Multiple explosions rock Kabul as Pak-Afghan border clashes intensify

Hamza Ameer | December 28, 2024 3:13 PM

Kabul, Dec 28 (IANS) Afghanistan’s capital Kabul has become the epicentre of multiple explosions during the last 24 hours as border clashes between Pakistan and Afghan forces intensify. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, an explosion was reported in Kabul close to the office of the interior ministry in front of Sheikh Zayed Hospital. The latest explosion in Afghanistan’s capital is the second within 24 hours with the first being near the Indian Embassy at Kabul’s Shahri Naw area on Friday.

EAM Jaishankar meets Antony Blinken, US NSA Sullivan in Washington

IANS | December 27, 2024 10:35 PM

Washington, Dec 27 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has held his last round of meetings with his counterpart in the outgoing Joe Biden-led administration, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.

Greatest champion of US-India partnership: US, other nations mourn passing of Dr Singh

IANS | December 27, 2024 11:11 AM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken on Friday expressed his heartfelt condolences on the demise of former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. Remembering Dr. Singh as a pivotal architect of Indo-US ties, Blinken stated that he was one of the greatest champions of the US-India strategic partnership. Dr. Singh's passing away was mourned by other nations too.

Global leaders pay tribute to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh

IANS | December 27, 2024 7:20 AM

New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) Global leaders paid tribute to India’s former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh. Leaders from across the globe, including neighbouring nations like the Maldives and Afghanistan, have shared heartfelt condolences, remembering his exceptional contributions to economic progress and diplomacy.