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Bangladesh: BNP begins discussions on next President as Tarique Rahman set to take oath as PM

IANS | February 16, 2026 7:22 PM

Dhaka, Feb 16 (IANS) With the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) set to form the next government in Bangladesh following a decisive victory in the 13th Parliamentary election, discussions have already begun over who will be the next President of the country, with various names circulating on social media and in local media outlets.

Honour killings continue to emerge as serious human rights issue in Pakistan: Report

IANS | February 16, 2026 7:08 PM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) Honour killings continue to emerge as a serious human rights issue in Pakistan, as the number of incidents reported across the country remain high while the rate of convictions is low, a report has stated.

India and Greece reaffirm commitment to enhance defence ties, strategic partnership

IANS | February 16, 2026 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Chief of the Hellenic Navy, Vice Admiral Dimitrios Eleftherios Kataras in New Delhi on Monday, holding discussions on advancing defence cooperation between India and Greece.

Bangladesh verdict shows how Gen-Z fails to turn demonstrations into political success: Report

IANS | February 16, 2026 6:14 PM

Washington, Feb 16 (IANS) Citing the recent election result in Bangladesh, a report has highlighted how Gen-Z protests, that have proliferated in various regions, failed to turn demonstrations into political success at the ballot box, or in policymaking.

Pak court gives custody of Christian girl to Muslim man who kidnapped and married her: Report

IANS | February 16, 2026 5:13 PM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) A federal court in Pakistan has given custody of a 13-year-old Christian girl, identified as Maria Shahbaz, to a Muslim man who had abducted her, converted her to Islam, and married her, a report has revealed.

AI Impact Summit 2026 to reshape global AI discourse, deepen Nigeria–India collaboration: Envoy

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) High Commissioner of India to Nigeria Abhishek Singh said the India–AI Impact Summit would reshape global AI discourse, will deepen relations with Nigeria and benefit Africa as well as the Global South, a new report has said.

Pak faces double burden of malnutrition and obesity; women and children most affected

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Pakistan is facing the double burden of malnutrition and obesity, intensifying pressures on the national health system and public well-being, a new report has lamented, adding that widespread consumption of nutrient-deficient foods has compounded Pakistan’s long-standing malnutrition crisis, hitting women and children the hardest.

Bangladesh residents concerned over gas crisis, soaring prices amid Ramadan preparations

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:17 PM

Dhaka, Feb 16 (IANS) As Ramadan approaches, a sudden pipeline gas crisis in Bangladesh has triggered anxiety among many households in the capital Dhaka, while concerns mount over the rising cost of essential commodities, local media reported on Monday.

Two people killed, several injured in explosion near police station in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:12 PM

Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) At least two people were killed and 14 others injured after an explosion occurred near Miryan Police Station in Bannu district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday, local media reported.

Bangladesh: 236 newly elected MPs are millionaires, many facing debt

IANS | February 16, 2026 4:09 PM

Dhaka, Feb 16 (IANS) At least 236 of the newly elected MPs in Bangladesh's 13th Parliamentary election are millionaires, while nearly half are set to enter Parliament carrying significant debt, local media reported on Monday, citing the anti-graft watchdog -- Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).

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Bangladesh: BNP begins discussions on next President as Tarique Rahman set to take oath as PM

Honour killings continue to emerge as serious human rights issue in Pakistan: Report

India and Greece reaffirm commitment to enhance defence ties, strategic partnership

Bangladesh verdict shows how Gen-Z fails to turn demonstrations into political success: Report

Pak court gives custody of Christian girl to Muslim man who kidnapped and married her: Report

AI Impact Summit 2026 to reshape global AI discourse, deepen Nigeria–India collaboration: Envoy

Pak faces double burden of malnutrition and obesity; women and children most affected

Bangladesh residents concerned over gas crisis, soaring prices amid Ramadan preparations

Two people killed, several injured in explosion near police station in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Bangladesh: 236 newly elected MPs are millionaires, many facing debt

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