international relations

Islamabad, March 26 Pakistan said on Thursday that it was "actively and constructively engaged" with all stakeholders in the region and beyond to peacefully end the Iran war.Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi faced a barrage of questions regarding Pakistan's role in the peace efforts...

New Delhi, March 26 India and China have achieved "remarkable" development in the last few decades because of their "hard work," not due to the "generosity" of others, Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong said on Thursday, rejecting claims that outside powers fueled Beijing's economic rise.Xu's...

Washington, March 26 – The United States has signaled a dual shift in its global posture, criticizing NATO allies for inaction in the Iran conflict while indicating that military resources could be diverted from Ukraine to the Middle East.US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with...

New Delhi, March 26 Seasoned diplomat Periasamy Kumaran was appointed as India's new High Commissioner to the United Kingdom on Thursday.Kumaran, a 1992-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), is currently serving as Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).The...

Islamabad, March 26 Pakistan on Thursday strongly objected to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's "broker" comments, saying it reflected a "deeper sense of frustration" on the part of the Indian leadership.During a meeting with all political parties on Wednesday, the Indian government...

Srinagar, March 26 Amid the ongoing military conflict between Iran and the Israel-US combine, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday called for immediate de-escalation in the Middle East and urged all parties involved to exercise restraint.In a statement, Abdullah said the...

Tel Aviv, March 26: Recent speeches by Talha Saeed, son of UN-designated terrorist Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, alongside Lashkar-e-Taiba figure Saifullah Qasur, in Lahore, Pakistan, are not isolated incidents but reflect a broader trend. It highlights how jihadist narratives are repackaged for a wider...

New Delhi, March 26 Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh reiterated on Thursday that India warmly welcomes the new government of Bangladesh, as both countries remain bound by deep-rooted ties of history, culture, and language, which lend a unique warmth and closeness to the...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, on the sidelines of the G7 foreign minister's meeting in France. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar announced that they discussed the bilateral agenda of both countries. He also stated that they...

Lahore, March 26 Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that it was relaying messages between the US and Iran, stating that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way forward to end the West Asia conflict.Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Turkey and Egypt are also supporting the initiative as Pakistan...

New Delhi, March 26. Periasamy Kumaran, currently the Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), has been appointed as India's next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, the MEA announced on Thursday.Kumaran, a 1992 batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer, is expected to...

Beijing, March 26 India-China relations have embarked on a "correct path" of improvement, and their shared interests far outweigh differences, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.Under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, China-India relations have embarked on...

Jaipur, March 26 – Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot expressed concern over the evolving global situation on Thursday, criticizing the Centre's handling of international developments and urging greater transparency with the public.Speaking to the media at...

Lahore, March 26 Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that it was relaying messages between the US and Iran, stating that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way to resolve the conflict in West Asia.Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Turkey and Egypt are also supporting the initiative as Pakistan...

Tehran/New Delhi, March 26 Iran has allowed India and several other "friendly nations," including China and Russia, to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said.Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran essentially blocked...

March 26, New Delhi – The United Nations (UN) General Assembly designated the transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity" on Wednesday, despite opposition from the United States and some European countries.In a move that advocates hailed as a step towards healing...

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), March 26 Yoga guru and Patanjali co-founder Baba Ramdev said on Thursday, "Neither America will win, nor Iran will lose" as he appealed for world peace amidst the ongoing conflict in West Asia."I had earlier said that neither America will win (the war) nor Iran will...

March 26, New Delhi: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the U.S. has made its offer of security guarantees for a peace deal conditional on Kyiv ceding the entire eastern Donbas region to Russia.He added that Ukraine is increasing its production of drones and interceptors to...

March 26, New Delhi: Australia has banned visitors from Iran, citing increased risk that travelers may overstay their visas amid the ongoing war in West Asia.The Department of Home Affairs stated that for the next six months, individuals traveling on Iranian passports will be barred from...

March 26, New Delhi: Iran says it is reviewing a U.S. proposal to end the war but clarified that backchannel communications do not constitute formal negotiations.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the proposal is under consideration by Iran’s top leadership, while rejecting any...