Colombo, Nov 29 (IANS) Madrassas play a double-edged role in Pakistan, providing primary education in a country where the government has failed to deliver, while at the same time perpetuating a system of ideological indoctrination that erodes social cohesion and global security, a report detailed on Saturday.
Aden, Nov 29 (IANS) Armed tribal groups loyal to local factions deployed around a key oil facility in Yemen's eastern province of Hadramout on Saturday, heightening tensions in one of the country's key energy regions, a security official said.
Dhaka, Nov 29 (IANS) In an escalating internal conflict within the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), over 100 people were injured on Saturday in a series of clashes between two rival groups seeking to establish dominance in Saltha upazila of Faridpur district, local media reported.
Colombo, Nov 29 (IANS) Two MI-17V5 helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) touched down in Sri Lanka Saturday evening to bolster ongoing Search and Rescue (SAR) efforts as the island nation continues to face extensive flooding, landslides, and severe disruption to essential services across multiple districts.
Kabul, Nov 29 (IANS) Kabul on Saturday said that its forces stand fully prepared to respond to any violation of Afghanistan’s territory, warning Pakistan that recent cross-border tensions will be met with decisive action, local media reported.
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) India and Israel are strengthening their relations centred on trade talks, technology partnerships and strategic coordination, according to a new report.
Kathmandu, Nov 29 (IANS) The Consulate General of India in Nepal's Birgunj, in association with Iskcon Birgunj, celebrated the Gita Mahotsav on Saturday during which several scholars emphasised on the significance of Bhagavad Gita in the current times.
Colombo, Nov 29 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday declared a State of Public Emergency effective immediately, under the Public Security Ordinance.
Canberra, Nov 29 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese married his partner Jodie Haydon in a private ceremony at The Lodge in Canberra on Saturday, making him the first Australian leader to wed while in office.
Dhaka, Nov 29 (IANS) Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said that he strongly wishes to return to the country to be with his critically ill mother and party chief Khaleda Zia, but prevailing political circumstances prevent him from doing so.
