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Experts flag security lapse, praise Trump's composure after White House dinner shooting

IANS | April 26, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The shooting attempt near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has drawn sharp reactions from Indian strategic and diplomatic experts, who flagged both relief over the safety of top leadership and concerns over security vulnerabilities, while also linking the incident to broader political and global contexts.

China would never take a bullet for Iran despite strategic partnership: Report

IANS | April 26, 2026 4:12 PM

Beijing, April 26 (IANS) China has not openly backed its comprehensive strategic partner Iran as the West Asia conflict continues to intensify, and discussions within Beijing suggest that it never committed to "take the bullet" for Tehran, according to a recent report.

Pakistan ranked among world's top 10 nations facing acute hunger

IANS | April 26, 2026 3:15 PM

Islamabad, April 26 (IANS) Pakistan has been ranked among world's top 10 fragile nations, where global acute food insecurity is most concentrated, local media reported, citing a United Nations-backed report.

Bangladesh startups face funding crunch as growth story loses steam: Report

IANS | April 26, 2026 3:07 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Bangladesh’s once-thriving startup ecosystem is showing clear signs of strain, with funding drying up, companies scaling back operations, and even prominent firms struggling to meet basic obligations like paying salaries, a report has said.

Nepal stuck in asymmetrical economic ties with China

IANS | April 26, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Nepal is facing an ever-widening trade deficit with China as it imports goods such as electronics, machinery, vehicles and textiles from the neighbouring country, while its exports, in return, are a small fraction of this amount, an article noted.

Nepal’s new govt probing infrastructure deals signed with China

IANS | April 26, 2026 2:39 PM

Kathmandu, April 26 (IANS) China has used its economic ties with Nepal as a stepping stone for political interference in the Himalayan country, and several deals signed with the Asian giant are now being looked into with the new government taking over in Kathmandu.

NSA Ajit Doval calls on UAE President; discusses bilateral ties, regional situation

IANS | April 26, 2026 1:49 PM

Abu Dhabi, April 26 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval called on UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday, discussing measures to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the regional situation, and other issues of mutual interest.

Dangerous rise in political violence: Musk on White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

IANS | April 26, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) A shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner has triggered widespread concern over political violence in the United States, with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk issuing a sharp reaction to the attack.

Measles claims lives of 71 children in Pakistan in four months of 2026

IANS | April 26, 2026 12:55 PM

Islamabad, April 26 (IANS) As many as 71 children, including 40 in Sindh, have died in Pakistan, due to measles in the first four months of 2026, local media reported on Sunday.

'A dangerous profession’: Many US presidents have faced assassination attempts

IANS | April 26, 2026 11:18 AM

New York, April 26 (IANS) "It's a dangerous profession”, US President Donald Trump said when a reporter asked him about the latest assassination attempt against him.

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Experts flag security lapse, praise Trump's composure after White House dinner shooting

China would never take a bullet for Iran despite strategic partnership: Report

Pakistan ranked among world's top 10 nations facing acute hunger

Bangladesh startups face funding crunch as growth story loses steam: Report

Nepal stuck in asymmetrical economic ties with China

Nepal’s new govt probing infrastructure deals signed with China

NSA Ajit Doval calls on UAE President; discusses bilateral ties, regional situation

Dangerous rise in political violence: Musk on White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

Measles claims lives of 71 children in Pakistan in four months of 2026

'A dangerous profession’: Many US presidents have faced assassination attempts

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