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India's balanced approach to Myanmar gains strategic importance

IANS | June 20, 2026 6:00 PM

Athens, June 20 (IANS) The recent visit of Myanmar’s President U Min Aung Hlaing to India carried significance beyond diplomatic protocol. It reflected Myanmar's search for a balancing strategy, gave India an opportunity to engage with a volatile neighbour whose instability directly impacts the Northeast, and served as a reminder for China that influence does not necessarily translate into trust.

Pakistan: Seven killed, three injured in two explosions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | June 20, 2026 5:36 PM

Islamabad, June 20 (IANS) At least seven people were killed and three others injured in two explosions on Saturday in Bannu district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Mongolia: 40-member Indian Army contingent participates in opening ceremony of multilateral exercise

IANS | June 20, 2026 5:29 PM

Ulaanbaatar, June 20 (IANS) A 40-member Indian Army contingent, including two lady officers, on Saturday participated in the opening ceremony of the 23rd edition of multilateral exercise Khaan Quest 2026, at Five Hills Training Area in Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar. The exercise will continue till July 3.

Rising crimes under Taliban rule in Afghanistan challenge claims of restored security: Report

IANS | June 20, 2026 4:51 PM

Kabul, June 20 (IANS) The rise in criminal incidents across Afghanistan is not a peripheral issue but a stark reflection of the Taliban's governance failures. Having returned to power pledging to restore order and end chaos, the Taliban has instead presided over a reality marked by diminished freedoms, weakened justice, limited accountability, and persistent insecurity, a report has highlighted.

Whoever attacks premier, attacks all of Italy: Deputy PM Salvini on Trump-Meloni row

IANS | June 20, 2026 4:39 PM

Rome, June 20 (IANS) After US President Donald Trump's statements about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ignited a diplomatic clash between Washington and Rome, Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure, Matteo Salvini, on Saturday defended the premier while reaffirming the executive's unity.

Pakistan slashes climate spending despite rising vulnerability to extreme weather

IANS | June 20, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi , June 20 (IANS) Despite mounting evidence that Pakistan is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, the federal government has sharply reduced climate-related development spending in its budget for FY2026-27, even as neighboring countries continue to increase investments in climate resilience and adaptation, a report has said.

Bangladesh: Report flags widespread class discrimination inside prisons

IANS | June 20, 2026 4:25 PM

Dhaka, June 20 (IANS) Bangladesh's prisons have increasingly deteriorated into a deeply discriminatory state mechanism. Within this system, imprisonment for those with wealth and power translates into a “life of pampered luxury" while for ordinary, poor citizens, it amounts to a "living hell".

Pakistan’s governance failures tarnishing global reputation further

IANS | June 20, 2026 4:12 PM

Male, June 20 (IANS) Pakistan's governance failures have extended beyond domestic politics and are increasingly affecting its global standing. The United States Trade Representative has concluded that Islamabad has failed to effectively enforce prohibitions against forced labour, while the European Union (EU) has pressed Pakistani authorities to deliver meaningful progress on human rights, labour protections, and governance reforms, a report has stated.

US must press Pakistan for accountability over civilian deaths in Afghanistan

IANS | June 20, 2026 4:00 PM

Washington, June 20 (IANS) The US should use its leverage with Pakistan to ensure accountability and affirm Afghanistan's right to be free from cross-border military actions that result in civilian casualties, including children, a report has stated.

Hindu organisations back Canada's Combatting Hate Act, call for strong enforcement

IANS | June 20, 2026 3:48 PM

Ottawa, June 20 (IANS) Several leading Hindu organisations on Saturday welcomed the passage of Canada's Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, describing it as a long-awaited and necessary step toward strengthening protections against hate, intimidation, and extremist activity in the country.

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India's balanced approach to Myanmar gains strategic importance

Pakistan: Seven killed, three injured in two explosions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Mongolia: 40-member Indian Army contingent participates in opening ceremony of multilateral exercise

Rising crimes under Taliban rule in Afghanistan challenge claims of restored security: Report

Whoever attacks premier, attacks all of Italy: Deputy PM Salvini on Trump-Meloni row

Pakistan slashes climate spending despite rising vulnerability to extreme weather

Bangladesh: Report flags widespread class discrimination inside prisons

Pakistan’s governance failures tarnishing global reputation further

US must press Pakistan for accountability over civilian deaths in Afghanistan

Hindu organisations back Canada's Combatting Hate Act, call for strong enforcement

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