Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor likely next Afghan envoy as Taliban prepares for Delhi Embassy takeover

Saurabh Sharma | November 21, 2025 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) As India and Afghanistan continue to deepen bilateral ties, two Taliban diplomats are likely to take hold of the Afghan embassy in New Delhi, while Director General, First Political Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Afghanistan, Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, is likely to be the next Charge d'Affaires, sources said on Friday.

PM Modi arrives in South Africa's Johannesburg for G20 Leaders' Summit

IANS | November 21, 2025 6:41 PM

Johannesburg, Nov 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in South Africa's Johannesburg to attend the 20th G20 Leaders' Summit. Upon arrival, he was accorded a warm welcome at the airport.

Afghanistan seeks to strengthen financial ties with India as returning refugees add to its economic woes

IANS | November 21, 2025 1:12 PM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Lakhs of Afghan migrants are returning home in a sudden surge in recent times, putting pressure on the Taliban authorities, who are desperately seeking global support, facing international sanctions.

PM Modi departs for South Africa to attend 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit

IANS | November 21, 2025 10:01 AM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for South Africa's Johannesburg on Friday at the invitation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit.

India, EU review progress on joint comprehensive strategic agenda ahead of upcoming summit

IANS | November 21, 2025 9:54 AM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George met Belen Martinez Carbonell, Secretary-General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) at the European Union (EU) headquarters in Brussels.

PM Modi to visit South Africa today for G20 Leaders’ Summit

IANS | November 21, 2025 7:08 AM

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting South Africa's Johannesburg on Friday at the invitation of President Cyril Ramaphosa, to attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit.

Trump recognises Indo-Pacific’s significance but reviving AUKUS not just enough

IANS | November 20, 2025 9:10 PM

Washington, Nov 20 (IANS) Having helped stitch together a patchwork of security groups like AUKUS, the Quad and the Squad - that together act as a loose architecture to deter China's advances - in the last 10 years, the US administration's decision to move ahead with AUKUS suggests that President Donald Trump continues to recognise the significance of the Indo-Pacific, a report cited on Thursday.

Will not be 'bullied by anyone', G20 declaration will proceed: Ramaphosa

IANS | November 20, 2025 8:17 PM

Johannesburg, Nov 20 (IANS) Insisting that South Africa will not be "bullied by anyone", the country's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday took aim at the United States, insisting that the G20 declaration will proceed, with or without the United States.

India hands over consignment of medicines to Seychelles

IANS | November 20, 2025 7:41 PM

Victoria, Nov 20 (IANS) India on Thursday handed over a consignment of medicines to Seychelles, reaffirming New Delhi's commitment to support Victoria in its development priorities.

Facing several common challenges, India and Australia sustain strong momentum in ties

IANS | November 20, 2025 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday emphasised that the 16th India–Australia Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue remains a key pillar of the comprehensive strategic partnership, which reflects the trust, democratic values and common vision of both nations for a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific.

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Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor likely next Afghan envoy as Taliban prepares for Delhi Embassy takeover

PM Modi arrives in South Africa's Johannesburg for G20 Leaders' Summit

Afghanistan seeks to strengthen financial ties with India as returning refugees add to its economic woes

PM Modi departs for South Africa to attend 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit

India, EU review progress on joint comprehensive strategic agenda ahead of upcoming summit

PM Modi to visit South Africa today for G20 Leaders’ Summit

Trump recognises Indo-Pacific’s significance but reviving AUKUS not just enough

Will not be 'bullied by anyone', G20 declaration will proceed: Ramaphosa

India hands over consignment of medicines to Seychelles

Facing several common challenges, India and Australia sustain strong momentum in ties

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