Dhaka, April 13 (IANS) Bangladesh has witnessed rising violence against women and children with little sign of improvement despite the presence of stringent legislation such as the 'Women and Children Repression Prevention Ordinance', the Awami League highlighted on Monday citing various critics.
Tehran, April 13 (IANS) Iran on Monday severely condemned Washington's decision to impose restrictions on the transit of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, terming US President Donald Trump's decision for a naval blockade starting Monday evening, India time, as an illegal action and an instance of "maritime piracy".
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Pakistan’s banking sector is staring at a sharp balance sheet hit as a surge in bond yields is expected to wipe out over Rs 600 billion in revaluation reserves within a single quarter, a new report has said.
Dhaka, April 13 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma held a meeting with Bangladesh's Minister of Information and Broadcasting Zahir Uddin Swapon on Monday, discussing cooperation in the information and broadcasting domain.
Moscow, April 13 (IANS) Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Monday admitted that the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is likely to impact international markets negatively.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Emphasising that "international law and multilateralism" has deteriorated, Palestinian Ambassador to India, Abdullah Abu Shawesh on Monday criticised US President Donald Trump for labelling Pope Leo XIV as "weak".
Quetta, April 13 (IANS) At least six civilians were forcibly disappeared in Balochistan by Pakistani forces, a leading human rights organisation said on Monday.
Islamabad, April 13 (IANS) A police constable was killed and four others injured after law enforcement party heading to provide security for polio teams in Hangu district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday, local media reported.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Indian security agencies are closely monitoring signs of a possible resurgence of the Base Movement in South India, a group linked to Al-Qaeda. The outfit was active during 2015–16 and had carried out low-intensity blasts, largely targeting the judiciary and police.
Accra, April 13 (IANS) The Iran Embassy in Ghana on Monday criticised US President Donald Trump for calling Pope Leo XIV "weak"" after he prayed for peace.
