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Latest Online News on Worldwide Sports, Culture, Economy, Opinion | Powered By The South Asia Times...... en 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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-US-July18 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-8-killed The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/SCO-Border-chiefs The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/FM-Iran-july17 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-AI-July17 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Rohingya-500-dead The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-AI-China The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Afghanistan-july17 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/pak-sw-terrorists The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-US-July16 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-iran-usa The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pak-India-july16 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Bilawal-kashmir-dar The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pak-china-july15 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-US-July15 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/pakistan%27s-army-chief-visits-t%C3%BCrkiye,-meets-erdo%C4%9Fan-to-deepen-defense-and-strategic-cooperation The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Mardan-police-july The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/ShehbazSharif-KSA-Iran The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/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://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-EU-Protest The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-EU-Protest Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:22:35 +0500 Turkish national dies in custody at Tokyo police station; no official response yet from Ankara File photo By The South Asia Times TOKYO — A 48-year-old Turkish national died from... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Turkish-man-died The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Turkish-man-died Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:12:57 +0500 Trump announces renewed Iran shipping blockade, proposes 20% cargo fee for Hormuz security By The South Asia Times WASHINGTON — U.S.... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Trump-Iran-July14 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Trump-Iran-July14 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:57:34 +0500 China says Taiwan's reported shift to new weapons will not change cross-Strait military balance By The South Asia Times BEIJING — Taiwan's reported decision to prioritize purchasing new weapon... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-Taiwan-July13 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-Taiwan-July13 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:46:27 +0500 South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to two years in prison in political funds case By The South Asia Times SEOUL — A South Korean court on Monday sentenced former President https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Yoon-sentence-july13 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Yoon-sentence-july13 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:34:06 +0500 Japan passes law to curb election misinformation and regulate AI-generated campaign content By The South Asia Times TOKYO — Japan's parliament has passed new legislation aimed at combating... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Japan-newlaw-election The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Japan-newlaw-election Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:27:52 +0500 Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visits Qatar to offer condolences over former Amir's passing By The South Asia Times https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/PM-Qatar-condolances The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/PM-Qatar-condolances Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:22:43 +0500 Pakistan voices concern over rising regional tensions, urges restraint under Islamabad MoU By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD — Pakistan on Sunday expressed deep concern over the latest escalation of regional tensions, calling on all parties to exercise restraint, avoi... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pak-US-IranJuly The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pak-US-IranJuly Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:53:02 +0500 Pakistan, Saudi Arabia express deep concern over renewed US-Iran strikes, urge restraint By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have expressed deep concern over re... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pak-saudi-july11 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pak-saudi-july11 Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:10:49 +0500 US Congressman Ro Khanna says armed Israeli settlers detained his delegation during West Bank visit Photo courtesy - Reuters By The South Asia Times RAMALLAH, West Bank — Democratic... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/US-Israel-lawmaker The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/US-Israel-lawmaker Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:54:59 +0500 Severe Typhoon Bavi heads toward eastern China, prompting mass closures and transport disruptions By The South Asia Times BEIJING — Severe Typhoon Bavi strengthened overnight and is expected to... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Typhoon-Bavi-China The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Typhoon-Bavi-China Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:39:15 +0500 Pakistan says 89 militants killed in Balochistan operations since July 5 By The South Asia Times https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/75-terrorist-killed The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/75-terrorist-killed Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:19:27 +0500 US warns it will not repeat ‘China mistake’ in economic ties with India By The South Asia Times WASHINGTON - US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has sai... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/US-India-july9 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/US-India-july9 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:28:00 +0500 China rejects South China Sea arbitration ruling, urges faster code of conduct talks with ASEAN By The South Asia Times https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-SouthChinaSea-ASEAN The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-SouthChinaSea-ASEAN Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:16:46 +0500 Death toll rises to 28 after massive fire at shoe factory in eastern China By The South Asia Times BEIJING - At least 28 people were killed after a devastating fire swept through... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/28-dead-china The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/28-dead-china Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:10:11 +0500 Pakistan Navy rescues 20 crew members from sinking cargo dhow off Ormara coast By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Navy, in coordination with the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA), rescued all 20 crew members from a sinking Pakistani... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Navy-July9 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Navy-July9 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:59:33 +0500 One Battlefield, Two Fronts: Pakistan's Evolving Security Challenge By Sara Nazir When Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan's resolve to confront both "internal and external threats" while commemorating Captain Karnal Sher Khan's... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-battlefield-july9 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-battlefield-july9 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:08:14 +0500 Pakistan accuse India of sponsoring terrorism in region, warn for serious consequences By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD — Senior Pakistani security officials accused India of sponsoring terrorism and pursuing policies aimed at destabilizing Pakista... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-India-july8 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-India-july8 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:15:53 +0500 Pakistan urges restraint as renewed US-Iran tensions threaten regional stability By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD — Pakistan on Wednesday expressed deep concern over renewed tensions between the United States and Iran, urging all parties to exercise restrai... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-US-july. The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-US-july. Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:00:16 +0500 Floods in southern China trigger around 900 cobra escape as deadly storms leave trail of destruction By The South Asia Times BEIJING - Severe flooding triggered by Typhoon Maysak has unleashed an unusual public safety threat in southern China... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-floods-july8 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-floods-july8 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:26:38 +0500 Multi-Domain Warfare and Hybrid Threats: Pakistan's Evolving Security Environment By Tanveer Ahmad Mayo) The character of warfare has evolved significantly in the twenty-first century. Modern conflicts are no longer fought solely on conventional battlefields... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-security-july8 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-security-july8 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:07:47 +0500 Iran says it struck US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait after American attacks, raising fears for fragile Gulf ceasefire By The South Asia Times DUBAI/WASHINGTON - Iran said Wednesday it launched missiles and drones against US military facilities in Bahrain... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-US-July8 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Iran-US-July8 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:43:29 +0500 Pakistan launches major search operation after cargo plane disappears over Arabian Sea By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD/KARACHI - Pakistan has launched a large-scale search and rescue operation after a privately operated cargo... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Boeing-Pakistan-missing The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Boeing-Pakistan-missing Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:27:42 +0500 Proxy Warfare and National Security: Assessing the Strategic Benefits and Long-Term Costs for States By Tanveer Ahmad Mayo Introduction Throughout history, states have continuously sought ways to advance their national interests while minimizing direct military, poli... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/proxy-warfare-july7 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/proxy-warfare-july7 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:08:00 +0500 Severe storms kill 11 in central China as tornadoes and gale-force winds devastate Hubei Photo credite Xinhua News By The South Asia Times BEIJING - At least 11 people were killed, 331 others injured, and one person remain... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-floods-july7 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-floods-july7 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:03:01 +0500 Nine police officers martyred in militant attack in Pakistan's Balochistan as security forces kill 15 attackers File photo By The South Asia Times QUETTA, Pakistan — At least nine police officers, including two station house... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Balochistan-July7 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Balochistan-July7 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:47:11 +0500 Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces historic impeachment trial in high-stakes test ahead of 2028 presidential race By The South Asia Times MANILA - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is set to face the most conseq... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Philippinese-sara-trial The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Philippinese-sara-trial Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:11:10 +0500 China launches submarine-fired missile into Pacific, prompting security concerns across Asia-Pacific File Photo By The South Asia Times BEIJING - China has conducted a rare test of a missile launched from a nuclea... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-missile-test The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/China-missile-test Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:29:01 +0500 Pakistan rejects India's criticism over Afghanistan strikes, defends counterterrorism actions By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Wednesday rejected India's criticism of its recent military actions against what it described as terrorist infrastructure inside... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-India-july1 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-India-july1 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:35:26 +0500 Europe's deadly heatwave highlights climate vulnerability as China rolls out large-scale urban cooling measures By The South Asia Times PARIS/BEIJING - Europe is grappling with one of its most severe and deadly heatwaves on record, with health officials link... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/EU-Heatwave-july1 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/EU-Heatwave-july1 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:01:27 +0500 Toyota and Joby Aviation form joint venture to manufacture electric air taxis By The South Asia Times TOKYO - Japan's Toyota Motor Corp. and U.S.-based Joby Aviation have agreed to establish a joint venture to manufactu... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Toyota-US-car The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Toyota-US-car Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:52:04 +0500 Pakistan says it intercepted four drones launched from Afghanistan, warns Taliban against cross-border provocations By The South Asia Times ISLAMABAD- Pakistan's military said Wednesday that it intercepted and destroyed four drones allegedly launched from Afghanistan into southwestern Balo... https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Afghanistan-july1 The south https://www.thesouthasiatimes.com/public/story/Pakistan-Afghanistan-july1 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:23:26 +0500