UNHCR chief embarks on Pakistan visit, meets Afghan refugees in Peshawar
This is the first visit of the UNHCR chief to Pakistan after the country announced a repatriation plan for “illegal foreigners” in October 2023. Taliban rulers in Afghanistan…
South Asia
India, Pakistan exchange lists of civilian prisoners, fishermen
Under the provisions of the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access 2008, such lists are exchanged every year on 1st January and on 1st July.
Nepal, China officials to meet ‘very soon’ in Kathmandu for boundary talks
Two countries are preparing for a joint boundary inspection to investigate issues and disputes on their common border.
Pakistani Deputy PM Dar advocates for ‘normalising’ ties with India
DPM Dar expressed Pakistan’s openness to dialogue, while also outlining conditions aimed at easing tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, who have long been embroiled…
‘Will implement Teesta project with help from India’: PM Hasina
As Bangladesh has a longstanding issue with India over the sharing of Teesta waters, it would be easy for Dhaka if the Teesta project is implemented by Delhi, said PM Hasina.
Not feasible to share Teesta water with Bangladesh: India’s West Bengal Chief Minister
In a letter to Indian PM Modi, CM Mamata Banerjee also said, "It is not feasible to share Teesta water with Bangladesh because the water is required for irrigation and drinking…
Bangladesh PM to arrive in Delhi for talks with Indian leaders
During the visit, apart from holding bilateral consultations with the PM, Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to call on President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar.…
Cut off from mainland: Firing from Myanmar triggers food crisis in Bangladesh’s St Martin’s Island
Starting from last Thursday, the suspension of water transportation entered its sixth day. The food crisis in St Martin's Island is getting critical, said officials at the island.
Singapore and Malaysia will resolve water and other outstanding issues amicably: PMs Wong and Anwar
Both Prime Ministers affirmed taking their bilateral relationship to even greater heights through new cooperation at a joint press conference on June 12 at the Malaysian PM’s…
India will focus on finding solutions to issues with China, Pakistan: Foreign Minister
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said India will focus on finding solutions to border issues with China and the continued cross-border terrorism with Pakistan on…