PoK stir enters critical stage as medicines blocked, hospitals prevented from treating protesters

Vicky Nanjappa | August 31, 2026 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The ongoing protests in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the stubborn approach adopted by the administration has made life a living hell for the people of the region. In addition to using brute force against the protesters, food supplies have been blocked. Currently, there is a huge shortage of medicines in PoK which has only added to the woes of the people.

Turkey ignoring sea route in link with ASEAN: Report

IANS | August 31, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Turkey considers itself to be a bridge connecting continents. This is a good image for its connection with Southeast Asia, except that it focuses more on the land and its two extremes while neglecting the waters filled with container vessels, oil tankers and undersea cables, according to an article in India Narrative.

Israel and Greece sign giant 'Achilles Shield' defence deal to tackle 'common regional challenges'

IANS | August 31, 2026 3:29 PM

Tel Aviv, Aug 31 (IANS) In a major defence export deal, one of the largest-ever in Israel's history, Israel and Greece on Monday signed the giant 'Achilles Shield' deal, under which Israel will establish a multi-layered defence system in Greece, which includes Israeli systems architecture, including the 'David's Sling' and 'Spider' systems manufactured by Rafael and the 'Barak MX' system manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).