'There has been an attack near the border in remote areas. We consider this act of Pakistan wrong...The courage of Afghans should not be tested. If someone wants to do this, they should ask the Soviet Union, America and NATO, so that they can explain that it is not good to play games with Afghanistan,' Muttaqi said while holding a press conference at the Afghanistan embassy in Delhi.
On Trump being passed over for the Prize, Putin says he isn't the one to decide but extols Trump's efforts towards a ceasefire in Gaza and in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin mocked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's suggestion linking Tomahawk missile supplies to a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Donald Trump, calling the proposal 'ridiculous' and saying the Nobel Committee does not consider Zelenskyy's opinion when awarding the prize.
White House spokesperson Steven Cheung took to his X social media platform to post 'President Trump will continue making peace deals, ending wars, and saving lives. He has the heart of a humanitarian, and there will never be anyone like him who can move mountains with the sheer force of his will.'
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, concerning the ongoing struggle for Uyghur rights and global advocacy for religious freedom and peaceful resistance.
A full-scale Chinese attack or takeover of Taiwan would pose a grave threat to global stability, jeopardising the security of the United States, Japan, the Philippines, and other regional partners, while potentially triggering economic losses of up to USD10 trillion, National Security Council Deputy Secretary-General Lin Fei-fan warned in an article published in Foreign Affairs on Thursday, as reported by Taipei Times.
Amid escalating religious extremism, governance failures, and growing unrest across its provinces, Pakistan appears to be entering one of the most turbulent phases in its history, as highlighted by Human Rights Defender and Executive Director of Asian Human Rights Forum, Arif Aajakia and Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) activist and political analyst Dr Amjad Ayub Mirza.
Horton said that the new Israel-Hamas peace deal may be an effort by President Donald Trump to help Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is 'not really getting anywhere' on his objective of destroying Hamas.
Afghanistan has made it clear that it will not allow any foreign military presence at Bagram base, Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi said while adressing a press conference in New Delhi.
A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in India highlighted the growing popularity of Indian incense in China's Yiwu Market via a post on X. The spokesperson noted that Indian incense, ranging from sandalwood to Ayurvedic blends, is gaining traction among Chinese buyers due to its unique Eastern fragrances and competitive pricing.
Afghanistan and India have agreed to set up a trade committee aimed at enhancing economic cooperation, Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi said while addressing a press conference in New Delhi.
'Today, as we gather under the banner of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2020, we stand at a pivotal juncture to reposition our defence relations not merely as partners but as co-creators of a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific...,' Singh said.
The Israeli Cabinet's approval of Trump's plan marks a key step toward ending a ruinous two-year war that has destabilised the Middle East
Three sitting US Presidents have won the Nobel Peace Prize: Theodore Roosevelt in 1906, Woodrow Wilson in 1919 and Barack Obama in 2009
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar handed over five ambulances as a gesture of goodwill to Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Friday here in the national capital.
China has increased military pressure against Taiwan
Maria Corina Machado, 58, was born in Caracas, Venezuela, on October 7, 1967
Hamas is expected to release the 20 alive Israeli hostages together
The move is part of Sharjah Police's efforts to ensure the safety and security of the community, enhance road safety, and strengthen rapid response capabilities in emergencies.
In a post on X, the Minister said, 'Enjoyed a constructive discussion with Dr. Grethel Aguilar, Director-General, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and other Ministers on the way forward for our shared mission of conservation and sustainability at the IUCN Congress in Abu Dhabi.'
Deputy Chairman Rajya Sabha Harivansh participated in the session on 'National Parliaments vs Provincial, Territorial, Devolved Legislatures' at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Bridgetown, Barbados on Thursday. In his remarks, the Deputy Chairman apprised the participants from various countries about the key features of India's federal structure and how some of the constitutional provisions operate with practical insights, an official statement from the Lok Sabha Secretariat noted.
Terming her as a 'brave and committed champion of peace,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said that the Prize has gone to a 'woman who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.'
Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko described the attack as 'one of the largest concentrated strikes' against Ukraine's energy infrastructure
The cases of enforced disappearances in Balochistan continue to rise, with two new incidents reported this week amid ongoing demonstrations and awareness drives by families seeking the safe return of their missing relatives, as reported by The Balochistan Post.
Tensions peaked again on Thursday afternoon when TLP supporters clashed with police, vandalising shops and damaging vehicles along Multan Road. The police confirmed one fatality, while the TLP claimed two deaths and dozens of injuries. The violence also left more than a dozen officers wounded.
Highlighting India's growing global stature, the Defence Minister said that during his meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the Australian leader praised India's rapid pace of development.
Despite government threats, disqualification and repression, Machado has continued to call for free elections and expose human rights abuses
Speaking at the event, Leader of India's first delegation to the UNGA, MP and Chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on One Nation One Election, PP Chaudhary, remarked that Hindi is not just a language; it symbolizes India's spirit, identity, and unity.
US Ambassador-designate to India, Sergio Gor is set to visit India along with Michael J Rigas, Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources, the State Department announced on Thursday.
The Lower House is due to vote on a new prime minister later this month