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EU worried as China expands footprint to Spain’s key ports: Report

IANS | June 22, 2026 2:24 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) China’s increasing investments in Spain’s port infrastructure has triggered serious concerns in the European Union as well as among security analysts, who warn that such projects near sensitive military facilities could eventually carry strategic, intelligence or security implications, according to a report in Directus, a Greek news portal.

Former Yunus govt accused of siphoning over 12,600 crore Bangladeshi taka into Swiss banks

IANS | June 22, 2026 1:58 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The erstwhile Muhammad Yunus government in Bangladesh, which was once presented as a moment of reformist promise, is now increasingly being accused in the country of having indulged in large-scale corruption, with money being siphoned into Swiss bank accounts and tax havens such as the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands, according to an article in Bangladesh’s Asian Age newspaper.

16 million people in Afghanistan need clean water, sanitation services in 2026: UN

IANS | June 22, 2026 1:47 PM

Kabul, June 22 (IANS) As many as 16 million people in Afghanistan will need access to clean water and sanitation services in 2026, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Monday, local media reported.

Iran Supreme National Security Council's Deputy Secretary arrives in New Delhi for BRICS NSA meeting

IANS | June 22, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Iran Supreme National Security Council's Deputy Secretary Ghadir Nezami arrived in New Delhi on Monday to participate in the Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers and Heads of Security Agencies.

BNM stages protest in Germany, seeks international probe into human rights abuses in Balochistan

IANS | June 22, 2026 1:34 PM

Berlin, June 22 (IANS) The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organised a protest march and awareness campaign at the Marktplatz in Germany’s Bonn to draw the global community’s attention to the dire situation in Balochistan and to highlight the ongoing human rights abuses by the Pakistani forces in the province.

Rights body condemns halt to Lord Ram statue construction in Bangladesh amid Islamist pressure

IANS | June 22, 2026 12:58 PM

Paris, June 22 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation on Monday strongly condemned the suspension of the construction of an 81-foot-tall statue of Lord Ram at the Sri Sri Radha Govinda and Kali Temple in Gaibandha district of Bangladesh, under pressure from Islamist extremists.

Taiwan launches Combat Readiness Exercise against possible Chinese threat

IANS | June 22, 2026 12:38 PM

Taipei, June 22 (IANS) Taiwan's military on Monday began a five-day "Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise" across the country to ensure that its soldiers are prepared to respond swiftly if China intensifies its gray-zone activities into a full-scale military attack, local media reported on Monday.

Iran halts participation in Switzerland talks after US threats

IANS | June 22, 2026 12:19 PM

Tehran, June 22 (IANS) Iran has halted its participation in a four-party talks involving the US, Qatar and Pakistan during ongoing negotiations in Switzerland after the US threats, Iranian Foreign Ministry has announced.

Pakistan: Rights body raises health, safety concerns as BYC leaders continue Quetta jail protest

IANS | June 22, 2026 12:12 PM

Quetta, June 22 (IANS) As the sit-in protest by leaders of the human rights body Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) inside Huda jail in Balochistan’s Quetta, continued, the BYC expressed grave concern over the health and safety of all the detained leaders, saying they were enduring harsh conditions while seeking the protection of their "constitutional and legal rights."

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Mongolia to deepen bilateral partnership

IANS | June 22, 2026 11:14 AM

Ulaanbaatar, June 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday arrived in Mongolia for a visit aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and special partnership between the two countries.

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EU worried as China expands footprint to Spain’s key ports: Report

Former Yunus govt accused of siphoning over 12,600 crore Bangladeshi taka into Swiss banks

16 million people in Afghanistan need clean water, sanitation services in 2026: UN

Iran Supreme National Security Council's Deputy Secretary arrives in New Delhi for BRICS NSA meeting

BNM stages protest in Germany, seeks international probe into human rights abuses in Balochistan

Rights body condemns halt to Lord Ram statue construction in Bangladesh amid Islamist pressure

Taiwan launches Combat Readiness Exercise against possible Chinese threat

Iran halts participation in Switzerland talks after US threats

Pakistan: Rights body raises health, safety concerns as BYC leaders continue Quetta jail protest

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Mongolia to deepen bilateral partnership

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