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Bangladesh sees wave of political vengeance since ouster of former PM Hasina: Report

IANS | August 22, 2025 9:00 PM

Dhaka, Aug 22 (IANS) Bangladesh has witnessed a staggering wave of political retribution since the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, with minorities bearing the maximum brunt under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, a report cited on Friday. It detailed that more than 2,000 attacks on Hindus have been recorded since last year’s July demonstrations, noting that several Hindu teachers were dismissed from their jobs while extremists flourished in the prevailing climate.

Fear grips Balochistan after Pakistani army launches unannounced missile strikes

IANS | August 22, 2025 8:55 PM

Quetta, Aug 22 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation on Friday expressed concern after the Pakistani Navy recently carried out unannounced missile strikes in the mountainous regions of Omara, Kolwah, and Awaran in Balochistan, sparking fear and anxiety among local communities.

Bangladesh: Yunus govt warns media against publishing statements of former PM Hasina

IANS | August 22, 2025 8:49 PM

Dhaka, Aug 22 (IANS) Bangladesh's interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has warned the country's media houses of legal action against any future publication or dissemination of statements from former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, local media reported on Friday.

FBI official thanks India for capture of woman on US 'Most Wanted' list

IANS | August 22, 2025 8:42 PM

New York, Aug 22 (IANS) A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) official has thanked India for the capture and extradition of a woman on the agency's 'Top 10 Most Wanted' list with a $250,000 bounty and charged with allegedly killing her six-year-old son.

FBI raids home of former NSA Bolton, days after his criticism of Trump's tariff decisions

IANS | August 22, 2025 6:57 PM

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents conducted raid at US President Donald Trump's former National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton's home on Friday in a high-profile security investigation, which coincides with his severe criticism of Washington's decisions to impose heavy tariffs on India for importing Russian oil.

Pakistan: Imran Khan's nephews arrested, sent to police remand over May 9 riots

IANS | August 22, 2025 5:49 PM

Islamabad, Aug 22 (IANS) Lahore Police on Friday said that another nephew of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested from his residence, a day after his brother was taken into custody for his involvement in the May 9 protests.

Pak Foreign Minister's Bangladesh visit exposes Yunus govt's desperation: Report

IANS | August 22, 2025 5:27 PM

Dhaka, Aug 22 (IANS) Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar's two-day visit to Bangladesh starting Saturday exposes the sheer desperation of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government to strengthen ties with a country that carried out a genocide killing millions of Bangladeshi Bengalis under ‘Operation Search Light’ in 1971, a report cited on Friday.

Indian envoy meets American leaders, discusses trade and energy cooperation

IANS | August 22, 2025 5:26 PM

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) As part of his ongoing engagements with the American leaders, India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra met Republican Party Senator Bill Hagerty, briefing him on the continuation of bilateral dialogue aimed at ensuring fair, balanced, and mutually beneficial trade engagement. Both sides exchanged views on India’s energy security and the expanding hydrocarbons trade between India and the US.

Iran's Foreign Minister to hold talks with counterparts from UK, France and Germany

IANS | August 22, 2025 4:42 PM

Tehran, Aug 22 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will hold telephonic conversation with counterparts from the UK, France and Germany on Friday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said.

Former Lankan President Wickremesinghe arrested on charges of misuse of State funds

IANS | August 22, 2025 4:35 PM

Colombo, Aug 22 (IANS) In a major development in the island nation, Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was taken into custody on Friday by the country’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the first such arrest of a former President in the nation’s history, local media reported.

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Bangladesh sees wave of political vengeance since ouster of former PM Hasina: Report

Fear grips Balochistan after Pakistani army launches unannounced missile strikes

Bangladesh: Yunus govt warns media against publishing statements of former PM Hasina

FBI official thanks India for capture of woman on US 'Most Wanted' list

FBI raids home of former NSA Bolton, days after his criticism of Trump's tariff decisions

Pakistan: Imran Khan's nephews arrested, sent to police remand over May 9 riots

Pak Foreign Minister's Bangladesh visit exposes Yunus govt's desperation: Report

Indian envoy meets American leaders, discusses trade and energy cooperation

Iran's Foreign Minister to hold talks with counterparts from UK, France and Germany

Former Lankan President Wickremesinghe arrested on charges of misuse of State funds

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