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Pakistan’s democracy at risk as military gains sweeping power: Report

IANS | November 18, 2025 9:02 PM

Islamabad, Nov 18 (IANS) Pakistan risks sliding into a “constitutional barracks” era if the 27th Constitutional Amendment sets a benchmark, enabling the uniform to outlast the ballot and power answers only to itself. These consequences — rising repression, shrinking accountability and deepening regional fractures — will cast a long shadow over Pakistan’s political landscape for years to come, a report said on Tuesday.

Former US Treasury Secretary, Harvard head hit by disclosures in Epstein files

IANS | November 18, 2025 8:53 PM

New York, Nov 18 (IANS) As Congress readies to vote on Tuesday on the release of all the files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, once a high-flying billionaire social figure, preliminary leaks have hit Larry Summers, a former Treasury Secretary and Harvard University head.

Putin's top aide calls on PM Modi, discusses preparations for India-Russia Summit

IANS | November 18, 2025 8:24 PM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin's top aide and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia, Nikolai Patrushev called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday to discuss various issues of bilateral cooperation.

Telangana delegation in Madina to assist families of accident victims

IANS | November 18, 2025 7:56 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 18 (IANS) The Telangana government’s delegation led by Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin reached the holy city of Madina on Tuesday to assist the families of 45 Umrah pilgrims who died in a bus accident near Madina late on Sunday night.

Four more people die of dengue in Bangladesh, 2025 death toll crosses 340

IANS | November 18, 2025 7:45 PM

Dhaka, Nov 18 (IANS) Four more people have died due to dengue in Bangladesh in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, increasing the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in the country to 343 in 2025, the local media reported.

Poland: 23 people injured after trams and bus collide in Warsaw

IANS | November 18, 2025 7:43 PM

Warsaw, Nov 18 (IANS) As many as 23 people were injured after two trams and a public transport bus collided in Poland's capital, Warsaw, on Tuesday, the local media reported.

India-Germany bolster defence ties, focus on co-production and regional security

IANS | November 18, 2025 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Tuesday co-chaired the India-Germany High Defence Committee meeting with the State Secretary, German Ministry of Defence Plotner in New Delhi.

Nepal: Questions raised over viability of operating flights from China-funded airport

IANS | November 18, 2025 6:15 PM

Kathmandu, Nov 18 (IANS) Nearly three years since its inauguration on January 1 in 2023, the Pokhara International Airport in the western tourist city of Pokhara continues to struggle to attract international airlines, raising concerns that the multi-million-dollar project could prove to be a big waste of money.

Israel President Herzog welcomes UNSC's adoption of Gaza resolution

IANS | November 18, 2025 6:07 PM

Jerusalem, Nov 18 (IANS) Israel President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday welcomed the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) adoption of a US-sponsored resolution to form an International Stabilization Force in Gaza under US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan, describing it as a “historic diplomatic achievement” that must lead towards "the day after" in Gaza and the entire region.

Pakistan: Political parties hold protest rally against 27th Constitutional Amendment

IANS | November 18, 2025 5:49 PM

Islamabad, Nov 18 (IANS) Severely criticising the 27th Constitutional Amendment, the joint opposition alliance of Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Ayeen-Pakistan (TTAP) carried out a protest rally from Parliament House to the Supreme Court in Islamabad, on Tuesday. The alliance leaders said that they would observe a nationwide 'Black Day' on Friday to protest against what it termed as “ongoing constitutional violations” in Pakistan, local media reported.

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Pakistan’s democracy at risk as military gains sweeping power: Report

Former US Treasury Secretary, Harvard head hit by disclosures in Epstein files

Putin's top aide calls on PM Modi, discusses preparations for India-Russia Summit

Telangana delegation in Madina to assist families of accident victims

Four more people die of dengue in Bangladesh, 2025 death toll crosses 340

Poland: 23 people injured after trams and bus collide in Warsaw

India-Germany bolster defence ties, focus on co-production and regional security

Nepal: Questions raised over viability of operating flights from China-funded airport

Israel President Herzog welcomes UNSC's adoption of Gaza resolution

Pakistan: Political parties hold protest rally against 27th Constitutional Amendment

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