Canberra, Oct 21 (IANS) The US Embassy in Australia has voiced its concern over reports of China-linked transnational repression targeting people in Australia, while expressing support for Canberra's efforts in defending individual freedoms, national sovereignty, and the right to live free from intimidation.
Islamabad, Oct 21 (IANS) Pakistan believed that the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan would become strategic leverage in the region. However, it has resulted in recurring security liability for Islamabad as the Taliban is not ready to subordinate its own political authority and security priorities, a report has detailed.
Moscow, Oct 21 (IANS) US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, where they discussed several issues, including the Ukrainian peace process, local media reported on Wednesday.
Quetta, Oct 21 (IANS) The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for 34 operations carried out in Pakistan's Balochistan province from October 9-20, claiming lives of Pakistani military personnel and military operatives and capture of a serving Pakistani soldier, local media reported on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Estonia's Ambassador Kristi Karelsohn on Wednesday expressed Tallinn's support for India becoming a stronger voice globally. In an interview with IANS, Karelsohn emphasised that the Indian leadership aims to have a greater role in the world and global organisations and Estonia supports New Delhi's ambition of having a greater role in the world.
London, Oct 21 (IANS) British leader and Padma Shri awardee, Bob Blackman, has reiterated his call for India's inclusion in the Five Eyes (FVEY) intelligence alliance citing the growing threats from Pakistani terror networks and Khalistani extremism.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Estonia's Ambassador to India, Kristi Karelsohn, said on Wednesday that ties between both nations are in a "good shape" as everyone is eagerly looking forward to the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU). Estonia, said Karelsohn, wants to further develop business ties and political cooperation with India in multilateral forums.
Kabul, Oct 21 (IANS) Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir is considering a sweeping restructuring of the country’s administrative map that could divide its four provinces into as many as 12 to 15 smaller provinces, raising concerns over provincial autonomy and the military’s expanding grip on civilian politics, a report has stated.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Pakistan's strained ties with neighbours -- including India -- have effectively left much of its land borders closed to trade and travel, fuelling concerns over the economic costs of prolonged regional isolation, according to a report.
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Bangladesh is battling the world’s worst measles outbreak this year due to failure in routine immunisation with over 2,02,000 suspected cases and 1,147 deaths reported since the outbreak began in mid‑March, a new report has said.
