Pakistan's upper class exploiting domestic workers

IANS | March 4, 2026 7:37 PM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Domestic workers in Pakistan's Sindh are some of the most sought-after yet oppressed people in the region. Constantly flouted labour laws have resulted in a cemented culture of child labour practice, inhumane working hours, meagre pay that more often than not misses the minimum wage mark, as well as disputes that are resolved on the basis of power dynamics, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

UAE intercepts three ballistic missiles, over 120 drones

IANS | March 4, 2026 6:41 PM

Abu Dhabi, March 4 (IANS) The UAE's Ministry of Defence on Wednesday said that its air defence systems successfully intercepted three ballistic missiles and detected 129 drones, of which 121 were intercepted while eight fell within the country.

China seizes 'military vacuum' in Africa following Western retreat

IANS | March 4, 2026 5:43 PM

Naypyidaw, March 4 (IANS) China's growing military footprint in Africa now extends beyond nations that have distanced themselves from Paris, with Senegal and Ghana, long aligned with France and Western security partners, having stepped up acquisitions of Chinese defence systems.