India expels 6 Canadian diplomats after withdrawing its envoy, other officials
These Canadian diplomats have been asked to leave India by or before 11:59 PM on Saturday, October 19, an official said.
South Asia
Chinese premier to arrive in Islamabad today as stage set for Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit
During his visit, Premier Li Qiang will attend the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government, which is taking place on October 15…
Bangladesh interim government to continue Japan-funded project
The interim government will undertake a lone mega project during its tenure, namely the Matarbari deep-sea port, according to Planning and Education Adviser Prof Wahiduddin Mahmud.
Maldives President reverses anti-India course as PM Modi extends aid to ease debt worries
During talks between Dr Mohamed Muizzu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Oct 7, the two South Asian neighbours charted a fresh course on defence and economic cooperation.
Jaishankar to visit Lanka on October 4
India is confident that relations with Sri Lanka will continue to gain momentum even under the new president in the neighbouring country, Mr Jaishankar’s meeting with the Sri…
Tripartite agreement on Nepal’s electricity export to Bangladesh to be signed on Oct 3
The NEA plans to sell electricity to Bangladesh annually during the rainy season, from June 15 to November 15. The expected export is 144,000 megawatt-hours, and the NEA estimates…
Pakistan’s cross-border terrorism policy will never succeed, says Indian External Affairs Minister
Mr Jaishankar said terrorism is antithetical to everything that the world stands for, and all its forms and manifestations must be resolutely opposed.
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus calls for Saarc revival in talks with Pakistan PM Shehbaz
Shehbaz Sharif promised his support for the initiative and suggested the countries move step by step in reviving the regional platform.
Rohingya Crisis: US encourages Bangladesh to continue working with ASEAN
The United States will contribute nearly $199 million in additional assistance for Rohingya refugees and communities hosting them in Bangladesh and the region, said US Under…
PM Shehbaz urges UN chief to implement Security Council resolutions on Indian-held Kashmir
Briefing the Secretary-General on the situation in Indian-held Kashmir, the premier underscored Pakistan’s serious concerns over India’s actions in the valley and stressed the…