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India, Brazil can turn trade challenges into new opportunities: Brazilian envoy on Trump tariffs (IANS Interview)

IANS | August 9, 2025 12:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) In an exclusive interview with IANS, Brazil's Ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski Da Nobrega, emphasised that India and Brazil are working to turn current global economic challenges, especially the tariff hikes imposed by the US, into new opportunities for deeper bilateral cooperation.

Shooting on US campus leaves one dead, one injured

IANS | August 9, 2025 7:00 AM

New York, Aug 9 (IANS) A shooting on Emory University's Atlanta campus in the US state of Georgia left the shooter dead and one officer injured, according to media reports.

NSA Ajit Doval meets Russia’s First Dy Prime Minister in Moscow

IANS | August 9, 2025 6:52 AM

Moscow, Aug 9 (IANS) In a significant development underscoring the deepening strategic partnership between India and Russia, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met with Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister, Denis Manturov in Moscow.

Bangladesh: BNP accuses Jamaat of erasing Liberation War memories

IANS | August 8, 2025 9:15 PM

Dhaka, Aug 8 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday accused the radical Islamist Party Jamaat-e-Islami of attempting to erase the memories of sacrifices made during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War from the public mind through various means. Jamaat, it claimed, is also using the Proportional Representation (PR) system to delay the upcoming general elections, local media reported.

Pakistan: Rights body raises alarm over internet, mobile services blackout in Balochistan

IANS | August 8, 2025 9:09 PM

Islamabad, Aug 8 (IANS) The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan has condemned the Pakistani authorities for shutting down internet and mobile phone services in Balochistan, terming it as a "blatant violation" of fundamental human rights.

Awami League recalls 'Black Day', slams Yunus govt for seizing power in Bangladesh

IANS | August 8, 2025 9:01 PM

Dhaka, Aug 8 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League party on Friday condemned the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government for seizing power in blatant disregard of the country’s Constitution, marking one year since the takeover.

Bangladesh: Journalist killed following live coverage of extortion

IANS | August 8, 2025 8:44 PM

Dhaka, Aug 8 (IANS) In yet another case of growing violence against journalists in Bangladesh, a reporter working for a Bangladeshi daily was publicly hacked to death in Chandana Chowrasta of Gazipur district, just hours after he went live on social media to expose extortion from street vendors and local shops in the area.

India-Philippines strategic partnership and changing dynamics in South China Sea

Baidya Bikash Basu | August 8, 2025 8:37 PM

New Delhi/Manila: Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Romualdez Marcos Jr., the 17th President of the Philippines, paid a State Visit to India from August 4-8. President Marcos' visit marked the establishment of Strategic Partnership between India and the Philippines while celebrating the 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations. President Marcos was accompanied by 14 ministers, senior officials and a large business delegation during his India visit.

Japanese PM Ishiba reiterates intention to stay on despite calls to step down

IANS | August 8, 2025 8:05 PM

Tokyo, Aug 8 (IANS) Rejecting calls to step down, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reiterated on Friday his intention to stay on as the Liberal Democratic Party held a meeting of a key decision-making panel over the defeat in recent polls.

Pakistan: Human rights body voices concern over growing crisis in Balochistan

IANS | August 8, 2025 7:36 PM

Islamabad, Aug 8 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Friday expressed grave concern over the escalating human rights crisis and deteriorating state of fundamental rights and civic freedoms in the province of Balochistan.

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India, Brazil can turn trade challenges into new opportunities: Brazilian envoy on Trump tariffs (IANS Interview)

Shooting on US campus leaves one dead, one injured

NSA Ajit Doval meets Russia’s First Dy Prime Minister in Moscow

Bangladesh: BNP accuses Jamaat of erasing Liberation War memories

Pakistan: Rights body raises alarm over internet, mobile services blackout in Balochistan

Awami League recalls 'Black Day', slams Yunus govt for seizing power in Bangladesh

Bangladesh: Journalist killed following live coverage of extortion

India-Philippines strategic partnership and changing dynamics in South China Sea

Japanese PM Ishiba reiterates intention to stay on despite calls to step down

Pakistan: Human rights body voices concern over growing crisis in Balochistan

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