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Khalistani extremists bringing disrepute to Sikh community abroad by hijacking Gurdwaras, holding 'referendums': Report

IANS | June 18, 2026 6:34 PM

Ottawa, June 18 (IANS) Khalistani extremism has tarnished the reputation of the overwhelmingly law-abiding Sikh diaspora, whose contributions through hard work, entrepreneurship and public service have enriched societies across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and beyond, even as the vast majority of Sikhs reject terrorism.

Growing engagement with Pakistan: US must ensure it is not shooting itself in the foot

IANS | June 18, 2026 6:17 PM

Islamabad/Beijing, June 18 (IANS) Pakistan's firm support for all of China's efforts to achieve reunification with Taiwan, including "by every possible means", is widely viewed as an alarming statement. While US President Donald Trump has repeatedly praised Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with Munir's name frequently featuring in his remarks, Pakistan has simultaneously aligned itself completely with China and endorsed Beijing's aggressive actions, undermining US interests in the Indo-Pacific region, a report has highlighted.

Moscow facing massive drone attack from Ukraine: Russian media

IANS | June 18, 2026 5:57 PM

Moscow, June 18 (IANS) Russian air defence forces have shot down approximately 180 UAVs as Moscow continues to tackle a massive drone attack from Ukraine, the local media reported on Thursday.

Christian girl's disappearance in Pakistan exposes brutal machinery of forced conversion and marriage: Report

IANS | June 18, 2026 5:42 PM

Islamabad, June 18 (IANS) The disappearance of a 14-year-old Christian girl has once again exposed the brutal machinery of forced conversion and coerced marriage in Pakistan. Forced conversions and coerced marriage of minority women and girls have emerged as one of the most disturbing cases of gender-based violence and religious discrimination in Pakistan, a report has detailed.

March to May, Bangladesh registers 5,448 cases of violence against women and children

IANS | June 18, 2026 5:10 PM

Dhaka, June 18 (IANS) As violence against women and children continues to mount across Bangladesh, at least 5,448 cases were registered under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act between March and May, local media reported, citing police headquarters data.

PM Modi meets top CEOs, highlights tremendous opportunities in India

IANS | June 18, 2026 4:18 PM

Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met several top CEOs and business leaders here, highlighting tremendous opportunities in India’s growing innovation and manufacturing ecosystem.

Growing unrest in Balochistan: Pakistan Defence Minister slammed for blaming Afghanistan

IANS | June 18, 2026 4:08 PM

Quetta, June 18 (IANS) Naseem Baloch, chairman of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), on Thursday slammed Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for blaming Afghanistan for terrorism, stressing that such accusations reflect an admission of the failure of Islamabad's own policies.

'CPEC dragging Pakistan deeper into Chinese debt trap'

IANS | June 18, 2026 3:35 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is pitched as a transformative initiative to build big infrastructure projects with the aim of driving economic growth in Pakistan, but the ground reality is that it is sinking deeper into Beijing's debt trap and the targeted economic development is nowhere in sight as the country’s poverty and unemployment levels have been on the rise in recent years, an article said.

Bangladesh Awami League slams brutal attack on family member of party activist

IANS | June 18, 2026 3:24 PM

Dhaka, June 18 (IANS) Political violence continues to mount across Bangladesh with the Awami League on Thursday expressing grave concern over an alleged brutal attack on a family member of a party activist in Kumarkhali upazila of Kushtia district.

Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit India for BRICS NSA meeting

IANS | June 18, 2026 3:08 PM

Beijing, June 18 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India to attend the 16th Meeting of BRICS National Security Advisors (NSAs) and High Representatives on National Security set to be held from June 22-23.

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Khalistani extremists bringing disrepute to Sikh community abroad by hijacking Gurdwaras, holding 'referendums': Report

Growing engagement with Pakistan: US must ensure it is not shooting itself in the foot

Moscow facing massive drone attack from Ukraine: Russian media

Christian girl's disappearance in Pakistan exposes brutal machinery of forced conversion and marriage: Report

March to May, Bangladesh registers 5,448 cases of violence against women and children

PM Modi meets top CEOs, highlights tremendous opportunities in India

Growing unrest in Balochistan: Pakistan Defence Minister slammed for blaming Afghanistan

'CPEC dragging Pakistan deeper into Chinese debt trap'

Bangladesh Awami League slams brutal attack on family member of party activist

Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit India for BRICS NSA meeting

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