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77 years of fighting for Bangladesh: Awami League and Sheikh Hasina must not be silenced

Abu Obaidha Arin | June 22, 2026 9:37 PM

The Bangladesh Awami League party has stood with the people of the country for 77 years. Through occupation and uprising, war and liberation, poverty and progress, the party always fought for Bangladesh's democratic aspirations. As it enters its 78th year, the party has made it clear that the struggle is not over and the Awami League will never break. This anniversary, however, is not a quiet celebration. It is a rallying cry.

Rights groups decry continued imprisonment of Pakistani human rights lawyers, marking 150 days

IANS | June 22, 2026 9:37 PM

Islamabad, June 22 (IANS) Several leading human rights organisations on Monday strongly condemned the continued detention of Pakistani human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, describing their imprisonment as “unlawful”.

Press freedom group calls for withdrawal of charges against six journalists in Bangladesh

IANS | June 22, 2026 9:01 PM

New York, June 22 (IANS) A leading international press freedom group on Monday called on the Bangladeshi authorities to drop all charges filed against six journalists from the daily “Agrajatra Pratidin," saying they had been criminalised for their public-interest reporting on political corruption in the country.

India and China review progress towards gradual normalisation of ties

IANS | June 22, 2026 8:43 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval held a meeting with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday on the sidelines of the two-day BRICS NSAs’ Meeting in New Delhi.

Pakistan, Afghanistan entering new phase of confrontation: Report

IANS | June 22, 2026 8:28 PM

Kabul, June 22 (IANS) The frontier between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which has historically remained volatile, is entering a new phase of confrontation as none of the two sides is indicating willingness to step back. Recently, Taliban authorities announced that Afghanistan had conducted overnight airstrikes in Pakistan, a move if confirmed, would be one of the most assertive actions taken by the group since seizing power in August 2021, a report has detailed.

Former US diplomat seeks transparency from Pakistan over diplomatic failure with Afghanistan

IANS | June 22, 2026 7:56 PM

Washington, June 22 (IANS) Former US Ambassador to Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has raised questions over Pakistan Defence Minister's statement about failure of diplomatic efforts with Afghanistan while urging lawmakers in Islamabad to encourage their government to negotiate an agreement with Kabul.

Israeli fighters in southern Lebanon have full freedom of action: Netanyahu

IANS | June 22, 2026 7:50 PM

Jerusalem, June 22 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said that the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) fighters in southern Lebanon have full freedom of action to thwart any direct or emerging threat against them or against the residents of the north.

Vance unveils plan for Iran funds, US farm exports

IANS | June 22, 2026 7:22 PM

Burgenstock (Switzerland), June 22 (IANS) US Vice President J D Vance on Monday outlined a proposal that could see any future release of frozen Iranian assets used to purchase American agricultural products, presenting the idea as a potential component of a broader agreement emerging from ongoing negotiations with Tehran.

Indian Navy ships arrive in Vietnam to strengthen maritime cooperation

IANS | June 22, 2026 6:46 PM

Hanoi, June 22 (IANS) Indian Naval Ships (INS) Udaygiri and Kavaratti arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday on a port call to foster professional exchanges and further strengthen maritime cooperation between India and Vietnam.

'Life and legacy of late Thai Princess will inspire future generations'

IANS | June 22, 2026 6:30 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Monday signed the book of condolences at the Thai Embassy on the passing of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati.