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BLA female commander says armed struggle against Pakistan in 'decisive phase'

IANS | May 25, 2026 9:16 PM

Quetta, May 25 (IANS) A woman commander in the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), identified as Shaynaz Baloch, has highlighted the role of Baloch women in history, politics and armed struggle, terming the conflict in Pakistan's Balochistan province as entering what she termed as a "decisive phase". She urged Baloch women to participate in the movement not only through emotion or symbolism but through "knowledge, consciousness and wisdom," local media reported.

Awami League slams Yunus govt over massive measles outbreak in Bangladesh

IANS | May 25, 2026 8:45 PM

Dhaka, May 25 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League party on Monday alleged that gross negligence and policy failures during the tenure of the former Muhammad Yunus-led interim government has triggered an escalating measles outbreak in the country that has claimed over 500 lives. The party claimed that the recent remarks by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) have confirmed that this crisis was not an accident, but the result of Yunus’ “deliberate negligence and destruction”.

China starts exerting geopolitical clout in Africa

IANS | May 25, 2026 8:43 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) China's influence in Africa now goes beyond economic projects to exerting diplomatic and political pressure on governments to toe the Beijing line when it comes to relations with other countries, according to an article.

Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll rises to 545 as 17 more children die

IANS | May 25, 2026 8:33 PM

Dhaka, May 25 (IANS) A total of 17 more children have died from measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours till 8 am on Monday, raising the death toll since March 15 to 545, local media reported.

Canada taking India's security concerns seriously, acting on Khalistan concerns: Envoy

Lalit K Jha | May 25, 2026 8:28 PM

Washington, May 25, (IANS) Canada has started taking India’s security concerns seriously and is now acting against extremist and criminal networks linked to pro-Khalistan elements, India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K Patnaik, said in an interview with IANS.

Rights groups urge Pakistan govt to introduce reforms for protecting minorities

IANS | May 25, 2026 8:17 PM

Islamabad, May 25 (IANS) Minority rights organisations have requested Pakistan's federal government to introduce constitutional reforms with a goal to strengthen protection for religious minorities, women and children as part of the proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment Bill, a report has stated.

EAM Jaishankar and Japanese counterpart discuss West Asia situation, economic security issues

IANS | May 25, 2026 8:12 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday met Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi ahead of Tuesday's Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, highlighting that the special strategic and global partnership between both countries remains rooted in their joint vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Iranian minister calls Foreign Secretary Misri, discusses regional developments and bilateral ties

IANS | May 25, 2026 7:49 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday received a call from Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Majid Takht Ravanchi, during which they discussed the ongoing developments in the region and also reviewed the bilateral cooperation.

India eyes $50 bn trade with Canada (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | May 25, 2026 7:27 PM

Washington, May 25 (IANS) India and Canada are aiming to nearly double bilateral trade to $50 billion within the next five years as both countries push to reset economic ties and fast-track negotiations on a comprehensive trade pact, India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K Patnaik, said in an exclusive interview to IANS.

Pakistan: Woman highlights worsening human rights situation in Balochistan

IANS | May 25, 2026 7:01 PM

Quetta, May 25 (IANS) A woman from Khuzdar city of Pakistan's Balochistan province has accused an associate of former Balochistan Chief Minister Sanaullah Zehri of killing one of her sons, disabling another and later taking control of her family's land, local media reported.

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BLA female commander says armed struggle against Pakistan in 'decisive phase'

Awami League slams Yunus govt over massive measles outbreak in Bangladesh

China starts exerting geopolitical clout in Africa

Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll rises to 545 as 17 more children die

Canada taking India's security concerns seriously, acting on Khalistan concerns: Envoy

Rights groups urge Pakistan govt to introduce reforms for protecting minorities

EAM Jaishankar and Japanese counterpart discuss West Asia situation, economic security issues

Iranian minister calls Foreign Secretary Misri, discusses regional developments and bilateral ties

India eyes $50 bn trade with Canada (IANS Exclusive)

Pakistan: Woman highlights worsening human rights situation in Balochistan

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