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Moldova's pro-European party claims majority in parliamentary elections

IANS | September 29, 2025 5:32 PM

Chisinau, Sep 29 (IANS) Moldova's pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) claimed a clear lead and majority in elections held on Sunday. As nearly all polling station reports have been counted, electoral data has revealed that pro-EU PAS secured win in the 50.1 per cent of the vote, while the pro-Russian Patriotic Electoral Bloc received 24.2 per cent of the votes.

Turkish President's selective 'brotherly love' for Kashmir ignores suffering of Muslims under his allies: Report

IANS | September 29, 2025 5:21 PM

London, Sep 29 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently raised the Kashmir issue at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). By selectively focusing on India, Erdogan made an attempt to divert attention from Pakistan’s denial of rights in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and China’s persecution of Uyghurs, a report has highlighted.

Transports, markets in PoK shut as people observe shutter-down strike

IANS | September 29, 2025 5:06 PM

Islamabad, Sep 29 (IANS) People in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) observed a shutter down and wheel jam strike on Monday following the call given by Public Action Committee which has raised a 38-point charter of demands, the local media reported.

India and Kenya discuss advancing defence ties, enhancing regional security

IANS | September 29, 2025 4:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Kenya's Navy Commander, Major General Paul Owuor Otieno called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi in New Delhi on Monday with the discussions focusing on advancing bilateral defence cooperation and enhancing regional security.

Nepal's former King finally abandons his title after 17 years

IANS | September 29, 2025 4:34 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 9 (IANS) Nepali nationals are used to seeing statements from the Secretariat of Nepal's former King Gyanendra Shah that called him 'His Majesty the King' even after the abolition of the monarchy 17 years ago.

‘BRICS pushing for reforms without breaking with the current system’

IANS | September 29, 2025 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s repeated attempts at dismantling a Global South initiative, targeting its constituents ‘brick-by-brick’ with punitive tariffs and name-calling, may have rather helped the nations come closer.

Awami League leader, in custody, dies at Dhaka hospital

IANS | September 29, 2025 4:05 PM

Dhaka, Sep 29 (IANS) Bangladesh's former Industries Minister Nurul Majd Mahmud Humayun, who was in prison, died Monday morning while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), local media reported.

Trade between Afghanistan, Pakistan witnesses decline in first half of 2025

IANS | September 29, 2025 1:59 PM

Kabul, Sep 29 (IANS) Trade between Kabul and Islamabad has reduced during the first half of 2025, according to Afghanistan's Ministry of Industry and Commerce data, local media reported on Monday.

From Dhaka to Ankara: ISI pushes Bangladesh into new strategic axis against India

Vicky Nanjappa | September 29, 2025 12:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Bangladesh, which is facing turmoil following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government, is now cozying up to Turkey. Turkey roped in Bangladesh at the behest of the ISI, Pakistan, with the broader intention of attracting the South Asian Muslim community.

B'desh: Rights bodies demand probe after Khagrachhari violence kills over 3 tribals

IANS | September 29, 2025 11:50 AM

Dhaka, Sep 29 (IANS) After three tribals were killed and hundreds were injured in the hill district of Khagrachhari in Bangladesh following the protests over the gang-rape of a schoolgirl, several human rights, cultural, and political groups demanded immediate investigations into the violence.

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Moldova's pro-European party claims majority in parliamentary elections

Turkish President's selective 'brotherly love' for Kashmir ignores suffering of Muslims under his allies: Report

Transports, markets in PoK shut as people observe shutter-down strike

India and Kenya discuss advancing defence ties, enhancing regional security

Nepal's former King finally abandons his title after 17 years

‘BRICS pushing for reforms without breaking with the current system’

Awami League leader, in custody, dies at Dhaka hospital

Trade between Afghanistan, Pakistan witnesses decline in first half of 2025

From Dhaka to Ankara: ISI pushes Bangladesh into new strategic axis against India

B'desh: Rights bodies demand probe after Khagrachhari violence kills over 3 tribals

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