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Former Afghanistan President Karzai strongly condemns latest Pakistani airstrikes, calls for ending enmity

IANS | March 13, 2026 2:33 PM

Kabul, March 13 (IANS) Terming it as a clear and grave violation of the principles of neighbourliness, human values, and international laws, former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on Friday severely condemned the Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia and Paktika regions which have resulted in several civilian casualties.

Bangladesh exports under US scanner: Report

IANS | March 13, 2026 2:10 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The US has launched a fresh trade investigation into Bangladesh and other economies to examine whether their policies and production practices are contributing to global overcapacity that could harm American manufacturing, according to a report in Dhaka-based The Morning Star.

WUC raises alarm over China’s ‘ethnic unity’ law, warns of escalating repression

IANS | March 13, 2026 1:27 PM

Beijing, March 13 (IANS) The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has expressed grave concern over China’s newly approved law on “Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress,” adopted during the annual parliamentary session of the Chinese Communist Party, warning that it could intensify repression against Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Southern Mongolians.

ISI eyes high-ranking officials in planned honeytrap spy network

Vicky Nanjappa | March 13, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The ISI is engaging India in an unconventional battle whereby it is using social media to pull out sensitive information.

PM Modi congratulates Jose Antonio Kast on assuming Chile’s presidency, says he looks forward to working closely

IANS | March 13, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Jose Antonio Kast Rist on taking oath as the President of Chile and expressed hope of further strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries.

US, India close to finalising critical minerals pact: Ambassador Sergio Gor

IANS | March 13, 2026 11:49 AM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) The US and India are moving closer to signing a key agreement on critical minerals that could significantly strengthen strategic cooperation and supply chains between the two countries, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Friday.

Pakistan conducts strikes in Afghan provinces, Taliban says civilians killed

IANS | March 13, 2026 10:47 AM

Kabul, March 13 (IANS) Pakistan has carried out fresh military strikes across multiple Afghan provinces, including Kabul, Kandahar, Paktia, and Paktika, resulting in civilian casualties, including women and children, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Friday.

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Former Afghanistan President Karzai strongly condemns latest Pakistani airstrikes, calls for ending enmity

Bangladesh exports under US scanner: Report

WUC raises alarm over China’s ‘ethnic unity’ law, warns of escalating repression

ISI eyes high-ranking officials in planned honeytrap spy network

PM Modi congratulates Jose Antonio Kast on assuming Chile’s presidency, says he looks forward to working closely

US, India close to finalising critical minerals pact: Ambassador Sergio Gor

Pakistan conducts strikes in Afghan provinces, Taliban says civilians killed

India-Brazil-South Africa fund drives women’s empowerment through development

Tony Abbott praises PM Modi, says he has ‘managed to resist hubris of power’

Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen to step down

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