Myanmar's new govt signals closer alignment with China: Report

IANS | April 25, 2026 2:52 PM

Naypyidaw, April 25 (IANS) Appointment of ex-Brigadier General and Myanmar's former Ambassador to Beijing, Tin Maung Swe, as the Foreign Minister of the government led by President Min Aung Hlaing signals a move to deepen ties with China, a report highlighted this week.

US sends envoys to hear Iran out in Pakistan​

IANS | April 24, 2026 11:36 PM

Washington, April 24 (IANS) The United States President Donald Trump will dispatch special envoys to Pakistan to engage with Iran, following what White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described as signs of progress, even as she highlighted diplomatic gains in the Middle East.​

Furthering humanitarian reach, India presents two BHISM cubes to Sri Lanka

IANS | April 24, 2026 8:10 PM

Colombo, April 24 (IANS) As part of its continuous humanitarian outreach to the island nation, India on Friday presented two BHISM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and Maitri) cubes to the Sri Lankan authorities under the Government of India’s ‘Aarogya Maitri’ initiative.