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Iran's Araghchi urges UN to explicitly condemn 'ongoing aggression'

IANS | March 11, 2026 6:35 PM

Tehran, March 11 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, during his recent call with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, emphasised the "serious expectation" of the Iranian government and nation from the Secretary-General and the UN Security Council to adopt "stronger and more responsible positions" in explicitly condemning the "ongoing aggression and crimes committed" in the region, Iran's Foreign Ministry stated on Wednesday.

Pakistan's rejection of bill to ban dowry exposes state's reluctance to confront systemic gendered coercion: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 5:33 PM

Islamabad, March 11 (IANS) Pakistan National Assembly's Standing Committee on Interior recently rejected a bill that sought to ban dowry, terming it as "impractical". With an estimated 2,000 brides killed in Pakistan each year over dowry disputes, the rejection of this legislation is not only a parliamentary setback but also showcases the state's reluctance to systemic gendered coercion disguised as tradition, a report has stated.

Pakistan pursuing strategy of cautious ambiguity amid West Asia conflict: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 4:57 PM

Islamabad, March 11 (IANS) Pakistan appears to be pursuing a strategy of cautious ambiguity amid ongoing conflict in West Asia. After having officially declared neutrality, reports of logistical facilitation and intelligence cooperation with the United States have sparked perceptions that Islamabad is quietly positioning itself within shifting regional dynamics, a report has highlighted.

People in Taiwan hold march to mark 1959 Tibetan uprising

IANS | March 11, 2026 2:49 PM

Taipei, March 11 (IANS) Around 300 people participated in an annual march in Taiwan's capital, Taipei, to mark the 1959 Tibetan uprising, with organisers warning that China's "expansion of authoritarian rule will not stop in just one place," local media reported.

Bangladesh stares at economic earthquake due to Iran war: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 1:49 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The US-Israel war on Iran has come as a big economic jolt for Bangladesh as the nation is heavily reliant on imported fuel and remittances from workers in the Middle East, according to a report in the Dhaka-based The Daily Star newspaper.

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