Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to halt energy hits

IANS | September 14, 2026 9:42 PM

Washington, Sep 14 (IANS) In a major development, US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacking each other's energy targets, announcing reciprocal commitments without giving a start date, duration or enforcement details.

Rights body condemns mass arrests of Awami League leaders by Bangladeshi police

IANS | September 14, 2026 9:25 PM

Paris, Sep 14 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation on Monday strongly condemned the extensive crackdown by Bangladeshi authorities on Awami League leaders, activists and supporters across the country, warning that the arbitrary mass arrests linked to peaceful processions and meetings pose a serious threat to civil liberties, political pluralism and accountability in the exercise of state power.

PM Modi-Xi meeting sets positive trajectory for India-China ties: CCP mouthpiece

IANS | September 14, 2026 9:25 PM

Beijing, Sep 14 (IANS) China and India should translate the understandings reached at the recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi into concrete action, the country’s biggest English language newspaper 'China Daily' opined after the conclusion of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Sunday.

US lawmaker condemns xenophobic attack on South Asians

IANS | September 14, 2026 9:24 PM

Washington, Sep 14 (IANS) Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has condemned a Texas Republican politician’s social media post targeting South Asian students celebrating their university’s football victory.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar calls on Bhutan King in Thimphu

IANS | September 14, 2026 8:49 PM

Thimphu, Sep 14 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar called on Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu on Monday as he began his three-day visit to the Himalayan kingdom during which he will also join celebrations on country's National Voters’ Day.

India strengthened its counterterrorism resolve tremendously under PM Modi: Report

IANS | September 14, 2026 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India’s approach to counterterrorism gained a decisive edge after 2014, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government came to power, with a firm resolve to respond strongly to any act of terror. Counterterrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir received fresh momentum, while measures to prevent infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC) were significantly strengthened, a report has stated.