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Pakistan's transgender community highlights discrimination in securing jobs

IANS | April 1, 2026 2:10 PM

Islamabad, April 1 (IANS) Members of the transgender community in Pakistan's Faisalabad have expressed concerns over the discrimination and the non-implementation of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018, especially the failure to implement the three per cent job quota in government and semi-government institutions, local media reported on Wednesday.

Bangladesh measles outbreak claims 44 lives; four children die in 24 hours

IANS | April 1, 2026 1:54 PM

Dhaka, April 1 (IANS) As the measles outbreak triggers public health concerns across Bangladesh, as many as four children have died from suspected cases and related complications in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 44 this year, local media reported on Wednesday.

Jirga urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to stop border clashes, resolve differences through dialogue

IANS | April 1, 2026 1:13 PM

Islamabad, April 1 (IANS) The participants of a jirga have urged governments of Pakistan and Afghanistan to stop the border clashes and resolve their differences through dialogue, local media reported on Wednesday.

Silent revival bid by operatives linked to defunct NJT under close watch in South India

Vicky Nanjappa | April 1, 2026 1:10 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The fall of the National Thowheed Jamath (NJT), which masterminded the 2019 Easter bombings in Sri Lanka, came as a major relief for the security agencies. The NJT had not only spread its ideology in Sri Lanka, but was active in the southern states, especially in Tamil Nadu. While the NJT remains largely defunct today, the agencies are keeping close tabs on operatives linked to the outfit, prior to its fall.

Activist raises Balochistan's issues in UN, calls on global community to hold Pak accountable

IANS | April 1, 2026 11:18 AM

Geneva, April 1 (IANS) Shalee Baloch, the central organiser of the Baloch Women Forum (BWF), during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, drew attention to human rights abuses across Balochistan, including enforced disappearances and the extrajudicial killings committed by the Pakistani forces.

We reject US ‘pressure’ on Indian oil market, Delhi follows independent foreign policy: Russian envoy (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | April 1, 2026 10:34 AM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Denis Alipov, Russia’s Ambassador to India, has said that Russia firmly rejects what he described as US “pressure” in international politics, particularly concerning India’s oil market, while emphasising that New Delhi continues to pursue an independent foreign policy.

US says having 'serious discussions' with Iran, ignores China-Pak call for immediate cessation of hostilities

IANS | April 1, 2026 9:03 AM

Washington, April 1 (IANS) The White House said it was making “serious discussions” with Iran’s new leadership and was confident a deal could be reached soon, even as China and Pakistan called for an “immediate cessation of hostilities” in the Gulf and Middle East.

American journalist abducted in Iraq; US claims Iran-linked militia involvement

IANS | April 1, 2026 8:33 AM

Baghdad, April 1 (IANS) An American journalist has been kidnapped in Baghdad by a suspected Iran-backed Iraqi armed group, the US Department of State confirmed, raising fresh concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in the region.

US ‘ahead of schedule’ in Iran objectives, says Rubio

IANS | April 1, 2026 8:10 AM

Washington, April 1 (IANS) The United States is “ahead of schedule” in achieving its objectives in Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with Fox News, asserting that ongoing military operations are being carried out with “extraordinary efficiency.”

Trump to attend court on birthright case

IANS | April 1, 2026 7:29 AM

Washington, April 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he plans to attend a US Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, as the top court prepares to take up a closely watched legal challenge to his executive order on the issue.

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Pakistan's transgender community highlights discrimination in securing jobs

Bangladesh measles outbreak claims 44 lives; four children die in 24 hours

Jirga urges Pakistan, Afghanistan to stop border clashes, resolve differences through dialogue

Silent revival bid by operatives linked to defunct NJT under close watch in South India

Activist raises Balochistan's issues in UN, calls on global community to hold Pak accountable

We reject US ‘pressure’ on Indian oil market, Delhi follows independent foreign policy: Russian envoy (IANS Exclusive)

US says having 'serious discussions' with Iran, ignores China-Pak call for immediate cessation of hostilities

American journalist abducted in Iraq; US claims Iran-linked militia involvement

US ‘ahead of schedule’ in Iran objectives, says Rubio

Trump to attend court on birthright case

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