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Chairman of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), Shafi Burfat, has issued a statement denouncing the Pakistani military establishment, calling it "the most dangerous force of fascism and brutality in South Asia" and a "mercenary army serving imperial interests under the guise of Islamic nationalism".

UK MP Bob Blackman urged the government to pressure Bangladesh to protect Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, and Ahmadiyya minorities following attacks on Rath Yatra celebrations. He also criticised the delay in announcing election dates and called for a Foreign Office statement on safeguarding minorities and supporting democracy in Bangladesh.

Polish President Andrzej Duda warned that Poland may shut down a key NATO aid hub to Ukraine, accusing Kiev and NATO of treating Polish infrastructure as their own. He called the situation a "scandal" and demanded more respect and inclusion in decision-making, RT reported.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm congratulations to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following her ruling coalition's projected historic victory in snap elections for Japan's lower house, the House of Representatives, emphasising that India-Japan ties remain vital for advancing global peace, stability, and shared prosperity through their robust Special Strategic and Global Partnership.

India is expected to see a significant surge in Parkinson's disease cases, potentially becoming the country with the second-highest number of patients globally. Experts at the 6th International Annual Symposium-2026 in Kerala highlighted the growing concern, especially among younger individuals in Southeast Asia.

As per Kyodo News, citing its projections, Takaichi's ruling LDP, together with its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party (JIP), is poised to secure a supermajority of up to two-thirds of the 465 seats in the lower house of the National Diet, significantly surpassing the 233 seats required for a simple majority.