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Pakistan: Mahrang Baloch rejects allegations against BYC, calls them ‘baseless’

IANS | June 5, 2026 9:37 PM

Quetta, June 5 (IANS) Human rights activist and chief organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), Mahrang Baloch, has dismissed the recent allegations levelled against her, her colleagues, and the organisation by the Pakistani authorities as "baseless." She said that such a move forms part of a clear and organised effort to discredit the peaceful political struggle in Balochistan.

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims five more lives; death toll rises to 610

IANS | June 5, 2026 9:35 PM

Dhaka, June 5 (IANS) At least five more children have died from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Friday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 610 since March 15 this year, amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported.

Bangladesh Catholics renew call for justice on 25 years of church bombing: Report

IANS | June 5, 2026 9:34 PM

Dhaka, June 5 (IANS) Marking the 25th anniversary of the deadly church bombing in Bangladesh, Catholics joined special prayers and renewed calls for justice, remembering one of the worst militant attacks on the country’s Christian minority.

Trump’s Abraham Accords push puts Pakistan and Bangladesh under scrutiny: Report

IANS | June 5, 2026 9:32 PM

Jerusalem, June 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump's latest diplomatic effort aimed at normalising ties with Israel under the expanded Abraham Accords framework has brought Pakistan and Bangladesh under heightened international scrutiny, a report has highlighted.

Invited PM Modi and BJP chief to visit Nepal: RSP President Lamichhane

IANS | June 5, 2026 9:00 PM

Kathmandu, June 5 (IANS) President of Nepal’s ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, on Friday said that he invited both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin to visit Nepal during his recent India trip.

Sri Lanka: Built with Indian aid, model villages improving living standards

IANS | June 5, 2026 8:29 PM

Colombo, June 5 (IANS) The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka on Friday inaugurated and handed over 24 new houses at Pathinigama Model Village in Kurunegala District, which were built with India’s grant assistance.

Uber launches in Nepal, strengthens presence in South Asia

IANS | June 5, 2026 8:17 PM

Kathmandu, June 5 (IANS) Uber, the US-based global ride-hailing giant, officially launched its services in Nepal on Friday, marking its entry into the country’s increasingly crowded mobility market.

India-UAE partnership — flexible alliance without treaty obligations

IANS | June 5, 2026 7:49 PM

Abu Dhabi, June 5 (IANS) India’s traditional nonalignment strategic autonomy is being redefined into proactive engagement and power projection for an era of competitive multipolarity, a report has stated.

International community must move beyond rhetoric on Pakistan's persecution of minorities: Report

IANS | June 5, 2026 7:25 PM

Islamabad, June 5 (IANS) The United Nations (UN) has repeatedly expressed concern over the persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan. However, meaningful change in Pakistan remains elusive despite years of warnings, recommendations, and expressions of concern. The international organisations must move beyond cautious rhetoric as turning a blind eye to the suffering of religious minorities in Pakistan does not serve justice or the values that the international community claims to hold, a report has stated.

India, Greece reiterate commitment to fight against cross-border terrorism

IANS | June 5, 2026 6:59 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) India and Greece on Friday reiterated their commitment to fight against cross-border terrorism during the Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi.

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Pakistan: Mahrang Baloch rejects allegations against BYC, calls them ‘baseless’

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims five more lives; death toll rises to 610

Bangladesh Catholics renew call for justice on 25 years of church bombing: Report

Trump’s Abraham Accords push puts Pakistan and Bangladesh under scrutiny: Report

Invited PM Modi and BJP chief to visit Nepal: RSP President Lamichhane

Sri Lanka: Built with Indian aid, model villages improving living standards

Uber launches in Nepal, strengthens presence in South Asia

India-UAE partnership — flexible alliance without treaty obligations

International community must move beyond rhetoric on Pakistan's persecution of minorities: Report

India, Greece reiterate commitment to fight against cross-border terrorism

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