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Category: Diplomacy

Afghanistan Condemns Kabul Explosions, Muttaqi Urges Dialogue Amid India Visit

Amid Kabul explosions and border tensions, FM Muttaqi calls for diplomacy during India visit, signaling strain in Afghanistan–Pakistan ties

October 10, 2025
Afghanistan, Diplomacy, India, News, South Asia

Afghan Checkpoint Video Raises Doubts About Kabul’s Neutrality in Regional Affairs

Viral video showing Afghan officials favouring Indian travellers sparks debate over Taliban’s impartiality and bias.

October 10, 2025
Afghanistan, Diplomacy, India, News, Pakistan, South Asia

Saudi Delegation’s Visit Boosts Pakistan–Saudi Economic Partnership Under Vision 2030

Saudi delegation’s visit boosts Pakistan–Saudi partnership under Vision 2030, deepening trade, defense, and investment ties.

October 10, 2025
Diplomacy, Economy, Middle East, News, Pakistan

India to Upgrade Kabul ‘Technical Mission’ to Embassy, Says Jaishankar

India to upgrade Kabul mission to an embassy as Taliban FM Muttaqi visits New Delhi for first high-level talks.

October 10, 2025
Afghanistan, Diplomacy, India, News, South Asia

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi Begins First Visit to India as Taliban’s Top Diplomat

Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi begins first visit to India as Taliban’s top diplomat after UN lifts travel ban.

October 9, 2025
Afghanistan, Diplomacy, India, South Asia

Pakistan, Afghanistan Hold Key Talks on Security and Economic Cooperation at Moscow Format Meeting

Pakistan and Afghanistan discuss regional security, trade, and connectivity at the Moscow Format consultations.

October 9, 2025
Afghanistan, Central Asia, Diplomacy, News, Pakistan

Muttaqi’s Moscow Visit Raises Questions on UN Sanctions and Shifting Regional Dynamics

Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi’s Moscow visit, UN exemptions, and India’s role raise questions on regional influence and counterterrorism efforts.

October 9, 2025
Afghanistan, Diplomacy, News

US Drops Student Visas to India by 44% as Trust Deficit Deepens Between Washington and New Delhi

The US issued 19.1% fewer student visas in August 2025, with a sharp 44.5% drop for Indian applicants

October 8, 2025
Diplomacy, India, South Asia, World

Basmati Battle Puts EU in a Geopolitical Tight Spot, Amid Talks with India on FTA

India and Pakistan's GI battle over Basmati rice origin threatens the EU-India trade deal, dragging Brussels into a major geopolitical dispute.

October 8, 2025
Diplomacy, News

US Approves $2.5 Billion Contract to Supply Advanced AMRAAM Missiles to Pakistan

US approves AIM-120C-8 missile export to Pakistan under $2.5B Raytheon deal, boosting defence cooperation and deterrence.

October 7, 2025
Diplomacy, Pakistan, Security, World

Pakistan Rejects Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett’s Claims Linking It to Regional Threat Axs

Pakistan dismisses former Israeli PM Bennett’s claims linking it to a regional threat axis as baseless and speculative.

February 24, 2026
News, Pakistan, Politics

Multiple Countries Urge Citizens to Leave Iran Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Several countries advise citizens to leave Iran immediately amid rising regional tensions and growing security concerns.

February 24, 2026
Iran, News, Security, World

ICC Confirms Bangladesh’s Direct Spot in 2028 T20 World Cup

ICC confirms Bangladesh’s direct qualification for the 2028 T20 World Cup, ending speculation and securing a spot on the global stage.

February 23, 2026
Afghanistan, cricket, News

China Calls on U.S. to Remove Unilateral Tariffs Following Court Decision

China urges the U.S. to lift unilateral tariffs after Supreme Court ruling, warning of trade tensions and economic risks.

February 23, 2026
China, Economy & Finance, International news, USA

Taliban Ruled Afghanistan a Growing Threat to Regional Security, Moscow Warns

Moscow warns Taliban-ruled Afghanistan hosts thousands of militants, posing serious threats to regional stability and security.

February 23, 2026
Afghanistan, News, Pakistan, Russia, Taliban

Afghanistan Sees Growing Tribal Unrest Following Pakistan’s Operations

Tribal pressure rises in eastern Afghanistan after Pakistan’s operations, creating new challenges for the Taliban government.

February 23, 2026
Afghanistan, News, Pakistan, Security, Taliban