Singapore invited to join US President Trump’s Board of Peace; is assessing invitation: MFA
An expanded role for the board has stirred comment that US President Donald Trump may be aiming to build a US-led alternative to the UN.
UK approves China’s plan for its largest embassy in Europe despite espionage fears
China’s plans to build a new embassy on the site of the two-century-old Royal Mint Court, near the Tower of London, have stalled for three years due to opposition from…
South Korea, Italy agree to deepen ties in AI, chips, space and beyond
The two sides also reaffirmed a shared commitment to the complete denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula and to promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
US President Trump invites Pakistan PM Shehbaz to join Gaza ‘Board of Peace’: FO
The so-called “Board of Peace” has begun to take shape as the US moves on to the second phase of President Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which stands decimated after…
China, Canada vow to enhance bilateral ties
Premier Li Qiang and visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed the two countries' commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and safeguarding multilateralism during…
Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence deal in pipeline, minister confirms
A final consensus between the three states is needed to complete the deal, Pakistan Defence Production Minister Raza Hayat Harraj said.
French Rafale fighter jet deal: Around 80% of 114 aircraft may be built in India as talks focus on localisation
India’s proposed Rafale fighter jet deal could see most aircraft built locally, alongside plans for a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) hub, exports, and higher…
India-Russia ‘win-win’ labour deal sparks concerns over migrant workers’ rights and safety
India is pursuing labour mobility deals and a new bill to safeguard workers abroad, yet challenges persist, including skills mismatches and the need for constant agreement updates.
UAE grants royal pardon to 440 Bangladeshi prisoners
As part of Union Day celebrations, UAE rulers approved one of the largest clemency initiatives in recent years.
US to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, Bangladesh included
The memo directs US embassies to refuse visas under existing law while the department reassesses its procedures. No time frame was provided.