US return to Bagram faces logistical, diplomatic challenges

Jayanta Bhattacharya | September 19, 2025 12:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday again publicly stated that he is considering a return to the strategic Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. It has been four years since the American-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) withdrew from the airbase, which is about 60 km north of Kabul.

Trump says US 'trying' to retake key Afghan air base

IANS | September 19, 2025 6:37 AM

Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump revealed that his administration is attempting to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, asserting that it’s required due the proximity to China’s nuclear facilities.

Nepal insurers face record claims over Gen-Z protest damages

IANS | September 19, 2025 6:25 AM

Kathmandu, Sep 19 (IANS) The destruction of properties during the recent Gen-Z protests in Nepal has triggered the largest-ever insurance claims in Nepal’s history from a single incident, with claims reaching close to NPR 21 billion to date.

Uzbekistan: Experts from 10 nations discuss Yoga's growing popularity in Central Asia

IANS | September 18, 2025 9:37 PM

Tashkent, Sep 18 (IANS) Highlighting the growing relevance of Yoga in Central Asia, the 7th ICCR International Yoga Conference 2025 in Uzbekistan on Thursday brought together experts from 10 nations, including India, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Georgia, Armenia, Mongolia, and Russia, discussing 'Challenges and Opportunities for Yoga in Central Asia'.