US Rep Lofgren backs bill to curb anti-Sikh hate

IANS | January 24, 2026 6:26 AM

Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) Legislation to strengthen the federal response to anti-Sikh discrimination and hate crimes is gaining bipartisan momentum in the US House of Representatives, as Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren joins as a co-sponsor.

US lawmakers cite visa, workforce woes in US quantum race

IANS | January 24, 2026 6:19 AM

Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) Members of Congress from both parties have raised sharp concerns that immigration policies, workforce pipelines, and supply chain uncertainty are threatening the United States’ leadership in quantum science and technology.

Sheikh Hasina blames Yunus for her ouster, says B'desh in 'age of terror'

IANS | January 23, 2026 10:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina condemned Dhaka’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus in her harshest words yet, accusing it of plunging the country into “an age of terror”, and termed the Chief Adviser a “murderous fascist”.

Bangladesh risks locking into Sino-Pakistan military ecosystem: Report

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:33 PM

Dhaka, Jan 23 (IANS) Bangladesh risks being embedded in a Sino-Pakistan security ecosystem – one that serves Beijing’s regional ambitions at the expense of Dhaka’s national interest. Since Muhammad Yunus assumed office as the interim government’s chief advisor in 2024, Bangladesh has renewed and broadened discussions on procuring advanced Chinese military hardware, including fourth-generation fighter jets such as the J-10C, a report highlighted on Friday.

Bangladesh elections: Concerns rise over resurgence of radical Islamist forces

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:32 PM

Tel Aviv, Jan 23 (IANS) Bangladesh’s national election on February 12 has raised concerns over the potential resurgence, whether "direct or indirect", of Islamist radical forces, including Jamaat-e-Islami and affiliated networks. Although these groups often present their activities as part of democratic processes, their ideological roots and historical conduct suggest otherwise, a report highlighted on Friday.

Pakistani police most corrupt government department in country: Report

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:20 PM

Colombo, Jan 23 (IANS) Pakistan’s law enforcement agency is widely viewed as the most corrupt institution by the public due to outdated regulations, broad discretionary powers, entrenched corruption, political patronage, low salaries and a lack of accountability, a report said on Friday.

Worried about Beijing's digital espionage network, Israel withdraws China-made vehicles: Report

IANS | January 23, 2026 8:34 PM

Tel Aviv, Jan 23 (IANS) China’s expanding involvement in Israeli infrastructure and port projects, including the Port of Haifa, has prompted Israeli security research centres to closely monitor the situation amid concerns that these Chinese investments could enable Beijing to collect intelligence on Israeli military capabilities and the US technological secrets, a report said on Friday.