Pakistani Army Chief last week blamed Shia community for outbreak of violence during protests following the killing of Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the US and Israel.
India has come out in support of call by Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman seeking justice over genocide committed by Pakistan. Dhaka has consistently called on Islamabad to issue a formal apology.
Gulf nations have borne the brunt of Iran’s retaliation, using its inexpensive Shahed 136 drones, to US-Israel attacks. Ukraine has repelled such attacks from Russia for years.
Visit by Rahman set to be first by a Bangladeshi foreign minister to New Delhi since former PM Hasina's ouster. India & Bangladesh are working to stabilise ties following a period of turbulence.
Canadian foreign minister posted on X that they followed up on advancing India-Canada ties on heels of PM Carney’s India visit. Germany’s FM Johann Wadephul also met EAM Jaishankar.
High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah, in address on 56th Independence Day of Bangladesh, termed Dhaka-New Delhi ties as ‘unique, multi-dimensional’, with ‘common developmental aspiration’.
Pattern of posting and deleting posts has fuelled speculation about competing pressures shaping Iran’s messaging. Security and defence analyst describes Tehran’s approach as ‘a balancing act’.
4th China-India Youth Dialogue, a diplomatic initiative aimed at strengthening relations through youth engagement, held in Delhi. Hosted by Chinese Embassy & Confederation of Young Leaders of India.
Advice comes at a time when India accounts for a 5th of global generic drug supply & 40% of generics used in US. However, this strength in finished formulations relies on imported ingredients.
It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.
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