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Yunus govt allowing extremists to operate with total impunity: Former Bangladesh PM Hasina (IANS exclusive)

IANS | January 7, 2026 5:35 PM

Dhaka, Dec 7 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and President of the Bangladesh Awami League, Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday slammed the interim government in the country headed by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus for allowing extremist groups to operate with total impunity and perpetrate unspeakable atrocities against non-Muslims, especially Hindus.

'China using rare earth dominance for geopolitical gains'

IANS | January 7, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) China's rare earth weapon has emerged as one of the most sophisticated instruments of modern economic statecraft as it exploits Western dependencies on materials essential for defence systems, renewable energy technologies, and advanced manufacturing processes, according to an article.

To politicise Khaleda Zia's death reflects troubling tendency: Former PM Hasina (IANS special)

Lomas Jha | January 7, 2026 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday slammed certain politicians back home who have been holding her and Awami League party responsible for the death of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Khaleda Zia.

British Columbia announces trade mission to India to boost businesses, seek new markets: Report

IANS | January 7, 2026 4:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) British Columbia (BC) will send a trade delegation to India for a five-day mission, starting January 12, to promote local businesses and seek new markets, the province’s Premier David Eby has said.

Baloch National Movement blasts Pakistani Army over 'baseless propaganda campaign'

IANS | January 7, 2026 4:05 PM

Quetta, Jan 7 (IANS) The Baloch National Movement (BNM) strongly condemned the Pakistani military over what it described as a "baseless propaganda campaign" against its leadership.

Pakistan’s GDP growth rate likely to fall below IMF estimate

IANS | January 7, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) The sharp decline in Pakistan’s exports and the damage caused to the agricultural sector due to the floods are expected to pull down the country’s growth rate to below the IMF’s estimate, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

Taiwan accuses China of conducting cyberattacks with drills

IANS | January 7, 2026 3:32 PM

Taipei, Jan 7 (IANS) Taiwan's National Security Bureau has accused Chinese Communist Party (CCP) of conducting military drills near the self-ruled island along with cyberattacks, sharing over 19,000 "controversial" messages and carrying out millions of hacking intrusions, local media reported on Wednesday.

PM Modi, Israeli counterpart Netanyahu discuss ways to strengthen strategic partnership

IANS | January 7, 2026 3:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday with both leaders discussing ways to further strengthen the bilateral strategic partnership.

ISI-Jamaat strategy turns minority persecution into an extortion model

Vicky Nanjappa | January 7, 2026 3:13 PM

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) For the ISI and Jamaat-e-Islami, targeting the minorities is part of a larger plan. Both want the minorities to be erased from the country, so that Bangladesh can turn into a full-fledged Islamic nation. However for those executing the killings on the field, this has turned into a full-fledged extortion racket.

Bangladesh: NCP faces internal turmoil, leadership crisis ahead of general elections

IANS | January 7, 2026 2:56 PM

Dhaka, Jan 7 (IANS) Bangladesh's newly-formed political party, National Citizen Party (NCP), is set to contest its first national election amid internal instability, following a wave of resignations over its decision to form an alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami.

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Yunus govt allowing extremists to operate with total impunity: Former Bangladesh PM Hasina (IANS exclusive)

'China using rare earth dominance for geopolitical gains'

To politicise Khaleda Zia's death reflects troubling tendency: Former PM Hasina (IANS special)

British Columbia announces trade mission to India to boost businesses, seek new markets: Report

Baloch National Movement blasts Pakistani Army over 'baseless propaganda campaign'

Pakistan’s GDP growth rate likely to fall below IMF estimate

Taiwan accuses China of conducting cyberattacks with drills

PM Modi, Israeli counterpart Netanyahu discuss ways to strengthen strategic partnership

ISI-Jamaat strategy turns minority persecution into an extortion model

Bangladesh: NCP faces internal turmoil, leadership crisis ahead of general elections

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