Mar-a-lagoman can say whatever he wants, but Iran is so the epicentre of coolIran's rich history and cultural contributions are highlighted. Ancient Persia boasted advanced civilizations. Iranian language and cinema ...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Pakistan’s Hormuz moment: mediator gains, but strategic test lies aheadPakistan has emerged as a key mediator between Washington and Tehran. This diplomatic role marks a significant shift for Islamabad. The cou...
08 Apr, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
China tries to play peacemaker between Pakistan and AfghanistanPakistan and Afghanistan are engaged in crucial talks in China. Beijing is facilitating these discussions to de-escalate tensions and foste...
03 Apr, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Pakistan’s deadly airstrikes on Kabul fan risks of a dangerous turnPakistan carried out airstrikes in Kabul, escalating tensions with Afghanistan, which claimed the attack killed 400 people at a hospital. I...
17 Mar, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
India 'unequivocally condemns' Pakistan’s ‘cowardly, barbaric’ strike that killed 400 in AfghanistanIndia has strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrike on a hospital in Kabul. The Ministry of External Affairs called the attack barbaric and u...
17 Mar, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
Pakistan is paying a high price for its Taliban strategyFour years after Pakistan’s intelligence chief assured stability following the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan, relations between ...
29 Oct, 2025, 09.32 AM IST
Kabul's Kunar dam to limit water to Pak as mistrust flows onAfghanistan has taken a monumental step by initiating the construction of a dam on Kunar River, a strategic project designed to regulate wa...
25 Oct, 2025, 10.01 AM IST
US-Pakistan ties may impact stability in AfghanistanPakistan and the US may broaden their counterterrorism efforts to include Afghanistan. This could affect the Taliban's stability and neighb...
14 Aug, 2025, 12.26 AM IST
Russia rewrites history: What Putin's bet on Taliban meansRussia has formally recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan, a significant shift driven by security concerns and regional influenc...
06 Jul, 2025, 12.19 AM IST
Moscow's Kabul push to create space for IndiaIndia-Kabul ties have been improving. Russia's recognition may help India. It could allow India to balance regional strategy. India has res...
05 Jul, 2025, 06.14 AM IST
Taliban's Chabahar bet signals shift from Islamabad to New DelhiAmid strained relations with Pakistan and tense ties between New Delhi and Islamabad, the Taliban is gravitating towards India to bolster i...
20 May, 2025, 11.54 PM IST
India's Afghanistan outreach points to emerging dynamicsIn a significant shift, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar engaged in a phone call with Afghanistan's acting foreign minister, marking th...
17 May, 2025, 12.39 AM IST
India to allow ambassador-level Taliban post to counter ChinaIndia is poised to accept a top Taliban representative in a bid to enhance ties with Kabul and counter China's influence in Afghanistan. Th...
19 Feb, 2025, 03.42 PM IST
Afghan Taliban government welcomes budgetThe Taliban's remarks came after the finance minister proposed a $25 million development aid package for Afghanistan. Welcoming India's bud...
03 Feb, 2023, 12.34 AM IST
India holds talks with Talibans, discusses return of IndiansThe meeting happened a day after a senior UAE official who handles the Afghan file met external affairs minister S Jaishankar. India has al...
01 Sep, 2021, 09.32 AM IST
Taliban wants good ties with all countries, including India: spokesman"We desire good ties with all countries, including India, which is an important part of the region. Our desire is that India devise its pol...
27 Aug, 2021, 08.32 PM IST
India cautions Russia, Iran against engaging with TalibanEven though India prefers to treat Russia with kid gloves, it feels Moscow's latest moves in Afghanistan have the potential to stir serious...
12 Jul, 2018, 10.09 PM IST