Ukranian President Zelenskyy warns of major Russian strike

IANS | May 31, 2026 8:47 PM

Washington, May 31 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is preparing a fresh large-scale assault involving drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles, while urging the United States to accelerate the supply and production of air defence interceptors that Kyiv says are critical to protecting civilians.

Violence against minorities increased in Bangladesh after elections: Report

IANS | May 31, 2026 8:30 PM

Dhaka, May 31 (IANS) Christians in Bangladesh have been facing sectarian attacks, especially in regions where Jamaat-e-Islami has strong support. Open Doors UK and Ireland, which supports persecuted Christians, has reported that violence against minorities in Bangladesh which had already increased, has intensified following the election, a report said.

India's development not just about own but about advancement of Global South: Union Minister on RIS's 44th foundation day

IANS | May 31, 2026 8:00 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) India's development journey isn't solely about our own progress but linked to the advancement of the wider world, particularly about the countries of the Global South, said Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs while greeting the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) on its 44th foundation day.

Pakistan's tax plan for YouTubers sparks major controversy

IANS | May 31, 2026 7:37 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The latest proposal from Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) seeks to tax YouTubers based on the number of views they receive, a move that has triggered a major controversy over its coherence, legality, and alignment with the realities of online monetisation, according to a report in Maldives Insight.