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PoK atrocities: Kashmiri diaspora holds protests against Pakistan in London

IANS | June 22, 2026 5:16 PM

London, June 22 (IANS) Several members of the Kashmiri diaspora in the United Kingdom staged a protest outside the British Parliament in London before marching to 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the British Prime Minister, to denounce alleged food blockades and the killing of civilians in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) by the Pakistani forces.

Pakistan loses around $17 billion a year to malnutrition: Report

IANS | June 22, 2026 4:53 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Malnutrition is costing Pakistan an estimated $17 billion annually through lost productivity, higher healthcare expenditure, poor educational outcomes and premature deaths, highlighting a growing public health and economic challenge, according to a report.

Philippines: Police arrest two students in Tacloban school shooting

IANS | June 22, 2026 4:47 PM

Manila, June 22 (IANS) Security agencies in the Philippines have arrested two students in connection with a school shooting incident that occurred in Tacloban City on Monday, which resulted in the death of three minors and injuries to seven other minors.

EAM Jaishankar and Mongolian counterpart discuss development cooperation, security

IANS | June 22, 2026 4:44 PM

Ulaanbaatar, June 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Mongolian counterpart Battsetseg Batmunkh in Ulaanbaatar on Monday with both ministers reviewing the progress in India-Mongolia cooperation in several key sectors. During the meeting, EAM Jaishankar expressed India's readiness to advance ties with Mongolia.

Balochistan budget draws public anger as economic woes and service gaps persist

IANS | June 22, 2026 4:26 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The Balochistan government's newly announced budget for fiscal year 2026-27 has triggered widespread disappointment among government employees and ordinary citizens, many of whom believe the financial plan offers little relief to people struggling with rising costs, unemployment and inadequate public services, a report has said.

Top Israeli defence official meets Rajnath Singh, expresses commitment to deepen strategic ties

IANS | June 22, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Major General (Retd) Amir Baram, Director General at Israel's Ministry of Defence, called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Monday and expressed Israel's commitment to expand defence cooperation between the two nations under the overall ambit of Special Strategic Partnership.

Bangladesh: Awami League activist dies in police custody, judicial probe sought

IANS | June 22, 2026 3:10 PM

Dhaka, June 22 (IANS) As custodial deaths of Awami League members continue to rise in Bangladesh, a local activist of the party's student wing, Chhatra League, died in police custody in the Faridpur district, local media reported.

Over 5 million cyberattacks hit Pakistan amid digital expansion: Report

IANS | June 22, 2026 2:59 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Pakistan recorded more than 5 million cyberattacks during the first three quarters of 2025 as the country's rapidly expanding digital economy and growing reliance on online banking, mobile payments and e-commerce outpaced cybersecurity awareness and digital safety practices, according to a report.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

IANS | June 22, 2026 2:45 PM

London, June 22 (IANS) Keir Starmer on Monday announced that he is stepping down as the British Prime Minister and leader of the governing Labour Party.

EU worried as China expands footprint to Spain’s key ports: Report

IANS | June 22, 2026 2:24 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) China’s increasing investments in Spain’s port infrastructure has triggered serious concerns in the European Union as well as among security analysts, who warn that such projects near sensitive military facilities could eventually carry strategic, intelligence or security implications, according to a report in Directus, a Greek news portal.