134 Myanmar troops sent back from Bangladesh
In exchange, 45 Bangladeshis imprisoned in Myanmar have returned home from the neighbouring country.
South Asia
17 terrorists killed, 5 soldiers martyred in separate operations in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities, especially in KP and Balochistan after the banned militant Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan ended its ceasefire with the…
Pakistan, US reaffirm continuation of counter-terrorism cooperation to advance regional security
Both governments resolved to increase communication on these topics and continue collaboration to “detect and deter violent extremism through whole-of-government approaches."
India completes troop exit from Maldives
India has replaced some 80 soldiers on the Maldives with civilians after a demand by President Mohamed Muizzu who has pivoted the archipelago's ties towards China, New Delhi…
Our ties depend on mutual interests & reciprocal sensitivity, Jaishankar tells Maldives FM
Indian External Affairs Minister said as far as India is concerned, it has already articulated its commitment to ”The Neighbourhood First” policy and the SAGAR vision.
Indian Coast Guard detains Iranian boat in Kerala’s Koyilandi
It has been reported that there are six fishermen from Kanyakumari in the boat. They are part of the group that went fishing in Iran, as per primary reports.
Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa meets top leaders in Kathmandu
The leaders reviewed the progress made in bilateral relations and cooperation so far and discussed the whole gamut of bilateral relations to elevate economic and development…
President Muizzu’s balancing act in the Maldives
Several powers have hotly contested for influence in the Indian Ocean countries. However, this contest is seen as a binary in the Maldives—India vs China. Muizzu’s task will…
As Pakistan begins second phase of deportation, Afghan women fear what lies ahead
According to sources, the total number of undocumented Afghans who have returned to Afghanistan in the first round of deportation last November stands at around the half million…
Pakistan’s real test ahead is to maintain its relationships with both Iran and Saudi Arabia
The writer says Iran will remain a tough diplomatic, political, and security challenge, as Pakistan grows in dependence on Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states due to evolving…