US has approached gas producers including Qatar, Nigeria, Egypt, Libya & companies in Algeria. EU officials say they’re discussing possible swaps of long-term gas contracts with Asian nations.
Speaking to reporters Friday, President Joe Biden added that 'not a lot' of soldiers would be involved 'in the near term' and did not name any countries where troops might be deployed.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Zeya will ‘specifically promote substantive dialogue’ between the People’s Republic of China and the Dalai Lama.
US State Department spokesperson Zed Tarar reiterated President Biden's message that the war in Afghanistan had achieved its central mission to eliminate the al Qaeda terror network.
US currently has 5,800 troops at Kabul airport who are engaged in evacuating its citizens and Afghans who helped the United States during its stay in Afghanistan for past 20 years.
Biden administration’s focus on China and sticky issues relating to India’s reluctance to provide greater market access has meant the trade deal is off the table for now.
Secretary of State Blinken met NATO allies Friday on the way forward to ensure Afghanistan is not used as a base to launch terror attacks on the US and its allies, Biden added.
The US President said what's happening now is proof that no amount of military force can deliver a 'stable & secure' Afghanistan and the country is the 'graveyard of empires'.
Blinken's recent visit to New Delhi was an opportunity to explore ways to strengthen comprehensive global strategic ties with India, said US State Department spokesperson Ned Price.
Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
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