Bangladesh: US Embassy in Dhaka issues security alert ahead of Feb elections

IANS | January 30, 2026 4:19 PM

Dhaka, Jan 30 (IANS) As Bangladesh prepares for its 13th Parliamentary election and referendum on February 12, the US Embassy in Dhaka issued a security alert on Friday, urging American citizens in the South Asian nation to exercise caution and warning that rallies intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational.

Low risk, high impact: How Khalistanis are soft-launching operations in Punjab

Vicky Nanjappa | January 29, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The waters in Punjab are being tested by the Khalistani elements once again, and this could be a sign of what is coming next. After provoking and planning attacks in India from abroad, these terror groups want to intensify operations after they realised that their movement is hardly gaining any traction in Punjab.

Understanding Pakistan's illusion of strength (IANS analysis)

IANS | January 28, 2026 7:37 PM

Islamabad: Pakistan is a state whose economy is fragile and dependent on International Monetary Fund (IMF) funds. It survives on repeated bailouts, emergency loans, and financial lifelines from friendly nations. Saudi Arabia has stepped in more than once to keep Islamabad afloat. China has long been presented as Pakistan’s “all-weather friend” and economic backbone, though many now describe that relationship less as partnership and more as a debt trap. Yet in spite of all this dependency, Pakistan wants the world to believe a different story.

India and Saudi Arabia discuss emerging challenges to counter terrorism

IANS | January 28, 2026 6:05 PM

Riyadh/New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) India and Saudi Arabia held the third meeting of Security Working Group under the Political, Consular and Security Cooperation Committee of Strategic Partnership Council in Riyadh on Wednesday, reviewing the ongoing bilateral security cooperation.