Brussels, Feb 5 (IANS) As Bangladesh heads towards the February 12 elections, the future appears increasingly uncertain, especially for minorities, who may confront a government that does not recognise them as equal citizens.
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) As India–Africa relations evolve, ambitions need to align with strategic clarity and disciplined execution. The synergy between Africa’s continental development goals and India’s long-term path towards enhanced economic, technological, and institutional capacity presents a historically significant opportunity, a report stated on Thursday.
Quetta, Feb 5 (IANS) Baloch National Movement (BNM) Chairman Naseem Baloch has accused Pakistan of falsely labelling the Baloch freedom struggle as "terrorism" to conceal its own failures, emphasising that it is a legitimate resistance by an indigenous people against “colonial occupation”.
Colombo, Feb 5 (IANS) China has enforced passport control for years as a key tool of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) governance system, requiring officials and employees in sensitive sectors to obtain permission for overseas travel, disclose itineraries, and report after returning from abroad.
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) Pakistan's public support for US adversary Iran – through lavish receptions, high-level meetings, and deepening ties – directly undermines its credibility as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA). Amid growing engagement with Tehran, Pakistan should be excluded from any international Board of Peace and barred from facilitating Washington-led negotiations with Iran, a report said on Thursday.
Islamabad, Feb 5 (IANS) Pakistan is grappling with mounting social and security challenges, as well as economic pressures with tensions escalating across different parts of the country, especially in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province.
Dhaka: India-Bangladesh relationship has witnessed historic low since the 2024 July Uprising, a downward trend that is still continuing. With an uprising that forced Sheikh Hasina to flee Bangladesh, New Delhi woke up to a surprising wave of anti-India sentiments in its neighbourhood.
Islamabad, Feb 5 (IANS) A transparency survey, launched by Ipsos and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has found a gap between "perception and reality", showcasing trust deficit between people and government institutions, local media reported on Thursday.
Colombo, Feb 5 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi met Sri Lanka's Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti in Colombo on Thursday, discussing collaboration through connecting industries of Gujarat and Sri Lanka for exploring opportunities in investment and industrial development in the island nation.
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) The Chinese government intensified its repression in China in 2025, leading rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in its 2026 World Report.
