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Myanmar's strategic importance rises for China amid Middle East conflict: Report

IANS | March 28, 2026 5:08 PM

Naypyidaw, March 28 (IANS) As the conflict in the Middle East heightened maritime instability, Myanmar’s long-term strategic significance has assumed greater importance in China’s security calculus. There are also other chokepoints beyond the Strait of Hormuz, and it is in this context that the China Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) comes into focus – a glance at the map shows how vital the outlet to the Indian Ocean through Myanmar is for China, a report has highlighted.

Iran war pushes feed costs, worsening China’s weak hog demand: Report

IANS | March 28, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Rising grain and input costs due to the Iran war are lifting animal feed prices in China, putting pressure on hog producers already suffering from weak demand and pork prices at 16‑year lows, a new report has said.

Pakistan LPG price surge intensifies hardship for citizens

IANS | March 28, 2026 3:55 PM

Islamabad, March 28 (IANS) The average price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Pakistan has surged to Rs 3,900-5,135 per 11.67 kg cylinder from Rs 3,150-3,968 amid the conflict in West Asia, local media reported.

India refutes Elon Musk's presence in PM Modi-Trump call on West Asia

IANS | March 28, 2026 3:47 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Centre on Saturday clarified that the recent telephone conversation held on March 24 was exclusively between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dismissing reports that billionaire Elon Musk was also part of the discussion.

Oli's arrest should not be viewed as retaliation, says ex-Nepal Minister Chaulagain (IANS Interview)

IANS | March 28, 2026 3:12 PM

Kathmandu, March 28 (IANS) According to former Nepal Minister, Madhav Prasad Chaulagain, the arrest of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli by the newly-elected government "should not be viewed as retaliation". Speaking to IANS, Chaulagain called the Prime Minister Balendra Shah-led new government, "young and inclusive".

BGB personnel deployed across Bangladesh fuel stations to prevent 'illegal' stockpiling

IANS | March 28, 2026 3:08 PM

Dhaka, March 28 (IANS) As Dhaka steps up efforts to prevent illegal fuel stockpiling, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have been deployed at various depots nationwide to ensure uninterrupted supply, local media reported on Saturday.

Value his many insights: EAM Jaishankar on meeting French President Macron

IANS | March 28, 2026 2:55 PM

Paris, March 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday stated he met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris and conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Ex-Bangladesh Minister urges lifting of Awami League ban, raises concerns over Feb polls

IANS | March 28, 2026 1:54 PM

Dhaka, March 28 (IANS) Former Bangladesh minister and Awami League leader Mohammad Ali Arafat has called for the immediate removal of the ban on his party, saying the move is essential to restore political pluralism and uphold democratic principles.

Rights body raises alarm over civilian killings, enforced disappearances by Pakistani forces in Balochistan

IANS | March 28, 2026 1:44 PM

Quetta, March 28 (IANS) As violence against civilians escalates across Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation brought to light the extrajudicial killing of one civilian and the enforced disappearance of two others by Pakistani forces.

Rights body warns of 'democratic backsliding' in Pakistan amid curbs on NGOs

IANS | March 28, 2026 12:15 PM

Islamabad, March 28 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed concern over the continued shrinking of civic space and restrictions on rights-based non-governmental organisations (NGOs) across Punjab province, describing it as a symptom of the democratic backsliding that the country is currently experiencing.

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Myanmar's strategic importance rises for China amid Middle East conflict: Report

Iran war pushes feed costs, worsening China’s weak hog demand: Report

Pakistan LPG price surge intensifies hardship for citizens

India refutes Elon Musk's presence in PM Modi-Trump call on West Asia

Oli's arrest should not be viewed as retaliation, says ex-Nepal Minister Chaulagain (IANS Interview)

BGB personnel deployed across Bangladesh fuel stations to prevent 'illegal' stockpiling

Value his many insights: EAM Jaishankar on meeting French President Macron

Ex-Bangladesh Minister urges lifting of Awami League ban, raises concerns over Feb polls

Rights body raises alarm over civilian killings, enforced disappearances by Pakistani forces in Balochistan

Rights body warns of 'democratic backsliding' in Pakistan amid curbs on NGOs

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