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Turkey’s support for Pakistan during 1971 remains contentious issue in Bangladesh: Report

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:31 PM

Dhaka, July 1 (IANS) As Dhaka and Ankara deepen their engagement, questions have also emerged over Turkey’s posture towards Bangladesh's 2026 political landscape. While Turkey has outwardly maintained contacts across the political spectrum in Bangladesh, some observers argue that Ankara’s public statements and diplomatic outreach have been perceived as favoring Islamist political groups, particularly Jamaat-e-Islami, a report has stated.

China using 'two-faced diplomacy' in Central Africa: Report

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:16 PM

Beijing, July 1 (IANS) China publicly speaks about peace, economic cooperation and regional stability while aggressively positions its military and takes actions that fuel violence, a report has detailed while accusing Beijing of using "two-faced diplomacy" in several parts of the world.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi begins three-day India visit

IANS | July 1, 2026 8:53 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in New Delhi Wednesday evening, kicking off a three-day official visit to participate in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's tenure extended by a year amid global challenges

IANS | July 1, 2026 8:36 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's tenure has been extended by a year beyond its scheduled end in mid-July, it was announced on Wednesday.

Highly deplorable: India slams targeted demolition of 125-year-old Gurdwara in Pakistan

IANS | July 1, 2026 8:26 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India on Wednesday strongly condemned the "highly deplorable" and "targeted act of vandalism" against a revered Sikh shrine in Pakistan while once again highlighting the systemic targeting of religious minorities and their places of worship across the border which continues unabated.

'Bolstering EU's strategic partnership with India key priority during Ireland's Presidency'

IANS | July 1, 2026 8:07 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Strengthening the European Union's strategic partnership with India would be a key priority during Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, Ambassador of Ireland to India, Kevin Kelly, said on Wednesday.

'Pakistan’s economic decay is its biggest national security threat'

IANS | July 1, 2026 7:43 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Pakistan's slow growth is more than an economic challenge - it is the country's foremost national security threat, and no amount of military strength, diplomacy, or managed stability can rescue a nation that is sliding deeper into poverty while its population keeps growing, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

Pakistan's negligence and poor management responsible for its water woes in Indus basin: Report

IANS | July 1, 2026 7:28 PM

Islamabad, July 1 (IANS) Pakistan's negligence in water management is responsible for the water issues that it has been facing in Indus Basin. Pakistan will continue to have water woes until it does not work on water resource management by improving their systems, crop water productivity, ground water management, storages, agricultural practices, institutional reforms, monitoring systems, use of modern technology and resolves disputes among its provinces, a report has detailed.

Bangladesh's sovereign sukuk fails to build Islamic capital market: Report

IANS | July 1, 2026 6:59 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Bangladesh’s sovereign sukuk programme has raised Tk 53,000 crore raised so far but failed to build a genuine Islamic capital market, a new report has said, after the central bank this week auctioned the country’s first short‑term sukuk- an Islamic financial instrument.

At London School of Economics, Acharya Prashant and Prof Jonathan Birch discuss the frontiers of sentience

IANS | July 1, 2026 6:51 PM

London, July 1 (IANS) Philosopher Acharya Prashant and Professor Jonathan Birch held a public dialogue on animal consciousness and the environment at the London School of Economics on Friday evening. A packed Hong Kong Theatre broke into sustained applause as the session got underway.

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Turkey’s support for Pakistan during 1971 remains contentious issue in Bangladesh: Report

China using 'two-faced diplomacy' in Central Africa: Report

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi begins three-day India visit

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's tenure extended by a year amid global challenges

Highly deplorable: India slams targeted demolition of 125-year-old Gurdwara in Pakistan

'Bolstering EU's strategic partnership with India key priority during Ireland's Presidency'

'Pakistan’s economic decay is its biggest national security threat'

Pakistan's negligence and poor management responsible for its water woes in Indus basin: Report

Bangladesh's sovereign sukuk fails to build Islamic capital market: Report

At London School of Economics, Acharya Prashant and Prof Jonathan Birch discuss the frontiers of sentience

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