Pakistan's growing bonhomie with Russia: Time to sit up and take notice?

Baidya Bikash Basu | May 20, 2025 3:56 PM

New Delhi: Pakistan's relations with Russia were sour historically before a decision was taken to bring a strategic shift in Pakistan's foreign policy. The shift envisaged reaching out to Moscow as part of Islamabad’s efforts to diversify its foreign policy options in early 2000s. Since then, regular high-level visits and meetings have been the hallmark of recent Russia–Pakistan engagements.

Kuwait hosts five-day exhibition celebrating 250 years of 'friendship' with India

IANS | May 20, 2025 1:38 PM

Kuwait City, May 20 (IANS) Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Adarsh Swaika and Director General of Kuwait's National Center for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) Mohammad Al-Jassar inaugurated 5-day exhibition cum talk series, 'Rihla-e-Dosti: 250 Years of India-Kuwait Friendship' on Monday at National Library in Kuwait city.

India at LIMA 2025: Union Minister Sanjay Seth meets Malaysian PM Ibrahim

IANS | May 20, 2025 8:21 AM

Langkawi, May 20 (IANS) India marked a prominent presence at the 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025), with Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth meeting Malaysian Prime Minister YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim during the event’s grand opening ceremony.