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Bangladesh: Jamaat's vague agenda amid Islamist resurgence fuels doubts

IANS | March 14, 2026 3:28 PM

Dhaka, March 14 (IANS) The most unexpected outcome of Bangladesh's August 2024 'Gen-Z' revolution has been an Islamist resurgence, with a few in the country expecting that radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami would make history by emerging as the country’s main opposition after securing a third of the votes in the February 12 elections, a report detailed.

Iranian warship crew partly repatriated from Kochi amid Iran–US tensions

IANS | March 14, 2026 3:26 PM

Kochi, March 14 (IANS) India has repatriated more than 100 non-essential crew members of an Iranian naval vessel that docked at Kochi earlier this month, even as the warship continues to remain berthed at the southern port, here amid escalating hostilities between Iran and the United States.

Pakistan slammed for decades-long crackdown on Shias in occupied Gilgit-Baltistan

IANS | March 14, 2026 3:03 PM

Islamabad, March 14 (IANS) Pakistan is using its counter-terrorism department to tighten the noose around the local Shia community, arresting dozens of Shia student protesters and charging them with terrorism. Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), where Shias form the majority population, has long witnessed such actions with the secret service agencies framing the community as a national threat, a report has highlighted.

US Embassy in Baghdad hit by drone, no casualties reported so far

IANS | March 14, 2026 2:59 PM

Baghdad, March 14 (IANS) The US Embassy in Baghdad was hit by a drone on Saturday, with no immediate information on casualties, a security source said.

China fuel export halt raises concerns over Australia’s aviation fuel supply: Report

IANS | March 14, 2026 2:38 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Australia’s vulnerability to liquid fuel shortages and price spikes has intensified after reports that China has asked its oil refiners to halt fuel exports, raising concerns over aviation fuel supplies and potential disruptions to flight operations, according to a new report.

Pakistan’s biggest export is terrorism, says Laura Loomer; apologises for anti-India posts

IANS | March 14, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) American far-Right activist and staunch supporter of US President Donald Trump, Laura Loomer, sparked debate during her appearance at the India Today Conclave 2026 on Saturday for sharply criticising Pakistan and apologising for some of her past anti-India social media posts.

I love India, I love Modi: Trump's message signals possible India visit

IANS | March 14, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) A message from US President Donald Trump expressing admiration for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was read out at the India Today Conclave 2026 by American far-Right activist and Trump loyalist Laura Loomer on Saturday.

Exiled East Turkistan leaders condemn China’s ethnic unity law, call for action against 'colonial domination'

IANS | March 14, 2026 12:50 PM

Washington, March 14 (IANS) The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) rejected China’s “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress”, and called for global action against what it described as the “broader system of Chinese imperialism and colonial domination”.

Global press freedom groups warn Pakistan over harassment of exiled Afghan journalists

IANS | March 14, 2026 12:41 PM

Islamabad, March 14 (IANS) Several international press freedom organisations have written to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, expressing serious concern over the escalating harassment, arbitrary arrests, and deportations of Afghan journalists living in exile in Pakistan.

India can play important role: UN urges ceasefire as Iran–Israel war escalates

IANS | March 14, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The United Nations Human Rights Office has warned that the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict is rapidly escalating with serious humanitarian, economic, and global consequences, urging all parties to move towards an immediate ceasefire and stronger diplomatic efforts from influential countries including India to help de-escalate the crisis.

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Bangladesh: Jamaat's vague agenda amid Islamist resurgence fuels doubts

Iranian warship crew partly repatriated from Kochi amid Iran–US tensions

Pakistan slammed for decades-long crackdown on Shias in occupied Gilgit-Baltistan

US Embassy in Baghdad hit by drone, no casualties reported so far

China fuel export halt raises concerns over Australia’s aviation fuel supply: Report

Pakistan’s biggest export is terrorism, says Laura Loomer; apologises for anti-India posts

I love India, I love Modi: Trump's message signals possible India visit

Exiled East Turkistan leaders condemn China’s ethnic unity law, call for action against 'colonial domination'

Global press freedom groups warn Pakistan over harassment of exiled Afghan journalists

India can play important role: UN urges ceasefire as Iran–Israel war escalates

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