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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A New Stage Of Cooperation Between Uzbekistan And Pakistan

The state visit of Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Pakistan has strengthened and elevated the strategic partnership between the two nations. The high-level talks held in Islamabad were productive, open, and result-oriented. This creates a solid foundation for regional sustainability, economic integration, and long-term cooperation, The Caspian Post reports, citing Uzbek media. During the visit, […]

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Iran, Qatar’s FMs Address Bilateral Relations and Key Global Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a meeting with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Doha on Saturday to discuss bilateral relations and mutual interests. Iran’s top diplomat, who has traveled to Qatari capital of Doha to participate in the 17th edition of the Al Jazeera Forum, […]

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Iran FM criticizes Israel for ‘doctrine of domination’

DOHA: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday criticized what he said was a “doctrine of domination” that allows Israel to expand its military arsenal while pressuring other countries in the region to disarm. His remarks came a day after renewed nuclear talks with Washington, with previous talks collapsing when Israel launched an unprecedented bombing […]

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US, Iran wrap up critical Oman talks as tensions persist

The United States and Iran concluded indirect negotiations in Oman yesterday (6 February), marking the highest level diplomatic engagement between the two nations in months. US president Donald Trump described the discussions as “very good talks,” but stressed that much remains unresolved, reports CNN. “Iran looks like it wants to make a deal very badly,” […]

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Hope for thaw? Seoul hints at ‘new progress’ in US-North Korea ties

By Park Chan-kyong A top South Korean official has hinted at a possible shift in frozen ties between the United States and North Korea, raising expectations that Washington could articulate a more open security stance on Pyongyang. In an informal meeting with South Korean reporters in Washington on Thursday, the official, speaking on condition of […]

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As traditional US allies hedge their bets, will China be the one to cash in?

By Shi Jiangtao China’s engagement with traditional US allies amid the turmoil of Donald Trump’s presidency may be a sign that it is moving away from its customary diplomatic approach in favour of a “wedge strategy” that some observers believe may help reshape global dynamics. They point to the ways US partners are trying to […]

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Xi tells Trump Taiwan is ‘most important’ issue in China-US ties in phone call

By Khushboo Razdan in Washington China’s leader Xi Jinping held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, state media said, hours after a video conversation between Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the Chinese readout, Xi told Trump that the Taiwan question is the “most important” issue in China-US relations, […]

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Wang Huning urges cross-strait peace and exchanges in talks with Taiwan’s KMT

By Xinlu Liang in Beijing Wang Huning, mainland China’s top official on Taiwan affairs, told the vice-chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT), the island’s main opposition party, that Beijing sought to promote cross-strait exchanges and peace. KMT vice-chairman Hsiao Hsu-tsen was received by Wang, chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Beijing’s No 4 […]

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