India’s rapid rise as the world’s fifth-largest economy has boosted its confidence and clout on the world stage, where it has played an important role in addressing regional crises such as Sri Lanka’s economic collapse and the Myanmar earthquake. But the conflict with Pakistan over Kashmir, which flared up in recent days with exchanges of […]
He remarked that the state’s tourism sector has dealt a severe blow, and once again, Pakistan has managed to bring Kashmir into the international focus. Abdullah further pointed out that “the US, which seems to be keen to inject itself in the role of a moderator, interlocutor”, has also contributed to the internationalization of the […]
Calling the plane a “flying palace,” ABC News, which first reported the story, said the Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet gifted from the Qatari royal family would possibly be the most expensive gift ever received by the American government. The controversy around the jet — and Trump’s boast that it was coming “free of charge” — […]
Representatives from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the EU will join Foreign Secretary David Lammy in London for a meeting of the so-called “Weimar+” group. The coalition was set up in February in response to shifting US policy towards the war between Ukraine and Russia, and European security in general under President Donald Trump. […]
Neither side released details after they wrapped up two days of talks in Switzerland. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said a joint statement would be released in Geneva on Monday. Vice Commerce Minister Li Chenggang said it would contain “good news for the world.” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer described […]
There were no reports of explosions or projectiles overnight, after some initial ceasefire violations, with the Indian Army saying Sunday was the first peaceful night in recent days along the border, although some schools remain closed. Saturday’s ceasefire in the Himalayan region, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, followed four days of intense firing and […]
According to Robertson, who cited a source present during the key negotiations, the ceasefire had been in the works for nearly 48 hours. Pakistan had reportedly paused its military actions during that period to allow diplomacy to sustain. However, that window was abruptly closed when India launched strikes early in the morning on three Pakistani […]
In a post on X, Marco Rubio, who serves as the principal advisor to US President Donald Trump, said that over the past 48 hours, he along with US Vice President JD Vance remained in touch with top officials including prime ministers of both countries. “VP Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and […]
The nuclear-armed neighbours have been locked in conflict since Wednesday, when India targeted multiple “terrorist infrastructure” locations in Pakistan in response to a deadly attack in India Kashmir last month. Pakistan retaliated, and the countries have exchanged cross-border attacks since. The Nifty 50 (.NSEI), opens new tab fell 1.1% on Friday but closed above the […]
Minutes after Donald Trump’s tweet, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar also confirmed the development. Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Ishaq Dar wrote on the social media platform X. The […]
