World News: Global Headlines Today

Full-blown systemic collapse: Awami League hits out at Bangladesh govt over unprecedented energy crisis

IANS | August 13, 2026 7:08 PM

Dhaka, Aug 13 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League has accused the ruling BNP government of pushing the country into an unprecedented energy crisis, saying it has continued the “fatal policy inertia” of the previous interim administration led by Muhammad Yunus. The party claimed that daily power outages lasting between six and 12 hours have made life increasingly difficult for people across the country.

Quad aligned in advancing closer collaboration, delivering results for free and open Indo-Pacific: US envoy Gor

IANS | August 13, 2026 6:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said on Thursday that Quad nations are aligned in advancing closer collaboration and delivering results for a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Abduction of Panchen Lama result of China prioritising political control over religious tradition: Report

IANS | August 13, 2026 6:13 PM

Beijing, Aug 13 (IANS) The abduction of the 11th Panchen Lama was a direct result of China's decision to prioritise political control over religious tradition. The case showcases how authoritarian regimes use religious succession to maintain power, a report has detailed.

Indian NCC delegation visits Presidential Palace in Vietnam, pays respects to Ho Chi Minh

IANS | August 13, 2026 5:56 PM

Hanoi, Aug 13 (IANS) A 15-member National Cadet Corps (NCC) delegation, currently on a tour of Vietnam as part of the Annual Youth Exchange Programme, visited the Presidential Palace and the Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi on Thursday.

Pakistan: Global rights group demands criminal probe into death of two women in police custody

IANS | August 13, 2026 5:49 PM

Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) Leading US advocacy group Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Pakistani authorities to carry out a prompt, independent and transparent criminal probe into the deaths of a woman and a 17-year-old girl in police custody in Punjab province on August 5.

MoS Singh’s visit to Cote d’Ivoire part of India's broader engagement with Africa: MEA

IANS | August 13, 2026 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday stated that Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Kirit Vardhan Singh's recent visit to Cote d’Ivoire is expected to impart further impetus to the growing ties with the West African nation as part of India’s broader engagement with Africa.

Pakistan's debt swells 75 pc to Rs 83.6 trillion in four years

IANS | August 13, 2026 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Pakistan's federal government debt has surged by 75 per cent over the past four years despite a sharp rise in revenues and repeated fiscal tightening measures under International Monetary Fund (IMF)-backed programmes, a report has said.

Bangladesh should consider vetting Pakistan-assembled MG vehicles on safety, quality parameters: Report

IANS | August 13, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Bangladesh should treat the proposed import of Pakistan‑assembled MG vehicles as a commercial opportunity rather than a diplomatic favour and subject the cars to rigorous safety, emissions and after‑sales checks, a new report has said.

PM Modi has brought strong national-interest focus to India's foreign policy: Scott Morrison

IANS | August 13, 2026 4:37 PM

Canberra, Aug 13 (IANS) Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Australian PM Scott Morrison said that the Indian leader has brought a strong national-interest orientation and a pragmatic approach to India’s foreign policy, with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar also playing a key role in carrying forward the vision.

India, Indonesia discuss strengthening defence cooperation, enhancing expertise exchanges

IANS | August 13, 2026 3:45 PM

Lucknow, Aug 13 (IANS) India and Indonesia held the 12th Army-to-Army Staff Talks (AAST) here, with the discussions focussed on strengthening defence cooperation, enhancing expertise exchanges, and deepening military-to-military ties, the Indian Army said.

International

Full-blown systemic collapse: Awami League hits out at Bangladesh govt over unprecedented energy crisis

Quad aligned in advancing closer collaboration, delivering results for free and open Indo-Pacific: US envoy Gor

Abduction of Panchen Lama result of China prioritising political control over religious tradition: Report

Indian NCC delegation visits Presidential Palace in Vietnam, pays respects to Ho Chi Minh

Pakistan: Global rights group demands criminal probe into death of two women in police custody

MoS Singh’s visit to Cote d’Ivoire part of India's broader engagement with Africa: MEA

Pakistan's debt swells 75 pc to Rs 83.6 trillion in four years

Bangladesh should consider vetting Pakistan-assembled MG vehicles on safety, quality parameters: Report

PM Modi has brought strong national-interest focus to India's foreign policy: Scott Morrison

India, Indonesia discuss strengthening defence cooperation, enhancing expertise exchanges

LATEST NEWS

Kourtney Kardashian speaks up on rumour around her split from Travis Barker

Armwrestling: India ends first-ever home World Championship with 59 medals

Mohammed Shami retires from Test cricket

SAFF Championships: Win over Pakistan offers India positives and lessons, says Naushad Moosa

Khalid Jamil names 23-player squad for New Zealand friendlies

Salman Khan on his biopic: It could lead to people’s reputation sinking

ISL 2026/27: Varshneya’s stoppage-time winner seals Bengaluru FC’s 2-1 win over FC Goa

Ganguly’s iconic 2002 NatWest final shirt to be displayed at MCA museum in Mumbai

TN: MATSYA-6000 undergoes successful unmanned trials at Kattupalli

Rights body flags continued persecution, targeted violence against minorities in Pakistan