Shigeru Ishiba, one of first global leaders to reach out to PM Modi after Pahalgam attack: India’s Ambassador to Japan

IANS | August 28, 2025 1:25 PM

Japan, Aug 28 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to embark on a two-day official visit to Japan starting August 29, India’s Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George on Thursday highlighted the close relationship between PM Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, recalling the early show of solidarity from Japan following the Pahalgam terror attack and said that he was one of the first global leaders to reach out to PM Modi after the tragic incident.

Pakistan strongman Asim Munir dragging US into Afghanistan-like mess again

IANS | August 28, 2025 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) While Pakistan Army chief Asif Munir has succeeded in selling his idea of the potential that his country holds for the US to mine rich rare earth materials and oil, what American President Donald Trump’s advisers are brushing under the carpet is that venture could land them back in the same mess that they had ended up in Afghanistan and from which they have only just pulled out.

Japan will be key economic partner for India amid US tariff pressures: Indian Ambassador to Japan

IANS | August 28, 2025 12:58 PM

Tokyo, Aug 28 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi readies for first visit to Japan, after the imposition of steep 50 per cent tariff by United States, India’s Ambassador to Japan Sibi George on Thursday said that the two nations will be discussing a broad range of geopolitical and geo-economic issues, adding that Japan remains a vital and reliable economic partner for India.