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Afghan journalist, artist missing in Islamabad as Amnesty urges Pakistan probe

Amnesty International calls for an investigation into the disappearance of Sayed Qasim Hashemi and Hamed Ehsas, whose families say they have had no contact with them since July 4.

PM Modi welcomes BRICS leaders as summit enters second day in New Delhi

UN backs PM Modi’s call for urgent Security Council reform, says 1945 structure no longer fits 2026

Indonesia launches search for ship carrying 240 after contact lost in Java Sea

PM Modi’s Putin, Xi meetings put India’s BRICS balancing act in focus

Delhi seeks deeper ties with Moscow and stability with Beijing without compromising strategic autonomy.

China ready to work with India to advance PM Modi-Xi strategic guidance

Chinese envoy says both sides are preparing for a bilateral meeting as Beijing signals focus on cooperation, communication and managing differences.

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman. File | Photo Credit: Reuters

India says Rahman was invited as BIMSTEC chair, not Bangladesh PM, as Dhaka rules out BRICS visit

Bangladesh says Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will not attend the New Delhi summit, while India maintains the invitation followed its established practice for BRICS outreach sessions.

Ahead of BRICS Summit, Delhi Police conduct mock drills at key Metro stations

Multi-agency exercises simulate terror attacks and unattended-baggage incidents to test emergency response, coordination and evacuation preparedness.

US still destroys drug boats when needed, says Rubio

Secretary of State says operations depend on the vessel, threat and location, with targets subject to legal review and cooperation with regional partners.

US birthright citizenship fight puts visa families at centre of debate

Republican lawmakers seek limits on citizenship for children of temporary visa holders, while Democrats defend birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.