Giving insights into the one-day talks held between the US trade negotiator Brendan Lynch and India's chief negotiator and Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce Rajesh Agrawal, former senior diplomat Mahesh Sachdev stated that the discussions were described as "positive and forward
This comes despite the Pakistan's increased diplomatic engagement with Kabul in 2025 after the heightened tensions and a prolonged hiatus in the high-level diplomatic exchanges held last year.
US President Donald Trump underscored the importance of US- Qatar ties, calling the country a "great ally" of the United States and said that Qatar has to "do something" about Hamas.
Afghanistan and the U.S. reportedly agreed on a prisoner exchange after a recent Kabul visit by a U.S. delegation. Officials and analysts said the talks signal improved engagement, reduced mistrust, and potential for stronger diplomatic, political, and economic relations, Tolo News reported.
As India and Pakistan prepare to face off in Dubai in the Asia Cup, strong voices of opposition have emerged from Shimla, where both locals and visiting tourists largely condemned cricketing and sporting ties with Pakistan, citing terrorism and strained diplomatic relations.
The death toll from the ongoing Gen Z protests in the Kathmandu Valley has climbed to 34, as reported by The Himalayan Times, citing data released by the Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal.
He accused Pakistan of sponsoring terror, manipulating international forums like the OIC, and propagating falsehoods. Tyagi stated India needs no advice from a state supporting terrorist networks.
Taiwanese President William Lai has cautioned that China's growing military power and diplomatic influence are a global threat, not just a concern for Taiwan. Lai said Taiwan would work closely with democratic allies to safeguard peace in the Indo-Pacific through deterrence and strength, as
The group outlined specific actions for the business and tech community, urging them to engage with both Republican and Democratic lawmakers. Khanna specifically called for pressure on Republican members of Congress regarding the strategic importance of the relationship and for Democrats
Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi criticised Switzerland's comments as "surprising, shallow and ill-informed," highlighting India as the "world's largest, most diverse and vibrant democracy" with a strong tradition of pluralism, offering assistance to Switzerland on these matters.