Quetta, April 5 (IANS) Four more civilians have been forcibly disappeared in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, raising fresh concerns over enforced disappearances in the region, media reported on Sunday. Four men… Continue reading Four civilians forcibly disappeared from Pakistan’s Balochistan: Report
Islamabad, April 5 (IANS) At least 45 people were killed and 105 others injured after heavy rains caused roof and wall collapses across several parts of Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa since… Continue reading Pakistan: 45 people killed, 105 others injured in rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Washington, April 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening severe consequences in a social media post that underscored rising tensions… Continue reading Trump issues warning to Iran over Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
Washington, April 4 (IANS) Several terrorist organisations, including the Islamic State (ISIS), have exploited social media’s low-cost, fast, globally connected platforms for ideological propaganda, recruitment, mobilisation, and executing terror attacks.… Continue reading Terror groups using social media platforms to radicalise people across Indo-Pacific: Report
Hong Kong, April 4 (IANS) With Iran striking and destroying the US AN/TPY-2 radar in Jordan – deployed without the protection of a “well-networked system-of-systems architecture” – amid the ongoing… Continue reading Iran’s attack on US radar exposes gaps in China’s defence system: Report
Brussels, April 4 (IANS) With Pakistan’s economy under strain and domestic security deteriorating amid a renewed insurgency in Balochistan, the Afghan Taliban appear to be pursuing a long-term strategy in… Continue reading Pak military can no longer manage Afghanistan like colonial fiefdom: Report
Taipei, April 4 (IANS) With the rise of new political leadership in Kathmandu and growing strategic constraint on China’s engagement with Nepal, there is hope that the stronger democratic institutions… Continue reading Nepal’s political shift setback for China’s expansionist strategy: Report
Islamabad, April 4 (IANS) Human rights lawyers and defenders have sharply criticised the recent judgement of Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court which upheld the marriage of a minor Christian girl, Maria… Continue reading Pakistan court’s ruling on marriage of abducted minor girl raises grave concerns
London/Dhaka, April 3 (IANS) As conditions worsen in Bangladesh’s overcrowded refugee camps, thousands of Rohingya refugees are grappling to survive following food aid cuts, heightening concerns over a rapidly deteriorating… Continue reading UN food aid cuts push Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh into deeper crisis: Report
Athens, April 3 (IANS) Several political leaders in Pakistan, including legislators, recently issued a joint statement, describing the recent Pakistani airstrikes on a rehabilitation centre in Afghanistan as an “undeclared… Continue reading Pakistan govt slammed at home over Kabul airstrikes
Seoul, April 3 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday he and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to work together to secure the safe passage through the Strait… Continue reading France, South Korea agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
Washington, April 3 (IANS) With tensions still simmering in the Gulf, U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday suggested the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened for oil gains, describing it… Continue reading Trump links Hormuz crisis to oil opportunity
