New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, United Arab Emirates’ Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to attend the second India–Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (IAFMM).Welcoming the UAE leader, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) took to X and stated: “His visit will further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE.”Earlier on Friday, Foreign Ministers of Libya, Eltaher S M Elbaour, Somalia,…
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New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a meeting with his Libyan counterpart Eltaher S.M. Elbaour here on Friday, discussing advancing cooperation in trade, business, infrastructure, and energy sectors. During the meeting, Elbaour briefed Jaishankar on the situation in Libya.”Good to meet FM Eltaher S M Elbaour of Libya this afternoon. Held productive discussions on advancing our cooperation in trade, business, infrastructure and energy domains. Appreciate hi…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Foreign Ministers from several countries have arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the second India–Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting(IAFMM), scheduled for Saturday.The Foreign Ministers of Libya, Eltaher S M Elbaour and Somalia, Abdisalam Ali, arrived in the national capital.Welcoming the Libyan Foreign Minister, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) took to X, stating, “His participation in the India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (IAFMM) and engagements in New…
United Nations, Jan 30 (IANS) The United Nations is very active in mediating conflicts across the world, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.At a press conference on Thursday, outlining his priorities for 2026, Guterres said in some cases, some warring parties do not want the United Nations to mediate in their conflicts, and the world body is very active in “several scenarios,” such as in Libya, Sudan, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).”No,” the UN chief replied …
Islamabad: Pakistan is a state whose economy is fragile and dependent on International Monetary Fund (IMF) funds. It survives on repeated bailouts, emergency loans, and financial lifelines from friendly nations. Saudi Arabia has stepped in more than once to keep Islamabad afloat. China has long been presented as Pakistan’s “all-weather friend” and economic backbone, though many now describe that relationship less as partnership and more as a debt trap. Yet in spite of all this dependency, …
Islamabad, Jan 17 (IANS) Senior military officials from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reportedly met recently to advance defence cooperation, a move that underscores shifting geopolitical currents in the Middle East and beyond. What appears at first glance to be a straightforward arms transaction is in reality part of a broader recalibration of strategic alignments, a report has said. Reports have cited that Riyadh is weighing the conversion of roughly $2 billion in loans to Islamabad into an a…
Dhaka, Jan 15 (IANS) Grappling with severe economic crisis, political instability and militant violence at home, Pakistan cannot afford to pursue a foreign policy driven by the ambitions of a security establishment which is eager to project power abroad even as stability at home remains elusive, a report highlighted on Thursday. Highlighting Islamabad’s diplomatic overstretching and doublespeak, it detailed how Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, along with senior cabinet members, includin…
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) A set of data tables shared by US President Donald Trump on Truth Social ranking immigrant welfare recipient rates by country of origin has drawn attention in Washington, with India absent from the two-page list — a gap that underscores the distinct economic profile of Indian immigrants within the broader US immigration landscape.The figures are presented across two tables and together form a single dataset. They show the share of immigrant households in the United Sta…
Tripoli, Dec 26 (IANS) Pakistan’s arms deal with the Libyan National Army (LNA) reflects a desperate miscalculation — one that violates international commitments, fuels unending war in Libya, and damages Islamabad’s global credibility, a report said on Friday. By prioritising profit over peace, it warned, Pakistan risks inviting sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and ethical condemnation.“Pakistan has reportedly inked a $4 billion arms deal with the Libyan National Army (LNA), led by the cont…
Ankara, Dec 24 (IANS) The black box and cockpit voice recorder of a private jet that crashed near Turkey’s capital Ankara, killing Libya’s army chief and others on board, were recovered on Wednesday from the wreckage of the aircraft, according to Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. Addressing reporters, Yerlikaya stated that the wreckage was spread across roughly three square kilometres.”As a result of the work carried out at the scene by teams from the Transportation Safety Investigation…