Afghan migrants expose massive corruption in Pakistan

IANS | August 12, 2025 4:59 PM

Kabul, Aug 12 (IANS) Accusing them of of indulging in massive corruption, Afghan migrants have accused the local police authorities in Pakistan of harassing them by making wrongful arrests and demanding bribes for release despite having valid or pending immigration documents.

26 EU leaders back Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meet, Hungary stays away

IANS | August 12, 2025 4:23 PM

Brussels, Aug 12 (IANS) As many as 26 leaders of the European Union issued a joint statement on Monday, highlighting their support for Ukraine ahead of the much-awaited meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15. Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban, however, decided to not support the statement, citing reservations about the idea.

Bangladesh ICT rejects lawyer's plea to represent Sheikh Hasina

IANS | August 12, 2025 4:02 PM

Dhaka, Aug 12 (IANS) The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh on Tuesday rejected the application of senior Supreme Court lawyer Z.I. Khan Panna to represent former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the case of crimes against humanity linked to last year's July demonstrations.

Ireland's Deputy PM meets Indian community, condemns racist attacks

IANS | August 12, 2025 2:49 PM

Dublin, Aug 12 (IANS) Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris has strongly condemned the "despicable acts of violence and racism" against the Indian community in the country over the past few weeks while at the same time, lauding their "positive contribution" to the second biggest island in the British Isles archipelago.

India reaffirms commitment to free and open maritime order at UNSC

IANS | August 12, 2025 1:19 PM

New York, Aug 12 (IANS) At a high-level UN Security Council debate on maritime security held in New York, India strongly reaffirmed its commitment to a free, open and rules-based maritime order, grounded in international law and guided by the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

India bans imports of more goods from Bangladesh

IANS | August 12, 2025 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) India has expanded the list of imports from Bangladesh that are banned from entry through any land port on the border by including more jute products amid deteriorating relations with the neighbouring country.