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Pakistan's patronage of terror groups warrants global attention

IANS | July 18, 2026 2:13 PM

Washington, July 18 (IANS) Having harboured terror group Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), Pakistan's military has recently carried out airstrikes inside Afghanistan under the pretext of counterterrorism. These strikes targeting civilian populations are masked as security operations aimed at exerting pressure on the Taliban government, while projecting resolve to Western audiences, a report has detailed.

Two more civilians forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan: Rights group

IANS | July 18, 2026 2:01 PM

Quetta, July 18 (IANS) Another two civilians were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation alleged on Saturday.

BLA-TTP alliance declares all-out war on Pakistan, CPEC

Vicky Nanjappa | July 18, 2026 1:56 PM

New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) A sharp escalation in violence is expected over the next few days in both Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), as multiple militant outfits recalibrate their strategies in response to the evolving security situation.

Organised crime group lured Indian youth with fake American visas, says US

IANS | July 18, 2026 12:41 PM

Washington, July 18 (IANS) An organised crime syndicate recruited vulnerable young people from India by promising money, power and opportunities to migrate to countries including the United States and Canada, while allegedly paying some recruits as little as Rs 20,000 ($200) to commit murders, according to a sweeping US federal indictment.

Exiled East Turkistan authorities condemn China-Turkey engagement, allege role in Uyghur genocide

IANS | July 18, 2026 12:10 PM

Washington, July 18 (IANS) The East Turkistan Government-in-Exile (ETGE) strongly condemned the recent engagement between China and Turkey, alleging that the growing cooperation has emboldened Beijing to intensify “colonial occupation” and “genocide” with impunity in East Turkistan, also known as the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

Favourable view of US slides among Indians: Survey

IANS | July 18, 2026 10:48 AM

New York, July 18 (IANS) Favourable views of the US in India have slid since last year amid President Donald Trump's actions and rhetoric against the country, according to an international survey.

Punjab gang suspect tried to escape to Canada, claims FBI

IANS | July 18, 2026 8:53 AM

Washington, July 18 (IANS) The FBI arrested alleged Punjab gang member Nitish Kaushal less than a mile from the Canadian border after he allegedly spent days evading federal agents, abandoned a mobile phone being tracked by investigators and attempted to conceal his identity with a false New Jersey driver's licence, according to newly filed US court documents.

US lawmakers push Senate to clear crypto bill

IANS | July 18, 2026 7:01 AM

Washington, July 18 (IANS) US lawmakers have urged the Senate to pass a sweeping digital assets bill, arguing that clear federal rules are needed to protect investors, bring cryptocurrency businesses back from overseas and preserve American leadership in financial technology.

US threatens election funds over security

IANS | July 18, 2026 6:56 AM

Washington, July 18 (IANS) The Trump administration said on Friday that US states could lose federal election funding unless they adopt new security measures, as it raised concerns about non-citizens on voter rolls and vulnerabilities in voting machines ahead of the midterm elections.

'US now a football nation': Trump hails record crowds at 2026 FIFA World Cup

IANS | July 18, 2026 6:53 AM

Washington, July 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has declared that the United States has become a football nation after the 2026 FIFA World Cup drew record crowds and attracted millions of international visitors to North America.

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Pakistan's patronage of terror groups warrants global attention

Two more civilians forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan: Rights group

BLA-TTP alliance declares all-out war on Pakistan, CPEC

Organised crime group lured Indian youth with fake American visas, says US

Exiled East Turkistan authorities condemn China-Turkey engagement, allege role in Uyghur genocide

Favourable view of US slides among Indians: Survey

Punjab gang suspect tried to escape to Canada, claims FBI

US lawmakers push Senate to clear crypto bill

US threatens election funds over security

'US now a football nation': Trump hails record crowds at 2026 FIFA World Cup

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