India has strongly criticised a social media post attributed to US President Donald Trump in which he allegedly referred to the country as a “hellhole,” calling the remarks inappropriate and in poor taste. Read More: Trump remarks spark backlash in India over citizenship post The comments reportedly appeared in a post shared by Trump late […]
Diplomatic Tensions
Iran sets conditions for Indian ships passage through Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN/NEW DELHI — Iran has reportedly placed conditions on the safe passage of Indian flagged ships through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing regional tensions and restrictions on international shipping. The development reflects heightened diplomatic and maritime friction linked to broader instability in the region. Read More: Iran allows two Indian LPG tankers to cross Strait of […]
Karachi protests erupt after Khamenei martyred sparks fury
Protests broke out in Karachi on Sunday after reports confirmed the martyred of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike. Demonstrators gathered outside the United States Consulate General Karachi, expressing anger over the attack and chanting slogans against Washington. The sudden unrest prompted authorities to heighten security in the surrounding diplomatic zone. […]
Opposition leader appointment set as NA session summoned
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the National Assembly session on Monday, paving the way for the appointment of the leader of the opposition. The development follows the withdrawal of petitions by PTI’s Omar Ayub in the Supreme Court and high courts challenging his removal, which had previously delayed the process. Read More: Speaker, […]
India Bangladesh relations strained ahead of Bangladesh elections
DHAKA/NEW DELHI: Relations between India and Bangladesh have frayed sharply over the past year, reaching new lows as parliamentary elections in Bangladesh loom. The rift intensified after the 2024 overthrow of Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s former leader, who fled to India and now faces criticism from Dhaka for remaining in exile rather than returning to face […]
Kremlin stresses peace, calls Zelenskiy’s government invalid
Russia says it wants to move toward peace in Ukraine, despite calling President Volodymyr Zelenskiy illegitimate. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement on Friday. Officials emphasized that Russia’s position does not preclude future negotiations. President Vladimir Putin claims Zelenskiy’s term has expired, questioning the legitimacy of Ukraine’s leadership. The Kremlin insists it remains open […]
US excludes South Africa from next year’s G20 summit
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that South Africa will not receive an invitation to the 2026 G20 summit in Miami. The move follows Washington’s boycott of last week’s G20 leaders’ summit in Johannesburg. South Africa described the decision as “punitive.” Trump said the U.S. was denied proper handover of the G20 Presidency at the […]
Trump advises Japan not to provoke China over Taiwan
TOKYO – US President Donald Trump has reportedly advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to provoke China over Taiwan’s sovereignty, following a recent diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. Read More: Taiwan unveils major defence boost amid China tensions The row began after Takaichi stated that Japan could intervene militarily if […]
Japan seeks dialogue amid China tensions
The Japanese government has affirmed its intent to continue dialogue with China to maintain stability in bilateral relations, while refusing to rescind remarks made by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on a “survival-threatening” situation for Japan. The comments have drawn strong reactions from Beijing, including an advisory for Chinese nationals to avoid traveling to Japan. Read […]
Iran denies US, Israel claims of plot against ambassador in Mexico
Iran’s embassy in Mexico on Friday rejected allegations by the United States and Israel that it attempted to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to the country, calling the claims a “great big lie.” The embassy said the objective of the accusations was to damage “friendly and historic relations” between Mexico and Iran. The purported plot, according to […]