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Arab nations condemn Iranian attacks on civilian, oil infrastructure, reaffirm support for Lebanon's security

IANS | March 19, 2026 1:31 PM

Riyadh, March 19 (IANS) Several Arab nations have reaffirmed their condemnation of Iranian attacks on residential areas, civilian infrastructure, including oil facilities, desalination plants, airports, residential buildings, and diplomatic premises and stressed the right of states to defend themselves in accordance with Article-51 of the United Nations Charter.

Pakistan has LPG stock for just 9 days, crude oil for 11 amid Middle East tensions

IANS | March 19, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Pakistan has limited petroleum reserves, with crude oil stocks sufficient for just 11 days, raising concerns over energy security amid disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict, a report has said.

Pakistan: Elite Force personnel shot dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | March 19, 2026 1:23 PM

Islamabad, March 19 (IANS) An assistant sub-inspector of the Elite Force was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Mano Banda area of Gandigar in Upper Dir district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local media reported on Thursday, citing police.

Cracks in Pakistan’s power core: Intelligence failures trigger likely ISI shake-up, warning by Munir

Vicky Nanjappa | March 19, 2026 12:43 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) All is not well within the Pakistan establishment and there is likely to be a major reshuffle in the ISI. This comes in the wake of multiple Intelligence failures that have led to major casualties among the army in Pakistan. This has led to harsh words directed at the ISI by Field Marshal Asim Munir.

Muted Eid message signals leadership churn within Jaish-e-Mohammed

Vicky Nanjappa | March 19, 2026 12:31 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The chief of the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Masood Azhar, has always released a message for his supporters and cadres before Eid-ul-Fitr. This time, too, an audio clip has been released, but the Indian agencies noticed something drastically different.

Rights groups call on B'desh PM Tarique Rahman to release detained journalists, uphold free speech

IANS | March 19, 2026 12:29 PM

Dhaka, March 19 (IANS) Several rights groups have written to Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, urging him to take concrete steps to protect human rights and uphold press freedom in the country.

Activists flag human rights violations by Pakistan in Balochistan at UNHRC session

IANS | March 19, 2026 11:19 AM

Geneva, March 19 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation highlighted serious human rights violations in Balochistan, including enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings allegedly carried out by the Pakistani authorities during the United Nations Human Rights Council 61st Session in Geneva.

India walks a tightrope amid US-Iran tensions: Former White House official (IANS Interview)

Lalit K. Jha | March 19, 2026 11:01 AM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) The ongoing US military operations involving Iran are straining India's energy security and testing its diplomatic balance, according to Lisa Curtis, a former White House official for South Asia, who said New Delhi is navigating a complex and increasingly volatile situation.

US lacks commercial base for wartime sealift: Pentagon

IANS | March 19, 2026 10:49 AM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) The United States lacks the commercial maritime base needed to sustain military sealift in a crisis, Pentagon and maritime officials told lawmakers, warning that decades of decline in shipbuilding, cargo access, and fleet capacity have left a critical logistics gap.

US lawmakers seek H-1B visa fee relief for doctors

IANS | March 19, 2026 10:45 AM

Washington, March 19 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation to exempt doctors and healthcare workers from a proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning that the cost could deepen workforce shortages and restrict access to care across the country.

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Arab nations condemn Iranian attacks on civilian, oil infrastructure, reaffirm support for Lebanon's security

Pakistan has LPG stock for just 9 days, crude oil for 11 amid Middle East tensions

Pakistan: Elite Force personnel shot dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Cracks in Pakistan’s power core: Intelligence failures trigger likely ISI shake-up, warning by Munir

Muted Eid message signals leadership churn within Jaish-e-Mohammed

Rights groups call on B'desh PM Tarique Rahman to release detained journalists, uphold free speech

Activists flag human rights violations by Pakistan in Balochistan at UNHRC session

India walks a tightrope amid US-Iran tensions: Former White House official (IANS Interview)

US lacks commercial base for wartime sealift: Pentagon

US lawmakers seek H-1B visa fee relief for doctors

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