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Pakistan's exit from FATF grey list premature as terror groups operate and raise funds freely

IANS | February 7, 2026 9:10 PM

Ottawa, Feb 7 (IANS) Pakistan’s removal from the grey list of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) – officially classified as “jurisdictions under increased monitoring” --- "was premature" — given the resurgence of domestic terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad, whose continued operational capacity suggests non-compliance with recommendations of the global money laundering and terror financing watchdog.

India-US Trade deal eases strains, opens new pathways: Dhruva Jaishankar

IANS | February 7, 2026 8:52 PM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) The interim India-United States trade agreement marks a significant easing of bilateral trade frictions and could help reset a relationship that had come under strain in recent months, Dhruva Jaishankar, executive director of Observer Research Foundation America, said in an interview, pointing to tariff relief, clearer trade roadmaps, and renewed political engagement.

Enacting laws won't deter child marriages, Pakistan needs to enforce them: Report

IANS | February 7, 2026 8:48 PM

Islamabad, Feb 7 (IANS) The persistence of child marriage in Pakistan, despite legislative progress, underscores deep entrenchment of social norms and structural inequalities that laws alone cannot dismantle, an editorial in the country's financial daily 'Business Recorder' observed.

India to open its first Consulate in Malaysia soon, announces PM Modi

IANS | February 7, 2026 8:33 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that an Indian Consulate will also be opened soon in Malaysia, bringing the two nations even closer.

China's sweeping military purge raises questions on Beijing's war-readiness: Report

IANS | February 7, 2026 8:14 PM

Sofia, Feb 7 (IANS) China's sudden dismissal of General Zhang Youxia, once the most powerful uniformed officer in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and a trusted confidante of President Xi Jinping, has thrown China’s military establishment into turmoil, a report has revealed.

Infiltration of Hamas into Bangladesh and Pakistan part of plan to expand regional, global terror networks

IANS | February 7, 2026 7:42 PM

Dhaka, Feb 7 (IANS) Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar has raised serious concerns over Hamas' growing engagement in South Asia - especially with local Islamist groups in Bangladesh and Pakistan - as part of the terror organisation's broader strategy to expand its regional and global networks.

PM Modi hails record-breaking dance performance, spirit of Indian community in Malaysia

IANS | February 7, 2026 7:02 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the "grand celebration of Indian culture" in Malaysia, especially the record-breaking dance performance during the 'Selamat Datang Modiji' event which was attended by over 12,000 members of the Indian diaspora, friends of India from across the country and also Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim.

Transnational campaign led by Bangladeshi online activists triggered violence in Dhaka: Report

IANS | February 7, 2026 6:04 PM

Dhaka, Feb 7 (IANS) A transnational campaign led by two Bangladeshi online activists based in the United States and France sparked violent attacks on major media houses and cultural institutions in Bangladesh recently, exposing the dangers of online incitement across borders.

Pakistan’s fiscal policy squeezes the productive few to fund a ‘bloated’ bureaucracy

IANS | February 7, 2026 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Suffering from a profound identity crisis, Pakistan has thrown tax burden onto a population that receives the public services of a medieval fiefdom, according to a new report.

Radicalised Bangladesh could become louder in Islamist international forums

IANS | February 7, 2026 5:16 PM

Tel Aviv, Feb 7 (IANS) As Bangladesh heads to elections next week, the outcome will determine whether the country moves toward stability, faces prolonged uncertainty, or shifts towards a new ideological direction. The future trajectory will depend on how the next government governs, its inclusiveness, and whether it learns from past failures, a report has highlighted.

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Pakistan's exit from FATF grey list premature as terror groups operate and raise funds freely

India-US Trade deal eases strains, opens new pathways: Dhruva Jaishankar

Enacting laws won't deter child marriages, Pakistan needs to enforce them: Report

India to open its first Consulate in Malaysia soon, announces PM Modi

China's sweeping military purge raises questions on Beijing's war-readiness: Report

Infiltration of Hamas into Bangladesh and Pakistan part of plan to expand regional, global terror networks

PM Modi hails record-breaking dance performance, spirit of Indian community in Malaysia

Transnational campaign led by Bangladeshi online activists triggered violence in Dhaka: Report

Pakistan’s fiscal policy squeezes the productive few to fund a ‘bloated’ bureaucracy

Radicalised Bangladesh could become louder in Islamist international forums

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