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UK not ruling out possibility of returning rejected asylum seekers to Afghanistan: Report

IANS | April 25, 2026 7:04 PM

London, April 25 (IANS) The United Kingdom has signalled a possible review of Afghan asylum returns as humanitarian crisis and refugee concerns intensify, Afghan media reported on Saturday. The possibility of returning rejected Afghan asylum seekers to Afghanistan is not ruled out, Khaama Press reported citing that London is closely monitoring discussions between Taliban authorities and the European Union on potential return arrangements, while internal government talks are ongoing.

Chinese authorities treat Tibet as 'showpiece': Exile leader

IANS | April 25, 2026 6:14 PM

Tokyo/Beijing, April 25 (IANS) China's claims of democratic reforms, freedom, and development in Tibet rings hollow given the absence of democracy in the mainland, a report has highlighted.

Pakistan FBR’s property valuation cuts highlight real estate lobby’s grip on tax reforms: Report

IANS | April 25, 2026 6:08 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Pakistan’s latest revision of property valuation tables by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has once again exposed the formidable influence of the real estate sector and the state’s limited ability to enforce meaningful tax reforms in this domain, a report has said.

Pakistan continues to fuel Khalistan campaign by misleading Sikh pilgrims: Report

IANS | April 25, 2026 5:27 PM

Islamabad/New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Unwilling to desist from its nefarious activities, Pakistan continues to make repeated attempts to provoke sections of Sikh community while misleading and luring innocent villagers near the border areas into Khalistani campaign.

Bangladesh: Rising deep fake abuse triggers social ruin for women

IANS | April 25, 2026 5:04 PM

Dhaka, April 25 (IANS) Bangladesh is witnessing a quiet yet devastating rise in the misuse of technology with rising incidents of women being targetted by superimposing their faces onto pornographic content.

'Highly vulnerable' Pak not on Middle East battlefield but exposed to every ripple it creates: Report

IANS | April 25, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Pakistan may not be a direct participant in the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, but its weak economic structure makes it highly vulnerable to global shocks arising from this conflict, according to a new report.

Measles crisis exposes cracks in Bangladesh's health system: Report

IANS | April 25, 2026 3:58 PM

Dhaka, April 25 (IANS) Bangladesh's health sector, shaped over decades, risks being undone within years unless corrective steps are taken, a report has highlighted.

West Asia conflict: Pakistan's role limited despite 'drama diplomacy' and theatrics

IANS | April 25, 2026 3:20 PM

Islamabad, April 25 (IANS) Pakistan’s "drama diplomacy", led by Army Chief Asim Munir, is being viewed as a desperate attempt at "face-saving" outreach, following the collapse of the first round of talks between the United States and Iran.

Myanmar's new govt signals closer alignment with China: Report

IANS | April 25, 2026 2:52 PM

Naypyidaw, April 25 (IANS) Appointment of ex-Brigadier General and Myanmar's former Ambassador to Beijing, Tin Maung Swe, as the Foreign Minister of the government led by President Min Aung Hlaing signals a move to deepen ties with China, a report highlighted this week.

India could help Taiwan reduce its reliance on China: Report

IANS | April 25, 2026 2:43 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Taiwan's huge foreign reserves and expertise in the fields of hardware manufacturing, mine exploration, electronics, food processing and others, could make it a significant partner in India's Make in India, Digital India and Skill India initiatives, a new report has said.

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UK not ruling out possibility of returning rejected asylum seekers to Afghanistan: Report

Chinese authorities treat Tibet as 'showpiece': Exile leader

Pakistan FBR’s property valuation cuts highlight real estate lobby’s grip on tax reforms: Report

Pakistan continues to fuel Khalistan campaign by misleading Sikh pilgrims: Report

Bangladesh: Rising deep fake abuse triggers social ruin for women

'Highly vulnerable' Pak not on Middle East battlefield but exposed to every ripple it creates: Report

Measles crisis exposes cracks in Bangladesh's health system: Report

West Asia conflict: Pakistan's role limited despite 'drama diplomacy' and theatrics

Myanmar's new govt signals closer alignment with China: Report

India could help Taiwan reduce its reliance on China: Report

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