Afghan woman entrepreneur defines resilience, grit and uniqueness

IANS | April 21, 2026 8:14 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Amid reports of repression and isolation of women in Afghanistan comes a story defining the resilience, grit, and uniqueness of Monis Nazari, who has launched a business to support her family with her husband by her side.

Multiple reports highlight systemic negligence in Pakistan's public healthcare system

IANS | April 21, 2026 5:49 PM

Islamabad, April 21 (IANS) The revelations in the British broadcaster BBC's investigative documentary 'Who gave our children HIV?' showcase systemic negligence in public healthcare system of Pakistan. The findings of BBC Eye Investigations reveal a pattern of reckless malpractice at the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital (THQ) in Taunsa city of Pakistan's Punjab province that is more than an individual error, a report has detailed.

Tank shell explosion kills three Japanese defence personnel

IANS | April 21, 2026 5:10 PM

Tokyo, April 21 (IANS) Three defence forces personnel have died and one injured after a premature explosion of a tank shell at a Ground Self-Defence Force (GSDF) training range in southwestern Japan, the country's media reported on Tuesday.