Quetta, June 1 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation on Monday highlighted escalating abuses by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, documenting 53 killings and 124 cases of enforced disappearance across the… Continue reading Rights body flags 53 killings, 124 enforced disappearance in Balochistan amid rising abuses by Pak forces
Islamabad, June 1 (IANS) Hundreds of polio workers and security personnel have been killed in Pakistan in recent years as militants continue to weaponise fear against the most vulnerable segment… Continue reading Attacks on polio workers in Pakistan perpetuates preventable suffering: Report
Washington, May 31 (IANS) Arcadia’s former Mayor pleaded guilty to being an illegal agent of China in the US, local media reported. As per the court filings, Eileen Wang (56)… Continue reading US: Arcadia’s former Mayor pleads guilty to working as unregistered agent of Chinese govt
Singapore, May 31 (IANS) South Korea has discussed a Japan-proposed bilateral military logistics support pact with Tokyo, although Seoul maintained its reservations over the matter, Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said… Continue reading South Korea discusses bilateral military logistics support pact with Japan: Defence Minister
Dhaka, May 30 (IANS) Women in Bangladesh have faced mounting social, cultural and political resistance against them amid rising visibility, reflecting a troubling backlash fuelled by the active resurgence of… Continue reading Increasing visibility of women met with growing resistance in Bangladesh: Report
Canberra, May 30 (IANS) The outcomes of the Quad meeting in New Delhi have opened new avenues for deepening bilateral cooperation between Australia and India. The joint condemnation of last… Continue reading Quad outcome opens new pathways to enhance India-Australia partnership: Report
Canberra, May 30 (IANS) Bangladesh’s foreign policy has long been guided by the principle of “friendship towards all, malice towards none”, yet a commitment of up to USD 720 million… Continue reading Bangladesh defence plan faces scrutiny over deepening linkages with Pakistan, China
Islamabad, May 30 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation on Saturday wrote to Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Sindh province, Syed Murad Ali Shah, expressing grave concern over the enforced… Continue reading Pakistan: Rights body calls on authorities to reveal fate of forcibly disappeared Baloch man
Dhaka, May 30 (IANS) Bangladesh is witnessing growing cultural intolerance with attacks targeting shrines, minorities, journalists, and cultural organisations – allegedly carried out by groups linked to the country’s radical… Continue reading Report flags surge in ‘mob justice’ and cultural intolerance in Bangladesh
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) India’s growing role in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), backed by deeper partnerships with France and Italy, is not aimed at heightening confrontation but at… Continue reading India boosting maritime cooperation with France and Italy to maintain stability in IOR: Report
Tel Aviv, May 29 (IANS) China’s approach to global conflicts is not aimed at ending them all but at determining which remain strategically useful and which pose strategic risks. Ukraine,… Continue reading China manages global conflict for strategic gain, not resolution: Report
Washington, May 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Friday that he was preparing to make a final decision on a potential agreement with Iran, outlining terms that include a… Continue reading Trump says Iran deal awaits final decision
