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Rights body writes to Pakistan PM over widespread torture in detention facilities nationwide

IANS | June 26, 2026 1:59 PM

Islamabad, June 26 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, expressing grave concern over what it described as the widespread use of torture and other forms of cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, both physical and psychological, in detention facilities across the country.

Bangladesh: Editors’ Council strongly condemns attack on journalists in Dhaka

IANS | June 26, 2026 1:16 PM

Dhaka, June 26 (IANS) Bangladesh's Editors’ Council has strongly condemned the attack on journalists in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area, calling for a swift, impartial, and credible investigation into the incident, local media reported.

Operation Sindoor’s psychological impact: Pakistan tries to boost military morale at the cost of people

Vicky Nanjappa | June 26, 2026 1:12 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) The impact Operation Sindoor had on the morale of the Pakistan Army is becoming increasingly visible. Post the operation that was carried out by the Indian armed forces to avenge the Pahalgam attack, Pakistan falsely claimed that it had, in fact, managed to gain the upper hand over India. Officials say that Operation Sindoor did not just have an impact on the Pakistan Army’s morale, but the same is visible among the rest of the security forces in the country.

Pakistani forces torch several civilian homes in Balochistan's Kech

IANS | June 26, 2026 12:40 PM

Quetta, June 26 (IANS) Several civilian homes were set ablaze by Pakistani forces during an operation in the Tump area of Balochistan’s Kech district, local media reported.

IB flags JMB bid to revive IMK for recruitment in West Bengal, Northeast

Vicky Nanjappa | June 26, 2026 12:18 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Security agencies are keeping a close watch on the activities of the Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK) which is an offshoot of the Jamaat ul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB). An Intelligence Bureau official said that the JMB would look to re-activate its offshoot with the specific intention of targeting northeastern India and West Bengal and would seek to recruit those who have been asked to return to Bangladesh.

UN expert urges Pakistan judiciary to overturn Baloch leaders' 'unjust convictions'

IANS | June 26, 2026 12:13 PM

Quetta, June 26 (IANS) UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders Andrea Bolanos Vargas expressed serious concern over the life sentences handed down to Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah Shah Ji, calling on Pakistan's judiciary to overturn what she described as “unjust convictions."

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

IANS | June 26, 2026 10:35 AM

Dhaka, June 26 (IANS) Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Friday held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, marking one of the key engagements of his four-day official visit to China, as the two countries continue to deepen engagement, local media reported.

US steps up Pacific push to counter China

IANS | June 26, 2026 9:53 AM

Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration said it is expanding its diplomatic, economic and security engagement across the Pacific Islands to counter China's growing influence in a region it described as strategically vital to US national security.

S. Korea to lower cap on fuel prices, freeze utility rates

IANS | June 26, 2026 9:15 AM

Seoul, June 26 (IANS) South Korea will lower the cap on fuel prices to reflect the recent decline in global crude oil prices, the finance minister said on Friday, while freezing electricity and gas rates in the second half this year.

US to rebuild cyber agency amid rising threats

IANS | June 26, 2026 8:12 AM

Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration plans to rebuild the US government's cyber defence agency and strengthen its ability to counter increasingly sophisticated cyber threats from China, Iran, Russia and North Korea, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told lawmakers.

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Rights body writes to Pakistan PM over widespread torture in detention facilities nationwide

Bangladesh: Editors’ Council strongly condemns attack on journalists in Dhaka

Operation Sindoor’s psychological impact: Pakistan tries to boost military morale at the cost of people

Pakistani forces torch several civilian homes in Balochistan's Kech

IB flags JMB bid to revive IMK for recruitment in West Bengal, Northeast

UN expert urges Pakistan judiciary to overturn Baloch leaders' 'unjust convictions'

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

US steps up Pacific push to counter China

S. Korea to lower cap on fuel prices, freeze utility rates

US to rebuild cyber agency amid rising threats

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