East & South Asia
India to Reopen Embassy in Afghanistan After Three-Year Hiatus
India is set to upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy, marking a major step toward restoring formal diplomatic relations...
UK and India ink $468m missile agreement to boost defence ties
Britain announced on Thursday the signing of a £350 million ($468 million) defence deal with India to supply the Indian Army with UK-manufactured...
Afghan FM Muttaqi’s India trip aims to open new chapter in bilateral relations
KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi departed for New Delhi on Wednesday for what marks the first official visit to India...
Landslide kills 15 bus passengers in India
At least 15 people were killed late Thursday after a massive landslide struck a passenger bus in India’s northern state of Himachal Pradesh,...
Indian Students Drive Sharp Decline in US University Visas
WASHINGTON: The United States has recorded a steep 19 percent decline in student visa issuance this August, marking a significant setback for global...
World Bank warns new US tariffs may drag South Asia’s economy in 2026
The World Bank has warned that rising US tariffs on Indian exports could weigh heavily on South Asia’s economic outlook in 2026, potentially...
Keir Starmer Visits India to Strengthen Ties After Trade Pact
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in India on Wednesday, marking his first official visit to the country since taking office and months...
Pakistan’s Mushtaq Ahmad Khan Released After Detention by Israeli Forces
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistani senator and delegation leader Mushtaq Ahmad Khan has been released from Israeli custody and has safely reached Jordan, according to...
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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...
