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Sexual violence against minorities in Bangladesh reaching pandemic levels under interim govt: HRCBM

IANS | August 22, 2025 12:13 PM

Dhaka, Aug 22 (IANS) Bangladesh is facing an alarming wave of sexual violence, particularly targeting women and children from minority communities like Hindus, Christians, Buddhists and others, which has reached pandemic proportions under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, said the Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) on Friday.

Pakistan: Rights group warns of surging violence against religious minorities

IANS | August 22, 2025 12:08 PM

Islamabad, Aug 22 (IANS) A leading minority rights group has raised serious concerns over the escalating violence and systemic persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan, warning that Christians, Hindus, Ahmadiyyas, Sikhs, and others continue to face increasing marginalisation, targeted attacks, and social exclusion under the country’s prevailing religious intolerance.

Wildfires in Spain signal growing climate risks for Europe, expert warns

IANS | August 22, 2025 7:52 AM

Madrid, Aug 22 (IANS) The devastating wildfires sweeping across Spain this summer should serve as a warning to the rest of Europe about the rising dangers of climate change, a Barcelona-based climatologist said.

Netanyahu says Israel to begin Gaza truce talks, approve Gaza City attack plan

IANS | August 22, 2025 7:18 AM

Jerusalem, Aug 22 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had instructed officials to begin "immediate negotiations" for the release of hostages in Gaza and an end to the war, while also vowing to approve military plans to seize Gaza City.

Fueling instability across borders, Pakistan poses threat like ‘cancer’: Baloch activist

IANS | August 21, 2025 9:30 PM

Quetta, Aug 21 (IANS) Leading Baloch human rights defender Mir Yar Baloch on Thursday asserted that Pakistan poses a threat not only to its own people, but has also turned into a disease like “cancer", fueling instability, extremism, and violence across its borders and beyond. He called on the United States, Europe, and the wider international community to take immediate action to contain the menace.

PM Modi's visit to China 'very important' for SCO and bilateral ties: Chinese Ambassador

IANS | August 21, 2025 9:21 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Harnessing the new momentum in bilateral relations, China's Ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Thursday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Tianjin to attend the SCO Summit later this month will give a fresh impetus to the improvement and development of relations between both countries.

EAM Jaishankar calls on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow

IANS | August 21, 2025 8:19 PM

Moscow, Aug 21 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday.

Report highlights China's 'continual march' toward greater censorship

IANS | August 21, 2025 8:09 PM

Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) Several subjects like the status of Taiwan, high-ranking officials and their families or the legitimacy of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) rule remain off-limits in Chinese media, Foreign Policy, a leading magazine for global politics, economics, and ideas, reported recently.

China's global propaganda efforts 'warfare without bullets': Report

IANS | August 21, 2025 7:47 PM

Athens, Aug 21 (IANS) China's campaign does not depend on tanks or missiles, but it uses narratives, censorship and manipulation to infiltrate societies in other nations, shape perceptions and consolidate power at home, a report highlighted on Thursday citing China's global propaganda efforts as "warfare without bullets".

PM Modi, French President Macron discuss peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine, West Asia

IANS | August 21, 2025 7:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, discussing efforts for peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. The two leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the strategic partnership between both nations.

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Sexual violence against minorities in Bangladesh reaching pandemic levels under interim govt: HRCBM

Pakistan: Rights group warns of surging violence against religious minorities

Wildfires in Spain signal growing climate risks for Europe, expert warns

Netanyahu says Israel to begin Gaza truce talks, approve Gaza City attack plan

Fueling instability across borders, Pakistan poses threat like ‘cancer’: Baloch activist

PM Modi's visit to China 'very important' for SCO and bilateral ties: Chinese Ambassador

EAM Jaishankar calls on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow

Report highlights China's 'continual march' toward greater censorship

China's global propaganda efforts 'warfare without bullets': Report

PM Modi, French President Macron discuss peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine, West Asia

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