Latest Assamese News
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:54:12 GMT
More than 800 killed after strong quake hits Afghanistan
There are fears the death toll will rise significantly as the area is remote and mountainous, making rescue operations difficult.
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:53:10 GMT
BBC reports from scene as Afghanistan earthquake rescue mission gets under way
Rescuers are having to travel by helicopter to the worst-hit areas, as they have been cut off by the earthquake.
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:40:47 GMT
North Korea's Kim leaves for China in armoured train
The train is said to have a restaurant onboard serving French wines and dishes like fresh lobster.
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 22:09:28 GMT
China's navy is expanding at breakneck speed - and catching up with the US
Beijing's shipbuilding capacity is 200 times that of the US, an expert says, calling the scale "extraordinary".
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:08:29 GMT
Modi and Xi meet: Trump as the wildcard and other takeaways
The meeting took place just days after Trump's administration slapped high tariffs on India.
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:11:59 GMT
Fugitive wanted over Australia police killings being helped, police say
Dezi Freeman vanished into thick bushland after killing two police officers and hasn't been seen since.
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 02:34:13 GMT
Enforcing Australia's social media ban on kids is possible but contains risks, report says
The impending ban is popular with many parents, but experts have raised concerns over privacy and age verification technology.
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 02:05:42 GMT
Man arrested after crashing car into Russian consulate in Australia
Police say an officer injured their hand but no other injuries were reported.
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 09:14:19 GMT
China and India pledge to be 'partners not rivals'
Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi met on the sidelines of a summit that Russia's Vladimir Putin is also attending.
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 09:39:53 GMT
Watch: Putin, Modi and other world leaders in China for summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are among the 20 world leaders attending a regional security summit in China.
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:02:24 GMT
Indonesian politicians to have perks cut in bid to quell unrest
The move aims to subdue anti-government demonstrations that have swept across the country.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:38:20 GMT
Trump's rebuke, Xi's handshake, Putin's oil: India's foreign policy test
India’s foreign policy sits uneasily in the Trump-led order, caught between Russia and strained US relations.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:03:23 GMT
Thai court removes PM over leaked phone call with Cambodian leader
Court rules Paetongtarn Shinawatra breached ethics guidelines in a call where she called Cambodia's ex-leader Hun Sen "uncle" and criticised the Thai army.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:58:17 GMT
India's International Booker winner at the centre of a political row
Banu Mushtaq has become the subject of a controversy after she was invited to inaugurate a prominent festival in Karnataka.
Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:49:43 GMT
Afghanistan earthquake: What we know - and what we don't
Hundreds of people are thought to have died in the quake, which struck in a mountainous eastern region.
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 22:42:38 GMT
Trump is sending a 'great friend' to India. Some see him as a 'slap in the face'
Gor's appointment comes at a time when India-US ties have become strained due to Trump's steep tariffs.
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 05:02:48 GMT
Reeling from Trump's tariffs, India and China seek a business reboot
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:02:44 GMT
Manhunt in Australian bush brings long-dismissed conspiracy theorists to the fore
Two officers were shot dead in a small, rural town, allegedly by a man with links to the "SovCit" movement.
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:18:24 GMT
How a leaked phone call derailed the Thai PM's career - and the Shinawatra dynasty
Thailand's Constitutional Court strikes again, removing yet another prime minister from office.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:45:51 GMT
'The details were almost perfect': Kpop Demon Hunters sparks pride in Korea
There is frenzy, fascination and even a little bit of FOMO as Koreans revel in the K-pop hit.
Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:31:42 GMT
National security or xenophobia? Texas restricts Chinese owning and renting property
Critics fear a new law in Texas will prove discriminatory - but officials say it is vital to combat "adversaries".