UN Chief calls for probe in Pakistan airstrike on Afghan hospital

Arul Louis | March 18, 2026 11:10 PM

United Nations, March 18 (IANS) UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres “strongly condemns” the deadly Pakistani air strike on a hospital in Kabul and has called for an independent investigation into the incident, his Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said on Wednesday.

Post-Iran war, US Congressman seeks security for faith sites

IANS | March 18, 2026 9:29 PM

Washington, March 18 (IANS) An influential US lawmaker has stepped up calls to boost security funding for religious institutions, including those of the Hindus, as rising Middle East tensions and recent attacks heighten fears among faith communities across the country.

Pakistan missiles could hit US: Tulsi Gabbard

IANS | March 18, 2026 9:06 PM

Washington, March 18 (IANS) Director of US National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday warned that Pakistan’s advancing missile programme could eventually put the United States within range, flagging it as part of a growing set of global threats to the American homeland.

Bengal polls: ECI transfers five more IPS officers, all in DIG ranks

IANS | March 18, 2026 1:14 PM

Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI), on Wednesday, ordered the transfer of five more Indian Police Service officers, in the ranks of Deputy Inspector General (DIG), and all in charge of specific ranges under a division in West Bengal.

Pakistan’s military deliberately killed civilians: Afghan FM

IANS | March 18, 2026 1:05 AM

Kabul, March 18 (IANS) Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, on Tuesday accused Pakistan’s military of carrying out airstrikes in Kabul that he said resembled “atrocities perpetrated by the Israeli regime against Gaza”, claiming the attack killed more than 408 people undergoing drug‑rehabilitation treatment and injured over 265.​

Trump ‘angry’ as he slams NATO allies​

IANS | March 17, 2026 11:18 PM

Washington, March 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump is “angry” over European allies’ refusal to support operations in the Strait of Hormuz, Senator Lindsey Graham said Tuesday, as Trump criticised NATO for failing to back Washington’s Iran strikes during talks with Irish Prime Minister Taoiseach Micheál Martin.​