation to North Korea for founding Anniversary celebration

08 Sep 2023 11:30 AM IST

A Chinese delegation led by Vice Premier Liu Guozhong will visit North Korea to participate in celebrations for its 75th founding anniversary, which is on Saturday, the North’s state media said Thursday. The report came amid speculation that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is preparing to visit Russia soon

Blinken declares USD 1 billion Ukraine Aid Package

08 Sep 2023 11:29 AM IST

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and announced USD1 billion more in aid for Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia to “build momentum.” Blinken and his entourage stayed overnight Wednesday in the Ukranian capital city Kiev, during his unannounced two-day visit that marks the fourth visit

PM Modi announces opening of Indian embassy in Timor-Leste

07 Sep 2023 11:53 AM IST

Speaking at the 20th ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the opening of India’s embassy in Dili, Timor-Leste. “Act East in action – Delhi to Dili! At the ASEAN-India Summit in Jakarta, PM @narendramodi announces decision to open our Embassy in Dili, Timor-Leste,” posted Spokesperson, Ministry of

EAM Jaishankar extends greetings to Brazil on its Independence Day

07 Sep 2023 10:42 AM IST

On Thursday, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Luiz Iecker Vieira and the nation’s citizens received greetings from India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in honor of Brazil’s Independence Day. Taking to X, Jaishankar said, “Warm felicitations to FM Mauro Vieira and the Government and people of Brazil on their Independence Day.

20th ASEAN-India Summit gets underway in Jakarta

07 Sep 2023 10:15 AM IST

As the 20th ASEAN-India Summit began in Jakarta, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other ASEAN leaders posed for a family photo. On Thursday, Indonesian President Joko Widodo welcomed PM Modi to the ASEAN-India Summit at the Jakarta Convention Center. PM Modi spoke at the ASEAN-India Summit as well. He has

Joe Biden to arrive in Delhi tomorrow, will hold bilateral with PM Modi

07 Sep 2023 10:08 AM IST

The White House has announced that US President Joe Biden will travel to New Delhi on Friday and meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Biden has a jam-packed three-day schedule starting on Friday. After leaving the US, he will make a quick stop in Ramstein, Germany before continuing on to

Pakistan: School principal arrested for rape, blackmailing

06 Sep 2023 13:15 PM IST

According to local media sources, the principal of a private school in Karachi’s Gulshan-e-Hadeed was detained on Monday for suspected rape and blackmail. According to Pakistan-based Geo TV, over 45 women have been sexually abused by the principal, Irfan Ghafoor Memon, who utilized CCTV evidence to blackmail them. In addition,

Macron backs school uniform experiments amidst robe ban debate

06 Sep 2023 11:07 AM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron opened the door to experimenting in some public schools with uniforms or a dress code amid debate in France over a ban in classrooms on long robes worn mainly by Muslims. The ban on robes known as abayas for girls and women and khamis for boys

ASEAN summit kick-off: Indonesian President’s enchanting Jungle reception

06 Sep 2023 11:06 AM IST

Indonesian President Joko Widodo will welcome fellow Asian and world leaders with a captivating jungle scene of a two-story waterfall, wild orchids and even an orangutan perched up a tree. The make-believe wilderness set up in elaborate detail in the huge lobby of the Jakarta Convention Center in the capital