Exiled East Turkistan leaders call for global action against China's abuses in Xinjiang

IANS | February 26, 2026 9:13 PM

Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has called on the international community, including the United Nations, to take principled, coordinated action against what it described as Beijing’s ongoing “institutionalisation of a coercive security-and-control system” in East Turkistan, also known as the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China.

PM Modi and Netanyahu discuss IMEC, advance cooperation to promote connectivity

IANS | February 26, 2026 8:21 PM

Jerusalem, Feb 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday discussed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), expressing their intent to advance cooperation to promote regional connectivity, stability and shared prosperity through the initiative and explore Israel's role within its frameworks.

Escalating Aggression: Civilian bloodshed and widening Afghanistan-Pak rift (IANS Analysis)

IANS | February 26, 2026 8:13 PM

New Delhi/Kabul, Feb 26 (IANS) Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have entered a dangerous new phase, marked by deadly airstrikes, mounting civilian casualties, and a steadily deepening diplomatic rift. Recent Pakistani air operations in Afghanistan’s eastern provinces -- particularly Nangarhar and Paktika -- have triggered outrage after reports confirmed that civilians, including women and children, were among the victims.

PM Modi and Netanyahu reaffirm their shared vision for robust India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership

IANS | February 26, 2026 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting in Jerusalem on Thursday, discussing bilateral cooperation in areas of technology and innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and critical minerals, defence and security, trade and economy, labour mobility and education, blue economy, agriculture and health.

Pakistan: Jailed PTI leaders urge SC to provide legal, medical access to Imran Khan

IANS | February 26, 2026 6:08 PM

Islamabad, Feb 26 (IANS) Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have written a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan, expressing serious concerns about alleged hindrances in providing legal and medical access to PTI founder and former Prime Minister of the country, Imran Khan. The leaders, in their letter to Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, urged him to intervene in the matter to ensure justice in this issue. They also requested Afridi to take notice of the matter and ensure Imran Khan is allowed to meet personal doctor, legal counsel and family members as per the law, local media reported on Thursday.

PM Modi's Israel visit short but extraordinarily productive, moving: Netanyahu

IANS | February 26, 2026 5:45 PM

Jerusalem, Feb 26 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country as short but "extraordinarily productive and moving." Addressing a joint press meet along with PM Modi following their talks in Jerusalem, Netanyahu also praised PM Modi for his speech in Israel's Parliament, Knesset.