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Bangladesh: Economist slams Yunus govt over 'anti-national' Chattogram port deal

IANS | February 4, 2026 3:02 PM

Dhaka, Feb 4 (IANS) Bangladesh's prominent economist Anu Muhammad accused the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of indulging in "activities against national interest" by advancing plans to sign a long-term concession agreement with UAE-based port operator DP World to run the country's New Mooring Container Terminal at Chattogram Port, local media reported.

China's cheap oil imports from sanctioned countries hit geopolitical hurdle

IANS | February 4, 2026 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) China’s strategy of importing oil at heavily discounted prices from sanctioned countries, including Venezuela, Iran and Russia, has run into trouble due to the geopolitical tensions that have now hit these countries.

Balochistan escalation reveals Pakistan's security overstretch

Vicky Nanjappa | February 4, 2026 2:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The events in Balochistan have left the Pakistan establishment embarrassed as the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed that it killed at least 280 Pakistani personnel during Phase II of "Operation Herof".

Pakistan: Police constable shot dead by gunmen in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | February 4, 2026 2:29 PM

Islamabad, Feb 4 (IANS) A police recruit constable was killed after unidentified assailants attacked him in Lakki Marwat district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, local police said on Wednesday.

Indian defence delegation meets Armenian PM, discusses ways to strengthen strategic cooperation

IANS | February 4, 2026 2:22 PM

Yerevan, Feb 4 (IANS) An Indian delegation led by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan called on Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Wednesday, discussing emerging opportunities for collaboration and avenues to further strengthen defence and strategic cooperation.

India's farmers and dairy sector have been protected in US trade deal: Piyush Goyal

IANS | February 4, 2026 1:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that the interests of India's farmers have been protected in the India-US trade deal, as agricultural and dairy products are out of its ambit.

Baloch leader slams Pak Defence Minister over ‘shameless’ remarks on enforced disappearances

IANS | February 4, 2026 1:54 PM

Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) Tara Chand, President of Baloch American Congress, slammed Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, over his claim that enforced disappearances in Balochistan are a fraud, describing the remarks as “shameless, cruel, and deeply offensive”.

Tarique Rahman accuses Yunus govt of failing to fix law and order, warns of long-term instability

IANS | February 4, 2026 1:46 PM

Dhaka, Feb 4 (IANS) As Bangladesh heads to elections next week, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman, in an exclusive interview with a leading current affairs magazine, accused the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of failing to restore law and order.

Social justice key to Viksit Bharat goals: India at UN

IANS | February 4, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Social justice is central to India's Viksit Bharat goals, said Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur at the 64th session of the UN Commission for Social Development in New York, US.

India, Brazil taking strategic partnership to new level: Brazilian envoy ahead of Prez Lula’s visit (IANS Interview)

IANS | February 4, 2026 11:06 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's upcoming visit to India is expected to significantly strengthen bilateral ties amid a rapidly changing global order, Brazilian Ambassador to India Kenneth H. da Nobrega has said, underlining growing coordination between the two countries on trade, technology and geopolitics.

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Bangladesh: Economist slams Yunus govt over 'anti-national' Chattogram port deal

China's cheap oil imports from sanctioned countries hit geopolitical hurdle

Balochistan escalation reveals Pakistan's security overstretch

Pakistan: Police constable shot dead by gunmen in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Indian defence delegation meets Armenian PM, discusses ways to strengthen strategic cooperation

India's farmers and dairy sector have been protected in US trade deal: Piyush Goyal

Baloch leader slams Pak Defence Minister over ‘shameless’ remarks on enforced disappearances

Tarique Rahman accuses Yunus govt of failing to fix law and order, warns of long-term instability

Social justice key to Viksit Bharat goals: India at UN

India, Brazil taking strategic partnership to new level: Brazilian envoy ahead of Prez Lula’s visit (IANS Interview)

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