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Pakistan faces twin challenge as Lashkar-army rift deepens over US, Israel ties

Vicky Nanjappa | May 28, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The Lashkar-e-Taiba, which has never revolted against the Pakistan establishment, is a changed outfit today. Indian Intelligence agencies have been stating that all is not well within the outfit, and the Pakistan establishment’s push to indulge the outfit in activities contrary to its ideology has only widened the rift further, the agencies have noted.

US congratulates Penpa Tsering on his re-election as Central Tibetan Administration's Sikyong

IANS | May 28, 2026 1:31 PM

Washington, May 28 (IANS) US Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labour Riley Barnes has congratulated Penpa Tsering on his re-election as the Central Tibetan Administration's (CTA) Sikyong (President) and expressed Washington's commitment to engage with Tibetan leaders in their support.

India, China discuss issues related to delimitation, border management

IANS | May 28, 2026 1:16 PM

Beijing, May 28 (IANS) New Delhi and Beijing held the 35th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) and discussed issues related to delimitation, border management, mechanism building and cross-border cooperation.

Rights activists slam Balochistan CM's remark targeting Baloch academicians

IANS | May 28, 2026 12:53 PM

Quetta, May 28 (IANS) Several Baloch human rights activists strongly condemned the "inflammatory" remarks made by Pakistan's Balochistan province Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti against scholars and the broader intellectual community of the region.

Baloch group holds global protests marking 28th anniversary of Pakistan's Chagai nuclear tests

IANS | May 28, 2026 12:32 PM

Seoul, May 28 (IANS) The Baloch National Movement (BNM) carried out peaceful protests and awareness campaigns across the world, marking the 28th anniversary of nuclear tests conducted by Pakistan in Balochistan’s Chagai district, while drawing global attention to the devastating impact on the region and its people.

US sanctions Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority

IANS | May 28, 2026 11:50 AM

Washington, May 28 (IANS) The Persian Gulf Strait Authority, an Iranian authority overseeing shipping control in the Strait of Hormuz, has been added to the Specially Designated Nationals List in a fresh sanction move under the US Economic Fury campaign, the US Treasury Department said.

China says Trump-Xi summit opened new phase in ties

IANS | May 28, 2026 11:10 AM

Washington, May 28 (IANS) China has said President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing early this month had produced progress on tariffs, trade mechanisms and educational exchanges, even as tensions persist over Taiwan and technology restrictions.

EAM Jaishankar meets world leaders in Cyprus, discusses bilateral ties, West Asia crisis

IANS | May 28, 2026 10:47 AM

Nicosia, May 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral talks with global leaders at the Informal Meeting of the European Union (EU) Foreign Ministers in Cyprus, with discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation across several sectors and the emerging situation in West Asia.

India, Canada reaffirm $50 billion bilateral trade as Piyush Goyal concludes landmark visit

IANS | May 28, 2026 10:20 AM

Toronto/New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) With India-Canada bilateral trade currently standing at approximately $8.5 billion, both governments remain committed to their shared and ambitious target of expanding it to $50 billion by 2030, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said as he concluded a highly-productive and landmark three-day visit to Canada, an official statement said on Thursday.

Two killed, 9 feared dead after chemical tank implosion in US paper mill

IANS | May 28, 2026 9:34 AM

Washington, May 28 (IANS) The death toll from a chemical tank implosion at a paper mill in Longview in the US state of Washington rose to two, and nine others remain missing and are presumed dead, local officials said.

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Pakistan faces twin challenge as Lashkar-army rift deepens over US, Israel ties

US congratulates Penpa Tsering on his re-election as Central Tibetan Administration's Sikyong

India, China discuss issues related to delimitation, border management

Rights activists slam Balochistan CM's remark targeting Baloch academicians

Baloch group holds global protests marking 28th anniversary of Pakistan's Chagai nuclear tests

US sanctions Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority

China says Trump-Xi summit opened new phase in ties

EAM Jaishankar meets world leaders in Cyprus, discusses bilateral ties, West Asia crisis

India, Canada reaffirm $50 billion bilateral trade as Piyush Goyal concludes landmark visit

Two killed, 9 feared dead after chemical tank implosion in US paper mill

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