China's digital crackdown erasing Mongolian culture and identity: Report

IANS | February 13, 2026 8:45 PM

Beijing, Feb 13 (IANS) Despite repeated digital crackdowns by the Chinese authorities, the internet remained for years one of the few spaces where Mongolians from China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region or Southern Mongolia could freely use their language, share music and literature, and connect with one another, a report highlighted on Friday.

Top world leaders to attend next week's India–AI Impact Summit in New Delhi

IANS | February 13, 2026 8:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Top world leaders - including French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis - are scheduled to attend the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from February 16–20, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday.

T20 WC: Waseem hails Siddique’s five-wicket haul, urges UAE to improve middle-overs batting

IANS | February 13, 2026 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) UAE captain Muhammad Waseem praised his side’s belief and resilience after their five-wicket win over Canada in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, while also calling for improvements in batting during the middle overs. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday, Aryansh Sharma’s 74 not out and Sohaib Khan’s 51 helped UAE chase down 151 with two balls to spare.

T20 WC: England name unchanged XI for Group C clash against Scotland

IANS | February 13, 2026 8:04 PM

Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) England have named an unchanged team for their ICC Men's T20 Group C match against Scotland, to be played on Saturday at the iconic Eden Gardens. The Harry Brook-led team will field the same side that lost the previous encounter against the West Indies, which also dropped them to fourth place in their group’s points table.

Pakistan's decision to join ISF sparks skepticism from Hamas, criticism from Islamist parties: Report

IANS | February 13, 2026 7:39 PM

Athens, Feb 13 (IANS) Pakistan's decision to join the International Stabilization Force (ISF) for Gaza has resulted in Islamabad facing diplomatic crisis and inviting suspicion from radical Islamist outfits, including Hamas. Pakistan has contended that its participation in ISF for Gaza showed its commitment to Palestinian welfare. However, Pakistan's decision has sparked opposition domestically and raised questions about Islamabad's credibility as a supporter of Islamic cause, a report has stated.