Kabul, May 14 (IANS) Humanitarian and economic crisis in Afghanistan continued to deteriorate in 2025, with nearly 28 million people not able to meet their basic needs amid increasing poverty, drought and reducing international aid, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has revealed.
Riga, May 14 (IANS) Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina on Thursday announced her resignation and termed it the "right decision in this situation." The government will continue to perform its duties until new cabinet ministers are approved, local media reported on Thursday.
Dhaka, May 14 (IANS) At least eight more people have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 432, local media reported.
Quetta, May 14 (IANS) A leading student organisation strongly condemned the removal of Balochi and Brahui language programmes from Pakistan's radio broadcasts under the 'Balochistan Digital Policy 2026', calling the Pakistani authorities' move "extreme cunning and malice".
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday urged the global community to condemn "violations of international law" by the United States and Israel and take action against "warmongering", thereby bringing an end to the impunity of those who violate the UN Charter.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The experiment that the ISI conducted with the Khalistan modules is now being replicated across other networks as well. The idea of bringing gangsters and terrorists together to further operations in India is increasingly becoming a new norm, investigations have revealed.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday strongly condemned the attack on an Indian-flagged cargo vessel off the coast of Oman, describing the incident as “unacceptable” and expressing concern over continued attacks on commercial shipping and civilian mariners in the region.
Bishkek, May 14 (IANS) Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) Pavan Kapoor held a series of bilateral engagements with top global security officials in Bishkek on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) 21st meeting of Secretaries of Security Councils in Bishkek.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Highlighting the fragile security environment in West Asia, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday said that persistent tensions in the region, along with threats to shipping routes and energy infrastructure, remain a matter of global concern.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday said there is a growing expectation among emerging markets and developing countries that BRICS will play a “constructive and stabilising role” amid global uncertainty, conflicts and economic challenges.
