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Pakistan's use of anti-terror laws to suppress dissent sparks outcry: Report

IANS | January 13, 2026 10:52 PM

Islamabad, Jan 13 (IANS) Pakistan's recent sentencing of journalists on terrorism charges marks the latest development in government campaign to stifle criticism of the Pakistani military, with the US and other allies continue to public support Islamabad, despite its escalating crackdown on the country’s civil society and dissent, a report said on Tuesday.

China's historical narratives undermine international maritime law: Report

IANS | January 13, 2026 10:47 PM

Singapore, Jan 13 (IANS) Through use of centuries-old maps, voyages, and vaguely defined historical presence, China seeks to portray contested waters as inherently Chinese, despite the prevailing modern international law and adverse legal rulings, a report said on Tuesday.

Pakistan’s nuclear role weakens global non-proliferation, undermines stability: Report

IANS | January 13, 2026 10:36 PM

London, Jan 13 (IANS) Pakistan’s fragile governance structure, combined with its non-signatory status to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), raises serious doubts about its reliability as a nuclear steward, increasing the risk of leakage and undermining international non-proliferation safeguards, particularly in relation to countries such as Iran, a report said on Tuesday.

US designates Muslim Brotherhood units in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan

IANS | January 13, 2026 10:36 PM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) The United States on Tuesday announced terrorist designations against three chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, citing national security concerns and alleged links to militant activity, as part of what it described as an initial step under an executive order issued by President Donald Trump.

Global economy defies trade turmoil, growth to ease: World Bank

IANS | January 13, 2026 9:27 PM

Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) The global economy is showing greater resilience than expected despite historic trade tensions and policy uncertainty, with growth projected to remain broadly steady over the next two years, the World Bank said on Tuesday.

'Ukraine conflict is excuse': At UNSC, China criticises US sanctions over Russian trade

Arul Louis | January 13, 2026 9:22 PM

United Nations, Jan 13 (IANS) China, at the UN Security Council, criticised US sanctions against trade with Russia, asserting that it was using the Ukraine crisis as an excuse for the action.

French farmers hold protest in Paris against EU-Mercosur trade deal

IANS | January 13, 2026 6:02 PM

Paris, Jan 13 (IANS) Farmers in France drove some 350 tractors through Paris on Tuesday for the second time in a week to protest against an EU-Mercosur trade deal and low incomes.

Indian student killed, two others injured in road accident in Kazakhstan's Oskemen

IANS | January 13, 2026 5:53 PM

Astana, Jan 13 (IANS) An Indian student died while two others were injured in a road accident in Kazakhstan's Oskemen, the Indian Embassy in Kazakhstan said on Tuesday.

Rights body flags gender-based repression by Pakistani forces across Balochistan

IANS | January 13, 2026 4:07 PM

Quetta, Jan 13 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the sharp rise in gender-based human rights violations across Balochistan in 2025, asserting that the enforced disappearances of Baloch women by Pakistani forces reflect a broader, systematic pattern of repression and collective punishment.

Afghan women struggle with poverty, lack of shelter amid forced returns from Pakistan, Iran

IANS | January 13, 2026 3:28 PM

Kabul, Jan 13 (IANS) Thousands of Afghan women and families, who have been deported from Pakistan and Iran, face poverty, lack of shelter, and growing human rights concerns, local media reported on Tuesday.

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Pakistan's use of anti-terror laws to suppress dissent sparks outcry: Report

China's historical narratives undermine international maritime law: Report

Pakistan’s nuclear role weakens global non-proliferation, undermines stability: Report

US designates Muslim Brotherhood units in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan

Global economy defies trade turmoil, growth to ease: World Bank

'Ukraine conflict is excuse': At UNSC, China criticises US sanctions over Russian trade

French farmers hold protest in Paris against EU-Mercosur trade deal

Indian student killed, two others injured in road accident in Kazakhstan's Oskemen

Rights body flags gender-based repression by Pakistani forces across Balochistan

Afghan women struggle with poverty, lack of shelter amid forced returns from Pakistan, Iran

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