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Broker's chair sawed down to stool: Mecca Pact deals huge blow to China's Middle East strategy

IANS | August 22, 2026 7:57 PM

Cairo, Aug 22 (IANS) The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement may validate China's rhetoric of multipolarity, but it also exposes the hollowness of its strategic substance. The post-American regional order Beijing advocated for the Middle East is taking shape without Chinese leadership, oversight or, potentially, even involvement, a report has stated.

Bangladesh faces renewed extremist threats amid growing security concerns

IANS | August 22, 2026 7:34 PM

Dhaka, Aug 22 (IANS) Bangladesh’s response to militancy in the two years since the ouster of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 has been marked by confusion, swinging between denial and exaggerated reactions. While the country's Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed publicly claimed that militancy “no longer exists in the country,” Bangladeshi police in recent months have flagged a surge in militant activities nationwide, a report has stated.

Escorts Kubota bets big on India plant to drive global tractor exports

IANS | August 22, 2026 6:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Farm and construction equipment maker Escorts Kubota -- jointly controlled by Japan’s Kubota and India’s Escorts -- plans to significantly expand manufacturing capacity in the country as it targets higher exports to Europe, Africa and eventually North America, according to a report.

EAM Jaishankar, Greek FM discuss bilateral and regional issues before UNGA meeting

IANS | August 22, 2026 6:41 PM

Athens/New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with his Greek counterpart, Giorgos Gerapetritis, during which the two sides discussed current geopolitical developments and agreed to stay in touch.

Pakistan: Lashkar terror infrastructure repurposed to facilitate activity toward Afghanistan

IANS | August 22, 2026 6:28 PM

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) Having long supported the political and military ecosystem in Afghanistan from which the Taliban emerged, Pakistan expected the group's return to power to serve its interests on the Durand Line, suppress the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and preserve Kabul’s dependence on Pakistani transit and security support. Instead, the Taliban have resisted Islamabad’s pressure and increasingly pursued alternative diplomatic and economic partnerships, a report has stated.

Pakistan's alliance addiction raises questions over its loyalty, long-term economic strategy

IANS | August 22, 2026 6:07 PM

Islamabad/New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Pakistan's participation in various alliances is largely driven by the need for financial assistance amid its persistent economic crisis. Islamabad’s reliance on oil-rich Middle Eastern countries for short-term economic relief highlights the absence of the country's long-term economic strategy, a report has stated.

Pakistan: 'Hard state' approach to suppress dissent becomes permanent feature of governance

IANS | August 22, 2026 5:22 PM

Islamabad, Aug 22 (IANS) Pakistan's recent political trajectory suggests that the "hard state" approach is becoming a permanent feature of governance rather than an episodic response to isolated crisis, a report has stated.

Pakistan’s $10-billion support request raises questions over economic relief, strategic costs

IANS | August 22, 2026 5:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Pakistan’s reported request for a $10-billion support facility from the US Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF) has sparked debate over whether the move would provide durable economic relief or deepen the country’s dependence on external powers, according to a report.

IMF stalls loan to Bangladesh over financial, climate reform conditions: Report

IANS | August 22, 2026 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The remaining International Monetary Fund (IMF) funds for Bangladesh remain stalled as the lender presses Dhaka to complete a series of pending reforms in financial‑sector and climate‑resilience, a new report has said.

California adopts Diwali resolution, expresses 'deepest respect' for Indian Americans and Indian diaspora

IANS | August 22, 2026 4:32 PM

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) California’s State Assembly has adopted a resolution recognising Diwali and expressing its “deepest respect” for Indian Americans and the Indian diaspora in the state and around the world.

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Broker's chair sawed down to stool: Mecca Pact deals huge blow to China's Middle East strategy

Bangladesh faces renewed extremist threats amid growing security concerns

Escorts Kubota bets big on India plant to drive global tractor exports

EAM Jaishankar, Greek FM discuss bilateral and regional issues before UNGA meeting

Pakistan: Lashkar terror infrastructure repurposed to facilitate activity toward Afghanistan

Pakistan's alliance addiction raises questions over its loyalty, long-term economic strategy

Pakistan: 'Hard state' approach to suppress dissent becomes permanent feature of governance

Pakistan’s $10-billion support request raises questions over economic relief, strategic costs

IMF stalls loan to Bangladesh over financial, climate reform conditions: Report

California adopts Diwali resolution, expresses 'deepest respect' for Indian Americans and Indian diaspora

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