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Pakistan's Karachi ranked among world's least liveable cities again

IANS | August 10, 2026 7:43 PM

Islamabad, Aug 10 (IANS) Karachi has remained Pakistan's economic engine for years but delayed projects, poor coordination and administrative failures have prevented it from becoming a city that matches its importance. Despite being so important, Karachi continues to be ranked among the least-liveable cities in the world, showcasing failures in infrastructure, public services, environment and security, a report has detailed.

Philippines: Training hall built with Indian assistance to benefit 5,500 farmers and fisherfolk

IANS | August 10, 2026 7:18 PM

Manila, Aug 10 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Harsh Kumar Jain, on Monday handed over the newly-constructed Working and Training Hall at Barangay Aliputos in a ceremony.

Juvenile rehabilitation in Pakistan remains law with little effect: Report

IANS | August 10, 2026 6:51 PM

Islamabad, Aug 10 (IANS) Juvenile rehabilitation in Pakistan will only remain a law passed on paper with little actual effect until meaningful implementation, commitment and consistent political will is shown, a report has detailed.

Bangladesh Adivasi group calls for end to all forms of oppression against indigenous communities

IANS | August 10, 2026 6:13 PM

Dhaka, Aug 10 (IANS) The Bangladesh Adivasi Forum has called on the government to take concrete measures to safeguard the constitutional, cultural, land and legal rights of the country's indigenous communities, warning that many groups in the hills and plains now face serious threats to their very existence, local media reported.

Elite interests, flawed policies, chronic instability behind Pakistan's governance crisis: Report

IANS | August 10, 2026 6:13 PM

Islamabad, Aug 10 (IANS) The governance crisis in Pakistan has been caused by flawed policies, failure to reform, elite interests, chronic instability and the headwinds from geopolitical reforms, a report has detailed.

India, Thailand discuss enhancing collaboration on combating online scams

IANS | August 10, 2026 6:00 PM

Bangkok, Aug 10 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Thailand Puneet Agrawal on Monday held a meeting with Thailand's Minister of Digital Economy and Society Chaichanok Chidchob on enhancing collaboration, combatting online scams and integrating digital ecosystems to facilitate tourists.

Iran says service fees should be charged for passage through Hormuz Strait

IANS | August 10, 2026 5:40 PM

Tehran, Aug 10 (IANS) Fees should be charged for maritime services provided in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday.

Indian envoy meets Bangladesh PM Rahman; discusses bilateral ties, security cooperation (Ld)

IANS | August 10, 2026 4:24 PM

Dhaka, Aug 10 (IANS) Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, on Monday described his first meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as "fruitful", saying that the two countries not only share a border but also "share dreams", local media reported.

Nepal govt intervention forces Tibetan seminar to go online

IANS | August 10, 2026 4:22 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 10 (IANS) The International Association for Tibetan Studies (IATS) has said a planned international conference on Tibetan studies in Kathmandu will be held online following the Nepal government’s instruction to Kathmandu University not to host the event.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until US continues naval blockade

IANS | August 10, 2026 4:05 PM

Tehran, Aug 10 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until the US continues its naval blockade against Iran, local media reported.

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Pakistan's Karachi ranked among world's least liveable cities again

Philippines: Training hall built with Indian assistance to benefit 5,500 farmers and fisherfolk

Juvenile rehabilitation in Pakistan remains law with little effect: Report

Bangladesh Adivasi group calls for end to all forms of oppression against indigenous communities

Elite interests, flawed policies, chronic instability behind Pakistan's governance crisis: Report

India, Thailand discuss enhancing collaboration on combating online scams

Iran says service fees should be charged for passage through Hormuz Strait

Indian envoy meets Bangladesh PM Rahman; discusses bilateral ties, security cooperation (Ld)

Nepal govt intervention forces Tibetan seminar to go online

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until US continues naval blockade

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