Dengue claims six more lives in Bangladesh, 2025 death toll crosses 310

IANS | November 9, 2025 9:37 PM

Dhaka, Nov 9 (IANS) The dengue outbreak in Bangladesh is worsening rapidly, with infections and deaths rising sharply across the country. As many as six people died of the disease in the 24 hours till Sunday morning, raising the death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 313, local media reported.

President Murmu, Angola counterpart Lourenco agree to deepen cooperation

IANS | November 9, 2025 8:27 PM

Luanda, Nov 9 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu held a meeting with her Angolan counterpart Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco on Sunday, and the two agreed to continue working together to deepen bilateral cooperation, including in the energy partnership, infrastructure, defence, health, agriculture, and digital technologies.

Pakistan's Muridke blueprint of regime that has learned to trade blood for approval: Report

IANS | November 9, 2025 7:45 PM

Islamabad, Nov 9 (IANS) The Muridke massacre, which occurred more than three weeks ago, has already faded into silence like every other atrocity in Pakistan's recent history. It is, however, a blueprint of a regime that has learned to trade blood for approval as it has not only betrayed its people but also included repression in its foreign policy, according to a report.

Saudi MoU puts Pakistan’s promises to the test

IANS | November 9, 2025 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Punjab government and the Saudi-Pakistan Joint Business Council has been hailed as a potential game-changer for Pakistan’s industrial revival.