Who was LeT operative Sheikh Yousuf Afridi, close aide of Hafiz Saeed killed in Pak

IANS | April 27, 2026 10:31 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Sheikh Yousuf Afridi, described as a close associate of Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province by unidentified gunmen in what investigators are treating as a targeted killing, adding to a pattern of attacks on militants in the country since 2023.

The American paradox: Power, prosperity, and deepening decay

Ajai Sahni | April 27, 2026 10:14 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) With per capita income hovering around USD 80,000, the USA is among the richest societies in human history. Its technological sophistication, institutional depth, and global influence are unmatched. Yet, beneath this extraordinary wealth lies a social landscape that is, for millions, marked by dysfunction, insecurity, and despair. This is not poverty born of scarcity; it is a distress amidst abundance.

Bangladesh faces renewed militancy concerns amid recent arrests: Report

IANS | April 27, 2026 9:35 PM

Dhaka, April 27 (IANS) Bangladesh is once again facing concerns over the spectre of militancy, with the issue re-emerging in public discourse following recent developments, including the alleged detention of some Bangladesh Air Force officials and a letter issued by Police Headquarters, a report said on Monday.

Honour killings in Pakistan expose deep-rooted impunity and weak enforcement: Report

IANS | April 27, 2026 9:32 PM

Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) The murder of a 19-year-old woman in Khairpur village of Pakistan’s Sindh province is not an isolated tragedy but part of a broader pattern of injustice requiring collective outrage and action. The incident reflects a society that continues to tolerate brutality under the guise of family "honour", a report said on Monday.

Jordan joins India-led ISA, CDRI and Global Biofuel Alliance

IANS | April 27, 2026 8:47 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Jordan on Monday joined the India-led global initiatives, including the International Solar Alliance (ISA), the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA).

Russia will do everything that serves interests of Iran: Putin

IANS | April 27, 2026 8:39 PM

Saint Petersburg, April 27 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Monday called on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg as the Kremlin reiterated its support for bringing peace in the Middle East, local media reported.