Analysis: After years of drift, 2025 brings thaw in Pakistan-US ties
But beneath the optimism lies a layered and complex reality shaped by history, personalities, and shifting global alignments — prompting analysts to urge restraint in reading…
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After China, now US also recalls its ambassador to Nepal
Envoy Dean Thompson is on the list of US ambassadors to be recalled by the Trump administration.
China plans to play a bigger role in Antarctic governance
A draft law, consisting of seven chapters and 57 articles, was submitted on Monday to an ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top…
US Secretary of State Rubio seeks to balance relations with Japan, China
US Secretary of State Rubio also emphasised the need for the United States and China to balance tensions and cooperation. He further added, “Because I think if there’s a…
Indonesia eyes to clinch US tariff deal in a fortnight
Indonesia’s technical team, tasked with the legal drafting process, has arrived in the US capital about a week ago to pave the way for Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga…
China rebukes UK for ‘interfering’ in pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s case
Lai was convicted on Monday on two charges of conspiring to collude with external forces and a charge of conspiracy to publish seditious materials.
Pakistan seeks oil deal with Russia as energy ministries hold talks
Pakistan has stepped up engagement with Russia in recent years as Moscow sought new energy markets after Western sanctions over Ukraine, and Islamabad looked to lower import…
Six deaths in Sudan, countless tears in Bangladeshi villages
With the latest deaths, number of Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in UN missions rises to 174.
Russian President Putin meets Indonesian counterpart Prabowo to discuss military and energy ties, wheat exports
It was the second time the pair had met this year in Russia, as President Putin courts President Prabowo, the leader of the world's fourth most populous country, to build stronger…
India working on Ukraine President Zelenskyy’s visit in January next year: Report
The development comes days after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit on December 4 and 5. Ever since the war between Russia and Ukraine broke out in 2022, India has…