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India and Myanmar discuss enhancing maritime security in Bay of Bengal

IANS | May 5, 2026 4:27 PM

Naypyitaw, May 5 (IANS) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi held a meeting with Myanmar Navy's Commander-in-Chief Admiral Htein Win in Naypyitaw, discussing aspects related to growing bilateral ties. Talks also focused on advancing naval engagements between both countries, including on maritime engagement opportunities, capacity building, training exchanges and Mobile Training Teams (MTTs), hydrography, and enhancing interoperability.

Pakistan economy under strain as debt and liabilities spiral to Rs 85 trillion: Report

IANS | May 5, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Pakistan’s economy is under mounting pressure as its total debt and liabilities have surged to Rs 85 trillion over the past four years, which highlights a steep rise in fiscal stress amid limited structural reform, a report has said.

B'desh: Pro-Awami League lawyers face obstruction ahead of Chattogram bar association polls

IANS | May 5, 2026 3:49 PM

Dhaka, May 5 (IANS) As the crackdown on pro-Awami League lawyers intensifies across Bangladesh, several have accused Bangladesh Nationalist Party-backed lawyers of obstruction and assault while attempting to collect nomination papers for the upcoming Chattogram District Bar Association (CDBA) election, local media reported.

Killed 14 Pakistani soldiers in 10 operations across Balochistan: Armed group

IANS | May 5, 2026 3:28 PM

Quetta, May 5 (IANS) A Baloch armed group has claimed responsibility for launching 10 operations against Pakistani forces and killing 10 military personnel and four alleged "state agents" during attacks across several districts of Balochistan, including Kharan, Washuk, Awaran, Kech and Mastung, local media reported.

India’s collaborative policy in critical minerals sector holds key for African countries

IANS | May 5, 2026 3:26 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) African nations which possess over 30 per cent of global reserves of critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel and graphite are increasingly looking for partnerships with other countries that are not merely focused on extraction but also allow for technology transfer, local value addition, workforce development and environmental accountability, according to an article in One World Outlook.

Press freedom group raises alarm over deteriorating health of imprisoned journalist in China

IANS | May 5, 2026 3:14 PM

Paris, May 5 (IANS) A leading international press freedom organisation expressed grave concerns over the deteriorating health condition of Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu, citing his family, who said that he was recently hospitalised and diagnosed with an unidentified tumour.

Pakistan: Concerns raised over religious discrimination, misuse of blasphemy laws and forced conversions

IANS | May 5, 2026 3:09 PM

Islamabad, May 5 (IANS) The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Roundtable Pakistan held a consultation, where concerns were raised over the continued patterns of religious discrimination, blasphemy laws misuse, forced conversions, forced marriages and the targeting of minority women and children.

Vietnam Prez To Lam offers prayers at Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya

IANS | May 5, 2026 2:19 PM

Bodh Gaya, May 5 (IANS) Vietnamese President To Lam visited Bodh Gaya, the place where Lord Buddha achieved enlightenment, and offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple.

Serac collapse injures Sherpa guide, Indian mountaineer on Everest climb

IANS | May 5, 2026 2:05 PM

Kathmandu, May 5 (IANS) Two climbers -- an Indian mountaineer and a Sherpa guide -- were injured early Tuesday morning after a serac collapse along the Khumbu Icefall route on Mt. Everest hit them, Nepal's Department of Tourism said.

Vietnam President To Lam's India visit likely to boost trade, supply chain ties

IANS | May 5, 2026 2:02 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The India visit of Vietnam President To Lam is expected to inject fresh momentum into bilateral ties, as India and Vietnam look to deepen cooperation and shape a new framework for growth under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, a report has said.

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India and Myanmar discuss enhancing maritime security in Bay of Bengal

Pakistan economy under strain as debt and liabilities spiral to Rs 85 trillion: Report

B'desh: Pro-Awami League lawyers face obstruction ahead of Chattogram bar association polls

Killed 14 Pakistani soldiers in 10 operations across Balochistan: Armed group

India’s collaborative policy in critical minerals sector holds key for African countries

Press freedom group raises alarm over deteriorating health of imprisoned journalist in China

Pakistan: Concerns raised over religious discrimination, misuse of blasphemy laws and forced conversions

Vietnam Prez To Lam offers prayers at Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya

Serac collapse injures Sherpa guide, Indian mountaineer on Everest climb

Vietnam President To Lam's India visit likely to boost trade, supply chain ties

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