While it may be difficult to discern the motivations behind Beijing’s actions, some clues are contained in the Chinese white paper on national security that was unveiled for the first time recently.

The United Nations’ terror watchdog has expressed grave concern over the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed.

Bangladesh’s war crimes court ordered fugitive ex-leader Sheikh Hasina on Monday to return to face trial on charges amounting to crimes against humanity.