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Bangladesh: Experts fear rise in radicalisation after Jamaat-backed panel sweeps univ elections

IANS | January 8, 2026 3:16 PM

Dhaka, Jan 8 (IANS) Odommo Jobian Oikko, a panel backed by radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami's student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir, has registered a landslide victory, securing 16 of the 21 posts - including those of Vice-President (VP), General Secretary and Assistant General Secretary (AGS) - in the just-concluded Bangladesh's Jagannath University Central Students Union (JnUCSU) elections, the local media reported on Thursday.

Pakistan: Another journalist held under Peca sent to prison

IANS | January 8, 2026 2:38 PM

Islamabad, Jan 8 (IANS) A Pakistani magistrate has sent journalist Muhammad Aslam Shah to prison on judicial remand a day after he was arrested by National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in a case lodged under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) 2025, local media reported on Thursday.

Bangladesh: Killing of another political leader highlights deteriorating law and order situation under Yunus

IANS | January 8, 2026 2:29 PM

Dhaka, Jan 8 (IANS) In yet another case highlighting the out of control law and order situation in Bangladesh, a Jatiyatabadi Swechasebak Dal leader was shot dead by gunmen in Dhaka Wednesday night, the police officials confirmed on Thursday.

Pakistani military projects blame on other nations to mask internal collapse, says Sindhi leader

IANS | January 8, 2026 2:12 PM

Berlin, Jan 8 (IANS) Shafi Burfat, Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), accused the Pakistani military of defending its incompetence by blaming neighbouring countries for internal failures.

India's leadership central to maintaining long-term peace and stability in South Asia: Sri Lankan MP

IANS | January 8, 2026 1:37 PM

Colombo, Jan 8 (IANS) Sri Lankan Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa on Thursday stressed that India's leadership is central to maintaining long-term peace and stability in South Asia region.

Crime surge grips Bangladesh in 2025, women and children worst hit

IANS | January 8, 2026 12:51 PM

Dhaka, Jan 8 (IANS) Bangladesh witnessed an alarming rise in crime rates in 2025, with women and children bearing the brunt of the violence, while incidents such as murder, banditry, and mob violence were also prominently recorded, local media reported on Thursday, citing police statistics.

No leniency for enemy helpers: Iran judiciary issues stern warning amid intensifying protests

IANS | January 8, 2026 12:16 PM

Tehran, Jan 8 (IANS) Iran’s top judicial authority, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, has warned that there will be “no leniency” for anyone accused of aiding what he described as the “enemy against the Islamic Republic”, as nationwide protests intensify across the country.

Bangladesh polls: Islamist alliance in turmoil as Jamaat, Islami Andolan clash over seats

IANS | January 8, 2026 11:24 AM

Dhaka, Jan 8 (IANS) As Bangladesh heads towards the February election, the task of finalising a seat-sharing arrangement has become increasingly complicated within the radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance, deepening uncertainty within the newly announced coalition, local media reported on Thursday.

Global rights group decries Pakistan's use of anti-terror laws against journalists

IANS | January 8, 2026 10:07 AM

Islamabad, Jan 8 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation condemned the convictions and severe prison sentences issued in absentia by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Pakistan against a group of Pakistani journalists and political commentators residing abroad.

Venezuela to buy only US-made goods under oil deal: Trump

IANS | January 8, 2026 9:46 AM

Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said that Venezuela has agreed to purchase only American-made products using proceeds from a new US-brokered oil deal, describing the arrangement as a major shift in the Caracas economic orientation and a boost for American manufacturers, farmers, and exporters.

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Bangladesh: Experts fear rise in radicalisation after Jamaat-backed panel sweeps univ elections

Pakistan: Another journalist held under Peca sent to prison

Bangladesh: Killing of another political leader highlights deteriorating law and order situation under Yunus

Pakistani military projects blame on other nations to mask internal collapse, says Sindhi leader

India's leadership central to maintaining long-term peace and stability in South Asia: Sri Lankan MP

Crime surge grips Bangladesh in 2025, women and children worst hit

No leniency for enemy helpers: Iran judiciary issues stern warning amid intensifying protests

Bangladesh polls: Islamist alliance in turmoil as Jamaat, Islami Andolan clash over seats

Global rights group decries Pakistan's use of anti-terror laws against journalists

Venezuela to buy only US-made goods under oil deal: Trump

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