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Global press freedom group condemns Bangladesh ICT’s action against three senior journalists

IANS | August 25, 2026 9:13 PM

London, Aug 25 (IANS) The Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA) has strongly condemned the Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal’s (ICT) decision to send three senior journalists to jail in connection with a “crimes against humanity” case related to the July 2024 demonstrations, warning that prosecuting journalists for their professional conduct sets a deeply troubling precedent for media freedom in the country.

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims five more lives, death toll reaches 943

IANS | August 25, 2026 9:10 PM

Dhaka, Aug 25 (IANS) At least five more children have died from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 943 this year, amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported on Tuesday.

India and US discuss Indian Ocean Strategic Venture, deepen bilateral dialogue on vast region

IANS | August 25, 2026 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and US Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker discussed the Indian Ocean Strategic Venture (IOSV) initiative during a phone call, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Tuesday.

India calls for fundamental shift in global approach to drought at CoP17 meet

IANS | August 25, 2026 8:30 PM

Ulaanbaatar, Aug 25 (IANS) Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on Tuesday called for a fundamental shift in the global approach to drought at the Ministerial Dialogue on ‘Accelerating Drought Resilience’, at the 17th Conference of the Parties (CoP17) of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Mongolia.

Indian CG inaugurates pavilion at Global Yarn and Inter-Textile Expo in Shanghai

IANS | August 25, 2026 8:16 PM

Shanghai, Aug 25 (IANS) Prathik Mathur, Consul General (CG) of India in Shanghai, on Tuesday inaugurated the Indian Pavilion at the Global Yarn and Inter-Textile Expo in Shanghai and appreciated the rapid expansion of exports.

India, South Korea discuss avenues to strengthen cultural ties

IANS | August 25, 2026 8:03 PM

Seoul, Aug 25 (IANS) India's Ambassador to South Korea Gourangalal Das met Lee Jae-jeong, Chairperson of the National Assembly’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee and discussed avenues to further strengthen cultural ties and people-to-people exchanges between India and South Korea, the Indian Embassy said on Tuesday.

India and New Zealand discuss expanding military engagement

IANS | August 25, 2026 7:55 PM

Wellington, Aug 25 (IANS) India and New Zealand held the second edition of the Defence Strategic Dialogue in Wellington, discussing ways to expand military-to-military engagement through joint training exercises, cross-service personnel exchanges, and defence staff college partnerships across maritime, air, and land units.

Bangladesh: Anti-graft watchdog calls minister Humaiun Kobir's appointment ‘unconstitutional’

IANS | August 25, 2026 7:03 PM

Dhaka, Aug 25 (IANS) Bangladesh's anti-graft watchdog on Tuesday termed "unconstitutional" the appointment of dual citizen Humaiun Kobir as State Minister for Foreign Affairs under the technocrat quota and questioned his decision to assume office without publicly clarifying his position on the issue, local media reported.

US sanctions on ICC President 'incompatible' with our position: Japanese PM

IANS | August 25, 2026 6:58 PM

Tokyo, Aug 25 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Tuesday that the sanctions imposed by the US on International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane are "incompatible" with Japan's position.

Qatar says contacts ongoing to revive US-Iran talks

IANS | August 25, 2026 6:56 PM

Doha, Aug 25 (IANS) Qatar said Tuesday that contacts with the United States and Iran are continuing in an effort to bring the two sides back to negotiations.

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Global press freedom group condemns Bangladesh ICT’s action against three senior journalists

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims five more lives, death toll reaches 943

India and US discuss Indian Ocean Strategic Venture, deepen bilateral dialogue on vast region

India calls for fundamental shift in global approach to drought at CoP17 meet

Indian CG inaugurates pavilion at Global Yarn and Inter-Textile Expo in Shanghai

India, South Korea discuss avenues to strengthen cultural ties

India and New Zealand discuss expanding military engagement

Bangladesh: Anti-graft watchdog calls minister Humaiun Kobir's appointment ‘unconstitutional’

US sanctions on ICC President 'incompatible' with our position: Japanese PM

Qatar says contacts ongoing to revive US-Iran talks

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