IMF loans keep Pakistan trapped in cycle of debt and short-term fixes: Report
Pakistan’s continued dependence on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlights its deep-rooted economic vulnerabilities and repeated failure to implement lasting reforms, according to a report by Khaama Press. The report warns that IMF loans are financing Pakistan’s short-term survival rather than enabling sustainable
US Ambassador Sergio Gor meets Jaishankar in New Delhi, discusses India–US strategic ties
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday in New Delhi, emphasizing the growing significance of India–US bilateral relations and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Gor, who began his four-day visit to India on October 9, was
Trump misses Nobel peace prize, but winner dedicates award to him
US President Donald Trump did not receive the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, but the winner, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, dedicated her award to him for his support of democratic efforts in Venezuela. Machado, a key figure opposing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro,
India and Denmark strengthen Green Strategic Partnership to boost clean energy transition
India and Denmark have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating clean energy transitions under their Green Strategic Partnership, as a high-level Indian delegation led by Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary at the Ministry of Power, concluded its visit to Denmark on Wednesday. During the visit, the
Outgoing French PM Sebastien Lecornu stresses urgency to pass budget before December 31
Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s determination to pass the national budget before December 31, stressing that political forces across the spectrum share the “will” to reach an agreement. President Emmanuel Macron has given Lecornu until Wednesday evening
India pushes for faster FTA progress with EU as Commerce Secretary heads to Brussels
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal is set to visit Brussels later this week to accelerate negotiations on the proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Tuesday. Agrawal will meet Sabine Weyand, Director General for Trade at the
India, Maldives strengthen defence partnership with focus on Indian Ocean security
India and the Maldives reaffirmed their strong defence partnership during Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh’s two-day visit to Male, where he met key Maldivian leaders to discuss security cooperation and regional stability in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). During his meetings with Maldives
India to highlight clean energy achievements at G20 Energy Meeting in South Africa
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal will represent India at the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting, scheduled to be held in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, from October 7 to 10. The high-level meeting, hosted under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, will bring together energy leaders
India reaffirms support for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan at Moscow Format meeting
India on Tuesday reiterated its long-standing position that a secure, peaceful, and stable Afghanistan is essential not only for the well-being of its people but also for regional resilience and global security. The message was conveyed during the 7th meeting of the Moscow
PM Modi greets Putin on 73rd birthday, reaffirms India-Russia strategic partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a warm telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, extending birthday greetings on his 73rd birthday and wishing him good health and success. During the discussion, the two leaders reviewed ongoing progress in bilateral cooperation and
India emerges as preferred partner for BNP, Tarique Rahman ahead of Bangladesh elections
Bangladesh’s BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman is set to end his 26-year self-exile in London, announcing plans to return home and contest upcoming elections, raising expectations of a BNP victory. Rahman, son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, is widely tipped to become
PIL filed in Gauhati High Court demanding impartial probe into Zubeen Garg’s death
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Gauhati High Court seeking a transparent and comprehensive investigation into the mysterious death of Assam’s cultural icon Zubeen Garg. The petition, submitted by Abhijit Sharma and Palash Ranjan Baruah, alleged serious irregularities, possible
FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets US delegation to discuss geopolitical developments and India-US interests
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday met with a US delegation led by Walter Russell Mead, distinguished fellow at the Hudson Institute, to discuss ongoing geopolitical developments and matters of mutual interest between India and the United States. The meeting, held in
India and Qatar agree to strengthen trade and investment ties
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a “fruitful” meeting with his Qatar counterpart Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani in Doha on Monday to deepen bilateral trade and investment relations. Goyal, who co-chaired the India-Qatar Ministerial Joint Commission on
India Corner inaugurated at Utadeo University library in Colombia to promote culture and education
An India Corner was inaugurated at Utadeo University in Bogota by Ambassador of India to Colombia Vanlalhuma, showcasing Indian works on history, literature, philosophy, diplomacy, culture, and economy. The initiative, supported by book donations from the Indian Embassy in Bogota, aims to enhance
EAM Jaishankar calls for balanced AI approach, emphasises trust and safety in innovation
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday urged a balanced and responsible approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting the need for trust and safety to guide innovation. He spoke at the inaugural session of the Trust and Safety India Festival (TASI) 2025, a
Pakistan’s provincial feud over flood relief intensifies; Zardari summons Interior Minister
The political rift between Pakistan’s Sindh and Punjab provinces over flood relief operations has deepened, prompting President Asif Ali Zardari to intervene as tensions spill into public confrontation. According to local media reports, Zardari spoke with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and summoned
India must be ‘go-to’ option for entire subcontinent in any crisis: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said India must become the “go-to” option in any regional crisis, emphasizing the country’s growing role as a stabilizing power in South Asia and beyond. Speaking at the inaugural Aravalli Summit 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru University
Trump, Lula hold ‘very good’ call amid tariff tensions, plan to meet soon
US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva held a “very good” phone conversation on Monday, signaling potential thaw in relations strained by recent trade disputes. Trump announced on Truth Social that the two leaders discussed economic and trade
Trump open to talks with Democrats as US government shutdown drags on
The US government shutdown entered its sixth day on Monday, with President Donald Trump signaling readiness to negotiate with Democrats amid mounting economic and political pressure. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “I am happy to work with the Democrats on