Bangladesh: BNP distances itself from July National Charter-backed reform agenda

IANS | July 22, 2026 9:25 PM

Dhaka, July 22 (IANS) Bangladesh has undergone immense turmoil marked by institutional transitions and mob violence in 24 months since July 2024 protests. While the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government was overthrown following the unrest, the task of transforming the system itself remains unfinished over the last two years, a report has stated.

India-US satellite spots Antarctic ‘hummingbird’

IANS | July 22, 2026 9:24 PM

Washington, July 22 (IANS) A joint US-India Earth-observation satellite has begun releasing data from both its radar instruments, offering scientists a new view of changes across the planet — including an Antarctic landscape that resembles a hummingbird.

Bangladesh ICT verdict against former minister 'miscarriage of justice': Report

IANS | July 22, 2026 9:10 PM

Dhaka, July 22 (IANS) The sentencing of Hasanul Huq Inu, former Bangladesh Minister and President of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD), to 10-year imprisonment by the country's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on three charges of crimes against humanity linked to July 2024 protests was not supported by sufficient evidence, a report has stated.

Rule of law under great challenge in South China Sea: Philippines envoy

IANS | July 22, 2026 8:50 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Philippines Ambassador to India, Josel F Ignacio, said on Wednesday that the rule of law is under "great challenge" in the South China Sea. In an interview with IANS, Ignacio said that the Philippines continues to face challenges illegally in the waters where they have legitimate maritime entitlements. He also expressed the Philippines readiness to resolve the dispute based on the rule of law.