By Maria Siow The United States is likely to seriously consider Pakistan’s proposal for a new port in the Arabian Sea and use it to ship the South Asian country’s rare minerals, even as observers warn of commercial and geopolitical risks of investing in a volatile region. Advisers to Pakistani army chief Field Marshal Asim […]
Read MoreDhaka : I extend my hearty congratulations to María Corina Machado on receiving the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her courageous fight for democracy in her beloved Venezuela. Ms. Machado has faced oppression with steadfast resolve, never wavering in her commitment to a freer and more just future for her country and her people. As the […]
Read MoreNew Delhi: India will reopen its embassy in Kabul, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said on Friday, in a meeting with his Afghan counterpart, Amir Khan Muttaqi, the first senior official from Afghanistan visiting New Delhi since the Taliban took power in 2021. India closed its embassy when the Taliban took control four years ago, when […]
Read MoreNew Delhi : The top executives of Standard Chartered (SC) Ventures have emphasised that India is becoming a major hub for technology that continues to transform how people live, work, and connect. Speaking to ANI at the sidelines of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025, Apurv Suri, Head of Client Engagement and Partnership Lead at […]
Read MoreIndia and Australia inked key defence agreements during the visit of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to the country. The key defence agreements were signed in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles. Rajnath Singh also held a meeting with Deputy PM Marles, along with senior […]
Read MoreThe government is in the final stages of launching a ₹7,350 crore scheme to spur domestic production of sintered rare earth permanent magnets (REPMs) and cut import dependence, Business Standard has learnt. This comes months after China imposed restrictions on exports of REPMs in April, squeezing supplies to India’s automobile and electronics industries. The initiative […]
Read MoreAfghanistan’s Taliban foreign minister arrived in India on Thursday for talks aiming to foster economic ties with New Delhi in the first such visit by a leader of the Islamist group since it seized power in 2021. The six-day trip by Amir Khan Muttaqi highlights the Taliban’s efforts to spur engagement with regional powers to […]
Read MoreDHAKA, October 9 – UK Trade Envoy Rosie Winterton met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday at the State Guest House Jamuna for a wide-ranging discussion on trade, investment, and bilateral cooperation. The two leaders exchanged views on key issues including airport management, clean energy, and the Chief Adviser’s recent participation in the […]
Read MoreBy Khushboo Razdan in Washington US President Donald Trump’s bid to regain control of the strategic Bagram airbase in Afghanistan has achieved an unlikely feat – bringing India, Pakistan and China onto the same side in opposition. At the 7th Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan in Moscow on Tuesday, the three Asian powers – often […]
Read MoreThe World Bank today (7 October) said higher tariffs on Indian goods exported to the US will drag the South Asian growth rate in 2026, even as the current year remains shielded by government spending. The World Bank said growth in South Asia is expected to slow sharply to 5.8% in 2026 from its projection […]
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