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Ruling BNP outreach to major 2024 protest parties timed before Hasina's return?

IANS | November 5, 2026 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Dhaka's ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is planning talks with political parties that joined the 2024 protests against the then Muhammad Yunus-led interim government to "preserve unity” among anti-Awami League forces, a media report said on Thursday, where the time appears to coincide with that stated as probable return of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from exile.

Report flags Pakistan and Turkey's growing ambitions beyond Kashmir

IANS | November 5, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Pakistan and Turkey have come under scrutiny over their religious policies, with American expert Michael Rubin questioning their remarks on India's domestic affairs despite allegations of religious discrimination and intolerance within their own borders, a report has stated.

Pakistan's military help-for-cash deal with Saudi Arabia shrouded in secrecy

IANS | November 5, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The cash-starved Pakistan government, in which Army chief Asim Munir calls the shots, is strategically using its military capabilities to secure essential economic lifelines from Saudi Arabia even as the people of the country are being kept in the dark about the exact nature of the deal.

Bangladesh to probe failures in procurement and distribution of measles vaccine under Yunus govt

IANS | November 5, 2026 5:22 PM

Dhaka, Nov 5 (IANS) Bangladesh government has established a three-member inquiry commission to identify the irregularities and failures regarding procurement and distribution of measles vaccines during the rule of interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, local media reported.

Flight from Ireland to Italy diverted to France after bomb threat

IANS | November 5, 2026 5:12 PM

Paris, Nov 5 (IANS) A flight heading from Ireland's Dublin to Italy's Rome was diverted to France after a suspected bomb threat on Thursday, the French authorities revealed.

Rights group urges Thailand not to deport two Uyghur men to China

IANS | November 5, 2026 5:08 PM

Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) US-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Thailand to not forcibly return two Uyghur men to China, where they face grave risks of torture and other serious concerns.

Seven killed, 18 injured in PoK as Pakistani forces target protesters with gunfire and drones

IANS | November 5, 2026 4:54 PM

Islamabad, Nov 5 (IANS) At least seven people, including children, were killed and 18 others seriously injured on Thursday after Pakistani security forces allegedly opened fire and carried out drone strikes against peaceful protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) said.

Pakistan’s repeated devaluations fail to deliver economic performance: Report

IANS | November 5, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Pakistan's recurring currency devaluations have failed to produce lasting improvements in exports and economic performance because the country's deeper structural problems remain unresolved, according to a report.

Starlink India delay driven by pending approval, not corporate pushback: Report

IANS | November 5, 2026 4:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The delay in the launch of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet services in India stems primarily from pending regulatory and security approvals due to legitimate reasons rather than efforts by domestic telecom companies to block its entry, a new report has said.

ISI's two-pronged India plan: Kashmir recruitment, Bangladesh propaganda

Vicky Nanjappa | November 5, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Pakistan has been working on a dual plan to fuel unrest in India, and the Inter-Services Intelligence’s Kashmir desk has suggested a two-pronged strategy for the purpose.

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Ruling BNP outreach to major 2024 protest parties timed before Hasina's return?

Report flags Pakistan and Turkey's growing ambitions beyond Kashmir

Pakistan's military help-for-cash deal with Saudi Arabia shrouded in secrecy

Bangladesh to probe failures in procurement and distribution of measles vaccine under Yunus govt

Flight from Ireland to Italy diverted to France after bomb threat

Rights group urges Thailand not to deport two Uyghur men to China

Seven killed, 18 injured in PoK as Pakistani forces target protesters with gunfire and drones

Pakistan’s repeated devaluations fail to deliver economic performance: Report

Starlink India delay driven by pending approval, not corporate pushback: Report

ISI's two-pronged India plan: Kashmir recruitment, Bangladesh propaganda

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