Doha hosted UN-led talks with Afghan authorities and global partners to boost private sector growth and fight narcotics. Ministries discussed health, banking, and poverty issues. *Tolo News* said the meetings aimed to coordinate international support and strengthen regional cooperation for A
Quad Foreign Ministers met in Washington to launch key initiatives on maritime security, critical minerals, technology, and disaster response. The U.S. Department of State highlighted efforts to boost regional partnerships, economic resilience, and cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.
India, the US, Japan, and Australia attended the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Washington, DC, to discuss regional security, Indo-Pacific cooperation, and counterterrorism. EAM Jaishankar stressed a rules-based order and zero tolerance for terrorism, while Japan's FM highlighted the Ind
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, on a four-day visit to Bhutan, was received with full honours and granted an audience by Bhutan's King and Queen at Tashichhodzong, reflecting the strong India-Bhutan friendship, as shared by the Indian Army on X.
Jaishankar highlighted the need to create an equilibrium in the India-China relationship that is fair to India, while also working on convergences with the United States to maximise benefits.
EAM S. Jaishankar met Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya in Washington during the Quad meeting, reaffirming ties. He also discussed Indo-Pacific issues, counter-terrorism at the UN, and strengthening India-US relations through trade and diplomacy during his official visit to the US.
Tehran maintains its nuclear programme is peaceful, while the US and Israel say they aim to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Araghchi said Iran would not reengage in talks unless it received guarantees that no further military attacks would occur during the negotiations.
Zamir expressed concerns during a Sunday night meeting, highlighting that hostages face intensifying torture and grave abuse. "There is serious abuse of the hostages and their situation is grave," he said, according to sources cited by The Times of Israel.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit the US next week to meet President Donald Trump and senior officials to discuss security and trade. Minister Ron Dermer, already in Washington, is holding talks on regional diplomacy and Gaza, following Israel's recent conflict with Ira
Speaking at a Shin Bet security agency facility in southern Israel, Netanyahu said, "As you probably know, many opportunities have opened up now following this victory. Firstly, to rescue the hostages. Of course, we will also need to solve the Gaza issue, defeat Hamas, but I believe we will
US President Donald Trump dismissed reports suggesting his administration is considering a USD 30 billion deal with Iran to develop civilian nuclear facilities.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Israeli hostage families in Washington, affirming full support for a comprehensive deal to free all captives held by Hamas.