Iran’s Pezeshkian to visit Armenia, Belarus for regional cooperation
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian will embark on a two-day visit to Armenia and Belarus beginning Monday evening, with the aim of strengthening regional ties and enhancing economic cooperation. The trip was confirmed by presidential advisor Mehdi Sanaei, who said Pezeshkian’s agenda includes boosting
Baloch activist slams Pakistan’s Army Rocket Force Command as ‘sham and empty bluster’
Baloch human rights activist Mir Yar Baloch has sharply criticized Pakistan’s newly unveiled Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC), dismissing it as “a sham and empty bluster” fueled by Balochistan’s plundered resources. In a statement on X, Mir said Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Macron hails PM Modi on Independence Day, vows deeper India-France ties by 2047
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the nation’s 79th Independence Day, expressing confidence that the India–France strategic partnership will strengthen further towards 2047 and beyond. “Warm congratulations to the people of India
Trump, Putin hopeful ahead of Alaska summit on Ukraine peace talks
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed optimism ahead of their Friday summit in Alaska aimed at ending the Ukraine war. Trump said Putin seemed “convinced” about making a deal, while Putin praised Trump’s “sincere efforts” for peace. A breakthrough
Sri Lanka greets India on 79th Independence Day, global missions mark celebrations
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Friday extended warm greetings to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, the Indian government, and its people on the country’s 79th Independence Day. “Warmest felicitations to the Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, and to the Government
Brazil rejects US pressure, defends trade stance: Lula
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday firmly rejected US President Donald Trump’s criticism of Brazil as a “horrible trading partner,” declaring that his country will not “bow down” to Washington. Speaking in Pernambuco state, Lula called Trump’s claim “a lie”
PM Modi hails President Murmu’s Independence Day-eve speech as a call for unity and progress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised President Droupadi Murmu’s Independence Day-eve address, calling it a “thoughtful” and “inspiring” vision for India’s collective progress and future aspirations. In a post on X, Modi said, “Rashtrapati Ji has highlighted the collective progress of our nation
PM Modi to address UNGA high-level session on September 26
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) high-level session on September 26, as part of the UN’s landmark 80th anniversary celebrations. This year’s theme, “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights,” will frame
Baloch leader urges US to sanction Pakistan’s army instead of banning BLA
Tara Chand, chief of the Baloch American Congress and former Balochistan Cabinet Minister, has criticised the US decision to designate the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and its front group, The Majeed Brigade, as foreign terrorist organisations (FTOs). He argued that instead of targeting
India-Russia ties poised for expansion in new strategic sectors: Report
The India-Russia strategic partnership is at a pivotal moment, with both nations encouraged to explore new areas of collaboration, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Arctic cooperation, Africa outreach, and joint technological initiatives, according to an India Narrative report. The study highlights that joint AI
Europe seeks to block US-Russia Ukraine peace talks: Kanwal Sibal
Former Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal has accused Europe of attempting to derail US-Russia peace negotiations over Ukraine, citing its unwavering alignment with Kyiv’s position and exclusion from the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Writing in India Narrative, Sibal noted that European leaders
Putin-Trump Alaska summit set to test peace prospects in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday at Joint Military Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, for a high-stakes summit expected to focus on ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The meeting comes amid heightened tensions, with Putin reiterating his June
Trump’s Pakistan tilt erodes two decades of US-India strategic trust: Report
US President Donald Trump’s repeated endorsement of Pakistan and disregard for India’s core security concerns have undermined the strategic partnership between Washington and New Delhi, according to a report by the International Centre for Peace Studies (ICPS). The report stated that successive US
India’s stance reinforced as Pakistan misses IMF loan targets again
Pakistan’s repeated inability to meet International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan conditions has once again reinforced India’s long-standing concerns over Islamabad’s misuse of international financial aid. For the second review of its $7 billion bailout package, Pakistan failed to achieve three out of five
Baloch activist warns US against granting Pakistan access to Balochistan’s minerals
Prominent Baloch human rights defender Mir Yar Baloch has condemned US President Donald Trump’s reported assurance granting Pakistan access to Balochistan’s untapped mineral wealth, calling it a “strategic blunder” that could destabilize the region. Mir asserted that Balochistan will resist any attempt by
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit India ahead of SCO Summit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India on August 18 for talks under the Special Representative mechanism, just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled trip to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin later this month. The SCO
India, Singapore strengthen strategic ties at 3rd Ministerial Roundtable
India and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation during the third India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR), held in New Delhi on Wednesday. The talks focused on six key pillars: digitalisation, skill development, sustainability, healthcare, connectivity, and advanced manufacturing. The Indian delegation
Afghan refugees in Pakistan face rising deportations under new crackdown
Thousands of Afghans living in Pakistan, many of whom fled after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, now face an uncertain future under Pakistan’s renewed Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan. The nationwide crackdown, revived in late 2023, targets undocumented Afghan refugees, with
UN alarmed by surge in violence in Sudan’s El Fasher and Kordofan
The United Nations has voiced deep concern over renewed violence in Sudan’s North Darfur and Kordofan regions, following deadly attacks that have left civilians trapped and displaced. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said a large-scale assault in El Fasher’s Abu Shouk displacement camp, reportedly
Former South Korean security adviser questioned for third time in Marine death case
Former National Security Adviser Cho Tae-yong appeared before a special counsel team on Wednesday for his third round of questioning over alleged government interference in a probe into the death of a Marine in 2023. The investigation is led by special counsel Lee