Japan and Australia decide to bolster security cooperation

IANS | September 5, 2025 4:26 PM

Tokyo, Sep 5 (IANS) Highlighting China's growing assertiveness and other security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, Japan and Australia on Friday decided to expand their security ties in several areas - including defence equipment and cyber sphere - during the 2+2 talks held in Tokyo.

Afghan migrants report increase in forced deportations from Pakistan

IANS | September 5, 2025 3:05 PM

Kabul, Sep 5 (IANS) Afghan migrants in Pakistan have said that there has been a surge in forced deportations from the country in the recent days. Afghan migrants in Pakistan stated that the Pakistani government has escalated the process of the forced removal of Afghan migrants after the designated deadline expired on August 31, local media reported on Friday.

At UN, India backs 'positive developments' in resolving Ukraine conflict

Arul Louis | September 5, 2025 11:19 AM

United Nations, Sep 5 (IANS) India has emphasised the need for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine while voicing concern over the conflict's “collateral consequences”, including prices of fuel, saying countries of the Global South have been left to fend for themselves.