Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 - 7 km WSW of Miyazaki, Japan
Muhammad Yunus is sworn in to head a transitional government in Bangladesh
1 month agoIndia announced the supply of Akash-1S anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM) to Armenia by the end of 2024, reports Indian Defense Research Wing
Indian High Commission in Dhaka has been coordinating with Bangladesh authorities, including the army for safe passage of Indian nationals to the border/flights. Control room at the Indian mission has got over 350 calls so far in 2 days for Indians keen to leave the country
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 46 km W of Otobe, Japan
1 month agoAnas Haqqani, a prominent member of the Islamic Emirate, wrote on X that xenophobia and the violation of the human rights of Afghan migrants are unacceptable.Referring to the publicized torture of an Afghan migrant in Iran by a security officer, Haqqani expressed hope that "this type of behavior will be stopped and held accountable. "Nevertheless, Anas Haqqani thanked the host countries, especially the neighboring countries, for their hospitality and for providing asylum and he urged Afghan migrants to return to Afghanistan
The Meteorological Agency has issued an alert warning about a possible large earthquake around the Nankai Trough – the first ever such alert – following a magnitude 7.1 quake that struck earlier in the day off the coast of Kyushu
Hong Kong’s first national security convict Tong Ying-kit says he was ‘misled’ by fake news
Maritime Zones Act: The Philippines is a step closer to enacting a maritime law to give The Hague’s 2016 arbitration tribunal ruling legal teeth against China over its EEZ.nThe act, approved by Congress, awaits President Ferdinand Marcos’ signature
British Foreign Secretary @DavidLammy calls India’s External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar to discuss situation in Bangladesh and West Asia
China’s top diplomat in Hong Kong meets US envoy, condemns ‘negative remarks’ about city nn
1 month agoWe don’t want to stay in Bangladesh. We are being oppressed, our temples demolished, says whole lot of Hindus in areas adjoining India
Tsunami after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake
The earthquake initially rated 6.9 has been revised to 7.1. Extensive damage reported and a tsunami risk remains.
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 has rocked the coast of southern Japan
6.9 and 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit south of Japan. Tsunami warning issued for parts of Japan
Inside the train. The Tokaido Shinkansen has just made an emergency stop and there is no electricity inside the train
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 20 km ESE of Nichinan, Japan
Prime Minister of the Interim Government of Bangladesh: We must protect freedom
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 31 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan
A second strong earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale strikes off the island of Kyushu in southern Japan
Former Member of Parliament P. Ariyanethran has been nominated as the Tamil Common Candidate for the upcoming presidential election in Sri Lanka
Earthquake of magnitude 7.1 - 19 km SSE of Miyazaki, Japan
Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 - 29 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan
Earthquake of magnitude 6.9 - 29 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan
Muhammad Yunus is set to lead an interim govt in Bangladesh following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The new government, which may include 15 members, will have the support of the armed forces
1 month agoChina launches air, sea patrols near Scarborough Shoal as US, PH hold joint drillsnnChina carried out a combat patrol to test "strike capabilities" near a flashpoint reef in the South China Sea on Wednesday, as the United States and its allies held joint military drills
The Japanese Embassy has been handed a strong protest in connection with the Japanese-American exercise Orient Shield - Russian Foreign Ministry
Bangladesh Army Chief of Staff: The situation is improving and is expected to return to normal within the next four days
South Korea PM requests Philippines' support in sending message against North Korea provocations
1 month agoActing against illegal mining within the district, today J&K Police at Kathua seized 13 vehicles i.e (09 Dumpers, 03 Excavator Machines and 01 JCB' ) which were indulged in illegal mining at Ujh river Korepunnu area of PS Rajbagh
1 month agoThailand Constitutional Court has ruled to dissolve the Move Forward Party (MFP)
France advises its citizens not to travel to Bangladesh
Sheikh Hasina had second round of meeting with a top Indian Government functionary at midnight. India helping Hasina secure political asylum in a European country. India’s NSG and IAF Garud Commandoes deployed for her security at Hindon AF Base. Stay extended in India indefinitely
The head of the interim government in Bangladesh says there is a need for a road map to hold new elections
Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The government hopes for a peaceful and quick return to normal life in Bangladesh
The Philippines, America, Australia and Canada conduct their first joint exercises in the South China Sea
China says it conducts "combat patrol" near Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea, which is also claimed by the Philippines. The patrol came despite recent agreement between the countries to defuse tensions
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 59 km S of Kangding, China
1 month agoWang Shujun (王书君), a naturalized US citizen, has been convicted of illegally acting as a foreign agent in the US by collecting information about New York-based activists supporting democracy in China and sharing his findings with Beijing
Taiwan Ministry of Defense:36 PLA aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. 31 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern, and eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly
The Japanese government has created a nationwide television broadcast advising civilians on how to protect themselves in the event of a North Korean missile attack.
