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Bangladesh risks locking into Sino-Pakistan military ecosystem: Report

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:33 PM

Dhaka, Jan 23 (IANS) Bangladesh risks being embedded in a Sino-Pakistan security ecosystem – one that serves Beijing’s regional ambitions at the expense of Dhaka’s national interest. Since Muhammad Yunus assumed office as the interim government’s chief advisor in 2024, Bangladesh has renewed and broadened discussions on procuring advanced Chinese military hardware, including fourth-generation fighter jets such as the J-10C, a report highlighted on Friday.

Bangladesh elections: Concerns rise over resurgence of radical Islamist forces

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:32 PM

Tel Aviv, Jan 23 (IANS) Bangladesh’s national election on February 12 has raised concerns over the potential resurgence, whether "direct or indirect", of Islamist radical forces, including Jamaat-e-Islami and affiliated networks. Although these groups often present their activities as part of democratic processes, their ideological roots and historical conduct suggest otherwise, a report highlighted on Friday.

Pakistani police most corrupt government department in country: Report

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:20 PM

Colombo, Jan 23 (IANS) Pakistan’s law enforcement agency is widely viewed as the most corrupt institution by the public due to outdated regulations, broad discretionary powers, entrenched corruption, political patronage, low salaries and a lack of accountability, a report said on Friday.

'India vital balancing force in times of unprecedented geopolitical instability'

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:04 PM

Tel Aviv, Jan 23 (IANS) With Tel Aviv's position in the West weakening and currents within American public discourse growing more hostile, Israel believes that India's leadership of BRICS carries immense significance for it on several fronts, a report highlighted on Friday.

Worried about Beijing's digital espionage network, Israel withdraws China-made vehicles: Report

IANS | January 23, 2026 8:34 PM

Tel Aviv, Jan 23 (IANS) China’s expanding involvement in Israeli infrastructure and port projects, including the Port of Haifa, has prompted Israeli security research centres to closely monitor the situation amid concerns that these Chinese investments could enable Beijing to collect intelligence on Israeli military capabilities and the US technological secrets, a report said on Friday.

Banks in China unable to dispose collateral homes, system under strain: Report

IANS | January 23, 2026 7:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) China’s rural banks are stuck with hundreds of foreclosed homes that couldn't get auctioned even at steep discounts, signalling deep stress in the property sector and financial system, a report has said.

Pakistan: Rights body condemns arrest of human rights lawyers

IANS | January 23, 2026 7:27 PM

Islamabad, Jan 23 (IANS) The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned the arrest of Pakistani human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chatta, describing the action as a violation of fundamental rights.

Pakistan: Only one high rise in Rawalpindi fulfils fire safety regulations

IANS | January 23, 2026 6:46 PM

Islamabad, Jan 23 (IANS) Only one out of more than 160 high rise buildings in Rawalpindi district of Pakistan's Punjab province meets the criteria of fire safety regulations set by the government, local media has reported.

China could conduct 'more aggressive' operations around Taiwan, think tank warns

IANS | January 23, 2026 6:36 PM

Taipei, Jan 23 (IANS) Global Taiwan Institute (GTI) Director John Dotson has warned that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) could conduct "more aggressive, ambitious operations around Taiwan," while preparing for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s goal of the PLA having the capability to take Taiwan by 2027, local media reported on Friday.

China world's largest perpetrator of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing: US committee

IANS | January 23, 2026 5:30 PM

Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) US lawmakers recently released an investigation, accusing China of being the "world's largest perpetrator" of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, a report has highlighted.

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Bangladesh risks locking into Sino-Pakistan military ecosystem: Report

Bangladesh elections: Concerns rise over resurgence of radical Islamist forces

Pakistani police most corrupt government department in country: Report

'India vital balancing force in times of unprecedented geopolitical instability'

Worried about Beijing's digital espionage network, Israel withdraws China-made vehicles: Report

Banks in China unable to dispose collateral homes, system under strain: Report

Pakistan: Rights body condemns arrest of human rights lawyers

Pakistan: Only one high rise in Rawalpindi fulfils fire safety regulations

China could conduct 'more aggressive' operations around Taiwan, think tank warns

China world's largest perpetrator of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing: US committee

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