diplomatic relations
Trump Praises "Very Good Friend" PM Modi During Middle East Peace Summit
Oct 14, 2025 09:13 am CST
US President Donald Trump publicly praised India and Prime Minister Modi at an Egyptian peace summit, expressing optimism about India-Pakistan relations while standing alongside Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif. The article explores Trump's claims about mediating regional conflicts, Sharif's Nobel Prize nomination for Trump, and the recent military tensions between India and Pakistan that ended with a ceasefire in May.
Netanyahu Expresses Readiness for Peace Treaties with Arab and Muslim Countries During Trump Visit
Oct 13, 2025 07:56 pm CST
During US President Trump's visit to Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed openness to forge new peace treaties with Arab and Muslim countries, emphasizing that Israelis deeply desire peace. Netanyahu suggested that under Trump's leadership, diplomatic breakthroughs with nations across the Middle East and beyond could be possible.
Taliban Foreign Minister Warns Pakistan: "Peace Preferred, But Afghanistan Has Other Means"
Oct 13, 2025 02:40 am CST
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi delivers a stark warning to Pakistan during his India visit, stating that while Afghanistan prefers peaceful resolution of border tensions following recent military exchanges, the country stands united and prepared to defend its sovereignty if diplomacy fails. This comes after retaliatory operations against Pakistani military posts following airstrikes in Kabul.
Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations: Taliban Foreign Minister Muttaqi Seeks Peace Despite Border Clashes During Historic India Visit
Oct 12, 2025 09:44 pm CST
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi addressed Afghanistan-Pakistan border tensions during his landmark visit to India, emphasizing desires for regional peace despite recent clashes. The six-day diplomatic mission included discussions with India on trade, aviation, and development projects, marking the first high-level Taliban visit since their takeover four years ago, while navigating controversy over women's representation at press events.
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Crisis: Crossings Closed Following Heavy Military Clashes
Oct 12, 2025 06:58 pm CST
Border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been closed after intense overnight clashes between security forces. The conflict erupted following Taliban accusations of Pakistani air strikes violating Afghan sovereignty, further deteriorating relations between the neighboring countries. The escalation highlights ongoing tensions over cross-border militancy, with Pakistan accusing Afghanistan of harboring terrorist elements while both sides report military engagements at key border points including Torkham and Chaman.
India and Canada Seek to Revitalize Economic Partnership Through Ministerial Talks
Oct 12, 2025 03:16 am CST
Commerce ministers from India and Canada held productive discussions to strengthen bilateral trade relations, focusing on mutual economic opportunities in clean technology, AI, agriculture, and critical minerals. This diplomatic engagement follows a period of strained relations and aims to revitalize the Early Progress Trade Agreement negotiations that were paused in 2023.
Trump Thanks Putin For Recognition After Nobel Peace Prize Controversy
Oct 11, 2025 10:41 pm CST
US President Donald Trump publicly thanked Vladimir Putin for acknowledging his efforts in resolving global conflicts following his Nobel Peace Prize disappointment. While Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado received the award, Putin questioned previous Nobel decisions and praised Trump's genuine attempts to address long-standing international crises, particularly regarding Ukraine.
Taliban Excludes Women Journalists: Taslima Nasreen Condemns "Dehumanizing" Treatment During Afghan Minister's India Visit
Oct 11, 2025 08:02 pm CST
Exiled author Taslima Nasreen denounces Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi for barring women journalists from his Delhi press conference, highlighting the Taliban's systematic erasure of women from public life and calling the regime's misogynistic practices "barbaric." The incident has sparked political outrage in India during the first high-level Taliban delegation visit since their 2021 return to power.
Jaishankar Meets US Ambassador-Designate Sergio Gor Amid India-US Trade Tensions
Oct 11, 2025 05:43 pm CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held discussions with US ambassador-designate Sergio Gor in New Delhi, focusing on bilateral relations amid ongoing trade tensions following the imposition of 50% tariffs on Indian exports by the Trump administration. Recent communications between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump suggest potential progress in trade negotiations.
White House Criticizes Nobel Committee for Overlooking Trump's Peace Initiatives Amid Machado's Award
Oct 11, 2025 03:28 am CST
The White House has criticized the Nobel Peace Prize Committee for allegedly ignoring President Donald Trump's contributions to global peace after Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado received the 2025 award. Communications Director Steven Cheung claimed the committee prioritized politics over peace, while Trump thanked Russian President Putin for recognizing his efforts in resolving longstanding international conflicts, including alleged mediation between India and Pakistan.
