Modi speaks with Tarique over phone, reaffirms India’s support

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman today (13 February) and extended support in his endeavour to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Bangladesh. “Delighted to speak with Mr Tarique Rahman. I congratulated him on the remarkable victory in the Bangladesh elections,” Modi said. He conveyed his best wishes and […]

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China Drastically Scales Back Humanitarian Aid to Tajikistan

China has sharply reduced its humanitarian assistance to Tajikistan, marking a notable shift in Beijing’s engagement with one of Central Asia’s most aid-dependent economies. In an analysis published by Eurasianet, journalists Carly Brant and Sean Kearin examine how the scale-back reflects broader changes in China’s regional priorities, evolving financial strategy, and growing expectations that partner […]

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What will headline the Xi-Trump summit? Former US envoy weighs in

By Cao Jiaxuan in Beijing Economic issues are expected to take centre stage at the US-China summit in April but regional security will also feature, according to former US ambassador to Beijing Nicholas Burns. Speaking via a video link to the Yale Centre Beijing on Tuesday, Burns said US President Donald Trump would be “right […]

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Palestinian leader Abbas urges ‘firm’ US response to Israel’s West Bank plan

OSLO: Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas called Wednesday for a “firm response” from the United States and the international community to Israel’s plan to tighten its control of the occupied West Bank. During a visit to Oslo, Abbas said he had discussed the issue with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, as well as those of […]

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Britain’s Prince William wraps up first official visit to Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Britain’s Prince William departed Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, wrapping up his first official visit to the Kingdom. Earlier in the day, he visited the Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity Protection at Sharaan Nature Reserve. The prince was also given a tour of the Old Town in AlUla. He was seen off at AlUla International Airport […]

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Philippines urges China to keep tone ‘calm’ as rhetoric heats up

The Philippine foreign ministry urged the Chinese Embassy in Manila on Wednesday to be “constructive” in its statements amid an escalating war of words between Chinese diplomats and public officials, including senators. The Department of Foreign Affairs’ newly appointed maritime affairs spokesperson, Rogelio Villanueva, said that responses should be delivered in a “calm” and “professional” […]

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Israel says Netanyahu will meet with Trump on Wednesday about Iran talks

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday about American talks with Iran, his office said Saturday, while Iran’s foreign minister threatened US military bases in the region a day after the discussions. “The prime minister believes that all negotiations must include limiting the ballistic missiles, […]

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Iran says talks with US in Oman were ‘good start’, will continue

Iran’s top diplomat said on Friday that nuclear talks with the US mediated by Oman were off to a “good start” and set to continue, in remarks that could help allay concern that failure to reach a deal might nudge the Middle East closer to war. But Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said after the talks […]

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Kazakhstan Bets on Pakistan for Central Asian Connectivity

The Times of Central Asia (TCA) has published an article, titled “Kazakhstan Bets on Pakistan for Central Asian Connectivity.” The Caspian Post republishes the article. In early February, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev made a historic visit to Pakistan. The last such visit was a two-day trip in 2003 by then-President Nursultan Nazarbayev, during which he […]

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India, Malaysia renew pledges to boost trade, collaboration

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim renewed pledges on Sunday to bolster trade and explore potential collaborations in semiconductors, defence and other fields. Modi is on a two-day visit to the Southeast Asian nation, his first since the two countries elevated ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in August 2024. […]

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