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Rights body condemns demolition of Ahmadiyya worship site in Sindh by Pakistani authorities

IANS | May 26, 2026 3:10 PM

London, May 26 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation on Tuesday strongly condemned the desecration of the Ahmadiyya place of worship by local authorities and the assault on an Ahmadi individual in Pakistan's Sindh province, warning that the targeting of Ahmadiyya worship sites under extremist pressure reflects deepening intolerance in the country.

Bangladesh witnesses alarming spike in rising violence against women, children

IANS | May 26, 2026 2:57 PM

Dhaka, May 26 (IANS) Bangladesh is witnessing an alarming rise in violence against women and children, triggering widespread concern and outrage among human rights organisations.

Indian pilgrims reach Arafat as Haj rituals begins in Saudi Arabia

IANS | May 26, 2026 2:00 PM

Riyadh, May 26 (IANS) As millions of pilgrims assemble at Saudi Arabia's Arafat on Tuesday for the core ritual of Haj, all Indian pilgrims had reached the holy site comfortably and in a timely manner to take part in the prayers.

Lashkar's new Kashmir plan: More launchpads, more infiltration attempts

Vicky Nanjappa | May 26, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Lashkar-e-Taiba leadership has been meeting several persons, part of the political class, recently. These meetings have come under immense scrutiny by the Indian agencies.

Quad calls for decisive and sustained international efforts to combat terrorism

IANS | May 26, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Quad members on Tuesday condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and called for decisive and sustained efforts to combat it.

India, US ink pact on critical minerals to break China’s monopoly

IANS | May 26, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) India and the US on Tuesday signed a strategic agreement to deepen cooperation in critical minerals and rare earths which constitute key materials for making semiconductors, electric vehicles, solar panels and high-tech defence products.

Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting delivers strong, concrete results: US envoy Sergio Gor

IANS | May 26, 2026 1:12 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Tuesday said that the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in New Delhi on Tuesday delivered "strong, concrete results", including the announcement of new initiatives on maritime surveillance, domain awareness, and coast guard coordination.

Pakistan pushed Hibzul-Al-Badr alliance to revive terror in Kashmir: Intel

Vicky Nanjappa | May 26, 2026 1:05 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Al-Badr, which was formed to operate in Jammu and Kashmir, has, over the years, faded away. Its revival plans in recent months, too, hit a roadblock when its top commander in Pakistan, Hamza Burhan, was killed.

Pakistan: South Waziristan residents protest against disruption of mobile network, internet services

IANS | May 26, 2026 12:39 PM

Islamabad, May 26 (IANS) People of Sarvekai and Barwand areas in Pakistan's Upper South Waziristan district held protest against the continuous disruption of mobile network signals and internet services and called for the restoration of communication facilities, local media reported on Tuesday.

Quad nations agree to oppose attempts to unilaterally change status quo: Japanese Foreign Minister

IANS | May 26, 2026 12:17 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday that the Quad nations have agreed to strongly oppose attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force or coercion.

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Rights body condemns demolition of Ahmadiyya worship site in Sindh by Pakistani authorities

Bangladesh witnesses alarming spike in rising violence against women, children

Indian pilgrims reach Arafat as Haj rituals begins in Saudi Arabia

Lashkar's new Kashmir plan: More launchpads, more infiltration attempts

Quad calls for decisive and sustained international efforts to combat terrorism

India, US ink pact on critical minerals to break China’s monopoly

Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting delivers strong, concrete results: US envoy Sergio Gor

Pakistan pushed Hibzul-Al-Badr alliance to revive terror in Kashmir: Intel

Pakistan: South Waziristan residents protest against disruption of mobile network, internet services

Quad nations agree to oppose attempts to unilaterally change status quo: Japanese Foreign Minister

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