Iran's attack on US radar exposes gaps in China's defence system: Report

IANS | April 4, 2026 9:18 PM

Hong Kong, April 4 (IANS) With Iran striking and destroying the US AN/TPY-2 radar in Jordan - deployed without the protection of a "well-networked system-of-systems architecture" - amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, China’s fragmented intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities in the South China Sea (SCS) could be similarly vulnerable, a report stated on Saturday.

Pak military can no longer manage Afghanistan like colonial fiefdom: Report

IANS | April 4, 2026 9:16 PM

Brussels, April 4 (IANS) With Pakistan’s economy under strain and domestic security deteriorating amid a renewed insurgency in Balochistan, the Afghan Taliban appear to be pursuing a long-term strategy in their conflict with Islamabad, prioritising survival and ideological expansion over Qatar or Turkey brokered ceasefires, a recent report has detailed.

Nepal's political shift setback for China’s expansionist strategy: Report

IANS | April 4, 2026 9:16 PM

Taipei, April 4 (IANS) With the rise of new political leadership in Kathmandu and growing strategic constraint on China’s engagement with Nepal, there is hope that the stronger democratic institutions would enable the Nepali people to comprehend Beijing's expansionist ambitions in Nepal and the wider South Asian region, a report highlighted on Saturday.

Pakistan court's ruling on marriage of abducted minor girl raises grave concerns

IANS | April 4, 2026 9:15 PM

Islamabad, April 4 (IANS) Human rights lawyers and defenders have sharply criticised the recent judgement of Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court which upheld the marriage of a minor Christian girl, Maria Shahbaz, to a Muslim man accused of kidnapping her, while rejecting a habeas corpus petition filed by her father.

China's new ethnic law a tool to expand CCP ideology: Report

IANS | April 4, 2026 9:13 PM

Tokyo, April 4 (IANS) The implementation of China's 'Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress' could have broader regional implications, potentially extending the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) ideological influence in the neighbouring countries and beyond, a report said on Saturday.

Pakistan's human rights abuses raise questions over preferential trade status by EU: Report

IANS | April 4, 2026 9:05 PM

Brussels, April 4 (IANS) Pakistan has repeatedly failed to demonstrate sustained, structural improvement in the core human rights situation, a key condition under the European Union’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) framework, despite more than a decade of preferential access, a report said on Saturday.

IPL 2026: The hard work is paying off now, I am batting well, says Rizvi after DC’s win

IANS | April 4, 2026 9:02 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Delhi Capitals batter Sameer Rizvi, named Player of the Match for his swashbuckling 90, taking the side to a six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, said his consistent effort to overcome weaknesses had begun to show results, adding that all of his hard work has started to pay off now.

Relying on China and Saudi Arabia for survival, Pakistan finds itself in catch-22

IANS | April 4, 2026 9:01 PM

Islamabad, April 4 (IANS) Pakistan's continued attempts to appease powerful allies while leveraging their rivalries have significantly damaged its international reputation. Unless Islamabad addresses its core strategic dilemmas, the country risks internal fragmentation, a report said on Saturday.

Asian Boxing C’ships: Vishvanath Suresh stuns World No. 1; Ankushita, Narender advance to semis (ld)

IANS | April 4, 2026 8:50 PM

Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), April 4 (IANS) Havaldar Vishvanath Suresh delivered a remarkable performance in Indian boxing, defeating the reigning World Champion and World No. 1 Sanzhar Tashkenbay (KAZ) with a decisive 5-0 win. This victory propelled him into the semifinals of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Pakistan: Put in solitary confinement, leading woman Baloch activist flags shocking atrocities

IANS | April 4, 2026 8:50 PM

London, April 4 (IANS) Mahrang Baloch, human rights activist and chief organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), has once again highlighted the atrocities faced by her and fellow activists at the hands of Pakistani authorities during their imprisonment over the last one year.