Tripoli, Dec 26 (IANS) Pakistan's arms deal with the Libyan National Army (LNA) reflects a desperate miscalculation -- one that violates international commitments, fuels unending war in Libya, and damages Islamabad’s global credibility, a report said on Friday.
Damascus, Dec 26 (IANS) As many as eight people were killed and 18 others injured after a terrorist explosion at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in the Wadi al-Dahab district of Syria's Homs on Friday, local media reported citing Syrian Health Ministry.
Dhaka, Dec 26 (IANS) Members of the Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance - the Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Mahajote - formed a human chain and held a protest rally in Dhaka on Friday, demanding justice and detailed investigation into last week's brutal killing of Hindu youth Dipu Chandra Das.
Tokyo, Dec 26 (IANS) As many as 15 people were injured after a stabbing spree at a factory in Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan on Friday, local media reported quoting authorities.
Islamabad, Dec 26 (IANS) Highlighting "entrenched prejudice" against Sindhis in Pakistan, that remains rooted in state and society alike, a report has revealed that Shehzad Ghias Shaikh - a famous podcaster, writer and social media presenter in the country - is facing serious threats to his security as he has started exposing the deep-seated prejudices against Sindhis prevalent in the country, particularly Karachi.
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Reiterating its stance on having free, fair and inclusive elections in Bangladesh, India on Friday stated that it views the return of Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman to the conflict-ridden country in the wider democratic context.
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that New Delhi is in touch with local authorities as to what led to the killing of an Indian-origin student near his university campus in Canada earlier this week.
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) India on Friday expressed support for democratic transition and free, fair as well as inclusive elections in Myanmar.
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Voicing its grave concern over the persistent incidents of violence targetting religious minorities - including Hindus, Christians, and Buddhists - in its neighbourhood, India on Friday asserted that it is keeping a close watch on the ongoing developments in Bangladesh.
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) A pack of foxnuts (Makhana) weighing about 25 grams, which used to cost $2, has doubled to $4 in recent months in the US, due to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump squeezing household budgets, a report has said.
