Pakistan-UAE relationship faces growing strain amid Islamabad’s diplomatic missteps: Report

IANS | May 14, 2026 9:25 PM

Washington, May 14 (IANS) The diplomatic strain between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) appears to be more than a minor setback, with the damage to the bilateral partnership now increasingly seen as enduring. The trust that once underpinned the relationship, based on the expectation of Pakistan’s support for Abu Dhabi during critical moments, appears to have eroded, a report has highlighted.

Report raises alarm over growing abductions, forced marriages of Christian girls in Pakistan

IANS | May 14, 2026 9:21 PM

Islamabad, May 14 (IANS) Roughly 1,000 girls, many of whom are Christians, are kidnapped from their homes every year in Pakistan. These girls are found months later, after they have been forced to convert to Islam and marry older Muslim men, a report has stated.

Mithun Chakraborty says West Bengal is ‘free today’

IANS | May 14, 2026 9:17 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty has said that West Bengal has become liberated, hinting at the end of the 15-year rule of former CM Mamata Banerjee with the recent assembly elections.

Concerns raised over rise of political Islam's impact on European identity and politics: Report

IANS | May 14, 2026 9:12 PM

Brussels, May 14 (IANS) The United Kingdom has become the primary hub for political Islam - an ideology that does not acknowledge borders, British values, or the very concept of a secular state, a report has stated.

Centre caps duty-free gold imports by exporters

IANS | May 14, 2026 9:11 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Centre has imposed a limit on duty-free gold imports under the advance-authorisation scheme for exporters at a maximum of 100 kg per licence in a move aimed at curbing diversion of imported gold into the domestic market to make a fast buck amid concerns over the soaring import bill, which is draining precious foreign exchange reserves.

'He’s doing everything he possibly can': Arteta provides fitness update on Timber

IANS | May 14, 2026 9:10 PM

London, May 14 (IANS) Mikel Arteta, manager of West London club Arsenal, has revealed that Jurrien Timber is pushing hard to regain fitness before the end of the club’s campaign, with the defender continuing his recovery from injury.

US authorities likely to drop case against Adani Group chief soon

IANS | May 14, 2026 9:06 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The US authorities are moving to resolve the allegations of fraud against Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and bring to an end the case, which has been lingering for more than a year, according to sources.

BRICS to work on building more inclusive world order under India's chairmanship: PM Modi

IANS | May 14, 2026 9:01 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that, under India's Chairmanship, BRICS will work together to strengthen multilateralism, promote sustainable development, enhance economic resilience and build a more inclusive world order.

National Doubles Squash C’ships: Abhay-Velavan, Rahul-Suraj advance to semifinals

IANS | May 14, 2026 8:56 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Defending champions Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar made a commanding start to their campaign in the men’s doubles event at the 3rd National Doubles Squash Championships, cruising into the semifinals with a dominant straight-games victory at the Indian Squash Academy in Chennai on Thursday.

Pakistan's democratic space shrinking under Munir's 'hard-state' approach: Report

IANS | May 14, 2026 8:51 PM

Colombo, May 14 (IANS) Pakistani military regime under Asim Munir has been facing key challenges over the past three years in consolidating control at home, driven by a "hard state” approach rooted in an uncompromising, militarised framework for internal security and political management. The approach depends on “political repression and constitutional redesign” to centralise the regime’s command structure and restrict the space for political dissent and mobilisation.