India, US discuss defence cooperation and advancing strategic interests in Indo-Pacific

IANS | May 31, 2026 11:03 PM

Singapore, May 31 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held a meeting with House Armed Services Committee Member Pat Harrigan, who led a bipartisan US Congressional Delegation (CODEL), in Singapore on Sunday, with discussions held on regional security, expanding defence cooperation, and advancing shared strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific.

Catholic bishops meet Pope Leo, highlight challenges faced by Christians in Pakistan

IANS | May 31, 2026 10:43 PM

Islamabad, May 31 (IANS) Catholic bishops, comprising three archbishops, four bishops, and a cardinal, from Pakistan visited the Vatican to submit their reports in different departments and meet Pope Leo XIV. Catholic Bishops' Conference of Pakistan President Bishop Samson Shukardin of Hyderabad, highlighted the challenges faced by Christians in Pakistan, a report has said.

Rights body issues alert for possible genocide in Pakistan

IANS | May 31, 2026 10:37 PM

Islamabad, May 31 (IANS) A genocide watchdog has issued an alert for genocide monitoring in Pakistan amid the growing rate of human rights violations, a report said.

US: Arcadia's former Mayor pleads guilty to working as unregistered agent of Chinese govt

IANS | May 31, 2026 10:24 PM

Washington, May 31 (IANS) Arcadia's former Mayor pleaded guilty to being an illegal agent of China in the US, local media reported.

Border dispute with India to be resolved by diplomatic dialogue: Nepal PM

IANS | May 31, 2026 9:14 PM

Kathmandu, May 31 (IANS) The first address by Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Sunday triggered a political storm as he claimed that the South Asian country has also encroached on Indian territory.

IAEA experts inspect site of Ukrainian drone's impact at Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant

IANS | May 31, 2026 9:06 PM

Moscow, May 31 (IANS) Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are inspecting the impact site of a Ukrainian drone at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), local media reported on Sunday.

India's development not just about own but about advancement of Global South: Union Minister on RIS's 44th foundation day

IANS | May 31, 2026 8:00 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) India's development journey isn't solely about our own progress but linked to the advancement of the wider world, particularly about the countries of the Global South, said Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs while greeting the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) on its 44th foundation day.

Hegseth urges Asian allies to boost defence spending amid China concerns: Report

IANS | May 31, 2026 5:02 PM

Singapore, May 31 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has called on America's allies in the Indo-Pacific region to increase defence spending and strengthen military preparedness to counter China's growing influence and military expansion, according to a report.

FairPoint: Amit Shah's border mission set to become new political moment

Deepika Bhan | May 31, 2026 4:20 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) When Union Home Minister Amit Shah set out to review and secure India's international borders, it may have appeared to be a routine exercise. After all, border security falls squarely within the Home Ministry's responsibilities. But there is something different about this exercise.

Rajnath Singh, Australian counterpart Marles to co-chair Defence Ministers Dialogue tomorrow

IANS | May 31, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles will co-chair the second India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue in New Delhi on Monday, with talks focused on strengthening defence and security cooperation.

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India, US discuss defence cooperation and advancing strategic interests in Indo-Pacific

Catholic bishops meet Pope Leo, highlight challenges faced by Christians in Pakistan

Rights body issues alert for possible genocide in Pakistan

US: Arcadia's former Mayor pleads guilty to working as unregistered agent of Chinese govt

Border dispute with India to be resolved by diplomatic dialogue: Nepal PM

IAEA experts inspect site of Ukrainian drone's impact at Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant

India's development not just about own but about advancement of Global South: Union Minister on RIS's 44th foundation day

Hegseth urges Asian allies to boost defence spending amid China concerns: Report

FairPoint: Amit Shah's border mission set to become new political moment

Rajnath Singh, Australian counterpart Marles to co-chair Defence Ministers Dialogue tomorrow

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