India's technology talent key in global crypto race

IANS | April 16, 2026 6:15 AM

Washington, April 16 (IANS) India’s deep pool of technology talent is emerging as a critical factor in the global race to build digital asset infrastructure, participants at a policy discussion have said.

US and Iran chose Pakistan as facilitator in specific geopolitical context: Report

IANS | April 15, 2026 9:23 PM

Islamabad, April 15 (IANS) While the recent negotiations between the United States and Iran held in Islamabad failed to deliver the anticipated outcomes, the peace process must move forward through alternative mediation efforts led by major and emerging powers aimed at achieving a sustainable and just peace in the Persian Gulf, a report mentioned.

Report paints devastating picture of child protection in Pakistan

IANS | April 15, 2026 9:15 PM

London, April 15 (IANS) Child abuse in Pakistan remains widespread, encompassing physical, sexual, and emotional violence, as well as exploitation through child labour and trafficking. Despite existing legal frameworks, entrenched stigma, weak enforcement, and cultural barriers continue to hinder reporting, leaving thousands of cases unreported every year, a report detailed this week.

Pakistan's 'self-styled' mediation in US-Iran conflict highlights key inconsistencies: Report

IANS | April 15, 2026 8:42 PM

Islamabad, April 15 (IANS) Pakistan's "self-styled" mediation in the US-Iran conflict reflects key inconsistencies and geopolitical stakes. Being a mediator, one should be impartial and not take any sides. Furthermore, mediator should be accepted from all the conflicting sides. However, Pakistan's mediation in the West Asia conflict has steered away from these two points, a report has detailed.

China very happy that I am permanently opening Strait of Hormuz: Trump

IANS | April 15, 2026 7:09 PM

Washington, April 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said China was “very happy” with his decision to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that Beijing had agreed not to send weapons to Iran as part of what he described as coordinated efforts to stabilise the region.

India and Kenya discuss further strengthening parliamentary exchanges

IANS | April 15, 2026 6:44 PM

Nairobi, April 15 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika called on Kenya's National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula in Nairobi on Wednesday as the two sides held discussions on further strengthening parliamentary exchanges and advancing bilateral ties through the Friendship Groups.