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IB flags JMB bid to revive IMK for recruitment in West Bengal, Northeast

Vicky Nanjappa | June 26, 2026 12:18 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Security agencies are keeping a close watch on the activities of the Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK) which is an offshoot of the Jamaat ul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). An Intelligence Bureau official said that the JMB would look to re-activate its offshoot with the specific intention of targeting northeastern India and West Bengal and would seek to recruit those who have been asked to return to Bangladesh.

UN expert urges Pakistan judiciary to overturn Baloch leaders' 'unjust convictions'

IANS | June 26, 2026 12:13 PM

Quetta, June 26 (IANS) UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders Andrea Bolanos Vargas expressed serious concern over the life sentences handed down to Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah Shah Ji, calling on Pakistan's judiciary to overturn what she described as “unjust convictions."

US steps up Pacific push to counter China

IANS | June 26, 2026 9:53 AM

Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration said it is expanding its diplomatic, economic and security engagement across the Pacific Islands to counter China's growing influence in a region it described as strategically vital to US national security.

S. Korea to lower cap on fuel prices, freeze utility rates

IANS | June 26, 2026 9:15 AM

Seoul, June 26 (IANS) South Korea will lower the cap on fuel prices to reflect the recent decline in global crude oil prices, the finance minister said on Friday, while freezing electricity and gas rates in the second half this year.

US to rebuild cyber agency amid rising threats

IANS | June 26, 2026 8:12 AM

Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration plans to rebuild the US government's cyber defence agency and strengthen its ability to counter increasingly sophisticated cyber threats from China, Iran, Russia and North Korea, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told lawmakers.

US plans AI push for visa processing

IANS | June 26, 2026 7:57 AM

Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration is planning an artificial intelligence-driven overhaul of US visa processing and legal immigration services, including a new mobile application aimed at speeding up approvals, reducing paperwork and improving efficiency, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told lawmakers.

US expands crackdown on Asian scam gangs

IANS | June 26, 2026 7:50 AM

Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration said it is stepping up efforts with Southeast Asian governments to dismantle transnational criminal networks behind online scam operations that defrauded Americans of billions of dollars last year.

Trump eyes Iran market for US farm exports

IANS | June 26, 2026 7:27 AM

Washington, June 26 (IANS) President Donald Trump said Iran could become a significant new market for American agricultural exports as his administration pursues negotiations with Tehran following recent military action, while also announcing an additional $11 billion in relief for US farmers.

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