New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Pakistan’s apparent role in diplomatic outreach over the West Asia crisis is only as a “messenger rather than a mediator,” a new report has said adding that it could demand “economic bailout” as a prize for its efforts.The report from The Secretariat said Pakistan assuming a central mediator role would carry risks as it is economically vulnerable and not a modern nation-state in literal sense.”It will demand a huge pound of flesh as an economic bailout, given its fledgli…
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Male, May 23 (IANS) While Pakistan hosted high-stakes negotiations between American envoys and Iranian diplomats in April this year amid the unrest in West Asia, Riyadh publicly announced the arrival of Pakistani military forces and aircraft at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia under the terms of a defence agreement.Pakistan issued no corresponding statement, but the Saudi announcement immediately raised questions over Islamabad’s claim of neutrality. The apparent diplomatic breakthrough…
Riyadh, May 16 (IANS) Animesh Kujur and Mohammed Afsal continued their impressive run of form on the international circuit by clinching victories in their respective events at the Saudi Athletics Grand Prix 2026 in Riyadh on Friday.At the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Stadium, national record holder Afsal clocked a strong finish to win the men’s 800m race in 1:48.24. The Indian runner pipped South Africa’s Christopher Swart who finished in 1:48.50. Werner Gouws was third in 1:4…
Washington, May 14 (IANS) The diplomatic strain between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) appears to be more than a minor setback, with the damage to the bilateral partnership now increasingly seen as enduring. The trust that once underpinned the relationship, based on the expectation of Pakistan’s support for Abu Dhabi during critical moments, appears to have eroded, a report has highlighted.According to the US-based think tank, Middle East Forum, the UAE has long supported Pakistan…
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) With a commanding run at the King’s Arise India Qualifier, India’s global esports and gaming content provider, S8UL, has officially qualified for the Honour of Kings World Cup (KWC) at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026. It will now represent India at the global tournament, where 20 of the world’s top Honour of Kings teams will compete for a prize pool of USD 3 million (INR 28.5 crore approx) from July 30 to August 8.The lineup featuring Indian players Saad Sardar (Darkne…
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) India is looking to bring the Asian Games back to home soil for the first time since 1982 as the country expressed interest in hosting the Asian Games 2038, and the proposal for the same has been discussed at the Olympic Council of Asia’s (OCA) executive board meeting in Sanya, China. While New Delhi hosted the inaugural edition in 1951 and the event’s last Indian appearance in 1982. The 2038 bid will mark a potential return of the prestigious continental competition f…
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) In its attempt at being relevant while seeking economic support, Pakistan looks intent on playing a complicated game of diplomatic checkers where its apparent “peace mediation” efforts appear to contradict its own stand. The diplomatic push is a pivot for Pakistan, which has spent more time as a combatant over the past year in its own conflicts than as a peace broker, pointed out a report in The New York Times. Islamabad has a chequered history in Afghan involvemen…
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday that India continues to follow developments in the West Asia region and remains in touch with countries of the region. Addressing an inter-ministerial media briefing on recent developments in West Asia on Tuesday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is in touch with the Iranian authorities on the issue of safety of Indian nationals in Iran and to ensure safe passage of Indian ships through the Strait o…
New Delhi/Riyadh, April 20 (IANS) India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval paid an official visit to Riyadh on Sunday, engaging in a series of high-level meetings with senior Saudi leadership to strengthen bilateral relations, enhance energy cooperation, and discuss key regional developments. The visit underscores the growing strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.In a statement, the Embassy of India in Riyadh highlighted that the discussio…
Washington, April 16 (IANS) Pakistan should focus on securing its own peace before projecting itself as an arbiter of it on the international stage, a report highlighted on Thursday citing the recent failed Islamabad talks between Iran and the United States. Writing in US-based ‘Inkstick Media’, Marcus Andreopoulos stated that while Islamabad’s role in brokering a temporary ceasefire may have resulted in greater global attention in the short term, any optimism quickly faded once US Vice Presiden…