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Pakistan: Traders hold shutter-down strike in Balochistan over kidnapping incidents

IANS | January 29, 2026 1:31 PM

Quetta, Jan 29 (IANS) Traders held a shutter-down strike in Gwadar, Panjgur and Turbat areas of Pakistan's Balochistan to hold protest against worsening law and order in the region and kidnapping incidents. An alliance of major political parties and all the segments of society, including businesses, were part of the protest, local media reported on Thursday.

Pak’s double standards exposed: Hamas regroups in Pakistan while Gaza funds fuel LeT, JeM

Vicky Nanjappa | January 29, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Over the last year and a half, dozens of Hamas terrorists have visited Pakistan and taken part in public events. The ISI has been welcoming of the Hamas leadership and has ensured good coordination with the members of the Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Bangladesh: BNP accuses Jamaat of spreading ‘fascist propaganda’ ahead of elections

IANS | January 29, 2026 12:12 PM

Dhaka, Jan 29 (IANS) As political disputes continue to mount ahead of February 12 elections, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Wednesday accused the radical Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, of promoting “fascist propaganda,” political hypocrisy, and deceptive narratives aimed at influencing voters in the upcoming polls, local media reported.

Two more Baloch civilians forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces: Rights group

IANS | January 29, 2026 12:04 PM

Quetta, Jan 29 (IANS) As violence against civilians continues to escalate in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation on Thursday brought to light the enforced disappearance of two more Baloch civilians at the hands of Pakistani forces.

S.Korea's Science ministry unveils road map for quantum industry

IANS | January 29, 2026 11:12 AM

Seoul, Jan 29 (IANS) South Korea's science ministry on Thursday unveiled the road map to foster the quantum industry, aiming to become the world's top quantum chip producer by 2035.

Foreign ministers start arriving in Delhi for 2nd India-Arab meet

IANS | January 29, 2026 10:06 AM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Foreign Ministers of several countries have started arriving in New Delhi to attend the second India–Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting, slated for January 31.

As Gaza peace deal enters second phase, India commends US efforts to end conflict

Arul Louis | January 29, 2026 9:13 AM

United Nations, Jan 29 (IANS) As the Gaza peace deal enters the second phase, India has commended the US efforts to end the conflict.

Federal Reserve chair Powell says tariffs, not demand, driving US inflation

IANS | January 29, 2026 9:04 AM

Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that higher US inflation is being driven mainly by tariffs on goods, not excess demand -- an assessment that could shape expectations for global trade-linked economies.

IMF sees strong Bhutan growth, flags fiscal and crypto risks

IANS | January 29, 2026 8:55 AM

Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) Bhutan’s economy is projected to grow a strong 7.4 per cent in FY2025/26 and remain sturdy in the following year, propelled by rising hydropower exports, a tourism rebound, and higher capital spending, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said.

Rubio clashes with senators over war powers, NATO

IANS | January 29, 2026 8:49 AM

Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced sharp questioning from senators over presidential war powers, NATO unity, and America’s global role, as lawmakers debated the legality and long-term consequences of US actions in Venezuela.

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Pakistan: Traders hold shutter-down strike in Balochistan over kidnapping incidents

Pak’s double standards exposed: Hamas regroups in Pakistan while Gaza funds fuel LeT, JeM

Bangladesh: BNP accuses Jamaat of spreading ‘fascist propaganda’ ahead of elections

Two more Baloch civilians forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces: Rights group

S.Korea's Science ministry unveils road map for quantum industry

Foreign ministers start arriving in Delhi for 2nd India-Arab meet

As Gaza peace deal enters second phase, India commends US efforts to end conflict

Federal Reserve chair Powell says tariffs, not demand, driving US inflation

IMF sees strong Bhutan growth, flags fiscal and crypto risks

Rubio clashes with senators over war powers, NATO

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