Afghanistan fears negative impacts of Pakistan-India tensions on Kabul, region
During the discussion, officials pointed out the closure of the Attari-Wagah border, emphasising that the decision would affect Afghan traders.
Geopolitics
Vietnam wishes to cooperate with Sri Lanka in socio-economic development
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka emphasised the longstanding, close and supportive relationship between Vietnam and Sri Lanka throughout history.
India shuts Baglihar dam spillways amid water treaty suspension following Pahalgam terror attack
A similar move is being planned at the Kishanganga dam on the Jhelum River in Kashmir Valley, whose waters flow into Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Pakistan expands India trade ban to include transit, export from third countries
The notification, which has been seen by Dawn.com, stated that these bans would not be applicable to goods for which a bill of lading or letter of credit had already been issued.
All eyes on Malaysia’s US tariff response
The special session will see about 20 lawmakers debating the implications of the US' decision on the country’s economy as well as the Malaysian government’s long-term planning…
Washington confirms new Beijing envoy
Perdue, 75, a Republican from Georgia, received mostly partisan support, with 51 Republicans, 15 Democrats, and one independent voting for him. Twenty-eight Democrats and one…
50 years of Reunification: Vietnam’s military marches in unison through the streets of Ho Chi Minh City
It was a sight to behold for the whole world to see. Vietnam's military marching in unison through the streets of HCM City. This grand parade watched by the nation was held on…
As India-Pakistan tensions heat up, Gilgit-Baltistan tour operators see their earnings evaporate
According to an official's estimate, each tour operator lost thousands of dollars in earnings due to fears of an escalation between the two neighbours.
Cambodian PM Manet discusses Myanmar, tariffs with ASEAN chair
ASEAN chair and Malaysian PM Ibrahim noted that it was important to provide ASEAN member states with the space to seek resolutions through bilateral channels, while also conveying…
Indonesia parliament set to ratify sea boundary with Vietnam, lawmaker says
The agreement, signed in 2022 after more than a decade of negotiations, determines the coordinates of the two nations' EEZs at sea. The Vietnamese parliament also needs to ratify…