International

Pakistan faces renewed scrutiny over treatment of religious minorities

Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) The cases of Christian girls Maria Shehbaz and Aneeqa Ishaq have been reported at a time…

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US-led coalition concludes anti-IS operation in Iraq: Pentagon

Washington/Baghdad, Sep 30 (IANS) The United States and its allies have officially ended ‘Operation Inherent Resolve’ against the Islamic State…

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India aligns development agenda with renewable energy and green policy: Report

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) India is increasingly aligning its development agenda with climate action, integrating renewable energy, energy efficiency…

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Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan expose collapse of ‘strategic depth’

Kabul/Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) Pakistan is increasingly turning to direct military force in Afghanistan as Islamabad can neither command the…

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Flydubai jet makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after hijack alert; pilot fight suspected

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) A Flydubai jet carrying around 180 Israeli passengers was forced to make an emergency landing…

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India’s shipments reach $399 billion, eyes $1 trillion export target: Report

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) India’s export engine is gaining pace and breadth, with combined merchandise and services shipments reaching…

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Chinese-linked mining projects in Africa face rising scrutiny over rights, environmental abuses

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Chinese investment in Africa’s mineral sector is coming under increasing scrutiny as allegations of environmental…

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War remnant blast kills three children in Eastern Afghanistan

Kabul, Sep 30 (IANS) Three children lost their lives and one other was injured as an explosive device left over…

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Bangladesh: Publishing house staff harassed over sale of Bangabandhu’s book

Dhaka, Sep 30 (IANS) Amid growing concerns over restrictions on freedom of expression in Bangladesh, two employees of publishing house…

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India, Sri Lanka discuss bilateral matters, maritime issues

Colombo, Sep 30 (IANS) India and Sri Lanka held discussions on maritime issues, bilateral matters and cooperation in multilateral fora.…

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