Bangladesh: Shibir-backed event for extremist triggers widespread concerns

IANS | August 19, 2026 7:50 PM

Dhaka, Aug 19 (IANS) Citing it as a "dangerous" development, a report has highlighted that Islami Chhatra Shibir, the student wing of Bangladesh's radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami, is seeking to establish extremist Asif Adnan at Dhaka University by portraying him as an innocent individual who was victimised by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s counterterrorism campaign.

India should focus on potential Ukrainian drone technology transfer to Pakistan: Report

IANS | August 19, 2026 7:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) India’s primary concern would not necessarily be the supply of drones developed by leading Ukrainian drone and missile manufacturer 'Fire Point' to Pakistan, as Ukraine is unlikely to deliver them amid the ongoing war with Russia. New Delhi should instead be more focused on the possibility of a technology pipeline developing between the two countries than on the acquisition of a specific weapon, a report has highlighted.

EU leaders voice support for ICC after US sanctions

IANS | August 19, 2026 7:09 PM

Brussels, Aug 19 (IANS) The European Union (EU) leaders on Wednesday voiced firm support for the International Criminal Court (ICC), a day after the United States imposed sanctions on the court's president and a senior lawyer.

Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth concludes four-day Nepal visit

IANS | August 19, 2026 6:00 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 19 (IANS) Indian Army Chief, General Dhiraj Seth, concluded his four-day official visit to Nepal on Wednesday, returning to India after holding a series of high-level meetings and engagements aimed at strengthening military ties between the two neighbouring countries.