Politics
Russia Denies Plans for Talks With CIA Director Ratcliffe During His Moscow Visit
U.S. media outlets have reported that CIA Director John Ratcliffe is in Moscow, but Russia has denied that any meeting with him or other U.S. representatives is scheduled this week. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said there are currently no planned meetings with American representatives.
We are fully prepared to respond to US sanctions and economic pressure — Islamic Republic of Iran
Iran has vowed to retaliate against the United States after Washington announced a new wave of broad economic sanctions against Tehran. Iranian Finance Minister Ali Madanizadeh said Iran is fully prepared to confront the new U.S. pressure, while Tehran maintains that its major trading partners will not bow to Washington’s demands.
Xi Jinping Likely to Visit India After Seven Years With a 400-Member Delegation
Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to visit India next month to attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, according to Reuters, although Beijing has not yet officially confirmed his visit. Indian sources said Chinese officials are working on hotel arrangements and security protocols for the possible trip.
South Africa Ready to Cooperate With Iran on Legal Action Against the United States and Israel Over Alleged International Crimes
South Africa is prepared to cooperate with Iran in pursuing legal action against the United States and Israel over alleged international crimes, according to a statement made by a member of the South African legal delegation at the 11th BRICS Legal Forum 2026 in New Delhi.
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Arrives in Tehran as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify to De-escalate Iran–U.S. Conflict
Pakistan’s Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has arrived in Tehran as part of diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the ongoing Iran–U.S. conflict and promote regional peace and security. He was accompanied by Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
Afghanistan Five Years Under Taliban Rule: The Reality of Women’s Education, Freedom and Freedom of Expression — Seen Through the Lens of BBC News
Nearly five years after the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan, questions are once again being raised about women’s rights, education, freedom of expression and the everyday lives of ordinary Afghans. A two-year BBC investigation has provided a rare look inside the Taliban administration and the impact of its policies on the people.
Top-Level Representatives to Hold 25th Round of Talks on Long-Standing India–China Border Dispute
India and China are set to hold the 25th round of Special Representatives’ talks on their long-standing border dispute. India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will participate in the talks as their respective Special Representatives.
India’s Powerful Space-Based Technology to Strengthen Air Defence Against Missile Attacks — How Effectively Could It Counter Pakistan?
India is developing space-based early-warning technology to further strengthen its air-defence capabilities against potential missile attacks from Pakistan. The technology is designed to detect missile launches within seconds, giving ground-based radars and defence systems more time to prepare for an incoming threat.
China Rejects Trump Administration’s Economic Pressure on Iran; Russia Warns Washington Is on the Wrong Path
China has rejected the Trump administration’s latest initiative to increase economic pressure on Iran, while Russia has warned that Washington is pursuing the wrong approach in dealing with Tehran. The developments were reported by Iran’s Tehran Times.
Iran Is Currently in a Position of Strength and Dignity, the World Recognizes Iran’s Victory — President Masoud Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the ongoing war in West Asia. He said the world recognizes Iran’s “victory” and that ending the war while Iran remains in a position of “strength and dignity” would be more advantageous for Tehran.
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth Meets Nepal PM Balendra Shah After Being Conferred Honorary General Rank
Indian Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth met Nepal’s Prime Minister and Defence Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday. The meeting took place at Singha Durbar in Kathmandu, with strengthening the longstanding defence and military ties between India and Nepal high on the agenda.
The Islamic Republic of Iran Achieved Victory Both on the Battlefield and at the Negotiating Table — Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has said that the Islamic Republic of Iran achieved success on both the military and diplomatic fronts in its conflict with the United States and Israel. He described the memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached between Iran and the United States in Islamabad as a significant diplomatic achievement for Tehran, strengthening Iran’s position on the diplomatic front.
Could Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir Become the ‘Islamic NATO’ Commander? Turkey Says Military Chiefs Will Play a Key Role
The potential military leadership structure of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye has come under renewed attention. Türkiye’s Ministry of Defence has said that a coordinated political and military framework will be established involving the three countries’ defence ministers, foreign ministers, and military chiefs.
100% Tariff Threat on One Side, Vance’s Call to Deepen Strategic Partnership on the Other — A Complex India-U.S. Diplomatic Equation
India-U.S. relations have entered a new and complex phase, marked by two seemingly contrasting developments: growing pressure from Washington over India’s energy imports from Russia, including the possibility of steep tariffs and sanctions, alongside high-level efforts to further deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ‘Could Die at Any Moment -Israeli Media Claims, Citing Critical Health Condition
Fresh speculation has emerged over the health of Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Israeli media outlets claim that he is in extremely critical condition and that news of his death could emerge at any moment. However, these claims have not been independently verified, and Iranian authorities have not issued any confirmation regarding the latest reports.
Republican Senator and President Donald Trump Ally Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Sudden Illness
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, one of President Donald Trump's closest political allies and a leading advocate of an interventionist U.S. foreign policy, has died at the age of 71 following what his office described as a "brief and sudden" illness. According to a statement released by Graham's office, the longtime senator passed away on Saturday evening. The exact cause of death was not immediately disclosed.
New Zealand and India Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership During Prime Minister Modi's Historic Visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon have agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership, marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation between the two Indo-Pacific nations.
Fears of renewed political crisis in Dhaka as the 77-year-old Awami League—leader of Bangladesh’s independence war—faces a ban.
A proposal to ban the 77-year-old political party Bangladesh Awami League—widely known for leading the country’s independence movement—has intensified political tensions across the nation. A special committee of the 13th National Parliament has recommended passing an amended version of an ordinance issued during the interim government period.
Russia Expels British Diplomat; London’s Foreign Office Alleges Reciprocal Harassment
Diplomatic tensions between Britain and Russia have reached a new boiling point. The Kremlin has expelled a senior British diplomat stationed in Moscow on allegations of "espionage." However, London has dismissed these charges as "complete nonsense" and "baseless," accusing Moscow instead of a "coordinated campaign of harassment" against British diplomats.
DIPLOMATIC Tensions between the Kremlin and London reached a new boiling point today
Russian Foreign Ministry officially summoned the British Charge d'Affaires to its headquarters in Moscow.