British leaders urge UK action on Pakistan's human rights abuses in PoK

IANS | October 5, 2026 6:26 PM

London, Oct 5 (IANS) Several leaders of the British Kashmiri community and representatives of civil society submitted an urgent memorandum and a report on human rights abuses by Pakistani authorities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to the UK Prime Minister’s office at 10 Downing Street in London, following a demonstration by members of the Kashmiri diaspora.

Civilians suffer as Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to exchange accusations

IANS | October 5, 2026 6:26 PM

Kabul, Oct 5 (IANS) Civilians are bearing the heaviest burden as Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to exchange accusations across the Durand Line. The destroyed homes in Afghanistan's Kunar and Helmand provinces showcase the conflict that Kabul and Islamabad do not seem able to contain, a report has detailed.

India-Japan trade ties outpacing China engagement: Report

IANS | October 5, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Japan’s business engagement with India is steadily accelerating and now outpaces the growth of Japan-China business engagement, a new report has said, highlighting the importance of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s recent visit to India.