South Asia
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Expresses Condolences to Nepal, Offers Humanitarian Assistance After Devastating Floods and Landslides
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed deep condolences over the loss of hundreds of lives in the devastating floods and landslides in Nepal and offered Iran’s readiness to provide humanitarian assistance to the disaster-hit country.
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.
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.
India Deepens Trade Ties with Southern Africa as Global South Economic Engagement Expands
India is taking steps to further strengthen its economic and trade relations with countries of the Global South. As part of the initiative, New Delhi has agreed to resume negotiations with the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) on a preferential trade agreement.
United States spent around $325 million behind the fall of the Awami League government in Bangladesh in August 2024 -The Paper Trail
An investigative report published by the US media outlet CSB News USA claims that the United States spent around $325 million (32.5 crore USD) behind the fall of the Awami League government in Bangladesh in August 2024.