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Pakistan: Report highlights police's failure to protect victims of honour killings

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:37 PM

Islamabad, June 1 (IANS) A newly married couple - Nadia Aslam and Najeebullah Aziz - were shot dead in Karachi in yet another case of honour killing in Pakistan. The woman's own brother was the main suspect in the case and police have claimed to have arrested him. However, the question arises why did the police not check when he followed the couple along with his accomplices after they left the court, a report has stated.

India strengthens people-to-people ties with Romania

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:28 PM

Bucharest, June 1 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Romania on Monday interacted with Romanian and Indian students, discussing ways to strengthen people-to-people ties.

Iran trying to reverse result of military confrontation, will continue to face pressure: Israeli Ambassador

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:23 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday said that Iran will continue facing pressure, including through the naval blockade, until it agrees to the terms that the United States has put forward.

Bangladesh measles outbreak claims three more lives; death toll climbs to 588

IANS | June 1, 2026 7:14 PM

Dhaka, June 1 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with an escalating measles outbreak, three more children died from the symptoms of the diesease on Monday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 588 since March 15 this year, local media reported.

Myanmar assures its territory won't be used against India's security interests

IANS | June 1, 2026 6:56 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India and Myanmar on Monday underscored the importance of preventing the misuse of sovereign territory for activities inimical to their security interests.

Bangladesh records another dengue death, overall toll reaches six

IANS | June 1, 2026 6:47 PM

Dhaka, June 1 (IANS) Another dengue-related death was recorded in Bangladesh on Monday, taking the overall death toll from dengue to six this year so far, local media reported.

President Murmu meets Myanmar counterpart, highlights shared Buddhist heritage and centuries-old people-to-people bond

IANS | June 1, 2026 6:29 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu held a meeting with her counterpart from Myanmar, U Min Aung Hlaing, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday, expressing India's steadfast support for Myanmar's pursuit of peace and reconciliation.

International community calls for election roadmap dialogue in Somalia

IANS | June 1, 2026 6:19 PM

Mogadishu, June 1 (IANS) The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS), the European Union (EU) delegation to Somalia and diplomats from several foreign missions in the country on Monday called for the resumption of dialogue and an election roadmap in the African nation.

PM Modi, Myanmar President discuss issue of insurgent groups operating from Southeast Asian nation

IANS | June 1, 2026 5:54 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday raised the issue of the activities of Indian insurgent groups operating in the Southeast Asian nation during the bilateral talks with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing in New Delhi.

Masterclass in selective moral outrage: Iran slams EU for condemning strikes against Kuwait

IANS | June 1, 2026 5:35 PM

Tehran, June 1 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Ministry on Monday slammed the European Union (EU) for blaming Tehran for exercising its right to self-defence against "US aggression launched from bases in neighbouring countries", terming it "hypocritical, reckless and a masterclass in selective moral outrage."

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Pakistan: Report highlights police's failure to protect victims of honour killings

India strengthens people-to-people ties with Romania

Iran trying to reverse result of military confrontation, will continue to face pressure: Israeli Ambassador

Bangladesh measles outbreak claims three more lives; death toll climbs to 588

Myanmar assures its territory won't be used against India's security interests

Bangladesh records another dengue death, overall toll reaches six

President Murmu meets Myanmar counterpart, highlights shared Buddhist heritage and centuries-old people-to-people bond

International community calls for election roadmap dialogue in Somalia

PM Modi, Myanmar President discuss issue of insurgent groups operating from Southeast Asian nation

Masterclass in selective moral outrage: Iran slams EU for condemning strikes against Kuwait

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