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Saudi Arabia-Pakistan pact showcases asymmetric alliance as 'junior partner' bears heavier load: Report

IANS | September 23, 2025 9:26 PM

Toronto, Sep 23 (IANS) Highlighting the defence agreement signed recently between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and also the comprehensive strategic partnership signed between Russia and North Korea in 2024, a report detailed on Tuesday that beneath the solidarity lies asymmetry in both the pacts with "junior partners" North Korea and Pakistan seem to be providing military support which the "senior partners" Russia and Saudi Arabia may not reciprocate in future.

Sri Lanka should implement 13th Amendment to Constitution for better future: Report

IANS | September 23, 2025 9:19 PM

Colombo, Sep 23 (IANS) Sri Lanka should implement the Thirteenth Amendment to its Constitution, not for India's benefit, but for its own future, an analyst wrote on Monday while citing that it remains important for unity and stability of the island nation.

French President Macron's convoy stopped in New York, video goes viral

IANS | September 23, 2025 8:59 PM

New York, Sep 23 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron's convoy was stopped by police in New York City late Monday night as roads were blocked for US President Donald Trump's motorcade, a viral video has revealed. The incident happened during Macron's New York visit to address the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Rubio hopes to ‘fix’ 25 per cent tariffs on India over Russian oil

IANS | September 23, 2025 8:39 PM

Washington, Sep 23 (IANS) US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has indicated that the Donald Trump administration may be willing to ‘fix’ the additional 25 per cent tariffs imposed on India over its purchases of Russian oil.

Indian IT firms to tackle H-1B visa fee hike with local hiring, offshoring and nearshoring: Report

IANS | September 23, 2025 6:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Indian IT companies are expected to adjust their strategies to deal with the recent sharp hike in H-1B visa fees announced by the US administration, a new report said on Tuesday.

Drone incident is 'serious attack', says Danish PM

IANS | September 23, 2025 6:44 PM

Oslo, Sep 23 (IANS) Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday said a drone incident that shut down Copenhagen Airport for several hours late Monday was "a serious attack on Danish critical infrastructure." The incident should be viewed within the broader context of hybrid threats across Europe, she added.

Geneva: Activists highlight human rights violations committed against Pashtuns in Pakistan

IANS | September 23, 2025 6:32 PM

Washington, Sep 23 (IANS) A recent demonstration held at the Broken Chair Square in front of the United Nations in Geneva has highlighted once again the grave human rights violations being committed against the Pashtun people by the Pakistani government and forces. The protest was held to commemorate those who have suffered and endured trauma from systematic human rights violations in Pakistan and highlighted the targetted killings of people now also being done through drone attacks, a report mentioned.

Bangladesh plunges into deep financial crisis

IANS | September 23, 2025 5:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Bangladesh has plunged into one of its worst financial crises in recent history, with the country’s banking sector reeling from a huge default on loans, non-bank financial institutions on the verge of collapse and the shares of a large number of companies listed in the stock market trading below their face value, according to a report in the Dhaka Tribune.

Sindhis urge intl community to hold Pakistan accountable for suppression of human rights, religious minorities

IANS | September 23, 2025 5:49 PM

Frankfurt, Sep 23 (IANS) Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) chairman Shafi Burfat has accused Pakistan of systematically enslaving, marginalising, and politically suppressing Sindhis, Pashtuns, Baloch, Saraikis, and Brahuis under the pretext of religious unity. He also urged the United Nations and international community to recognise that the state of Pakistan represents an ongoing threat to the rights, culture, and existence of its historical territories.

Tata Advanced Systems opens 1st overseas defence manufacturing facility in Morocco

IANS | September 23, 2025 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) on Tuesday inaugurated a new state-of-the-art defence manufacturing facility in Berrechid, in Morocco’s Casablanca region -- marking the first overseas defence production unit set up by a private Indian company.

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Saudi Arabia-Pakistan pact showcases asymmetric alliance as 'junior partner' bears heavier load: Report

Sri Lanka should implement 13th Amendment to Constitution for better future: Report

French President Macron's convoy stopped in New York, video goes viral

Rubio hopes to ‘fix’ 25 per cent tariffs on India over Russian oil

Indian IT firms to tackle H-1B visa fee hike with local hiring, offshoring and nearshoring: Report

Drone incident is 'serious attack', says Danish PM

Geneva: Activists highlight human rights violations committed against Pashtuns in Pakistan

Bangladesh plunges into deep financial crisis

Sindhis urge intl community to hold Pakistan accountable for suppression of human rights, religious minorities

Tata Advanced Systems opens 1st overseas defence manufacturing facility in Morocco

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