Pakistan trying to hide 'strategic depth' policy failure in Afghanistan: Report

IANS | November 5, 2025 7:53 PM

Islamabad, Nov 5 (IANS) Pakistan has been making desperate efforts to shift the global narrative in its favour amid tensions with Afghanistan and uncertainty about peace talks with Taliban. In order to achieve this, Pakistan is trying to showcase itself as a victim of cross-border terrorism, calling Taliban uncooperative, seeking support from Western and friendly Islamic nations on the matter, justifying military actions in Afghanistan and accusing India for its tensions with Taliban, a report has stated.

Afghanistan delegation travels to Turkey for fresh round of talks with Pakistan

IANS | November 5, 2025 6:31 PM

Kabul, Nov 5 (IANS) Afghanistan's delegation led by intelligence chief Abdul Haq Wasiq will travel to Turkey for a new round of negotiations with Pakistan scheduled to be held on Thursday, local media reported on Wednesday.

Trump has ‘great respect’ for PM Modi, says White House on ties with India

IANS | November 5, 2025 8:21 AM

Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) The White House has said that US President Donald Trump has great respect for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and that the two leaders speak “pretty frequently.”

India, Belgium deepen ties at third foreign office consultations in Brussels

IANS | November 4, 2025 10:57 PM

Brussels, Nov 4 (IANS) Indian and Belgian diplomats gathered in the ornate Egmont Palace for the third India-Belgium Foreign Office Consultations.

Maldives remembers 'Operation Cactus', role played by 'first support responder' India

IANS | November 4, 2025 9:28 PM

Male, Nov 4 (IANS) Highlighting India's role as a first support responder, Maldives is this week remembering the crucial role played by New Delhi in defending the archipelagic country in South Asia.

Piyush Goyal to reach New Zealand tomorrow to speed up trade talks

IANS | November 4, 2025 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is scheduled to reach New Zealand on Wednesday for talks on the proposed Free Trade Agreement between the two countries, according to an official statement issued by the Commerce Ministry.

Yen loans backfire on Bangladesh as Japan’s currency turns volatile

IANS | November 4, 2025 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Bangladesh's strategy of borrowing in Japanese yen to avoid paying high dollar-based interest rates has started backfiring due to the currency volatility and rising interest rates in Japan.

Israel FM and NSA Doval discuss ways to confront mutual threat of terror

IANS | November 4, 2025 6:54 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar called on National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval in New Delhi on Tuesday as both held discussions on ways to jointly confront common challenges, particularly the mutual threat of terror.

EAM Jaishankar and Israeli FM discuss strategic partnership, 'mutual threat' of terror

IANS | November 4, 2025 4:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar in New Delhi on Tuesday, with talks focused on strengthening Strategic Partnership across various sectors and also developments in the region, including the Gaza Peace Plan.

Foreign Secy Misri arrives in London as India and UK advance cooperation across key areas

IANS | November 4, 2025 3:13 PM

London, Nov 4 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has arrived in London on his first bilateral visit as India and the United Kingdom continue to strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and advance cooperation across key sectors.

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Pakistan trying to hide 'strategic depth' policy failure in Afghanistan: Report

Afghanistan delegation travels to Turkey for fresh round of talks with Pakistan

Trump has ‘great respect’ for PM Modi, says White House on ties with India

India, Belgium deepen ties at third foreign office consultations in Brussels

Maldives remembers 'Operation Cactus', role played by 'first support responder' India

Piyush Goyal to reach New Zealand tomorrow to speed up trade talks

Yen loans backfire on Bangladesh as Japan’s currency turns volatile

Israel FM and NSA Doval discuss ways to confront mutual threat of terror

EAM Jaishankar and Israeli FM discuss strategic partnership, 'mutual threat' of terror

Foreign Secy Misri arrives in London as India and UK advance cooperation across key areas

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