US flags Chinese restrictions on access to Tibetan region

IANS | April 29, 2026 9:23 PM

Washington, April 29 (IANS) The US Department of State has highlighted that Chinese government regulations and procedures continue to impede travel to the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) and other Tibetan areas for US diplomats and officials, journalists, and tourists, with restrictions remaining in place throughout last year.

Global maritime law under strain amid Hormuz Strait tensions

IANS | April 29, 2026 9:14 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Strait of Hormuz crisis triggered by the recent US-Iran conflict is not just a regional flashpoint but a defining test for international maritime law — one that could shape how nations behave in other strategic choke points during times of crisis, a report said on Wednesday.

Pakistan: Measles kills 71 children in first four months of 2026

IANS | April 29, 2026 8:36 PM

Islamabad, April 29 (IANS) At least 71 children have died due to measles in Pakistan in 2026 even as the government is holding awareness campaigns to improve healthcare literacy and vaccine knowledge during the ongoing World Immunisation Week, a report has stated.