Christians in Bangladesh seek protection amid rising attacks: Report

IANS | January 7, 2026 8:06 PM

Dhaka, Jan 7 (IANS) Bangladesh's administration has become increasingly dysfunctional since the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government assumed power following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government, enabling Islamist groups to escalate attacks on minorities, especially Hindus and Christians, a report said on Wednesday.

Australia faces scrutiny over engagements with judges from Hong Kong's 'bogus court': Report

IANS | January 7, 2026 8:01 PM

Canberra, Jan 7 (IANS) The Australian judiciary appears complicit in the Chinese psychological warfare campaign by allowing the controversial trio of Hong Kong National Security Law judges to enter Australia and engage with the judicial figures — posing a national security risk. Australia’s judiciary does not seem concerned by the judgments of Hong Kong’s “bogus court”, a report said on Wednesday.