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.

India-US ties strengthen as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets FBI chief Kash Patel

IANS | April 10, 2026 8:28 AM

Washington, April 10 (IANS) India and the United States expanded their strategic engagement with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri holding a key meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and separate talks with senior US officials, including the FBI Director Kash Patel, covering defence, counter-terrorism and regional security.

US seeks private sector push to rival China abroad

IANS | April 10, 2026 7:51 AM

Washington, April 10 (IANS) The United States must deploy its private sector more aggressively across global markets to counter China’s expanding footprint, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said, calling commercial diplomacy a “key foundation” of American foreign policy.

Trump warns Iran over Hormuz shipping

IANS | April 10, 2026 6:58 AM

Washington, April 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire understanding by restricting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, and warned Tehran against imposing fees on passing tankers.