At SCO meet in Pak, EAM Jaishankar says terrorism, extremism hurdle to regional cooperation

Islamabad: Delivering a thinly veiled message to Pakistan from its soil, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said activities across borders characterised by the “three evils” of terrorism, extremism and separatism are unlikely to encourage trade, energy flows and connectivity. In his address at a conclave of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) chaired by Pakistan…

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Netanyahu mulls plan to occupy northern Gaza after ‘starving’ and ‘killing’ Palestinians in the region

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is examining a plan to seal off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza, which if implemented, could trap hundreds of thousands of Palestinians unable to leave their homes without food or water. Israel claims that the plan is an “attempt to starve out Hamas militants.” No trucks of food, water…

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Former Maldives president Solih questions Muizzu govt’s past objections as he courts closer India ties

Male: Former Maldivian president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Saturday criticised the ruling administration and President Mohammad Muizzu on his decision to proceed with the same agreements that his party PNC described as a national security threat during the 2023 presidential campaign. Muizzu, who returned from a five-day state visit to India last week, has expressed…

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Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Yunus visits Dhakeshwari temple following vandalism during Durga Puja celebrations

Dhaka: Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor to the interim government of Bangladesh, on Saturday visited the centuries-old Dhakeshwari temple amid reports of attack on another prominent Durga Puja celebration in the national capital. The government wants to build Bangladesh in such a way “where each and every citizen’s right will be ensured,” Yunus said at…

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