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India, Qatar review strategic ties across trade, energy; agree to deepen bilateral cooperation

IANS | April 10, 2026 3:19 PM

New Delhi/Doha, April 10 (IANS) India and Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic ties across key sectors including trade, energy and cultural exchanges, as Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri held high-level talks in Doha during his two-day official visit, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Friday.

US-Iran war, last year's Gen-Z unrest to affect Nepal's economy significantly

IANS | April 10, 2026 3:19 PM

Kathmandu, April 10 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected that Nepal's economic growth will decelerate significantly in the current fiscal year 2025–26 due to the impact of last year’s civil unrest and the ongoing conflict in West Asia involving the United States, Iran, and Israel.

Japan downgrades description of China in diplomatic report, drops 'most important' tag

IANS | April 10, 2026 2:14 PM

Tokyo, April 10 (IANS) Japan has downgraded its description of China in its 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook released on Friday, showcasing strained ties between two nations triggered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks in November, local media reported.

Bangladesh rights group flags 133 communal violence incidents around elections

IANS | April 10, 2026 1:58 PM

Dhaka, April 10 (IANS) The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council, a human rights organisation against religious discrimination, expressed deep concern over the continuation of communal violence across the country in the period before and following this year's national elections, documenting 133 incidents.

EAM Jaishankar, Japanese counterpart Motegi discuss developments in West Asia

IANS | April 10, 2026 1:43 PM

Port Louis, April 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, held a telephonic conversation with his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on Friday, discussing developments in West Asia, including international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Strategic blowback: How Pakistan’s Taliban war enabled ISKP’s revival

Vicky Nanjappa | April 10, 2026 1:26 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) When Pakistan entered into a war with the Afghan Taliban, little did it realise that it was indirectly making the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) stronger. Today, the ISKP has become a stronger force, and even the recruitments have shot up considerably.

Pakistani forces suffer heavy losses in ambush, drone strikes by Baloch armed group

IANS | April 10, 2026 1:02 PM

Quetta, April 10 (IANS) Pakistani forces were attacked in an ambush in Balochistan’s Turbat, where a Baloch armed group had earlier imposed a road blockade, resulting in severe casualties, local media reported.

Bangladesh: Awami League raises alarm over govt actions, warns of democratic risks

IANS | April 10, 2026 12:07 PM

Dhaka, April 10 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League expressed serious concerns over actions of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government , warning that the continuation of policies initiated under former Muhammad Yunus led interim government pose a grave threat to the country’s democratic culture and a healthy political environment.

Pranay Verma appointed India’s new Ambassador to Belgium, EU

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday announced the appointment of senior diplomat Pranay Verma as India’s next Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, with concurrent accreditation to the European Union.

From Khalistan to Islamic State: ISI’s expanding playbook to hit India overseas

Vicky Nanjappa | April 10, 2026 11:52 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) There has been a rising concern over the number of Pakistani-origin individuals settled abroad who have associated themselves with the Islamic State. Such persons, according to Indian agencies, pose a big risk to the United States, Canada and Europe.

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India, Qatar review strategic ties across trade, energy; agree to deepen bilateral cooperation

US-Iran war, last year's Gen-Z unrest to affect Nepal's economy significantly

Japan downgrades description of China in diplomatic report, drops 'most important' tag

Bangladesh rights group flags 133 communal violence incidents around elections

EAM Jaishankar, Japanese counterpart Motegi discuss developments in West Asia

Strategic blowback: How Pakistan’s Taliban war enabled ISKP’s revival

Pakistani forces suffer heavy losses in ambush, drone strikes by Baloch armed group

Bangladesh: Awami League raises alarm over govt actions, warns of democratic risks

Pranay Verma appointed India’s new Ambassador to Belgium, EU

From Khalistan to Islamic State: ISI’s expanding playbook to hit India overseas

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