Blinken: US Foreign Policy Toward Afghanistan Will Not Change

Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, said that the future administration of Donald Trump will not change US foreign policy toward Afghanistan. In an interview with the New York Times, Blinken stated that Washington no longer wants to engage in wars and considers ending the war in Afghanistan one of the achievements of the […]

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India has set up floating posts to strengthen security at the border

Amid the ongoing situation in Bangladesh, New Delhi has strengthened security at the India-Bangladesh international border area. The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) has strengthened this security at the border with Bangladesh. This information was reported by the British newspaper The Telegraph on Saturday (January 4). According to the report, India has strengthened security at […]

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Myanmar army chief vows to hand over power to elected government

Myanmar’s National Assembly Chairman and Army Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has announced the transfer of power to an elected government through general elections. He made the pledge in a message to mark the country’s 77th Independence Day on Saturday (January 4). National Executive Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said the ultimate […]

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Al Jazeera report: Foreign patients in India have halved as visas for Bangladeshis have been reduced

The number of foreign patients in Indian hospitals has almost halved due to the reduction in visas for Bangladeshis, according to Al Jazeera. The Indian embassy in Bangladesh has been operating visa operations on a limited basis for the past few months, with a few days off after the fall of the Awami League government. […]

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India says conveyed concerns to China over hydropower dam in Tibet

The construction of the dam, which will be the largest of its kind in the world, was approved last month. India’s foreign ministry said on Friday that New Delhi has conveyed its concerns to Beijing about China’s plan to build a hydropower dam in Tibet on the Yarlung Zangbo river which flows into India. Chinese […]

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Dhaka-Delhi ties: The wind blows towards a positive change

Recent diplomatic exchanges including the foreign secretary-level meeting have shown a commitment to sewing ties and addressing areas of discord. After a period of growing tensions in a changed political scenario since 5 August, Bangladesh and India are increasingly demonstrating their willingness to recognise the value of fostering stability, mutual trust, and cooperation in addressing […]

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US national security adviser to discuss Chinese dams in India visit

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan’s visit to New Delhi from Jan. 5-6 is expected to include discussions with Indian counterparts about the impact of Chinese dams, a senior US official said late on Friday. Washington and its Western allies have long viewed India as a counter to China’s rising influence in Asia and beyond. […]

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India unlikely to respond to Hasina extradition call: HT

India is unlikely to respond to Bangladesh’s request to extradite former premier Sheikh Hasina, people familiar with the matter said, pointing out that Dhaka has not completed key formalities needed to take forward such an issue. The extradition request was made in the form of a note verbale, or unsigned diplomatic correspondence, sent by the […]

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Myanmar junta to free 5,864 prisoners under amnesty

Myanmar’s military government will release 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under an amnesty marking the Southeast Asian nation’s independence day, state media said on Saturday. Myanmar has been in turmoil since early 2021, when the military overthrew an elected civilian government and violently suppressed pro-democracy protests, sparking a nationwide armed rebellion. The junta has said […]

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