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Lowest-ever participation of women candidates in Bangladesh elections 'matter of shame'

IANS | January 14, 2026 4:44 PM

Dhaka, Jan 14 (IANS) In the next few weeks, Bangladesh will - for the first time in 54 years - witness an election with the lowest participation of women candidates. Several former leaders of the country have expressed their shock and disappointment over the development taking place under the current interim regime headed by Muhammad Yunus, calling it as a "matter of shame" for the entire political system in the south Asian nation.

‘Xiplomacy’ strengthens China-US ties amid broader geopolitical tensions: Report

IANS | January 14, 2026 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Amid United States President Donald Trump’s tariff pressures and rising military tensions over Taiwan, reports from Beijing suggest ‘Xiplomacy’ evolving as a quiet and effective diplomatic tool through youth exchanges and cultural diplomacy.

Rich-poor gap in Pakistan soars to alarming level

IANS | January 14, 2026 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The ‘World Inequality Report 2026’ has listed Pakistan as a country in which inequality in income and wealth among its citizens is at alarming levels.

China's Communist Party calls for reinforced anti-corruption efforts

IANS | January 14, 2026 3:38 PM

Beijing, Jan 14 (IANS) The disciplinary body of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has called for reinforced anti-corruption efforts during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). The call was made in a communique adopted at the fifth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, held from Monday to Wednesday in Beijing.

Unidentified attackers blow up bridge in Pakistan's KP, vital link to region disrupted

IANS | January 14, 2026 2:47 PM

Islamabad, Jan 14 (IANS) A key bridge over the Kurram River in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province was blown up with explosives by unidentified attackers on Wednesday, local media reported.

Iran to execute 26-year-old protester; family given just 10 minutes for final goodbye

IANS | January 14, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) A 26-year-old Iranian protester detained during nationwide anti-Khamenei demonstrations is scheduled to be executed on Wednesday, in a case that has sparked international alarm and renewed concerns over Iran’s use of capital punishment to suppress dissent.

UNFPA’s call to rethink Pakistan's population trends timely; sustained policy action a challenge

IANS | January 14, 2026 2:33 PM

Islamabad/New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) recent statement to Pakistan to rethink its population dynamics is timely as well as constructive, but a sustained policy action towards it is going to be the real challenge, according to a media report.

Dhaka scraps Hasina govt's ambitious project to record interviews of 1971 Liberation War participants: Report

IANS | January 14, 2026 2:10 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) A Rs. 50-crore project undertaken by the now-deposed Sheikh Hasina government to preserve the history of Bangladesh’s Liberation War of 1971, which included video interviews of about 15,000 participants, will be shelved now, said reports.

Bangladesh: Rift emerges in Jamaat-led alliance over seat-sharing ahead of Feb polls

IANS | January 14, 2026 12:50 PM

Dhaka, Jan 14 (IANS) With Bangladesh gearing up for the February 12 general elections, cracks have begun to surface within the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance, as disagreements over seat-sharing continue to intensify despite a deadline to finalise the arrangement, local media reported on Wednesday.

US launches more foreign strikes in Trump's first year than during Biden presidency: Survey

IANS | January 14, 2026 12:46 PM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) The United States carried out more air and drone strikes abroad in the first year of President Donald Trump's second term than during former President Joe Biden's entire four-year term, said a survey published.

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Lowest-ever participation of women candidates in Bangladesh elections 'matter of shame'

‘Xiplomacy’ strengthens China-US ties amid broader geopolitical tensions: Report

Rich-poor gap in Pakistan soars to alarming level

China's Communist Party calls for reinforced anti-corruption efforts

Unidentified attackers blow up bridge in Pakistan's KP, vital link to region disrupted

Iran to execute 26-year-old protester; family given just 10 minutes for final goodbye

UNFPA’s call to rethink Pakistan's population trends timely; sustained policy action a challenge

Dhaka scraps Hasina govt's ambitious project to record interviews of 1971 Liberation War participants: Report

Bangladesh: Rift emerges in Jamaat-led alliance over seat-sharing ahead of Feb polls

US launches more foreign strikes in Trump's first year than during Biden presidency: Survey

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