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Pakistan topping Global Terrorism Index amid worldwide decline reflects internal failures: Report

IANS | March 28, 2026 8:24 PM

Athens, March 28 (IANS) Pakistan's ranking as the worst affected country in the 2026 Global Terrorism Index, despite a global decline in terrorism, exposes its deep-rooted internal challenges. The data in the index underscores both the immediate impact of violence and the long-term repercussions of structural and strategic policy choices, a report has highlighted.

Iran conflict exposes limits of China's geopolitical power in Middle East: Report

IANS | March 28, 2026 7:30 PM

Brussels, March 28 (IANS) The conflict involving Iran in the Middle East exposes a fundamental limitation of China’s strategy in the region - economic penetration does not guarantee geopolitical power. For years, Beijing has pursued expansion through trade, investment, and energy partnerships while avoiding the military commitments required for regional security management, a report has stated.

Pakistan's apathetic response stalls China’s mediation efforts between Islamabad and Kabul: Report

IANS | March 28, 2026 6:38 PM

Kabul/Islamabad, March 28 (IANS) China’s efforts to mediate between Islamabad and Kabul appear to have reached a dead end, raising significant doubts about its influence in both countries – especially in Pakistan, a report has revealed.

Tibet recognition blocked by China's diplomatic and economic leverage: Report

IANS | March 28, 2026 6:05 PM

Brussels, March 28 (IANS) The non-recognition of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) stems not from a lack of claim by Tibet but from China’s coercive and economic capacity, which renders such a claim “diplomatically untenable”.

Nepal: Former PM Oli’s arrest triggers protests in Kathmandu

IANS | March 28, 2026 5:29 PM

Kathmandu, March 28 (IANS) The arrest of Nepal’s former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Saturday morning sparked protests across the Kathmandu Valley by cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) (CPN-UML), led by Oli.

Myanmar's strategic importance rises for China amid Middle East conflict: Report

IANS | March 28, 2026 5:08 PM

Naypyidaw, March 28 (IANS) As the conflict in the Middle East heightened maritime instability, Myanmar’s long-term strategic significance has assumed greater importance in China’s security calculus. There are also other chokepoints beyond the Strait of Hormuz, and it is in this context that the China Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) comes into focus – a glance at the map shows how vital the outlet to the Indian Ocean through Myanmar is for China, a report has highlighted.

Iran war pushes feed costs, worsening China’s weak hog demand: Report

IANS | March 28, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Rising grain and input costs due to the Iran war are lifting animal feed prices in China, putting pressure on hog producers already suffering from weak demand and pork prices at 16‑year lows, a new report has said.

Pakistan LPG price surge intensifies hardship for citizens

IANS | March 28, 2026 3:55 PM

Islamabad, March 28 (IANS) The average price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Pakistan has surged to Rs 3,900-5,135 per 11.67 kg cylinder from Rs 3,150-3,968 amid the conflict in West Asia, local media reported.

India refutes Elon Musk's presence in PM Modi-Trump call on West Asia

IANS | March 28, 2026 3:47 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Centre on Saturday clarified that the recent telephone conversation held on March 24 was exclusively between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dismissing reports that billionaire Elon Musk was also part of the discussion.

Oli's arrest should not be viewed as retaliation, says ex-Nepal Minister Chaulagain (IANS Interview)

IANS | March 28, 2026 3:12 PM

Kathmandu, March 28 (IANS) According to former Nepal Minister, Madhav Prasad Chaulagain, the arrest of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli by the newly-elected government "should not be viewed as retaliation". Speaking to IANS, Chaulagain called the Prime Minister Balendra Shah-led new government, "young and inclusive".

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Pakistan topping Global Terrorism Index amid worldwide decline reflects internal failures: Report

Iran conflict exposes limits of China's geopolitical power in Middle East: Report

Pakistan's apathetic response stalls China’s mediation efforts between Islamabad and Kabul: Report

Tibet recognition blocked by China's diplomatic and economic leverage: Report

Nepal: Former PM Oli’s arrest triggers protests in Kathmandu

Myanmar's strategic importance rises for China amid Middle East conflict: Report

Iran war pushes feed costs, worsening China’s weak hog demand: Report

Pakistan LPG price surge intensifies hardship for citizens

India refutes Elon Musk's presence in PM Modi-Trump call on West Asia

Oli's arrest should not be viewed as retaliation, says ex-Nepal Minister Chaulagain (IANS Interview)

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