India and Bhutan have launched a major new initiative to establish rail connectivity between the two countries, Indian Foreign Minister Vikram Misri said Monday at a joint press conference with Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Misri highlighted the close ties rooted in cultural links, trust and shared development goals. He noted India remains Bhutan’s largest development […]
Former Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has dismissed speculation he plans to flee the country, vowing to remain and fight politically against the Sushila Karki-led administration. Speaking at a youth wing rally in Bhaktapur, the CPN-UML chairman accused the government of trying to strip him of security and privileges while failing to protect him […]
Pakistan and Afghanistan are being urged to stabilize their shared border and eliminate ungoverned spaces that allow militants to operate, threatening security and economic growth in both nations. Pakistan’s State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry warned that if current talks with the Taliban fail to halt cross-border terrorism, Islamabad will answer with “the language of […]
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry said trade with Pakistan topped $1.1 billion in the first six months of the current solar year, highlighting the need for deeper economic ties. Exports stood at $304 million, while imports reached $804 million. Afghan exports included coal, cotton, talc, beans and tobacco, while imports from Pakistan featured rice, […]
An American citizen detained in Afghanistan since December has been released after Qatari mediation, officials said Sunday. Amir Amiri is the fifth U.S. citizen freed this year by the government of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, which returned to power in 2021 following the U.S. withdrawal. Negotiations took months, with Qatar arranging initial talks between […]
Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, a self-styled godman accused of sexually harassing 17 women, has been arrested after 50 days on the run. Police said the 62-year-old was traced to a hotel in Agra on Sunday and produced before a Delhi court, where investigators sought five days of custody. Chaitanyananda allegedly harassed female students at a Delhi […]
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) on Sunday urged the government to immediately reconstitute an independent Information Commission, citing over a year of inaction that has hindered citizens’ access to information. In a statement marking International Day for Universal Access to Information, TIB Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman criticized the interim government for failing to amend the Right to […]
India’s foreign minister used the world stage Saturday to spell out what he called the “guiding principles of Bharat,” presenting a vision of self-reliance, self-protection and self-confidence for the country’s role in global affairs. Speaking at the U.N. General Assembly, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said India approaches contemporary challenges with “three key concepts” rooted […]
India’s top diplomat delivered a sharp critique of the United Nations on Friday, warning that the body’s credibility is eroding as it remains paralyzed on global crises and resists long-overdue reforms. External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said the UN is “in a state of crisis” as conflicts rage, development falters and terrorism undermines human rights. […]
India’s foreign minister used his time at the United Nations to denounce Pakistan as the “epicentre of global terrorism,” even as New Delhi’s own foreign relations show signs of strain. Speaking at the 80th UN General Assembly, S. Jaishankar cited the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists and accused Pakistan of running terror hubs on […]
