Iran warns countries against joining US 'economic pressure campaign'

IANS | August 23, 2026 5:49 PM

Tehran, Aug 23 (IANS) A senior Iranian security official on Saturday warned neighbouring countries and other states against joining the United States in its "economic pressure campaign" against his nation, saying Tehran would regard such countries as "enemies".

Pakistan’s nuclear programme prioritises warhead over energy needs: Report

IANS | August 23, 2026 4:13 PM

Brussels, Aug 23 (IANS) Pakistan’s nuclear programme raises concerns over the possible diffusion of sensitive technology, either intentionally or through accidents. Islamabad’s past links to illicit nuclear networks have damaged its non-proliferation credentials, contributing to continued international scrutiny of its nuclear governance, a report has stated.

India's BRICS chairship set to advance Global South cooperation: Report

IANS | August 23, 2026 3:40 PM

Cape Town, Aug 23 (IANS) While advancing the Global South agenda, India has played a key role in shaping the vision and ethos of BRICS, with political and security cooperation, economic development and cultural exchanges emerging as its core pillars, a report has stated.

Bangladesh: Islamist militancy resurgence fears grow amid series of explosives recoveries

IANS | August 23, 2026 3:26 PM

London, Aug 23 (IANS) With concerns growing over the possible return of Islamist militancy, Bangladesh has witnessed a series of incidents over the past month, including the killing of one person in a bomb blast, the recovery of explosives from seven locations, and the arrest of several members of militant groups in different parts of the country, a report has stated.

'Pakistan's economic crisis: A warning Bangladesh cannot ignore'

IANS | August 23, 2026 12:28 PM

Dhaka, Aug 23 (IANS) Pakistan's current economic challenges reflect not the absence of resources or talent, but years of political and economic instability, weak investment and difficult fiscal choices that have constrained its ability to convert those assets into lasting prosperity -- a lesson that Bangladesh should learn from, a recent report has highlighted.

Strengthening defence ties across Indo-Pacific: IAF concludes exercises in Australia, Malaysia

IANS | August 23, 2026 11:53 AM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The Indian Air Force has successfully concluded its participation in two major international air exercises, Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia, in a dual-nation deployment that highlighted its operational reach, tactical capabilities and growing defence cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.