East & South Asia
Taliban Blames Pakistan as Afghan Peace Talks Collapse
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have blamed Pakistan for the failure of peace talks mediated by Qatar and Turkey in Istanbul, signaling that tensions along...
Bangladesh: Election Campaign Begins with Deadly Shooting Incident
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s election season began with deadly violence after unidentified gunmen on motorbikes attacked a political rally, killing one person and injuring two...
China Eases Some U.S. Tariffs, but Soybean Imports Remain Costly
BEIJING: China has announced a partial suspension of tariffs on U.S. goods, offering limited relief in a trade standoff that has shaken global...
Political Disputes Delay Democratic Reforms in Bangladesh
DHAKA: Deep divisions among Bangladeshi political parties have stalled a key democratic reform initiative, prompting the interim government to give rival groups one...
APEC Summit Concludes After U.S.–China Reach Truce in Trade War
Leaders of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum concluded their annual summit on Saturday following a significant side-meeting between U.S. President Donald...
India Secures Six-Month US Sanctions Relief for Chabahar Port Project
The United States has granted India a six-month exemption from sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port, a strategically vital project jointly developed by New...
North Korea exploits cryptocurrency and remote IT jobs to evade UN sanctions
SEOUL: North Korea is reportedly finding new ways to circumvent United Nations sanctions, using cryptocurrency networks to trade raw materials and weapons while...
Pakistan and Afghanistan Resume Peace Talks in Istanbul to Strengthen Ceasefire and Border Security
The second round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan is scheduled to take place today in Istanbul, Turkiye, following their initial meeting in...
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Pakistan Mediates US–Iran Talks Amid Deadlock Over Uranium Enrichment
Islamabad: Pakistan is reportedly playing an active diplomatic role in efforts to bridge differences between the United States and Iran, as tensions continue...
US and Iran came Closer for a deal to End War Amid Ongoing Talks
WASHINGTON: United States and Iranian negotiators have made progress in talks, moving closer to a framework agreement to end the war, US news...
Decision Lies with Washington to Rebuild Trust, Says Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
Tehran: Following the recent negotiations between Iran and the United States, Iran has presented its official stance, making it clear that Tehran had...
