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Dilapidated grave of Maharani Moran demonstrates crisis faced by Sikh heritage in Pakistan: Report

IANS | August 3, 2026 7:25 PM

Islamabad, Aug 3 (IANS) The dilapidated grave of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's queen, Maharani Moran, is not only a monument neglected by the local authorities but demonstrates the broader crisis being faced by Sikh heritage in Pakistan for decades. Decaying walls, overgrown vegetation and years of neglect raises question on whether Pakistan is really committed to preserving Sikh history and heritage as it showcases itself on the global stage, a report has detailed.

Killing of protesters exposes limits of China-Pakistan development model in PoJK: Report

IANS | August 3, 2026 7:04 PM

Islamabad, Aug 3 (IANS) The killing of protesting civilians demonstrates the limits of the China-Pakistan development model in the Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), a report has detailed.

Pakistan's forceful occupation, looting of natural resources fueled call for Baloch nationalism: Report

IANS | August 3, 2026 6:54 PM

Islamabad, Aug 3 (IANS) Pakistani authorities have described the Baloch resistance as the handiwork of foreign intelligence agencies but the truth is that the forceful occupation and looting of natural resources in the province have led to the call for Baloch nationalism, a report has detailed.

Italy has not lived up to expectations on Ceuta crisis: Spanish Foreign Minister

IANS | August 3, 2026 6:39 PM

Madrid, Aug 3 (IANS) Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares on Monday said that Italy has not lived up to expectations while reacting to the Ceuta migration crisis, noting that Italy is the country with the highest number of irregular entries in Europe, local media reported.

Japan PM visits earthquake-affected region to assess situation

IANS | August 3, 2026 5:48 PM

Tokyo, Aug 3 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday visited Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan following a powerful earthquake that struck the region last week, causing widespread destruction, local media reported.

Iran says talks with Oman focused on designating temporary route for safe shipping in Hormuz Strait

IANS | August 3, 2026 5:39 PM

Tehran, Aug 3 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Monday that negotiations between Iran and Oman are focused on reaching an agreement on designating a "temporary" route to ensure safe shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Taiwan's survival relies on forging defence partnership with Japan: Report

IANS | August 3, 2026 5:01 PM

Taipei, Aug 3 (IANS) The possibility of China's invasion of Taiwan is a scenario openly practised in military exercises launched by Beijing and based in its political doctrine. Taiwan cannot depend only on its distant allies, and its survival relies on having a defence partnership with Japan, a report has detailed.

Conducted 48 operations, killed 97 Pakistani military personnel in July: Baloch armed group

IANS | August 3, 2026 4:32 PM

Quetta, Aug 3 (IANS) The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed that as many as 97 Pakistani military personnel and five alleged informants were killed while 15 other military personnel were injured in 48 operations carried out by the group in Balochistan last month, local media reported on Monday.

Pakistan: Death toll in Swat police station suicide attack rises to 17

IANS | August 3, 2026 3:26 PM

Islamabad, Aug 3 (IANS) The death toll from the suicide bombing at Kabal Police Station in Swat district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has risen to 17 after two more injured police personnel succumbed to their injuries, local media reported on Monday.

PoK unrest deepens as protesters defy Pakistan's midnight crackdown

Vicky Nanjappa | August 3, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) worsened overnight as protesters refused to disperse and security forces allegedly opened fire on demonstrators.

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Dilapidated grave of Maharani Moran demonstrates crisis faced by Sikh heritage in Pakistan: Report

Killing of protesters exposes limits of China-Pakistan development model in PoJK: Report

Pakistan's forceful occupation, looting of natural resources fueled call for Baloch nationalism: Report

Italy has not lived up to expectations on Ceuta crisis: Spanish Foreign Minister

Japan PM visits earthquake-affected region to assess situation

Iran says talks with Oman focused on designating temporary route for safe shipping in Hormuz Strait

Taiwan's survival relies on forging defence partnership with Japan: Report

Conducted 48 operations, killed 97 Pakistani military personnel in July: Baloch armed group

Pakistan: Death toll in Swat police station suicide attack rises to 17

PoK unrest deepens as protesters defy Pakistan's midnight crackdown

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