Earlier, the FO had described the Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue as the highest-level consultative forum between the two countries. The mechanism provides a structured platform to assess the full range of bilateral cooperation, while also enabling discussions on regiona
Venezuela accused the United States of military aggression and violating international law as explosions and power outages were reported in Caracas. The government said it was mobilising defence measures while tensions with Washington remain high, though it signalled openness to talks on
Fighting intensified in Hadramout governorate, where STC forces clashed with Saudi-backed "Homeland Shield" units. The STC's military spokesperson, Mohamed al-Naqib, said battles were fierce as both sides sought control of strategic areas, including approaches to the city of Seiyun. Yemeni s
India's MEA Factcheck unit debunked viral social media posts claiming talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Somaliland's president and any move to recognise Somaliland, calling the claims fake and urging reliance on official sources.
Congress MP Tariq Anwar reacted to the remarks made by Hindu spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur against Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan over the inclusion of a Bangladeshi player in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team, saying it was "not appropriate" to speak about the actor in such a manne
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's Dhaka visit to attend Khaleda Zia's funeral was seen as a step toward restoring India-Bangladesh dialogue, with former diplomat Suresh K Goel stressing the need for normal political engagement and free, fair elections amid strained ties.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine wants peace but will not accept any weak or temporary deal that compromises its sovereignty. In a New Year address, he stressed resilience despite war fatigue and said negotiations are close but must ensure lasting security.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistan NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq briefly shook hands in Dhaka on the sidelines of Khaleda Zia's funeral. The interaction came amid strained India-Pakistan ties following the Pahalgam terror attack and India's subsequent security and diplomatic act
US intelligence has assessed that Ukraine did not target Russian President Vladimir Putin in an alleged drone incident, contradicting Moscow's claims. President Trump played down the allegation, while Ukraine denied involvement and Russia cited the incident to harden its stance in peace t