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Operation Sindoor exposed perception, weakness of Chinese military hardware: Report

IANS | May 9, 2026 9:12 PM

Male, May 9 (IANS) Pakistan’s Chinese-made HQ-9B air defence system failed to intercept Indian missiles and drones during Operation Sindoor carried out by the Indian military last year. This system, promoted by Beijing, a top long-range defence system capable of countering stealth aircraft and protecting important airbases and cities, suffered heavy losses during the strikes, a report said on Saturday.

Pakistan: Family of brothers forcibly disappeared in Balochistan made to take political stand

IANS | May 9, 2026 9:12 PM

Quetta, May 9 (IANS) Family of the two brothers, who were forcibly detained and disappeared by the Pakistani forces in Balochistan, has alleged that it is being pressured to take a political stand, local media reported on Saturday.

Abeyance of Indus Water Treaty reflects rising pressure on Pakistan over terror links: Report

IANS | May 9, 2026 9:09 PM

Brussels, May 9 (IANS) Pakistan’s military establishment for decades has regarded the sponsorship of terrorism as a “low-cost tool", facing no meaningful accountability.

Doubts persist in US over durability of diplomatic engagement with Pakistan

IANS | May 9, 2026 8:59 PM

Washington, May 9 (IANS) Although Pakistan has gained temporary geopolitical relevance, concerns persist in the United States over its credibility as a long-term investment destination or trading partner, a report said on Saturday.

From Berlin to Baku, rich tributes paid to Rabindranath Tagore on 165th birth anniversary

IANS | May 9, 2026 8:02 PM

Baku, May 9 (IANS) Rich tributes were paid to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his 165th birth anniversary with major events organised in several countries across Asia and Europe on Saturday.

Pakistan's 'dark art' of information warfare poses risks to global stability

IANS | May 9, 2026 7:23 PM

Islamabad, May 9 (IANS) Pakistan-linked disinformation campaigns are not confined to regional tensions but are increasingly seen as efforts that can destabilise democracies, inflame violence, and undermine global trust. From heightening tensions with India to shaping narratives around conflicts in the Middle East, these activities are viewed as posing broader risks to international stability, a report highlighted on Saturday.

Indonesia: Search and rescue teams still looking for missing climbers at Mount Dukono

IANS | May 9, 2026 7:22 PM

Jakarta, May 9 (IANS) Search and rescue teams continue to look for three missing climbers following the eruption of Mount Dukono, Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said on Saturday.

Bahrain arrests 41 individuals linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards

IANS | May 9, 2026 7:13 PM

Manama, May 9 (IANS) As many as 41 individuals belonging to an organisation linked to Iran were arrested in Bahrain, the country's Ministry of Interior (MOI) announced on Saturday.

Russia fighting 'aggressive' NATO-backed force in Ukraine: Putin

IANS | May 9, 2026 5:59 PM

Moscow, May 9 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said that the country's soldiers are currently fighting an "aggressive force" backed by all of NATO in Ukraine.

Bangladesh’s public debt tops Tk 22 lakh crore as domestic borrowing rises

IANS | May 9, 2026 5:48 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Bangladesh’s public debt climbed past Tk 22 lakh crore by December 2025, with the government increasingly relying on domestic borrowing to reduce exposure to foreign exchange risks and strengthen fiscal stability, a report has said.

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Operation Sindoor exposed perception, weakness of Chinese military hardware: Report

Pakistan: Family of brothers forcibly disappeared in Balochistan made to take political stand

Abeyance of Indus Water Treaty reflects rising pressure on Pakistan over terror links: Report

Doubts persist in US over durability of diplomatic engagement with Pakistan

From Berlin to Baku, rich tributes paid to Rabindranath Tagore on 165th birth anniversary

Pakistan's 'dark art' of information warfare poses risks to global stability

Indonesia: Search and rescue teams still looking for missing climbers at Mount Dukono

Bahrain arrests 41 individuals linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards

Russia fighting 'aggressive' NATO-backed force in Ukraine: Putin

Bangladesh’s public debt tops Tk 22 lakh crore as domestic borrowing rises

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