Saturday, 13 September 2025

South Asian Update
South Asian Update
Israel has killed nearly 19,000 children in Gaza war 

Israel has killed nearly 19,000 children in Gaza war 

At least 18,885 children are among the more than 62,000 Palestinians killed by Israel since the start of its genocidal war in Gaza nearly two years ago, Gaza’s Government Media Office has said.

Iran wants to join China-Pakistan silk road: Pezeshkian

Iran wants to join China-Pakistan silk road: Pezeshkian

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed interest in joining the China-Pakistan Silk Road. He also emphasized plans to enhance cooperation with Pakistan in cross-border trade, market expansion, and the transport sector.

Saudi Arabia rules out Israel ties without Palestinian state, Gaza Ceasefire

Saudi Arabia rules out Israel ties without Palestinian state, Gaza Ceasefire

Saudi Arabia has said it will not normalize diplomatic relations with Israel unless an independent Palestinian state is established and Israel ends its military campaign in Gaza.

OIC urges UN Security Council to take urgent action on Gaza crisis

OIC urges UN Security Council to take urgent action on Gaza crisis

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), currently chaired by Türkiye, has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to act swiftly to end the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip. 

Iran ready for war with Israel, will not halt nuclear programme: Pezeshkian
Iran ready for war with Israel, will not halt nuclear programme: Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that Tehran is fully prepared to face any future Israeli military action, reaffirming the country’s determination to continue its nuclear programme, which he insists remains solely for peaceful purposes.

Iran’s FM says nuclear enrichment will continue but open to talks
Iran’s FM says nuclear enrichment will continue but open to talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran will not abandon its uranium enrichment programme, despite the significant damage inflicted by a series of coordinated airstrikes from the United States and Israel last month.

Saudi Arabia’s ’Sleeping Prince’ dies after nearly 20 years in coma

Saudi Arabia’s ’Sleeping Prince’ dies after nearly 20 years in coma

Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, widely known as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” has died after spending almost 20 years in a coma. 

Israel poses greatest threat to peace and security: Iran

Israel poses greatest threat to peace and security: Iran

Iran said Wednesday that Israel`s attacks on Syria pose an unprecedented threat to international peace and security, calling on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the UN to respond immediately and effectively to the growing danger.

Iran ends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog after Israel-US strikes

Iran ends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog after Israel-US strikes

Iran officially ceased its collaboration with the UN`s nuclear oversight body, a decision the United States promptly labeled "unacceptable."

Iran made preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz, US sources say

Iran made preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz, US sources say

Last month, the Iranian military reportedly loaded naval mines onto vessels situated in the Persian Gulf, a development that significantly heightened Washington`s apprehension.

US strikes failed to destroy Iran’s nuclear sites: intelligence report

US strikes failed to destroy Iran’s nuclear sites: intelligence report

A preliminary US intelligence report has found that recent American airstrikes failed to destroy Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, merely delaying its progress by a few months. The assessment comes as a fragile ceasefire, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, begins to take effect between Iran and Israel.

Tehran attacks US base in Qatar, hours later Trump states Israel-Iran truce

Tehran attacks US base in Qatar, hours later Trump states Israel-Iran truce

US President Donald Trump has declared a “complete and total” ceasefire between Israel and Iran, scheduled to take effect within 24 hours, following a day marked by intense military escalation in the Middle East.

US joins Israeli strikes on Iran, strikes key nuclear sites

US joins Israeli strikes on Iran, strikes key nuclear sites

The United States has officially entered the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, launching coordinated strikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities. US President Donald Trump confirmed the operation, declaring that the attacks on three major nuclear sites were `highly successful.`

Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei rules out negotiations with Israel

Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei rules out negotiations with Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday ruled out any possibility of negotiations with Israel, vowing that Iran would continue to retaliate against Israeli aggression.

China urges its citizens to leave Israel ‘as soon as possible’

China urges its citizens to leave Israel ‘as soon as possible’

China has advised its citizens to leave Israel immediately as the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate, according to Chinese state media reports on Tuesday.

Iran and Israel strike at each other in new wave of attacks

Iran and Israel strike at each other in new wave of attacks

Tensions between Iran and Israel have sharply escalated, with both countries launching new attacks against each other overnight into Sunday, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. The escalation followed Israel’s unexpected strike on the world’s largest gas field, intensifying hostilities with its longtime adversary.