Baloch leader slams Pakistani judiciary over prolonged detention of leaders

IANS | August 22, 2025 9:08 PM

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) Tara Chand, President of Baloch American Congress, on Friday slammed the Pakistani judiciary over the continued detention of Mahrang Baloch, the chief organiser of the human rights organisation Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) along with other BYC leaders who are being kept behind bars without any charges and repeatedly forced to appear in court.

Russia-Ukraine war: Future of peace deal and security guarantees

Baidya Bikash Basu | August 22, 2025 9:04 PM

Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday criticised the role of European leaders to resolve Security Guarantees without Moscow's involvement, terming it a "road to nowhere" while sounding an alarm to Ukraine’s allies, who are involved in "a fairly aggressive escalation of the situation, rather clumsy and, in general, unethical attempts" to change President Trump’s outlook on Kyiv.

Bangladesh sees wave of political vengeance since ouster of former PM Hasina: Report

IANS | August 22, 2025 9:00 PM

Dhaka, Aug 22 (IANS) Bangladesh has witnessed a staggering wave of political retribution since the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, with minorities bearing the maximum brunt under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, a report cited on Friday. It detailed that more than 2,000 attacks on Hindus have been recorded since last year’s July demonstrations, noting that several Hindu teachers were dismissed from their jobs while extremists flourished in the prevailing climate.

FBI raids home of former NSA Bolton, days after his criticism of Trump's tariff decisions

IANS | August 22, 2025 6:57 PM

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents conducted raid at US President Donald Trump's former National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton's home on Friday in a high-profile security investigation, which coincides with his severe criticism of Washington's decisions to impose heavy tariffs on India for importing Russian oil.

Pak Foreign Minister's Bangladesh visit exposes Yunus govt's desperation: Report

IANS | August 22, 2025 5:27 PM

Dhaka, Aug 22 (IANS) Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar's two-day visit to Bangladesh starting Saturday exposes the sheer desperation of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government to strengthen ties with a country that carried out a genocide killing millions of Bangladeshi Bengalis under ‘Operation Search Light’ in 1971, a report cited on Friday.

Indian envoy meets American leaders, discusses trade and energy cooperation

IANS | August 22, 2025 5:26 PM

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) As part of his ongoing engagements with the American leaders, India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra met Republican Party Senator Bill Hagerty, briefing him on the continuation of bilateral dialogue aimed at ensuring fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade engagement. Both sides exchanged views on India’s energy security and the expanding hydrocarbons trade between India and the US.