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Global press freedom groups urge Thailand to halt deportation of Chinese journalist

IANS | July 21, 2026 1:48 PM

Paris, July 21 (IANS) Several leading international press freedom and human rights organisations have urged Thai authorities not to deport detained Chinese journalist Bai Zhaodong to China, warning that he faces a grave risk of enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention, torture, and other cruel or inhuman treatment because of his reporting on corruption at the highest levels of the Chinese government.

Pakistan govt hikes diesel price by PKR 5.71, cuts petrol price by 35 paisa

IANS | July 21, 2026 1:24 PM

Islamabad, July 21 (IANS) Pakistan federal government has increased the price of high-speed diesel by Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 5.71 per litre and reduced the price of petrol by 35 paisa per litre for one day on Tuesday, local media reported.

IAF contingent meets Australian PM Albanese during Exercise Pitch Black 2026

IANS | July 21, 2026 1:22 PM

Canberra, July 21 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the opening ceremony of Exercise Pitch Black 2026 at Darwin.

Biratnagar ICP in eastern Nepal receives first-ever containerised cargo train from Kolkata

IANS | July 21, 2026 12:36 PM

Kathmandu, July 21 (IANS) The Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Biratnagar, eastern Nepal, on Monday received its first-ever cargo train carrying industrial raw materials imported from third countries.

India lodges strong protest with Russia over cargo ship attack that killed four Indians (Ld)

IANS | July 21, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) India on Tuesday summoned the Russian Charge d'Affaires, Vladimir Ladanov, to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and condemned the attack on the commercial vessel MV Golden Leo, which claimed the lives of four Indians.

US Congresswoman seeks revocation of Chinese student visas over alleged China election interference

IANS | July 21, 2026 11:41 AM

Washington, July 21 (IANS) United States Republican Congresswoman, Anna Paulina Luna, has written to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging the immediate suspension and cancellation of all F-1 and J-1 student visas held by Chinese nationals currently enrolled at higher education institutions across the country, citing recently declassified intelligence detailing the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) efforts to interfere in American elections.

MEA summons Russian diplomat over cargo ship attack that killed 4 Indians

IANS | July 21, 2026 10:32 AM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday summoned the Russian Charge d'Affaires following the attack on a commercial vessel departing from Odesa port in Ukraine, in which four Indian nationals lost their lives, while one was critical.

US CENTCOM completes fresh strikes on Iran, warns of continued military readiness amid Middle East tensions

IANS | July 21, 2026 9:04 AM

Washington, July 21 (IANS) The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has carried out another round of strikes against Iran, targeting military facilities and capabilities as Washington seeks to reduce Tehran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Army veteran arrested after fiery attack outside New York ICE office

IANS | July 21, 2026 9:03 AM

New York, July 21 (IANS) The heightened tensions over confrontations with immigration enforcement officers have taken a dangerous turn with an ex-Army man launching a fiery attack on the agency’s office here.

Trump renews anti-communism pledge

IANS | July 21, 2026 8:38 AM

Washington, July 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump proclaimed July 19-25 as Captive Nations Week, renewing a strong US commitment to supporting people living under communist and authoritarian governments while declaring that "America will never be a communist country."

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Global press freedom groups urge Thailand to halt deportation of Chinese journalist

Pakistan govt hikes diesel price by PKR 5.71, cuts petrol price by 35 paisa

IAF contingent meets Australian PM Albanese during Exercise Pitch Black 2026

Biratnagar ICP in eastern Nepal receives first-ever containerised cargo train from Kolkata

India lodges strong protest with Russia over cargo ship attack that killed four Indians (Ld)

US Congresswoman seeks revocation of Chinese student visas over alleged China election interference

MEA summons Russian diplomat over cargo ship attack that killed 4 Indians

US CENTCOM completes fresh strikes on Iran, warns of continued military readiness amid Middle East tensions

Army veteran arrested after fiery attack outside New York ICE office

Trump renews anti-communism pledge

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