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Unrest in PoK reflects deep-seated frustration with local governance: Report

IANS | August 5, 2026 3:59 PM

Islamabad, Aug 5 (IANS) Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has been witnessing some of the most significant unrest in recent decades. The protests, initially held against a hike in flour prices and electricity tariffs, have transformed into a systemic challenge to Pakistan's authority in the region. This unrest demonstrates deep-seated frustration of the people of PoK with local governance, a report has detailed.

Violence erupts across university campuses in Bangladesh; dozens injured

IANS | August 5, 2026 3:25 PM

Dhaka, Aug 5 (IANS) Clashes between rival student organisations across several universities in Bangladesh have left dozens injured, prompting authorities to launch investigations and deploy additional police to restore order, local media reported on Wednesday.

Pakistani Army turned Balochistan's Nushki into 'open-air prison', killed 9 civilians: Rights body

IANS | August 5, 2026 3:19 PM

Quetta, Aug 5 (IANS) The Baloch National Movement (BNM) alleged that as many as nine civilians have been killed and dozens forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan's Nushki district over the past few days, as the region has remained under military siege for several months.

India, Sri Lanka discuss bilateral ties, regional and global issues of mutual interest

IANS | August 5, 2026 2:57 PM

Colombo, Aug 5 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met his Sri Lankan counterpart Aruni Ranaraja here on Wednesday and discussed ways to further deepen bilateral ties.

14 million people in Afghanistan face acute food insecurity: World Food Programme

IANS | August 5, 2026 2:31 PM

Kabul, Aug 5 (IANS) The hunger crisis in Afghanistan is deteriorating, with 14 million people in the country facing severe food insecurity, local media reported on Wednesday, citing the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) report.

Foreign Secy Misri meets Sri Lankan FM Herath, reviews cooperation across key sectors

IANS | August 5, 2026 2:29 PM

Colombo, Aug 5 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a meeting with Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath in Colombo on Wednesday, where both sides reviewed ongoing cooperation across priority sectors.

Yemen condemns Houthi attack on Indian cargo vessel in Red Sea

IANS | August 5, 2026 1:30 PM

Aden, Aug 5 (IANS) Yemen's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates on Wednesday strongly condemned the Houthi attack on the Indian commercial cargo vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya in the Red Sea, describing it as a "terrorist attack" and a "flagrant violation of international law and the rules of international maritime law."

PoK unrest leaves Lashkar, Jaish, Hizbul leaderships on backfoot; weakens Kashmir narrative

Vicky Nanjappa | August 5, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) The ongoing confrontation between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has left several terror outfits increasingly frustrated.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrives in Colombo, set to meet Sri Lankan leadership

IANS | August 5, 2026 1:24 PM

Colombo, Aug 5 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday arrived in Colombo for a one-day visit to Sri Lanka, where he is scheduled to meet President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and others.

India, Vietnam review defence cooperation, reaffirm strategic partnership

IANS | August 5, 2026 12:35 PM

Hanoi, Aug 5 (IANS) India and Vietnam on Wednesday held high-level defence talks, reaffirming their shared commitment to enhance defence cooperation under the Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries, while exchanging views on regional and international security issues of shared concern.

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Unrest in PoK reflects deep-seated frustration with local governance: Report

Violence erupts across university campuses in Bangladesh; dozens injured

Pakistani Army turned Balochistan's Nushki into 'open-air prison', killed 9 civilians: Rights body

India, Sri Lanka discuss bilateral ties, regional and global issues of mutual interest

14 million people in Afghanistan face acute food insecurity: World Food Programme

Foreign Secy Misri meets Sri Lankan FM Herath, reviews cooperation across key sectors

Yemen condemns Houthi attack on Indian cargo vessel in Red Sea

PoK unrest leaves Lashkar, Jaish, Hizbul leaderships on backfoot; weakens Kashmir narrative

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrives in Colombo, set to meet Sri Lankan leadership

India, Vietnam review defence cooperation, reaffirm strategic partnership

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