New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Indian Navy’s newest stealth frigate, INS Tamal, has concluded a three-day port visit to Morocco's Casablanca, during her return passage from Russia to India.
Islamabad, Aug 10 (IANS) The Baloch families sit-in in Islamabad demanding the release of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders and an end to enforced disappearances in Pakistan's Balochistan continued for the 26th consecutive day on Sunday even as the BYC accused the Pakistani authorities of maintaining road blocks, conducting surveillance and harassing protesters instead of addressing their legitimate demands.
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) Ahead of the much-anticipated summit meeting between the US and Russian Presidents in Alaska, US Vice President J.D. Vance said that negotiations to end the Ukraine conflict "should be based on the existing battle lines", though admitting it will not make "anybody super happy".
Tel Aviv/New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended his government’s controversial plan to take full military control of Gaza City, describing it as the “speediest and most effective way” to end the ongoing war.
Dhaka, Aug 10 (IANS) Three more people have died due to dengue in Bangladesh in 24 hours till Sunday morning, increasing the death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 101 in 2025.
Dhaka, Aug 10 (IANS) Traffic movement on Dhaka-Barishal highway remained disrupted for fourth consecutive day on Sunday as students continued to block highway for their three-point demand, including end of syndication in the health sector, the media reported.
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) As the Middle East approaches a new boiling point, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) finds itself at the heart of an escalating geopolitical storm - from defending Israel against Iranian missile barrages to containing the reach of Chinese influence across the Indian Ocean. In this high-stakes arena, operational clarity and strategic trust are non-negotiable. Yet, CENTCOM’s recent embrace of Pakistan—underscored by the award of the prestigious Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) to CENTCOM Commander General Michael Kurilla—raises troubling questions about the judgment guiding America’s military partnerships.
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is expanding its influence and surveillance operations on US soil. From academic institutions and cultural organisations to covert intimidation of dissidents, the CCP's reach now extends into the democratic society of the US.
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) India has now graduated to becoming a "preferred security partner" in the Indo-Pacific region, forming defence partnerships that not only include joint exercises and capacity building but also exports of defence equipment either as a grant or under a defence Line of Credit at the request of the partner state, according to former Indian diplomat Suchitra Durai.
Dhaka, Aug 10 (IANS) A local journalist and his mother were brutally assaulted by a group of miscreants in Bangladesh's Lalmonirhat district, police said on Sunday. This adds to the cases of growing violence against journalists in the South Asian nation.
