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Awami League lays out statistics of 'brutality' gripping Yunus-led Bangladesh

IANS | July 2, 2025 1:39 PM

Dhaka, July 2 (IANS) The Awami League has reported statistics regarding human rights violations in Bangladesh, claiming that the country is in a state of "brutal anarchy," highlighting several cases of rape, lynchings, and unidentified bodies, describing the South Asian country as a "blood-stained nation" under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.

Quad foreign minister raises alarm over deepening crisis in Myanmar

IANS | July 2, 2025 12:38 PM

Washington, July 2 (IANS) The Quad Foreign Ministers have expressed grave concern about the worsening crisis in Myanmar and its regional implications, and called on the regime to adhere to their ceasefire commitment.

Quad foreign ministers reaffirm commitment to 'free and open' Indo-Pacific

IANS | July 2, 2025 11:08 AM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The Quad Foreign Ministers have reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, and opposed any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion.

Pakistani national arrested in Greece for facilitating entry of illegal immigrants

IANS | July 2, 2025 10:14 AM

Athens, July 2 (IANS) A 19-year-old Pakistani national was arrested in Greece on charges of providing accommodation to three illegal migrants.

Crucial Buddhist summit begins in McLeodganj, Dalai Lama likely to mention reincarnation process

Vishal Gulati | July 2, 2025 9:53 AM

Dharamsala, July 2 (IANS) A three-day Buddhist religious conference began on Wednesday in McLeodganj, a small and quaint hill station in the suburbs of the northern hill town of Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh, with a video statement from Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who is turning 90 on July 6, that could mention the process for selecting his next reincarnation, while Beijing tries to replace centuries-old Tibetan identity and culture.

Trump, Rubio discuss implementing multifaceted cooperation under US-India COMPACT

IANS | July 2, 2025 9:42 AM

Washington, July 2 (IANS) The US-India COMPACT, a multifaceted programme for cooperation between the two countries, was the centrepiece of the meeting between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.

Fireworks facility explodes in California, triggers massive fire

IANS | July 2, 2025 9:18 AM

California, July 2 (IANS) A fireworks facility in the Yolo County town of Esparto, California, has exploded and caught fire, prompting widespread panic, road closures, and emergency response operations.

'Looking forward to interacting with world leaders', PM Modi embarks on historic 5-nation tour

IANS | July 2, 2025 8:54 AM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday embarked for Accra, Ghana, marking the first leg of his five-nation tour aimed at reinforcing India's global partnerships, with a focus on strengthening bonds across the Global South and both sides of the Atlantic.

Quad ministers demand bringing Pahalgam terrorists to justice, renew commitment to counterterrorism

IANS | July 2, 2025 8:27 AM

Washington, July 2 (IANS) Renewing their commitment to work together to fight terrorism, the Quad foreign ministers have demanded that all those responsible for the "reprehensible" Pahalgam attack be immediately brought to justice and countries concerned cooperate with the authorities.

India, US mutually aware of regional security concerns, can counter threats together: Hegseth

IANS | July 2, 2025 6:24 AM

Washington, July 2 (IANS) During his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the US and India are mutually aware of the security concerns in the region, and have the ability to counter that threat together.

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Awami League lays out statistics of 'brutality' gripping Yunus-led Bangladesh

Quad foreign minister raises alarm over deepening crisis in Myanmar

Quad foreign ministers reaffirm commitment to 'free and open' Indo-Pacific

Pakistani national arrested in Greece for facilitating entry of illegal immigrants

Crucial Buddhist summit begins in McLeodganj, Dalai Lama likely to mention reincarnation process

Trump, Rubio discuss implementing multifaceted cooperation under US-India COMPACT

Fireworks facility explodes in California, triggers massive fire

'Looking forward to interacting with world leaders', PM Modi embarks on historic 5-nation tour

Quad ministers demand bringing Pahalgam terrorists to justice, renew commitment to counterterrorism

India, US mutually aware of regional security concerns, can counter threats together: Hegseth

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