Dhaka, Aug 8 (IANS) Bangladesh is witnessing a worrying shift, with secular voices, women's rights and freedom of expression appearing increasingly vulnerable, while individuals linked to extremist violence are receiving increasing sympathy and organised support, a report has stated.
Tehran, Aug 8 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday said that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz depends on the US making amends for its 'violations' of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Kabul, Aug 8 (IANS) Malnutrition cases have doubled in the past three months in several surveyed areas in Afghanistan as the war-torn country also faces further pressure due to return of migrants from Pakistan and Iran, local media reported on Saturday.
Kolkata, Aug 8 (IANS) With the Indian Army's Eastern Command preparing to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the 1971 war with Pakistan that led to the liberation of Bangladesh later this year, it has paid tribute to Sepoy Krishna Jagdale, who was honoured with the Vir Chakra for his exceptional courage.
Quetta, Aug 8 (IANS) The Baloch Republican Guards (BRG) on Saturday claimed responsibility for destroying two electricity towers in Nasirabad of Balochistan province in Pakistan, local media reported.
Sofia, Aug 8 (IANS) Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev on Saturday confirmed that an unidentified drone exploded not too far from a Trans-Balkan gas pipeline near the former Kardam border checkpoint close to Romania, local media reported.
Athens, Aug 8 (IANS) India-Israel defence ties have evolved beyond a robust bilateral partnership into a broader, interest-driven strategic architecture linking geographically distant but complementary partners. While political will and regional dynamics will determine whether it becomes a formal grouping or remains a flexible network, the trajectory is already clear, a report has stated.
Abidjan, Aug 8 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, on Saturday interacted with the Indian community in the West African nation of Cote d’Ivoire. MoS Singh arrived in Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday to participate in the 66th Independence Day celebrations of the country.
Abu Dhabi, Aug 8 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday condemned the Iranian attack on an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) tanker as it transited the Strait of Hormuz.
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) China’s infamous '996' work culture — 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week shifts — has now shifted to an even harsher reality as artificial intelligence tools rapidly replace programmers, a new report has said.
