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Bangladesh elections: Concerns rise over resurgence of radical Islamist forces

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:32 PM

Tel Aviv, Jan 23 (IANS) Bangladesh’s national election on February 12 has raised concerns over the potential resurgence, whether "direct or indirect", of Islamist radical forces, including Jamaat-e-Islami and affiliated networks. Although these groups often present their activities as part of democratic processes, their ideological roots and historical conduct suggest otherwise, a report highlighted on Friday.

Pakistani police most corrupt government department in country: Report

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:20 PM

Colombo, Jan 23 (IANS) Pakistan’s law enforcement agency is widely viewed as the most corrupt institution by the public due to outdated regulations, broad discretionary powers, entrenched corruption, political patronage, low salaries and a lack of accountability, a report said on Friday.

Worried about Beijing's digital espionage network, Israel withdraws China-made vehicles: Report

IANS | January 23, 2026 8:34 PM

Tel Aviv, Jan 23 (IANS) China’s expanding involvement in Israeli infrastructure and port projects, including the Port of Haifa, has prompted Israeli security research centres to closely monitor the situation amid concerns that these Chinese investments could enable Beijing to collect intelligence on Israeli military capabilities and the US technological secrets, a report said on Friday.

Pakistan: Rights body condemns arrest of human rights lawyers

IANS | January 23, 2026 7:27 PM

Islamabad, Jan 23 (IANS) The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned the arrest of Pakistani human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chatta, describing the action as a violation of fundamental rights.

China could conduct 'more aggressive' operations around Taiwan, think tank warns

IANS | January 23, 2026 6:36 PM

Taipei, Jan 23 (IANS) Global Taiwan Institute (GTI) Director John Dotson has warned that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) could conduct "more aggressive, ambitious operations around Taiwan," while preparing for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s goal of the PLA having the capability to take Taiwan by 2027, local media reported on Friday.

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