US senators move to block Saudi nuclear deal

IANS | October 16, 2026 6:22 AM

Washington, Oct 16 (IANS) Two Democratic US senators introduced a resolution seeking to block President Donald Trump's civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, warning that the deal lacks safeguards needed to prevent a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

Militant threat mounts in Bangladesh with emergence of new extremist outfit

IANS | October 15, 2026 9:05 PM

Dhaka, Oct 15 (IANS) Bangladesh has witnessed a rise in religious fundamentalism and militant activities since the former interim government led by Muhammad Yunus came to power. Several militants have been roaming freely since the July 2024 uprising, while three internationally listed extremist leaders who fled prison are still at large, a report has stated.

India calls on CICA member states to unite against cross-border terrorism

IANS | October 15, 2026 8:34 PM

Baku, Oct 15 (IANS) India on Thursday emphasised once again its vision of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ for peace and cooperation while calling upon all member states of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) to unite against cross-border terrorism at the grouping’s summit in Azerbaijan.