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.

Deeply touched by warm welcome extended by 'friend' Anwar Ibrahim: PM Modi

IANS | February 7, 2026 3:42 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Feb 7 (IANS) Highlighting the strong relationship between both countries which remains deeply rooted in history and civilization, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian counterpart, Anwar Ibrahim travelled together to a community programme in Kuala Lumpur as the Indian PM began his two-day visit to the country on Saturday.

Foreign women, not Pakistanis: ISI’s suicide bomber strategy to retain deniability

IANS | February 7, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) In January this year, the ISI circulated an audio clip in which Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief, Masood Azhar is heard threatening to unleash thousands of suicide bombers on India. Although, it has not been verified whether the voice was Azhar’s, it is a well-known fact that the JeM is in the process of building an army of suicide bombers. Intelligence inputs have suggested that this suicide bomber unit of the outfit would be women heavy.

Death toll in Islamabad suicide bombing climbs to 36

IANS | February 7, 2026 3:07 PM

Islamabad, Feb 7 (IANS) The death toll from the Islamabad suicide bombing rose to 36 on Saturday, local media reported, quoting a spokesperson of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS).