Washington, Oct 21 (IANS) Walter Russell Mead, a leading expert on American foreign policy, has advocated for stronger India-US ties, terming deepening ties with India an “important way” to counter China in the short term and “build a strong defensive coalition for the future.”
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) It has been more than a year since the interim government in Bangladesh came into being under the leadership of Muhammad Yunus, and the country has gone through a political reset, both internally as well as in its foreign policy.
Dhaka, Oct 21 (IANS) Bangladesh’s passport credibility crisis reflects a wider decline in civic values, with corruption, deceit, and short-term opportunism becoming normalised within society and spilling beyond borders, a report said on Tuesday.
Islamabad, Oct 21 (IANS) Pakistan, a nuclear-armed nation with a military-dominated civilian government, dependent on International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailouts and aid from Saudi Arabia, meets none of the benchmarks that guide the United States' approach in Asia. The American strategy seeks to align with Asian states that share interests, values, and stability, a report said on Tuesday
Tokyo/New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) India-Japan defence ties, focusing on collaboration in stealth systems, naval platforms, unmanned vehicles, cyber defence, and potentially fighter jets and submarines, play a key role in advancing India’s defence modernisation and strategic autonomy, a report said on Tuesday.
Beijing, Oct 21 (IANS) Delayed loan repayments coupled with ongoing security risks to Chinese nationals working in Pakistan have prompted Beijing to reassess its engagement in key China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects, a report said on Tuesday.
Islamabad, Oct 21 (IANS) Pakistan's invasion of Kashmir in October 1947 changed the geography and culture of Kashmir. It also marked the beginning of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, a situation which continues to this day, a report has stated.
Dhaka, Oct 21 (IANS) Since the collapse of the Awami League government led by Sheikh Hasina in August 2024 and Muhammad Yunus' takeover as the Chief Advisor to the interim government, Bangladesh seems to be regressing on multiple fronts, including political freedom, minority rights, economic security, and, most significantly, cultural secularism, a report cited on Tuesday.
Islamabad, Oct 21 (IANS) The Pakistani government’s handling of the recent protests by the Islamist radical group Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan exposes an escalating crisis within the country, unfolding amid violence, suppression, and strategic missteps, a report said on Tuesday.
New York, Oct 21 (IANS) Former US federal health official Nirav Shah has announced his run for Governor of Maine, joining the race for the Democratic Party nomination.
