<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>South Asia News Headlines, Latest South East Asia News and Live Updates - Times of India</title><link>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articlelist/3907412.cms</link><description>South Asia News: TOI brings the latest South Asia news headlines, breaking South East Asia news and Live Updates. Catch all the Top South Asia News and News Headlines on politics, current affairs, education news.</description><language>en-gb</language><lastBuildDate>2026-05-04T22:49:55+05:30</lastBuildDate><atom:link type="application/rss+xml" rel="self" href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rssfeeds/3907412.cms"/><copyright>Copyright:(C) Mon, 04 May 2026 22:49:55 IST Bennett Coleman &amp; Co. Ltd, http://in.indiatimes.com/policyterms/1554651.cms</copyright><docs>http://syndication.indiatimes.com/</docs><image><title>South Asia News Headlines, Latest South East Asia News and Live Updates - Times of India</title><url>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/507610.cms</url><link>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articlelist/3907412.cms</link></image><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore safely detonates massive 250kg WWII bomb near airport without disrupting flights]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/129981255.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Singapore’s authorities safely neutralised a 250kg World War II bomb discovered near Changi Airport through a carefully planned on-site detonation. Assessed as too unstable to move, the operation involved extensive protective measures and inter-agency coordination. Despite the risks, flights continued uninterrupted, underscoring the effectiveness of precise engineering, preparedness, and collaboration in managing high-risk wartime remnants.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/singapore-safely-detonates-massive-250kg-wwii-bomb-near-airport-without-disrupting-flights/articleshow/129981255.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/singapore-safely-detonates-massive-250kg-wwii-bomb-near-airport-without-disrupting-flights/articleshow/129981255.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-02T20:02:57+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI World Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-129981513,imgsize-1388044.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[$20 million scam at 30,000 feet: Everest guides accused of poisoning trekkers for insurance payouts]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/129961703.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Nepal's tourism industry is embroiled in a $20 million insurance fraud scandal involving Mount Everest trekking routes. Authorities have charged 32 individuals, including guides and medical staff, for allegedly inducing illness in tourists and orchestrating unnecessary emergency evacuations for financial gain. This case raises critical questions about oversight and safety in the region.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/20-million-scam-at-30000-feet-everest-guides-accused-of-poisoning-trekkers-for-insurance-payouts/articleshow/129961703.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/20-million-scam-at-30000-feet-everest-guides-accused-of-poisoning-trekkers-for-insurance-payouts/articleshow/129961703.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2026-04-02T01:40:07+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI World Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-129961756,imgsize-1218183.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bipin Joshi died in Hamas captivity: Native Nepali town mourns its son of the soil]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/124742212.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[As Nepal celebrated Tihar, the town of Mahendranagar mourned the return of Bipin Joshi, a 23-year-old student who died in Hamas captivity after being abducted from Israel in 2023. His body arrived home after two years, uniting the town in grief. The tragedy has renewed calls in Nepal to ensure the safety of citizens working and studying abroad.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/bipin-joshi-died-in-hamas-captivity-native-nepali-town-mourns-its-son-of-the-soil/articleshow/124742212.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/bipin-joshi-died-in-hamas-captivity-native-nepali-town-mourns-its-son-of-the-soil/articleshow/124742212.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2025-10-22T19:21:16+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI World Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-124742255,imgsize-32970.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[See how Nepal worships its dogs as VIPs with garlands, feasts, and love in the Kukur Tihar festival]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/124707359.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/see-how-nepal-worships-its-dogs-as-vips-with-garlands-feasts-and-love-in-the-kukur-tihar-festival/photostory/124707359.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/see-how-nepal-worships-its-dogs-as-vips-with-garlands-feasts-and-love-in-the-kukur-tihar-festival/photostory/124707359.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2025-10-20T21:13:52+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-124707359,imgsize-112938.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA['We hold Rabindranath Tagore in highest esteem': Bangladesh arrests two over poet's house attack; says his contribution deeply revered]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/121822953.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Bangladesh's foreign ministry addressed the vandalism of Rabindranath Tagore's ancestral home. A criminal case was filed, and arrests were made. The government reaffirmed its respect for Tagore's legacy. India strongly condemned the act. West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the issue with Bangladesh. Authorities are taking legal actions.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/we-hold-rabindranath-tagore-in-highest-esteem-bangladesh-arrests-two-over-poets-house-attack-says-his-contribution-deeply-revered/articleshow/121822953.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/we-hold-rabindranath-tagore-in-highest-esteem-bangladesh-arrests-two-over-poets-house-attack-says-his-contribution-deeply-revered/articleshow/121822953.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2025-06-13T13:39:17+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI World Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-121825217,imgsize-618495.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Myanmar arrests six-year-old girl over killing of general]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/121677048.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Myanmar authorities have arrested 16 people including a six-year-old girl over the assassination of a retired general shot dead in Yangon last month, state media said. Those held include the wife and six-year-old daughter of the suspected shooter, identified as Myo Ko Ko, the state-run newspaper said, without explaining what the girl is accused of. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/myanmar-arrests-six-year-old-girl-over-killing-of-general/articleshow/121677048.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/myanmar-arrests-six-year-old-girl-over-killing-of-general/articleshow/121677048.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2025-06-06T18:27:18+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-121677383,imgsize-620113.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain, storms in Pakistan kill 32 in a week]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/121513668.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Following a severe heatwave, Pakistan has been struck by intense storms, resulting in at least 32 fatalities and over 150 injuries in the past week. Northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa experienced five deaths on Thursday due to heavy rains and strong winds, with continued stormy weather expected in northern and central regions.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/rain-storms-in-pakistan-kill-32-in-a-week/articleshow/121513668.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/rain-storms-in-pakistan-kill-32-in-a-week/articleshow/121513668.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2025-05-30T15:21:44+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-121513747,imgsize-1487878.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nepal's mountaineering community celebrates 72nd anniversary of Mount Everest conquest]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/121484067.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Kathmandu marked International Everest Day with climbers and guides. The event celebrated Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's historic climb. Nepal recognizes the mountaineering community's contribution. Hundreds of foreign climbers visit Nepal annually. They are assisted by local guides. The end of May marks the end of the climbing season. Kami Rita Sherpa recently scaled Everest for a record 31st time.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/nepals-mountaineering-community-celebrates-72nd-anniversary-of-mount-everest-conquest/articleshow/121484067.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/nepals-mountaineering-community-celebrates-72nd-anniversary-of-mount-everest-conquest/articleshow/121484067.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2025-05-29T12:56:13+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-121484860,imgsize-1235452.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kathmandu braces for opposing rallies as ruling UML and Royalists set to hit streets, security beefed]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/121481995.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Kathmandu is on high alert as two major rallies are set to converge on Republic Day, one by the ruling CPN-UML celebrating the republican system, and another by royalists demanding the restoration of the monarchy. Tensions are high following controversial statements, prompting a large security deployment to manage potential unrest and traffic disruptions.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/kathmandu-braces-for-opposing-rallies-as-ruling-uml-and-royalists-set-to-hit-streets-security-beefed/articleshow/121481995.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/kathmandu-braces-for-opposing-rallies-as-ruling-uml-and-royalists-set-to-hit-streets-security-beefed/articleshow/121481995.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2025-05-29T11:44:37+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-121482352,imgsize-1772658.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh minority group slams govt over alow action against preparators of recent attacks]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/121470939.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council is angry. No one is arrested after the attack on minority families in Jashore. The attack happened after a Krishak Dal leader was murdered. Homes were looted and burned. Women were assaulted. The council wants quick arrests and compensation for victims. They are concerned about the inaction.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/bangladesh-minority-group-slams-govt-over-alow-action-against-preparators-of-recent-attacks/articleshow/121470939.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/bangladesh-minority-group-slams-govt-over-alow-action-against-preparators-of-recent-attacks/articleshow/121470939.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2025-05-28T22:53:08+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-121471061,imgsize-1696457.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hits Nepal]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/121356177.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Nepal early Friday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology. The quake, occurring at a depth of 10 kilometers, had no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Nepal is highly earthquake-prone due to its location on a convergent boundary where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/earthquake-of-magnitude-4-3-hits-nepal/articleshow/121356177.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/earthquake-of-magnitude-4-3-hits-nepal/articleshow/121356177.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2025-05-23T11:57:34+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-121356265,imgsize-883646.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA['Serious problem': Afghan capital losing race against water shortages]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/121303356.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Kabul is grappling with a severe water crisis. Rapid urbanization, mismanagement, and climate change are the key factors. Residents struggle to afford water. Unicef warns of potential groundwater depletion by 2030. The Taliban authorities are initiating projects. However, financial and technical constraints persist. Contamination plagues the existing groundwater sources. Experts highlight the growing deficit.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/serious-problem-afghan-capital-losing-race-against-water-shortages/articleshow/121303356.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/serious-problem-afghan-capital-losing-race-against-water-shortages/articleshow/121303356.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2025-05-21T06:36:38+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-121303651,imgsize-1309661.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Myanmar junta calls new ceasefire after quake]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/120927871.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Myanmar's junta declared a new post-earthquake truce on Tuesday, days after the expiry of a previous humanitarian ceasefire it was accused of violating with a continued campaign of air strikes. A statement from the junta information team on Tuesday said the new armistice "to continue the rebuilding and rehabilitation process" would last until the end of May. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/myanmar-junta-calls-new-ceasefire-after-quake/articleshow/120927871.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/myanmar-junta-calls-new-ceasefire-after-quake/articleshow/120927871.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2025-05-06T14:35:40+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-120927967,imgsize-1694312.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defence pact with India to be presented in parliament, says Sri Lankan president]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/120847240.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[President Dissanayake announced the impending parliamentary presentation of the defence pact with India, dismissing opposition claims of a secret agreement. He affirmed Sri Lanka's commitment to preventing anti-India activities on its soil, a stance acknowledged by Prime Minister Modi.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/defence-pact-with-india-to-be-presented-in-parliament-says-sri-lankan-president/articleshow/120847240.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/defence-pact-with-india-to-be-presented-in-parliament-says-sri-lankan-president/articleshow/120847240.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2025-05-03T14:40:50+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-120847462,imgsize-761038.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thai PM Srettha to miss ASEAN Summit]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/103328307.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Thailand's new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will not attend a regional summit of Asia's leaders next week in Jakarta, the foreign ministry announced on Sunday. Srettha was elected prime minister by parliamentary vote last month, and his cabinet was approved by the king on Saturday.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/thai-pm-srettha-to-miss-asean-summit/articleshow/103328307.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/thai-pm-srettha-to-miss-asean-summit/articleshow/103328307.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2023-09-03T17:34:36+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-103328332,imgsize-738036.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bhutan cuts daily tourist fee by half to lure more visitors]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/103084798.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Bhutan,  will cut in half the $200 daily fee it charges visitors in an effort to stimulate a sector that has yet to fully recover a year after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. When Bhutan lifted two years of COVID restrictions in September of last year, it increased its "Sustainable Development Fee" to $200 per visitor per night from $65, stating that the money will be used to offset the carbon produced by tourists.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/bhutan-cuts-daily-tourist-fee-by-half-to-lure-more-visitors/articleshow/103084798.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/bhutan-cuts-daily-tourist-fee-by-half-to-lure-more-visitors/articleshow/103084798.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2023-08-26T14:04:57+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-103084822,imgsize-1675979.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive white airship spotted over San Francisco sky stuns residents; video goes viral]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/124892284.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[A colossal white airship, Pathfinder 1, recently soared over San Francisco, sparking global intrigue. Developed by Sergey Brin-backed LTA Research, this zero-emission marvel utilizes helium and electric propulsion.  It represents a significant advancement in sustainable aviation, aiming to revolutionize cargo and aid delivery to remote areas, heralding a new era for lighter-than-air transport.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/mystery-in-san-franciscos-sky-massive-white-airship-stuns-residents-and-sparks-viral-frenzy-watch/articleshow/124892284.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/mystery-in-san-franciscos-sky-massive-white-airship-stuns-residents-and-sparks-viral-frenzy-watch/articleshow/124892284.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2025-10-29T12:38:37+05:30</pubDate><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">TOI World Desk</dc:creator><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-124892332,imgsize-20200.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[EAM Jaishankar for full implementation of 13A in Sri Lanka for addressing issues of Tamil community]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/103037289.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed hope for a reconciliation process in Sri Lanka that addresses the aspirations of the minority Tamil community for equality and justice. He emphasized the implementation of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which provides for the devolution of power to the Tamil community. Jaishankar also highlighted India's support for Sri Lanka's multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, and multi-religious identity. He discussed India's contributions to Sri Lanka's development and stability, including financial assistance of approximately USD 4 billion. Jaishankar also mentioned collaborative efforts to address Sri Lanka's energy requirements and regional economic activities for mutual benefit.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/eam-jaishankar-for-full-implementation-of-13a-in-sri-lanka-for-addressing-issues-of-tamil-community/articleshow/103037289.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/eam-jaishankar-for-full-implementation-of-13a-in-sri-lanka-for-addressing-issues-of-tamil-community/articleshow/103037289.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2023-08-25T04:22:57+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-103037464,imgsize-10964.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thaksin moved from prison to a hospital less than a day after he returned to Thailand from exile]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/102965864.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[Less than a day after returning from a protracted exile and beginning his 8-year sentence, Thailand's contentious former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was moved from prison to a hospital. On the same day that a party associated with him won a legislative vote to create a new government, he had returned to Thailand after spending 15 years overseas. After being found guilty of various crimes in absentia that he had criticized as being politically motivated, Thaksin was then sentenced to prison to serve his time.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/thaksin-moved-from-prison-to-a-hospital-less-than-a-day-after-he-returned-to-thailand-from-exile/articleshow/102965864.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/thaksin-moved-from-prison-to-a-hospital-less-than-a-day-after-he-returned-to-thailand-from-exile/articleshow/102965864.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2023-08-23T09:44:17+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-102966002,imgsize-897483.cms"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[China research ship requests Sri Lanka port call]]></title><description>&lt;img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/102961033.cms" /&gt;<![CDATA[China has requested permission for its research ship, the Shi Yan 6, to dock in Sri Lanka. The request is being processed, according to Sri Lankan officials. This comes after India raised security concerns over a Chinese research vessel's port call in Sri Lanka last year. India is wary of China's growing presence in the Indian Ocean and its influence in Sri Lanka, which it sees as its own sphere of influence. Sri Lanka, which is strategically located along key shipping routes, relies on China's support to restructure its foreign loans.]]></description><link><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/china-research-ship-requests-sri-lanka-port-call/articleshow/102961033.cms]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/china-research-ship-requests-sri-lanka-port-call/articleshow/102961033.cms]]></guid><pubDate>2023-08-23T07:45:55+05:30</pubDate><enclosure type="image/jpeg" url="https://static.toiimg.com/photo/msid-102961095,imgsize-45414.cms"/></item></channel></rss>