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PoK unrest exposes growing discontent against Islamabad’s interference: Report

IANS | June 20, 2026 9:08 PM

Islamabad, June 20 (IANS) As residents of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continue to grapple with rising prices of essential commodities, grievances over political representation are expected to remain a potent rallying point for public dissent. Despite its recent designation as a terrorist organisation, the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), and similar groups are likely to continue seeking ways to challenge the status quo that Islamabad remains determined to maintain, a report has stated.

PoK agitation spotlights growing disconnect between Islamabad’s rhetoric and reality: Report

IANS | June 20, 2026 8:53 PM

Islamabad, June 20 (IANS) The massive agitation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has exposed a widening gap between Pakistan's Kashmir rhetoric and the realities on the ground, with a report highlighting that Islamabad's narrative abroad rests on the very principles it tramples at home.

Pakistan’s narcotics web deepens amid institutional failures: Report

IANS | June 20, 2026 8:41 PM

Colombo, June 20 (IANS) Pakistan's growing narcotics challenge extends far beyond law and order concerns, intersecting with governance, public health, border security, education and economic vulnerability.

Deadly unrest pushes PoK into its severest crisis in years: Report

IANS | June 20, 2026 8:37 PM

London, June 20 (IANS) As turmoil grips Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), daily life has come to a standstill following weeks of deadly unrest that has claimed dozens of lives and plunged the region into its most severe crisis in years, a report has stated.

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, cites MoU violation by US and Israel

IANS | June 20, 2026 7:55 PM

Tehran, June 20 (IANS) Iran on Saturday announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz once again, citing alleged violations of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) by the US and Israel, local media reported.

Trump reiterates Meloni asked 'over and over' for picture with him, claims Italian PM's popularity level falling at home

IANS | June 20, 2026 7:48 PM

Washington, June 20 (IANS) A once-close political partnership between US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has erupted into a public feud after Trump claimed the Italian leader repeatedly sought a photograph with him at the G7 summit in France, an allegation Meloni has forcefully rejected.

India-UK FTA to be implemented from July 15; 9 trade pacts open global markets for Indian goods: Piyush Goyal

IANS | June 20, 2026 7:32 PM

Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) In a comprehensive review of the Narendra Modi-led government's 12-year tenure, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Saturday announced that the much-anticipated India-United Kingdom (UK) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to be implemented from July 15.

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims seven more lives; death toll rises to 677

IANS | June 20, 2026 7:13 PM

Dhaka, June 20 (IANS) As many as seven children have died from measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Saturday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 677 since March 15 this year, amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported.

Proposed India-Germany submarine deal signals strategic shift in Indo-Pacific: Report

IANS | June 20, 2026 6:32 PM

Athens, June 20 (IANS) The proposed India-Germany submarine partnership extends far beyond a conventional defence procurement deal, reflecting a convergence of strategic interests, industrial cooperation and regional security priorities amid a rapidly evolving balance of power across Asia.

Yoga enthusiasts across world gear up for IDY 2026

IANS | June 20, 2026 6:25 PM

Abu Dhabi, June 20 (IANS) A large number of people in Abu Dhabi gathered atop Jebel Hafeet mountain in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday to practice yoga ahead of the 12th International Yoga Day (IDY).

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PoK unrest exposes growing discontent against Islamabad’s interference: Report

PoK agitation spotlights growing disconnect between Islamabad’s rhetoric and reality: Report

Pakistan’s narcotics web deepens amid institutional failures: Report

Deadly unrest pushes PoK into its severest crisis in years: Report

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, cites MoU violation by US and Israel

Trump reiterates Meloni asked 'over and over' for picture with him, claims Italian PM's popularity level falling at home

India-UK FTA to be implemented from July 15; 9 trade pacts open global markets for Indian goods: Piyush Goyal

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims seven more lives; death toll rises to 677

Proposed India-Germany submarine deal signals strategic shift in Indo-Pacific: Report

Yoga enthusiasts across world gear up for IDY 2026

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